Gutter Cleaning in Covington and Newton County, GA
Newton County is on I-20 east of Atlanta. Covington's historic square has shown up in so many film and TV productions that the town is often called the "Hollywood of the South," and next door, Oxford is home to Oxford College of Emory University. Both towns are full of big old trees.
Covington and Oxford's old trees
Covington's historic neighborhoods and Oxford's college town streets are shaded by huge oaks and magnolias planted long ago. Water oaks and willow oaks keep dropping small leaves into winter, and magnolias drop big, waxy leaves year-round. Many older homes here also have original or older gutters and narrow downspouts that clog quickly.
Porterdale and the Yellow River
Porterdale, a historic mill town, sits on the Yellow River, and the Alcovy River runs along the county's eastern side. River corridors grow sycamores, river birches, water oaks and sweetgums. Sycamore leaves can lie flat over a gutter outlet, and sweetgum balls jam downspouts. Homes near either river tend to need gutters checked more often.
Newer neighborhoods along I-20
Between Covington and the Rockdale line, newer subdivisions have bigger roofs with roof valleys but younger trees. Even so, most back up to a stand of pines or hardwoods, and wind drops leaves and needles into the valleys and onto the back roof.
South Newton and Lake Jackson
Toward Mansfield, Newborn and the north end of Lake Jackson, Newton is rural and wooded, with plenty of pine. Pine pollen in spring is heavy, and lake homes are surrounded by trees on sloped lots.
When to book in Newton County
Spring cleaning works best in late April or May. For fall, Georgia Public Broadcasting places metro Atlanta's color peak around early November, and in Newton most leaves are down by early December. That's the best time to clear gutters for winter. Under big intown oaks, add a check in January.
What a Peach State Care gutter cleaning includes
- Debris removal from the gutters and troughs
- Downspout flushing so water drains freely
- Roof-edge and yard cleanup when we're done
- A visual check for obvious clogs or overflow points
Every home gets a custom quote. Get a custom quote today. We serve Covington, Oxford, Porterdale, Mansfield, Newborn and Social Circle and the rest of Newton County. See our gutter cleaning service for details, and if you want the roofline lit up for the holidays once the gutters are clear, see holiday lighting.
Want it handled in Newton County?
Get a custom quote today. Send your name, number and address, and Sal will look at your home and get back to you.
Frequently asked questions
Do you clean gutters in Covington and Oxford?
Yes. We serve Covington, Oxford, Porterdale, Mansfield, Newborn and the rest of Newton County.
Do homes near the Yellow or Alcovy River need more gutter cleanings?
Often. River trees like sycamores, water oaks and sweetgums drop large leaves and seed balls that block gutters and downspouts.
When is the best time to clean gutters in Newton County?
Late April or May for spring, and early December for fall, with a January check under big oaks.
Do magnolia trees cause gutter clogs?
Yes. Magnolias drop large, waxy leaves throughout the year that can cover gutter outlets.
How do I get a gutter cleaning quote in Newton County?
Every home gets a custom quote after Sal looks at it. Get a custom quote today. Call or text 470-276-0477.
Sources
- Georgia Public Broadcasting, 'When do fall colors peak in Georgia?' (Oct 19, 2023): https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/10/19/when-do-fall-colors-peak-in-georgia-leaf-watching-guide-explains
- Geography of Atlanta, climate table (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Hartsfield-Jackson): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Atlanta
- Wikipedia, Newton County, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton_County,_Georgia
- Wikipedia, Covington, Georgia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covington,_Georgia