November 5, 2026 · @springstosold

The leaves are down and the snow hasn’t hit yet.

The leaves are down and the snow hasn’t hit yet. If you’re going to clean your gutters once this year, do it now. Here’s the part most people miss. Gutters aren’t really about your roof. They’re about the dirt under your house. We sit on expansive clay here, and that clay swells when it gets wet and shrinks when it dries out. One inch of rain on a 1,000 square foot roof is about 600 gallons of water, and clogged gutters send it straight down next to your foundation. Then winter adds a second problem. A full gutter makes ice dams worse. Snow melts, runs into the clog, refreezes, and the water backs up under your shingles. A few things to check before the first snow: - Clean them out after the leaves drop - Get your downspouts carrying water at least 5 feet from the house - Make sure the ground slopes away from the foundation - After the next rain or snow melt, look for water sitting against the house Takes an afternoon. A whole lot cheaper than fixing a foundation or a roof. Buying in the Springs? These are the things I’m checking on every showing, so you know what you’re walking into before you make an offer.