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Ned Stevens — Illinois

The team at Ned Stevens serves a wide swath of the state. If you are not sure we service you, just call us and we can tell you.

Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning®
222 E Marquardt Dr
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 908-5125

Open 24/7

Wilmette AREAS OF SERVICE:

We offer gutter cleaning and other types of services for homeowners in your area.

60091

Services Offered

In addition to gutter services, we offer a full suite of exterior home services, including pest control, lawn treatments, pressure washing, and window cleaning. Each of these services is handled by trained certified professionals—our pest control technicians are not our gutter guys.

Gutter Services
Exterior Home Cleaning
Other Home Services

Why Wilmette Homeowners Trust Us

Ned’s Home has served Illinois homeowners in Wilmette since 1965, providing gutter cleaning, gutter installation, and gutter repair along Sheridan Road, throughout the Linden Square and Kenilworth border neighborhoods, and across the residential streets between Green Bay Road and the lakefront. Our certified technicians begin every job with a complimentary inspection of your gutter system, downspouts, and roof edge. Wilmette’s diverse parkway tree mix means debris arrives in multiple waves from October through April, with shingle oak and honey locust pods landing in gutters long after most homeowners believe fall cleanup is done. Call us today for a free estimate.

Top-Rated Home Services in Wilmette

For homeowners seeking to protect their properties from water damage, the team of professionals at Ned Stevens offers comprehensive gutter solutions, including cleaning, repair, and installation.

Regular, professional gutter maintenance is essential for safeguarding your home against moisture-related issues while preserving its curb appeal. Our certified technicians show up to every project with cutting-edge tools and in-depth expertise to address a wide array of gutter concerns — from simple debris removal to complex system overhauls.

We begin each service with a complimentary, detailed assessment of the condition of your gutter system. Our transparent approach ensures you’re well-informed throughout the process, allowing us to customize our services to meet your requirements and financial considerations.

The team at Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning® is dedicated to delivering exceptional results that protect your home and provide enduring value. Every service is performed by a dedicated specialist with training in that area – we don’t believe in the “jack of all trades, master of none” business model. Whether it’s cleaning, repairing, or installing gutters, you can count on an expert who knows the job inside and out. This level of focus helps us deliver safe, efficient, and dependable results every time.

The Benefits of Qualified Gutter Cleaning Services

At Ned Stevens, we provide top-tier gutter cleaning services, ensuring homeowners can fully enjoy the advantages of a well-maintained gutter system.

Our professional gutter cleaning services include:

  • Hand removal of leaves, debris, and blockages from gutters and downspouts
  • Flushing of gutters and downspouts to ensure proper flow
  • Visual inspection to identify signs of wear, sagging, or damage
  • Bagging and removal of all debris from the property
  • Service completion report and recommendations for any necessary repairs or upgrades

These services are carried out by highly trained specialists who understand the unique needs of each and every home and weather conditions.

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Gutter Cleaning Services in Wilmette

Regular gutter maintenance offers numerous long-term advantages, namely avoiding costly repairs and time-consuming upkeep. At Ned Stevens, we provide top-tier gutter cleaning services ensuring homeowners can fully enjoy the advantages of a well-maintained gutter system.

Wilmette Weather & Gutter Challenges

Wilmette sits directly on Lake Michigan in Cook County, where the North Shore Channel carries stormwater west through the village before draining south toward the Chicago River, while the eastern third of Wilmette drains directly into Lake Michigan through a series of coastal ravines. The village receives 36 to 38 inches of annual rainfall across approximately 125 precipitation days and 36 inches of snow per year. January temperatures average a high of 32°F and a low of 21°F, producing a daily freeze-thaw cycle throughout winter. Wilmette has maintained Tree City USA status for over 39 consecutive years, with a parkway tree mix of shingle oak, white oak, honey locust, northern catalpa, ginkgo, and eastern white pine whose overlapping drop schedules keep debris accumulating in gutters from mid-October through April. Professional gutter cleaning in Wilmette protects homes whose downspouts feed a drainage system that flows either into Lake Michigan or south through the North Shore Channel.

Local Wilmette Expertise

Our certified technicians provide gutter cleaning, gutter installation, and gutter repair services throughout Wilmette and the surrounding Cook County communities.

