Gutter Cleaning at a 2-story house in Vernon Hills on Albert Drive. 2223 sq ft. Completed by our Round Lake team.
— Round Lake crew
Vernon Hills sits far enough inland that the debris load in gutters comes from the neighborhood's own tree canopy rather than any lake-effect weather — and by the time we pulled up to this two-story house, the gutters showed it. Leaf pack and seed debris had been accumulating through the season across the roofline of a 2,223-square-foot footprint, and at least one downspout had gone fully blocked somewhere in the elbow.
We worked the perimeter systematically, clearing the troughs by hand and flushing as we moved. The clogged elbow was the day's real work — compacted debris had lodged tight enough that a straight flush wouldn't break it loose. We disassembled the elbow joint, cleared the blockage directly, then reassembled and confirmed flow before moving on. Every other downspout got a full flush to verify it was running clean. Once the full circuit was done and water was moving freely through the system, we tidied the debris at the foundation and closed out the job.
Crew on this job
Timothy
Timothy may be our youngest technician, but don’t let that fool you. He’s experienced, professional, courteous, and already knows his way around the job like a seasoned pro. He’s also a promising DJ, so there’s a good chance he can fix the problem and recommend a solid playlist while he’s at it. Everyone loves Timothy because he’s easy to talk to, always upbeat, and genuinely enjoys meeting people. He also has a strange love for Wisconsin, which we still haven’t fully figured out - but nobody’s perfect.
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Call (847) 807-1455Showing the home's condition before our team arrived, and the result after the gutter cleaning was complete.
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Our Round Lake crew filmed this gutter cleaning on site at a 2-story house in Vernon Hills, IL.
You'll see the workflow across all 2223 sq ft — interior and exterior approach, screen and frame detail, the rhythm of how we work through a property like this without leaving a mess.
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Common questions from Vernon Hills homeowners researching Gutter Cleaning.
For a 2-story house in the Vernon Hills area, gutter cleaning typically runs between $150 and $250 depending on linear footage and how clogged the gutters are. This particular 2,223 sq ft home came in at $180, which included clearing clogged downspouts and unpacking blocked elbows. That's a pretty typical price for a job of this size in the area.
A standard 2-story home like this one usually takes one to two hours from start to finish. When downspouts and elbows are heavily clogged, as they were here, the job can run a bit longer since the blockages have to be broken up and fully flushed before the system drains properly.
The service covers removing all debris from the gutters, flushing the downspouts to confirm water flows freely, and clearing any clogged elbows that are blocking drainage. On this job, the clogged elbows were a specific focus — packed elbows are one of the most common reasons a gutter system backs up even after the troughs themselves look clean.
Our gutter cleaning service focuses on getting the system flowing correctly — clearing debris, flushing downspouts, and unpacking clogged elbows like we did on this Vernon Hills job. If we spot damage like separated seams or loose hangers while we're up there, we'll let you know so you can decide on next steps. For a quote, call our Round Lake team at (847) 807-1455.
Served by our Round Lake office — same and next-day appointments often available
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