Do you need to clean gutters in summer?

Mandurah and Perth in general are known for their dry climate. So why would you need to clean your gutters if it is not likely to rain for a few months? Tackling your gutters during these hotter months might actually be a pretty smart move. Here's why.

Why Bother Cleaning Gutters in Summer?

Most people think gutter cleaning is something you do in spring or fall. But summertime has its own hidden perks:

1. Bushfires
An underestimated benefit of gutter cleaning is that it makes your home more bushfire safe. The main cause for concern is that debris in your gutters will be fuel for a potential fire. With bushfires, embers are known to fly many kilometers away before landing somewhere. If it lands in gutters with debris it carries a significant risk to catch fire.

2. Summer Storms are No Joke
Those nice sunny days are wonderful, fine, but when summer storms do arrive, things can become serious rather quickly. Heavy rain, gusts of wind, even hail—material that can create chaos if your gutters are not prepared. Water that's flowing over can drizzle everywhere and soak foundations, destroy flower beds, or worse. So a simple clean-up ahead of storm season may not be such a bad idea.

3. Catch Small Problems Early
Winter and spring weather can quietly mess things up. Branches drop, gutters rust, screws loosen up without anyone noticing. Doing a check-in during summer cleaning gives a chance to spot those minor troubles early. And fixing small issues now—like that wobbly bracket or tiny leak—could save you some real headaches (and cash) down the road.

4. Keep the Bugs Away
Summer heat brings out mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches—basically all those creepy-crawlies you'd rather keep far from your porch. And clogged gutters filled with standing water and wet debris? They're practically a luxury hotel for bugs. Cleaning out that mess might save you from a lot of swatting later.