If we are all honest, most of us don’t think about our gutters until they start overflowing and water starts pouring down the side of your home.
As strange as it may sound you can tell a lot about a person by the state of their gutters, so this blog post is going to be about what your gutters say about you?
After years of gutter cleaning Exeter, Exminster, and across Devon, I’ve noticed that every homeowner falls into a certain “type.”
So, grab a cup of tea and find out what your gutters are saying behind your back, and whether it’s time to change the conversation.
1. The Gambler 🎲 “It’ll Be Grand!”
You know who you are. You look up at your gutters, see the moss, and think, “Eh, it’ll be grand for another year.”
You’re the risk-taker of the home maintenance world, the kind of person that leaves everything until the last minute.
You have tunnel vision on the problems you are currently facing and if your gutters are not giving you a headache right now, and if they aren’t sagging off the side of your home then they don’t exist in your world right now.
I have said it multiple times in my previous blog posts, blocked gutters are one of the leading causes of damp and leaks in UK homes.
Once the water seeps into your walls or roofline, you’re not gambling anymore, you’re guaranteeing a bill (and a pretty big one as well)
In Devon, where it rains everyday that ends in ‘y’, putting off gutter cleaning in Exeter means standing water, cracked brackets, and black mould creeping through the walls of your home.
2. The DIY Hero 🪜 “I Can Do It Myself”
This might be my favourite type, the brave soul with a ladder, who says,
“Why would I pay someone to clean my gutters, if I can just do it myself.”
You’ve watched a quick YouTube tutorial and now you’re placing the ladder against the wall and your hand is already on the first rung.
DIY gutter cleaning sounds easy until you’ve hit the third rung on a slippery ladder with a pressure washer in your hand.
Every year, hundreds end up in A&E after falls while trying to “save money.”
And not to be stereotypical but every DIY hero seems to be a man whose wife has pleaded with him to book a professional gutter clean, but…
Even if you make it down safely, DIY jobs often miss the hidden blockages in downpipes. That’s where most problems start, and where our professional vacuum system and our unique flushing spike makes all the difference.
At The Exeter Gutter Cleaner, our spike penetrates the first bend of the downpipe, up to 10 inches, and flushes water through to clear out every bit of moss and debris.
That’s something no ladder or pressure washer can do, and why you should book a gutter clean in Devon instead of trying to do it yourself.
3. The Planner 📅 “I Already Booked My Gutter Clean”
If this is you, you are definitely saving the most money out of everyone on this list.
You’re the type who books your gutter cleaning in Exeter every autumn like clockwork. You’ve probably got reminders set in your phone for this as well 😂
And if your home could talk, it would be thanking you.
I like to say to my clients,
‘Your home protects you from the wind, rain, & cold, so it would only be right that you take the steps to protect your HOME.’
“The Planner” is ahead of the game, while everyone else is scrambling during the rainy season, you’re sitting back with the peace of mind knowing your gutters are clean, your walls are dry, and your Christmas lights won’t be dangling from broken brackets.
This is the smart, preventative mindset that saves homeowners across Devon thousands each year.
Fun fact: Gutter cleaning in Devon searches spike at the start of autumn and winter, and every gutter cleaner in Devon books up fast.
Be like the Planner. Book early.
4. The Aesthetic Perfectionist 🧼 “My Gutters Must Match My Driveway”
This person takes immense pride in your home.
You have spotless windows, fresh render, perfectly power-washed patio.
But those gutters?
They’re silently holding onto six months of black sludge.
The irony of the situation is that even if your home looks flawless from the ground, dirty gutters ruin the aesthetic and structure of your property.
Overflowing water stains render, creates dark streaks down walls, and ruins paintwork on the outside of your home
That’s why many homeowners pair soft washing in Exeter with their gutter maintenance, it keeps the whole exterior looking fresh.
At The Exeter Gutter Cleaner, we offer both, so your home looks good (and stays that way).
5. The Optimist ☀️ “It’ll Sort Itself Out”
This person does not ignore their gutters out of laziness, but they just believe in them a little too much.
You figure that once the next heavy rainfall hits, the water will magically flush out all the leaves and the black sludge that sits in your gutters for months.
But here’s the catch, it never does.
Instead, the debris settles deeper, the downpipes clog tighter, and before long, your gutters are holding more water than your bath can.
We’ve seen it happen time and again across Devon, homeowners hoping the problem will “sort itself” only to discover damp patches creeping up their walls a few months later.
When the overflow starts staining your render or dripping through your ceiling, it’s very hard to keep that wishful thinking when the reality of a neglected gutter slaps you in the face.
If you’ve been putting it off, now’s the time to book a gutter clean in Exeter…
A quick gutter clean in Exeter or Devon is all it takes to stop small issues before they turn into £2,000 repair jobs.
Because as nice as optimism is, it won’t stop the rain. (Although I think everyone in the UK has wished for the rain to stop before)
6. The Oblivious One 🤷♂️ “What Even Happens Up There?”
This is probably the most common type of person, they just genuinely have no idea what’s going on in their gutters.
Here’s what’s actually happening up there:
Leaves, moss, and dirt build up over time, mixing with rainwater to create a thick sludge that traps even more debris. That sludge blocks the downpipes, stopping water from draining and forcing it to overflow down your walls instead.
It’s not just messy, it’s how damp, leaks, and mould start inside your home.
We see this all the time with blocked gutters in Exminster & Exeter, people assume gutters are “self-cleaning,” but in reality, they’re slowly filling up like a muddy pond attached to your roof.
Our Vac & Flush gutter cleaning system tackles the problem from the ground up.
It uses a high-powered vacuum and a specialist spike that flushes 10 inches into the downpipe, clearing blockages you’d never even know were there.
So… Which Type Are You?
So are you “The Planner”, “The DIY Hero”, or “The Gambler”,
Whatever type of person you are, your gutters don’t care they will fill with debris and become blocked.
Your gutters are the first line of defence protecting your home, so you have to protect them.
Think of it like this, ignoring them doesn’t just risk your roof, it risks your health, your walls, and your wallet.
Blocked gutters lead to:
⚠️ Damp walls and mould
⚠️ Structural damage
⚠️ Cracked gutters and brackets
⚠️ Foundation erosion
And it’s so easy to prevent.
Why Homeowners Across Devon Trust The Exeter Gutter Cleaner
We’ve helped homeowners across Exeter, Exminster, Upton Pyne, Heavitree, and Silverton protect their homes through professional gutter cleaning that is safe, efficient, and affordable.
With over 46 five-star reviews, we’ve earned the trust of homeowners across Devon by doing one thing right, getting the job done properly the first time, and that’s why…
We don’t have any negative reviews!!
Final Thoughts: What Do Your Gutters Say About You?
Head back to our website and have a look at our before and after photos to see what kind of results The Exeter Gutter Cleaner provides and why we have been trusted to unblock gutters in Exeter for many years.
We tend to book up fast at this time of year so…
Before the winter rain sets in, book your gutter cleaning in Exeter, Exminster, or anywhere across Devon and give your home the protection it deserves.
Call The Exeter Gutter Cleaner today or fill out the form below, because your gutters might be on their last legs and they need that little clean to do what they are supposed to do and…
PROTECT YOUR HOME!