How Often Should You Clean Your Gutters in Wellington?

If you own a home in Wellington, your gutters work harder than most. Between the leaves, the wind and our famously wet winters, they fill up faster than you'd think — and blocked gutters are one of the most common causes of water damage we see.

The short answer: once or twice a year

For most Wellington homes, a clean in autumn (once the leaves have dropped) and again in late spring keeps things flowing nicely. If your place is surrounded by trees — think Karori, Wilton or the leafier parts of the Hutt — you'll likely need it done more often.

Signs your gutters are overdue

• Water spilling over the edges when it rains
• Plants or grass growing out of the gutter
• Sagging gutters or visible debris from the ground
• Staining or damp patches on your exterior walls

Why it matters more here

Wellington's driving southerlies push rain sideways into places it doesn't normally reach. When gutters can't drain, that water backs up under your roofline and into the timber. A gutter clean is a lot cheaper than repairing rotten fascia or a leaking ceiling.

DIY or call a pro?

A single-storey clean is doable if you're steady on a ladder. For two-storey homes or awkward access (half of Wellington), it's safer to get a crew in — and we check and flush the downpipes while we're there, not just the gutters.