When to Get Your Gutters Cleaned
Late November into December, once the leaves are down: October and November are the wettest months of the Dublin year, 78.4 mm and 82.7 mm at Dublin Airport, so gutters cleaned in September are full again before the heavy rain. Under trees, add a spring clean in late April or May for the seeds and blossom.
Month by month, and why September is too early.
Free, no obligation. One local company prices it, not five.
- 82.7 mmNovember at Dublin Airport, the wettest month
- Late Novthe main clean
- Late springa second clean under trees
Dublin rain by month
Average monthly rain within 3 km of Clontarf, Met Éireann 1991 to 2020. The leaves come down in October and November, into the wettest weeks.
The year at a glance
| When | What's in the gutters | Clean? |
|---|---|---|
| September | A few early leaves | Too early: they'll fill again |
| Late November and December | Most of the autumn leaves | The main clean |
| January to March | Moss off the roof, storm debris | If it overflows |
| Late April and May | Seeds, blossom, nests finished | Under trees, a second clean |
| Summer | Dry: the easiest time for repairs | Good time to fix what the clean found |
Book early
Late November is the busiest time for gutter cleaners. Asking in October, or being on a company's yearly list, gets you the date you want.
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Gutter cleaning, explained
What it costs, how it's done, and how often.
Gutter cleaning costEvery house type. €70 to €200 for a terrace or semi.
How often to cleanOnce a year for most. Twice under trees.
Vacuum or by handFrom the ground or from a ladder: what each does better.
Blocked downpipesRodded and flushed. €120 to €280 with a clean.
Apartments and estatesYearly contracts for management companies.Gutter cleaning in every part of Dublin
- Dublin 1 and 7159 mm of rain in October and November
- Dublin 2 and 4160 mm of rain in October and November
- Dublin 8160 mm of rain in October and November
- Pembroke162 mm of rain in October and November
- Rathmines165 mm of rain in October and November
- Ballyfermot162 mm of rain in October and November
- Cabra161 mm of rain in October and November
- Finglas166 mm of rain in October and November
- Artane160 mm of rain in October and November
- Clontarf158 mm of rain in October and November
- Donaghmede156 mm of rain in October and November
- Swords161 mm of rain in October and November
- Malahide155 mm of rain in October and November
- Balbriggan166 mm of rain in October and November
- Rush158 mm of rain in October and November
- Castleknock166 mm of rain in October and November
- Blanchardstown168 mm of rain in October and November
- Ongar171 mm of rain in October and November
- Lucan167 mm of rain in October and November
- Palmerstown164 mm of rain in October and November
- Clondalkin166 mm of rain in October and November
- Tallaght Central180 mm of rain in October and November
- Tallaght South196 mm of rain in October and November
- Firhouse194 mm of rain in October and November
- Rathfarnham175 mm of rain in October and November
- Dún Laoghaire171 mm of rain in October and November
- Blackrock174 mm of rain in October and November
- Stillorgan182 mm of rain in October and November
- Dundrum180 mm of rain in October and November
- Sandyford202 mm of rain in October and November
- Killiney183 mm of rain in October and November
Plan your gutter cleaning
Four taps: the house, what's in the gutters, the trees and how often. You see our price and when to book it. Your number is only asked for at the end, if you want one gutter cleaning company that covers your part of Dublin to ring you.
Questions people ask
Is autumn or spring better?
Late autumn, after the leaves. Spring is a second clean under trees.
Can gutters be cleaned in the rain?
In light rain, yes, and it shows where water runs. Not in high wind.
I missed the autumn clean. Is it too late?
No. Do it in the winter: a blocked gutter in February rain does the same damage.
Get your gutters cleaned before the rain
One local gutter cleaning company. Free, no obligation. Nothing is booked until you say yes.