  • Shingle oak marcescence holding leaves through spring: Shingle oak is one of the most strongly marcescent oaks in the Chicago region. Its dead leaves grip the branches through most or all of winter, depositing into gutters from December through April when spring bud push finally forces them off. A fall cleaning does not remove the shingle oak debris that accumulates across the following four months, and homes on shingle oak-lined streets often have full gutters in March from leaves that were still on the tree in January.
  • Honey locust and northern catalpa seed pods persisting through winter: Wilmette’s parkway tree mix includes thornless honey locust and northern catalpa, both of which produce long seed pods that fall from October through December and persist through winter. Honey locust pods reach 12 to 18 inches; northern catalpa pods reach 12 to 24 inches. These pods do not break down quickly and accumulate at downspout inlets, where they cause blockages that leaf matter alone would not create.
  • Ginkgo synchronized mass drop in 48 hours: Ginkgo trees on Wilmette’s residential streets drop their fan-shaped leaves in a concentrated burst spanning just one to two days, typically following the first hard frost in mid-October. This single-event debris wave can fill a clean gutter in 48 hours. Female ginkgo trees also drop foul-smelling fleshy fruit on the same timeline, adding a secondary debris load at the gutter trough that does not decompose quickly.
  • Pre-war Prairie School and Craftsman homes with aging gutter systems: Approximately 28.6% of Wilmette’s housing units were built before 1940, with a significant concentration of Prairie School, Craftsman bungalow, Colonial Revival, and Tudor Revival homes from the 1900s through the 1930s. Homes in this age range often have narrow galvanized steel or original pressed-tin gutter troughs sized for smaller storms than modern rain events produce. Homes built through the 1950s add another cohort of postwar aluminum systems now reaching the end of expected service life.

When to Clean Your Gutters?

March

Gutters with heavy ice and winter debris require cleaning to properly channel water from the incoming April showers.

June

In late spring, oak tassels, seed pods, ragweed, and other foliage will fall. This debris is like a sponge that clogs gutters when summer thunderstorms hit.

August

Summer storms cause large, heavy debris from trees to fall. This build-up will clog and warp your gutters causing damage to your home.

FALL

Fall causes the heaviest volume of debris. This will start in early Oct and continue steadily until Jan. 2-3 cleanings are recommended for 100% peace of mind.

GUTTER CLEANING PRICING

Average Cost of Gutter Cleanings for Small, Medium, and Large Size Homes

View the average cost of our available gutter cleaning services.

Average Single Gutter Cleaning Prices

Book a one-time gutter cleaning tailored to your home’s size. This is perfect for seasonal maintenance or first-time cleanings. These are average prices, and pricing can vary from job to job. Call us for a free estimate!

Small Homes

$183

Medium Homes

$267

Large Homes

$365

Single Cleaning with a Service Plan

Our service plans offer discounted cleanings and priority scheduling. With a plan, you can keep your gutters maintained year-round at a lower cost.

Small Homes

$155

Medium Homes

$226

Large Homes

$310

Available GUTTER CLEANING Service Plans

Choose from two service plans based on your needs. The Diamond Plan gives you the most coverage—up to 6 cleanings per year—while the Platinum Plan includes 4 seasonal cleanings at a lower monthly cost.

Diamond Plan

BEST DEAL!

The Diamond Service Plan provides our most comprehensive gutter coverage throughout the year and includes:
# of cleanings: 1 2 3
POST-WINTER
SPRING
SUMMER
FALL

Additionally, the Diamond Service Plan comes with great free benefits:

  • 6 cleanings over 12 months.
  • “Firm Date” scheduling upon request (weather permitting).
  • Same-day emergency service at no additional cost (weather and other scheduling conditions permitting).
  • Next-day emergency service at no additional cost (weather and other scheduling conditions permitting).
  • Free Priority Service during peak seasons (weather permitting).
  • Additional services like re-nailing gutters or reattaching loose leaders are performed at no charge—a savings of $35 per service, $210 per year.
  • 10% off of new gutter installations & repairs and underground drain services.

Platinum Plan

The Platinum Service Plan is an easy way to protect your home all year long. Our Platinum option gives you minimum coverage and includes four (4) out of the six (6) cleanings, during a 12 month period. The plan includes:
# of cleanings: 1 2 3
POST-WINTER
SPRING
SUMMER
FALL
       

Additionally, the Platinum Service Plan comes with great free benefits:

  • Free Priority Service during our peak seasons (weather permitting).
  • Next-day emergency service at no additional cost (weather permitting and excluding November and December).
  • Additional services like re-nailing gutters or re-attaching loose leaders are performed at no charge—a savings of $35 per service, $140 per year.
  • 10% off of new gutter installations & repairs and underground drain services.

5 Advantages of Gutter Cleaning

Avoid costly water damage to your home by keeping your gutters professionally cleaned. Here are the top 5 reasons to invest in gutter cleaning today:

1. Eliminates Nesting Areas

Don’t encourage unwanted “guests” to take up residence in your home. Regular gutter cleaning eliminates potential nesting areas for pests. By removing debris and stagnant water, you reduce the likelihood of insect infestations and rodent intrusions around your property.

2. Prevents Damage to Your Landscape and Yard

With all the time and effort you spend on your yard, the last thing you want is to have it all washed away. Clean, functional gutters protect your landscaping investments. Proper water diversion prevents soil erosion, oversaturation, and damage to plants, preserving the beauty and integrity of your property.

