For most Irish homes the honest answer is once a year minimum, and twice a year if you have trees nearby. Ireland’s wet, mild climate grows moss on roof tiles year-round, and that moss ends up in your gutters.
TL;DR
Once a year for most homes; twice a year (post-autumn and spring) if trees overhang or you have older concrete tile roofs. Coastal homes collect wind-blown debris faster. A blocked gutter overflows into fascias, walls and foundations — far more expensive than the clean. Gutter vacuuming with us starts from €65. See gutter cleaning costs.
A real Dublin City Cleaning job — gutter vacuuming in progress.
Why Irish Gutters Fill So Fast
Three things do it: moss growing on tiles in our damp climate breaks off in wind and rain; autumn leaf fall from street and garden trees; and wind-blown debris, especially near the coast. Dublin’s older estates with concrete tile roofs are the worst affected — the moss layer regrows every season.
Signs Your Gutters Need Doing Now
- Water spilling over the edge during rain
- Grass or weeds visibly growing in the gutter line
- Green staining on fascias or walls below the gutter
- Damp patches appearing on ceilings upstairs
What a Proper Clean Involves
We vacuum gutters from the ground — no ladders against your roofline — check the downpipes run free, and can camera-check runs you can’t see from below. Gutter cleaning starts from €65 and we cover 42 areas across Dublin.