Gutter Cleaning

Every 6 to 12 months for most South Coast homes. Properties under gum trees, paperbarks or pines benefit from a clean every 3 to 6 months, especially before storm and bushfire season.

Gutters carry rainwater away from the roof. When they fill with leaves and silt they overflow, causing water to run back into the eaves, fascia, walls and ceilings — and creating fuel for ember ignition in bushfires.

Blocked gutters cause rotting fascia and eaves, damaged ceilings, damp walls, mosquito breeding, contaminated rainwater tanks, and a serious bushfire risk from dry leaf litter.

Yes. Overflowing water tracks back under roof tiles and behind fascia boards, which is one of the most common causes of preventable structural damage in Australian homes.

Yes. When water backs up against the roof sheet or under the first tile, it can find its way inside — especially on lower-pitched roofs and where sarking is old or torn.

Yes. Coast Flow is set up with the height-safety equipment needed for two-storey properties across the South Coast.

A typical single-storey home takes 1–2 hours. Larger homes, two-storey properties and heavily blocked gutters take longer — the fixed-price quote reflects the scope.

Yes. Coast Flow services strata, holiday rentals, commercial buildings, schools and rural properties, with detailed reporting for property managers.

Yes. All debris is bagged and removed — we don't dump it in your garden beds or on the lawn.

Yes. Every clean includes before-and-after photos of the roof line so you can see exactly what was done.

No. If we have safe access, you don't need to be present. You'll receive the photo report by email.

No. Coast Flow uses roof-safe access techniques, avoids walking on brittle tiles or unsupported sheet metal, and flags any pre-existing damage in the photo report.

Yes. Downpipes are cleared and flush-tested as part of every clean.

Yes. After clearing, we flush each downpipe to confirm water flows to the drain and flag any hidden blockages.

Yes. Removing decomposing leaves and animal droppings from the catchment area reduces the organic matter and bacteria entering the tank.

For homes with light debris, regular cleaning may be more economical. Homes under heavy gum tree cover or in bushfire zones usually find that gutter guard pays back within a few cleaning cycles.

Autumn (after leaf drop) and spring (before storm season) are the two most useful times. In bushfire zones, always clean before the fire season peak.

Yes — bookings for spring and early summer fill fast. Book ahead to secure a slot before the first big east-coast low.

Yes. Clean, ember-free gutters are one of the most effective bushfire preparations for a home. We prioritise BAL-rated properties before fire season.

Yes. Coast Flow carries full public liability insurance for residential, strata and commercial work.

Any damage — rust, sagging, loose brackets, split seams — is documented in your photo report so you can plan repairs before it becomes a bigger problem.

Yes. We can clean solar panels safely with deionised water on the same visit — often the most efficient way to combine roof-line work.

Yes. Dry leaf litter in gutters is one of the main ignition points during bushfire ember attack. Clean gutters materially reduce the risk of home loss.

Blocked outlets, debris build-up, sagging sections, or gutters that were installed with the wrong fall. A clean plus flush test identifies which of these is the cause.

Not necessarily. If cleaning every 6–12 months keeps your gutters flowing and your budget comfortable, that can be a fine long-term approach. Homes in heavy debris zones or bushfire areas usually benefit more from guard.

Yes. Coast Flow works with holiday rental owners across Jervis Bay, Berry, Gerroa and Kiama on scheduled maintenance visits.