3. Increases the Lifespan of Your Roof

Why replace your roof any sooner than you have to? Clogged gutters can lead to water backup, potentially causing significant roof damage over time. Our professional gutter cleaning services help extend the lifespan of your roof by ensuring proper water drainage and reducing unnecessary stress on your roofing structure.

4. Prevents Water Damage

One of the primary functions of gutters is to channel water away from the foundation of your home. Clean gutters help prevent water infiltration, which can lead to costly structural damage, mold growth, and basement flooding. The team at Ned Stevens offers superior gutter cleaning services for customers and will work with you to prevent expensive water damage to your home.

5. Increases the Lifespan of Your Gutters

Regular maintenance extends the lifespan of your gutter system. By preventing the accumulation of debris, you reduce the risk of rust, corrosion, and structural fatigue, ensuring your gutters work well for years to come.

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Other Services

At Ned Stevens, we offer so much more than gutter cleaning. We’re a one-stop solution for all your gutter-related needs — including professional installation, replacement, and repair services. Regardless of the service you require, you can count on our commitment to quality workmanship and superior customer care.

Seamless Gutter Installation and Replacement Services Wilmette

Need more than a cleaning? We offer professional gutter installation and replacement. Whether your current gutters are leaking, sagging, or beyond repair, our seamless gutter systems are installed by certified experts and built to last.

Our gutter installation and replacement projects exclusively feature premium, heavy-gauge aluminum gutters known for their resilience against the varied climate. To ensure maximum stability and aesthetic appeal, we secure each gutter using corrosion-resistant stainless steel screws and concealed hangers.

We stand behind the quality of our work with confidence. Every installation is performed by a certified installation pro and comes with a comprehensive 20-year warranty, providing you with protection from unexpected out-of-pocket expenses. Our warranty reflects our commitment to exceeding your expectations with the performance and reliability of your new gutter system.

By choosing Ned Stevens for your seamless gutter installation or replacement needs, you’re investing in a system designed to efficiently protect your home for decades.

Top 7 Benefits of Installing New Rain Gutters

1. Keep Your Family Dry

Gutters are installed to collect rainwater and transfer it to the surrounding ground space. For this reason, rain gutter installation ensures that your family stays dry when entering and leaving your home.

2. Prevent Basement Water Damage

New gutters effectively channel rainwater away from your home’s foundation, preventing basement flooding, structural damage, and soil erosion around your property.

3. Enhance Your Curb Appeal

Modern, well-functioning gutters contribute to your home’s overall appearance, potentially increasing its market value.

4. Prevent Decay

By directing water away from the exterior of your home, gutters help maintain your siding and prevent paint deterioration or plywood decay, keeping your home looking pristine for longer. Our technicians provide trusted gutter installation services for homeowners and have the equipment necessary to prevent decay on your property.

5. Inhibit Mold Growth

By reducing moisture accumulation in and around your home, new gutters play a crucial role in preventing mold growth, which can be harmful to both your home and your physical health.

6. Eliminate Insects

Eliminating standing water and dampness around your home reduces the attraction of mosquitoes, termites, and other pests, creating a more comfortable, bug-free living environment.

7. Protect Landscaping

Controlled water distribution protects your landscaping investments from erosion and oversaturation, maintaining the beauty of the outdoor spaces you’ve worked hard to create.

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Gutter Repair and Maintenance Services in Wilmette

Even if they don’t need to be replaced, your gutters will benefit from our available gutter repair and maintenance services. Our technicians are committed to keeping your gutters functioning properly. They will re-nail loose gutters, re-strap loose leaders, replace broken leaders, inspect your system for pitch issues, and inspect your miters for any leaks.

If you notice a developing problem with your gutters, get in touch with us right away before the issue worsens.

We Will Keep Your Gutters Clean Throughout the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Seasons

When weather threatens the safety and comfort of your living space, you can rely on Ned Stevens for protection. Our technicians provide gutter cleaning and repair services to make sure that your home — and those inside — are safe from the elements year-round.

Have Fun this Weekend in Wilmette and Worry Less About Your Clogged Gutters

With everything there is to see and do, don’t let clogged gutters spoil your weekend plans. Instead, call the team at Ned Stevens for our worry-free gutter cleaning and installation services. Keep your plans and we’ll keep our promise to protect your home’s appearance and functionality.

About Ned Stevens

Trusted Home Services Since 1965 – Now as Ned’s Home

For over 60 years, homeowners have trusted Ned Stevens for expert gutter cleaning and exterior home maintenance. What started in 1965 with our founder, Ned Stevens, has grown into a nationally recognized name in home care. Our commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction has made us the go-to choice for thousands of homeowners looking for reliable exterior maintenance services.

