Winter in Utah is beautiful — but it can wreak havoc on your home if you’re not prepared. One of the most overlooked maintenance tasks? Gutter cleaning. Whether you live in Salt Lake City, Layton, or Bountiful, cleaning your gutters in the fall is one of the best ways to protect your home from costly damage.

At Sunlit Surfaces, we offer professional gutter cleaning services across Salt Lake and Davis County. Here’s why it’s worth it — and why now is the perfect time to book.

1. Prevent Water Damage to Your Roof and Foundation

Utah winters bring snow, and when it melts, it needs somewhere to go. Clogged gutters cause water to overflow, potentially seeping under your shingles or pooling around your foundation.

Left unchecked, this leads to:

• Roof leaks
• Ice dams
• Basement flooding
• Cracked foundations

A simple gutter cleaning helps water flow safely away from your home — exactly what they’re designed to do.

2. Avoid Ice Dams and Dangerous Icicles

When your gutters are full of debris, snow melt has nowhere to go. It refreezes at the roof edge, forming ice dams — thick ridges of ice that trap water behind them.

This can:

• Force water under shingles
• Tear off gutters
• Cause interior leaks

In Davis County and other snowy areas like Kaysville or Farmington, this is a serious winter hazard. Clean gutters = fewer ice problems.

3. Protect Your Siding and Landscaping

Overflowing gutters can splash dirty water down your siding, leaving streaks and stains. Even worse, constant runoff can erode soil, drown plants, or damage mulch beds and decorative landscaping.

Sunlit Surfaces offers exterior cleaning services too — but why not prevent the mess in the first place with a fall gutter cleaning?

4. Keep Pests and Mold Away

Clogged gutters are a cozy spot for:

• Mosquitoes
• Rodents
• Birds
• Mold and mildew

These can spread into your attic or soffits, leading to infestations or health risks. Cleaning your gutters helps keep your home pest-free and healthier for your family.

5. Extend the Life of Your Gutters

Just like any other system in your home, gutters need routine maintenance. Letting debris build up adds unnecessary weight and strain, which can:

• Pull gutters away from the house
• Crack seams
• Cause premature rust or sagging

A quick clean now can save you hundreds in repairs or replacement later.

When’s the Best Time for Gutter Cleaning in Utah?

We recommend cleaning twice a year in Salt Lake and Davis Counties:

• Late spring (after pollen and spring debris)
• Fall (after most leaves drop and before the first freeze)

Now is the perfect time to schedule your fall cleaning before the snow hits.

Combine Services for Better Results

Many customers combine gutter cleaning with window cleaning or power washing for a full home refresh. You’ll get:

• Crystal-clear views
• Sparkling exterior walls
• Clean, clear gutter systems
• Better property value

Why Choose Sunlit Surfaces?

We’re a local, owner-operated business run by Armando, serving:

• Salt Lake City
• Bountiful
• North Salt Lake
• Layton
• Kaysville
• Farmington

We use professional tools, ladder safety, and proven methods to remove leaves, sediment, and blockages — without mess or damage.