The Ultimate Guide to Gutter Cleaning for Property Managers

Gutters may not be the most visible feature of your property, but when they fail, your landscape feels the damage first. Overflowing water, soil erosion, and plant stress all stem from improperly maintained gutter systems—and these issues can quickly derail even the best-designed commercial landscapes.

At Priority Landscape, we understand that true landscape care starts above ground level. Our comprehensive exterior maintenance includes professional gutter cleaning services tailored to protect not just your buildings—but the investment you’ve made in your grounds.

How Gutters Impact Your Landscape

When gutters clog or overflow, water goes where it shouldn’t. And more often than not, that means your plant beds, lawns, walkways, and foundation landscaping bear the brunt. Here’s how poor gutter drainage can undo months of landscape maintenance:

Soil Erosion: Uncontrolled runoff strips away mulch, displaces soil, and exposes plant roots—especially around the building’s perimeter.
Turf Damage: Saturated lawn areas can develop mold, bare patches, and fungus, weakening your turf’s overall health.
Flooded Beds: Decorative beds get washed out, mulch floats into sidewalks, and high-value plants become stressed or drown.
Hardscape Hazards: Excess water pooling near walkways and patios leads to slick surfaces, algae growth, and even cracking due to freeze-thaw cycles.

We see these issues every season—and we prevent them.

A Landscape-First Approach to Gutter Maintenance

Unlike a typical roof contractor or janitorial service, we view gutter cleaning through a landscape lens. We consider water flow, drainage patterns, and how runoff interacts with your turf, beds, and structural plantings.

Here’s what makes our approach different:

✅ Site-Specific Planning

We assess the unique tree coverage, roofline, and landscaping around each property to set a cleaning schedule that minimizes risk and aligns with seasonal transitions.

✅ Full Gutter & Downspout Clearing

We remove leaves, twigs, and buildup—not just from the gutters but from all downspouts—ensuring water flows away from landscape zones and into designated drainage paths.

✅ Drainage-Focused Inspection

Our team evaluates whether overflow is affecting your planting beds or walkways and makes proactive recommendations, like splash block adjustments or regrading for better flow.

✅ Visual Documentation

We back up our service with before-and-after photos, so property managers can confirm the work and plan ahead for future landscape needs or upgrades.

A Smarter Maintenance Plan for Property Managers

Commercial property managers juggle enough—gutter cleaning shouldn’t be another hassle. Our clients count on us to think beyond the roof and deliver exterior maintenance that considers the full scope of the property, including:

Office campuses with detailed entry plantings
Retail centers with branded landscape features
Multi-family HOAs where aesthetics and drainage go hand in hand
Industrial sites where runoff creates safety concerns and erosion risks

We help protect the value and appearance of every outdoor space—because your landscape is one of your biggest assets.

Why Priority Landscape?

With over 30 years of experience serving Chicago Southland’s commercial properties, we bring deep expertise in both landscape design and long-term property care. Our gutter services aren’t an add-on—they’re a smart component of a year-round landscape management strategy.

When you work with us, you get:

Coordinated service tied to your seasonal landscape needs
A proactive approach that prevents turf and bed damage
A trusted team with commercial-grade equipment and experience
One partner for both your green space and exterior maintenance

Protect Your Landscape From the Top Down

Don’t wait for water damage or turf stress to appear. Let Priority Landscape keep your property dry, healthy, and visually impressive—starting with what’s overhead.
📞 Call 708-946-6121 today to schedule a consultation and keep your landscape thriving through every season.