Now, as Ned’s Home, we’re expanding our expertise beyond gutter cleaning to offer a full range of home services. From power washing and lawn treatments to pest control and more, our skilled technicians provide tailored solutions designed to keep your home in top shape—all backed by the same dedication to excellence that has defined us for decades.

Whether you need professional gutter cleaning, lawn treatment services, pest control or exterior home maintenance, Ned’s Home is your one-stop shop. With industry-leading service, exclusive customer benefits, and a commitment to satisfaction, we make it easy for homeowners to keep their properties well-maintained year-round.

Our Guarantee

We believe in providing the best service possible to our customers. Because of that belief, all of our work is fully guaranteed.

Due to the dangerous nature of our work, we carry full workers’ compensation and liability insurance. After all, our team members are on ladders all day, and we want to keep them protected while serving you year-round.

Professional Gutter Cleaning, Repair, and Installation Services for Homes in Wilmette

Ned Stevens stands tall among the other gutter solutions services. What makes us unique is a combination of expertise, cutting-edge equipment, and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction.

We understand the importance of timely gutter services, which is why we offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate your needs. Whether you require routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or a complete gutter system overhaul, our skilled technicians are ready to provide prompt, reliable solutions. By choosing Ned Stevens, you’re not just hiring a service provider; you’re partnering with a team that prioritizes the long-term health and value of your home. Our comprehensive approach to gutter care, coupled with our industry-leading warranty on installations, offers you peace of mind and unparalleled protection for your property.

Don’t let gutter issues compromise your home’s integrity. Contact Ned Stevens today to schedule a consultation and experience the difference that professional, dedicated gutter care can make for your home.

Learn More About Our Gutter Cleaning Discounts in Wilmette

Get a FREE Gutter Inspection in Wilmette

Our gutter cleaning services include a comprehensive gutter inspection free of charge. Your system is given a full professional assessment, addressing both the overall condition and warning signs of potential issues.

When our inspection is completed, our technicians leave a door hanger with our findings and observations on it. If you have questions concerning what we found, please contact our office, as our team will be happy to discuss this information with you. If you’re unable to give us a call, you can also request to receive your technician’s notes via email.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We do not recommend screening or gutter guards. Ned Stevens has searched for and experimented with all types of products that claim to prevent gutter clogs for nearly 60 years. In short, we’ve found that there’s no such thing as a “no clog” gutter.

The solution for gutter clogs is simple: clean the gutters on a regular schedule. You can do this by signing up for one of our ongoing gutter cleaning service plans, and you won’t worry about your gutters again.

The gutters that Ned Stevens installs are guaranteed for 20 years, and include one year of workmanship warranty. This is due to our use of the thickest gauge aluminum gutters (0.032), stainless steel screws, and made-to-measure gutters & downspouts.

Since gutter cleaning is often considered a DIY task, some believe installation to be the same. Gutter replacement or installation is a very complex process that requires advanced skill, access to equipment, and adherence to safety practices. Those that are new to DIY projects should strongly consider hiring a professional.

Gutter installation professionals like Ned Stevens will know which materials will suit your home’s needs, how to measure and custom-fit the gutters to your roof, and how to safely secure the gutters so that they last for decades. Each step of this process can take DIYers extended time and visits to the hardware store. Ned Stevens can get it done in a few hours!

If you find that you’re consistently needing repair for your gutters, it may be the right time to install new gutters. Gutters with 6 or more areas of cracks, holes, and/or rust spots may be better off replaced. If you’re noticing broken fasteners, nails/screws on the ground, and/or overall separation, installation may be the solution.

Well-built gutters typically last for 20 years; if you know that your gutters are older than this, it may be time for gutter replacement. Consult with a gutter specialist before making a decision.

Gutters work on the principle of gravity. The gutter, when properly installed, sits on a small angle on the home. That angle causes the water to flow toward the downspout, eventually being carried away from your home’s foundation.

When a gutter goes “off pitch”, it has lost its angle, and therefore the water simply sits still in the gutter. That water has to go somewhere, and will eventually back up into the home or overflow and pour into the foundation. When backing up, the water also rots the wood behind the gutter (known as the “fascia board”), causing the gutter to eventually fall off the home. If the fascia rots, you will have to replace the gutter and the fascia.

Off pitch gutters can be caused by shifting foundations and the elements (including falling branches), but are often caused by clogs in the gutter. Once debris clogs the gutters, the water has nowhere to go, so it sits in the gutter. That gutter that was once around 20 pounds, now weighs over 300 pounds due to the weight of debris and water sitting in it. Eventually, it goes off pitch and has to be replaced.

The best way to prevent gutters from going off pitch is to clean them on a regular basis. Join our Service Plan, and protect your gutters and home today.

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