Gutter, Fascia and Soffit Cleaning
Cleaning the inside of a gutter makes it work. Washing the outside makes it look new: the green and black film on the gutter face, the fascia board behind it and the soffit underneath comes off with a soft brush and water on a long pole, from the ground. Most Cork companies do both in one visit. Ask for the inside first, then the outside.
What's washed, how, and what won't come off.
Free, no obligation. One local company prices it, not five.
- Inside firstthen the outside
- From the groundwith a soft brush on a pole
- Every 2 yearskeeps white uPVC white
Gutters before the vacuum, and after
Real jobs, shared by the Irish companies that did them.
What gets cleaned
| Part | What's on it | How it's cleaned |
|---|---|---|
| Inside the gutter | Moss, leaves, soil | By vacuum or by hand |
| The gutter face | Green algae, black streaks from overflow | A soft brush and water on a pole |
| Fascia board | Algae, cobwebs, traffic film | The same brush, working along the eaves |
| Soffit | Cobwebs, green at the wall | Brushed and rinsed |
| Downpipes | Green on the shaded side | Washed top to bottom |
White uPVC, and what won't come off
- Green and black film: comes off fully.
- Yellowing from sun: is in the plastic and stays. The board is ageing, not dirty.
- Chalky, faded colour: a clean improves it; it won't look new.
- Paint on timber fascia: washes gently. Flaking paint means it's due painting, not washing.
If the boards are cracked, soft or coming away, cleaning won't help: see fascia and soffit replacement in Cork on our sister site.
Why the green comes back in Cork
Algae grows where plastic stays damp. With 1,109 mm of rain a year in the city and more to the west, the shaded side of a house greens up again in a year or two. On the coast, salt film builds on the weather side as well. A wash every second year, with the gutter clean, keeps it white.
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Costs, moss, overflows and timing.
What it costs in CorkEvery house type. €60 to €180 for a bungalow.
Moss in the guttersWhy Cork roofs shed so much of it, and what stops it.
Cleaned from the groundA vacuum on a pole, a camera on top, nobody on a ladder.
Why gutters overflowFive causes, and which ones a clean fixes.
The Cork gutter year124 mm falls on the city in December. Clean before it.
Sheds, shops and blocksLong runs, valley gutters and yearly contracts.Gutter cleaning across Cork
- Cork city1,109 mm of rain a year
- Carrigaline1,178 mm of rain a year
- Cobh1,087 mm of rain a year
- Midleton1,108 mm of rain a year
- Mallow1,072 mm of rain a year
- Youghal1,033 mm of rain a year
- Bandon1,331 mm of rain a year
- Fermoy1,093 mm of rain a year
- Kinsale1,160 mm of rain a year
- Clonakilty1,366 mm of rain a year
- Macroom1,379 mm of rain a year
- Skibbereen1,403 mm of rain a year
- Passage West1,103 mm of rain a year
- Carrigtwohill1,112 mm of rain a year
- Blarney1,142 mm of rain a year
- Crosshaven1,101 mm of rain a year
- Bantry1,611 mm of rain a year
- Charleville996 mm of rain a year
- Mitchelstown1,145 mm of rain a year
- Kanturk1,148 mm of rain a year
- Dunmanway1,763 mm of rain a year
- Millstreet1,500 mm of rain a year
Plan your gutter cleaning
Four taps: the building, what's in the gutters, the trees and how often. You see our price and when to book it. Your number is only asked for at the end, if you want one gutter cleaning company that covers your part of Cork to ring you.
Questions people ask
Is fascia cleaning included in a gutter clean?
Not unless you ask. A standard clean is the inside of the gutter and the downpipes. Ask for the outside to be priced with it.
Is a pressure washer used?
It shouldn't be on fascia and soffit: it drives water behind the boards. A soft brush and water is the right way.
Can the conservatory be done too?
Yes, with the same pole. Ask for it to be priced at the same time.
Get your gutters cleaned before the December rain
One local gutter cleaning company. Free, no obligation. Nothing is booked until you say yes.