Professional Gutter Cleaning in Albuquerque, NM

Many Albuquerque homeowners assume that living in a desert climate with minimal rainfall means gutters don't need regular cleaning. This misconception leads to serious problems during monsoon season. While we receive only about 9.5 inches of annual rainfall, roughly half falls during the intense July-September monsoon period—and clogged gutters during these downpours defeat their entire purpose.

The Cottonwood Seed Challenge

Albuquerque's cottonwood trees—especially abundant in the Rio Grande bosque and throughout the North Valley, Los Ranchos, and Corrales—release massive amounts of fluffy seeds each spring (typically late April through June). These seeds accumulate in gutters and, when wet from rain or sprinklers, form a dense mat that blocks water flow completely.

A single cottonwood tree can produce millions of seeds. Even if you don't have cottonwood trees on your property, wind carries seeds from neighboring areas. We've seen gutters completely filled with 6-8 inches of compacted cottonwood seeds. This is why pre-monsoon cleaning (June) is absolutely critical in Albuquerque.

Windblown Dust & Debris

Our windy spring conditions (March-May see sustained winds of 15-25 mph with gusts to 50+ mph) blow tremendous amounts of dust, dirt, small branches, and debris into gutters. Even homes without nearby trees accumulate several inches of fine sediment that reduces flow capacity and creates clogs when it combines with cottonwood seeds or rain.

Fall Leaf & Debris Accumulation

Despite our desert climate, Albuquerque has substantial urban forestry. Elm trees, Russian olives, ornamental trees, and landscape plants all drop leaves in fall. These combine with summer monsoon debris and create another cleaning necessity in October/November—ensuring your gutters are clear before winter moisture and prepared for the next season.