Irvine gets more gutter clogs than you’d expect for a place that looks so clean. A few years ago, one of our regulars in Woodbridge said their upstairs gutters were dripping onto the lower patio like a slow faucet. No storms. Just buildup from the last few seasons of wind and eucalyptus. That’s all it takes. And in Irvine, you get wind and trees almost year-round.
What Happens When Gutters Stay Clogged
Rainwater’s supposed to flow through your gutters and out the downspout. Easy. But when you’ve got leaves, seed pods, roof grit, or whatever else packed in there, that water backs up. It pours over the edge. It soaks into your trim, fascia, and sometimes even the drywall. We’ve seen mold growing behind siding in Turtle Rock just from one season of neglected gutters.
One client near the Great Park area had their side yard turn into a swamp because a blocked downspout was draining straight into their foundation. They thought it was a sprinkler leak at first. It wasn’t. It was five years of mucked-up gutter sludge finally saying enough’s enough.
What BJ’s Actually Does
We show up with ladders and gloves, not just a pressure washer and wishful thinking. We clean by hand, clear the downspouts, and flush everything out with water. We also check for loose sections or rust spots and let you know what we see. No pressure. No hard pitch. Just info you can use.
- Remove debris by hand — no leaf blower shortcuts
- Flush the entire gutter system
- Test downspouts for blockages
- Check for cracked seals or sagging gutters
We Know Irvine Like the Back of Our Hand
Every neighborhood in Irvine has its own gutter issues. Northwood’s got dense trees and older roofs. Cypress Village sees a lot of construction dust and debris from nearby sites. Over in Quail Hill, it’s more about those high-up gutters that look clean from the ground but are packed with pine needles. If you’re anywhere near Jeffrey Open Space Trail, odds are your gutters catch a lot of pollen and grit blowing in from the trail trees.
We’ve worked homes in Westpark, Shady Canyon, University Hills, and even a few commercial spots near the Irvine Spectrum. Doesn’t matter if it’s a single-story starter home or a bigger property with high rooflines. We’ve got the ladders and know-how to handle it.
When Should You Clean Gutters in Irvine?
Most folks call us in October or November when they see the first signs of rain. That’s solid timing. But honestly, spring is just as important. Especially after a windy winter. And if you’ve got pine trees or shedding plants nearby, two to three times a year might be smarter.
If you’re getting ready to sell your house or having folks over, it’s not a bad time to get it done either. We had someone near Irvine High School book us last minute before hosting their daughter’s graduation party. They didn’t want dirty water streaking down the front of the house. Made sense.
Why Call BJ’s?
We’re locals. We don’t farm out work to random contractors. When you book with BJ’s, you get people who actually care. We treat every house like it’s ours. And we don’t leave until the job’s fully done and your property looks clean again.
People in Irvine keep calling us back for a reason. We do what we say, we show up on time, and we don’t make a mess. We even bring our own buckets and trash bags so we don’t leave leaves all over your driveway. No weird fees. No surprises. Just straight-up service.
Let’s Clear It Out
If your gutters in Irvine are full, slow, or spilling over, we can fix that. Whether you’re in Portola Springs, Oak Creek, or right off Barranca, we’ll come by and take care of it. Most jobs take about an hour or two, and you don’t even have to be home for us to do it.
Book your gutter cleaning in Irvine today and get it off your to-do list before the next rain shows up out of nowhere.