Let’s be honest—nobody gets excited about cleaning gutters. It’s messy, it’s awkward, and it usually means balancing on a ladder while pine needles find their way down your shirt. But here’s the thing: those gutters are doing a serious job for you. When they’re packed with debris, they can’t move water away from your roof and foundation. And in Millbrae, where the fog rolls in off the Pacific and the eucalyptus trees drop sap year-round, gutters fill up faster than you’d think.
That’s where Fox Window & Gutter Cleaning comes in. We’ve spent nearly two decades working on homes across San Mateo County, and we’ve pulled everything from bird nests to tennis balls out of downspouts. Our gutter debris removal service is thorough, careful, and leaves your gutters flowing like they should. Whether you’re in a mid-century ranch near Lomita Park or a split-level up in the Taylor Estates, we’ve got the tools and the know-how to get the job done right.
Sure, you might not think about your gutters until something goes wrong. But here’s what we see all the time: a home in San Bruno or Hillsborough with water stains running down the siding, or a foundation with cracks that didn’t need to happen. When gutters are clogged, water has nowhere to go but over the edge—and that means it pools around your foundation, seeps into your basement, or rots your fascia boards. Honestly, it’s one of those problems that’s way cheaper to prevent than to fix. And in a place like San Mateo County, where we get 10-15 inches of rain in just a few months, gutters that work are a big deal.
We also see a lot of homes with mature eucalyptus and pine trees close to the roofline. Those trees drop needles and sap that cling to everything. Regular gutter debris removal keeps that stuff from building up into a solid mass that’s nearly impossible to move once it dries.
Your home is your most important space, and clean windows help it look and feel its best. Our residential window cleaning is designed to be efficient, thorough, and safe for all home types—from single-story ranches to multi-level estates. We treat your home like it’s our own—removing shoes or wearing covers indoors, protecting floors and furniture, and using safe, eco-conscious products.
A clean storefront, office, or building exterior reflects the professionalism of your business. Clients notice when glass is sparkling clean—and they notice when it’s not. We work around your business hours to minimize disruption, and we’re fully insured for your peace of mind.
Gutter cleaning isn’t glamorous, but somebody’s got to do it right. Our process goes beyond just scooping out leaves. We’ve been in the wet, sticky mess on rooftops from Belmont to South San Francisco, and we know exactly what it takes to keep your water flowing away from your foundation. Here’s how we work:
We don’t just unclog the top and call it a day. If you’re in Palo Alto, you know how much trouble a clogged gutter can cause after a November downpour. Every appointment with Fox Window & Gutter Cleaning includes:
Honestly, figuring out how often to clean your gutters isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on your home’s surroundings, how much rain we get, and what’s growing near your roofline. Here’s what we’ve learned from years of working on homes across San Mateo County, CA:
