Gutter Cleaning in Everett, WA | Roofs & Windows

What the neighbors say

No Streaks From Speaks

★★★★★

"Great job (roof, gutter and window cleaning)! Good value. Highly recommend."

Susan ThiemannJune 2024

★★★★★

"John Speaks was very professional, and went above and beyond and provided excellent window cleaning. He also provided very thorough roof and gutter cleaning as well as treating the moss on our roof at our cabin. The windows were sparkling inside and out!"

Mollie MacNeillLake Cavanaugh, June 2020

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Everett, up close

Everett Gutters and Roof Moss, North End to Silver Lake

North EverettCraftsman and turn-of-the-century homes around Rucker Hill, Bayside and Riverside, many with original wood windows.
Bay-view bluffsWind-driven rain leaves a film on the glass faster than inland, so the side facing Port Gardner Bay needs it more often.
Silver Lake and southNewer subdivisions and townhomes, but tall firs between them still drop needles and shade roofs enough for moss.
Gutters, twice a yearLate fall and late winter, cleared by hand with every downspout flushed. Heavy fir or maple can mean a third.
Moss, never pressure washedSwept off with a soft brush, then treated with zinc sulfate, which kills what's left as the rain washes it in.

Cleaning a skylight on a shingle roof with tall evergreens behind it

Local facts

About Everett

Everett sits on the Port Gardner Peninsula, between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River delta.

11 miles of saltwater shoreline, 11 of freshwater
25% tree canopy (2017), most of it on private land
Douglas fir and western red cedar lead the park tree count
Bay and Olympic views from Boulevard Bluffs and View Ridge

Homes here

The median home was built in 1981, and 48% date from before 1980. Rucker Hill alone has 102 historic homes from the early 1900s, many with multi-light wood windows.

Weather here

About 40 inches of rain a year at the Everett station, most of it October to March. November is the wettest month, right as the leaves come down.

Sources: NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals (Everett and Paine Field stations), City of Everett urban forest story map (2017 canopy) and neighborhood pages, Rucker Hill National Register nomination (1989), US Census ACS 2020 to 2024, Wikipedia.

Good questions

Things People Ask John

The questions we hear most from Everett homeowners.

How much does gutter cleaning or roof moss removal cost in Everett?

Most homes run a few hundred dollars for either, depending on how long the gutter runs are, the roof's size and pitch, and how much moss has built up. Every home gets an exact price before any work starts, and the estimate is free.

How often should gutters be cleaned in Everett?

Twice a year for most homes: late fall once the leaves and needles are down, and again in late winter or early spring. Homes under heavy fir or maple sometimes need a third cleaning mid-year. We clear gutters by hand and flush and check every downspout.

How do you get moss off a roof without damaging it?

We sweep moss off by hand and treat what's left, never with a pressure washer. Some low-profile moss stays visible right after the visit, and the treatment finishes the job over the following weeks. We tell you that upfront.

Is soft washing safe for my roof?

We don't think so. Soft washing still runs a pressure washer over the roof, just at a lower setting, and it still strips granules from composition shingles and wears the weatherproofing on cedar shakes. We sweep moss off by hand and treat it instead.

Do zinc strips stop roof moss?

They help as prevention. Zinc strips at the ridge suppress new growth on the roof below them once the roof is clean, but they don't remove moss that's already there, and their effect fades the farther you get from the strip.

How much does window cleaning cost in Everett?

We price window cleaning by the pane, so the total depends on how many panes you have, their size and type, and how hard they are to reach. Every home gets an exact price before we start.

Can you clean the old wood windows in North Everett homes?

Yes. Divided-light and original wood windows take more time per pane and more care around the old glazing, and we quote them that way, before we start.

Does Everett have rules for pressure washing?

Yes. Everett's code (EMC 14.28.140) allows only stormwater into its storm drains: no soaps or detergents, no heated water, and no leaves or yard debris. Routine outside wash down of a building is allowed without detergents, with the water kept to a minimum.

Do you really come up to Everett from Woodinville?

Yes. Everett is the north end of John's route, and the pricing is the same as it is in Woodinville.

How do I get a quote for my Everett property?

Call us directly, the fastest way to reach John. Request a free estimate online if you'd rather start with a form. We cover Everett ZIP codes 98201, 98203, 98204 and 98208.

Ready when you are

Ready to get your Everett place on the schedule? Give John a call.

(206) 228-5069. He picks up, and if he is on a ladder he calls you back the same day. Or send the form and he will reach out.

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