Heavy leaf and debris buildup was causing gutters to overflow across the entire rear roofline of a Lochmere home. We cleared all sections, flushed every downspout, and removed the debris from the property.
The homeowner called after noticing water cascading over the back gutters during a heavy rain. The rear of the property backs to a wooded buffer, which accelerates debris load significantly. All three rear gutter runs were packed with wet leaves, pine needles, and decomposed organic material that had compacted over two seasons.
We cleared all rear gutter runs plus the two front sections, which had partial buildup. All four downspouts were flushed and tested for flow. Debris was bagged and hauled from the property. Total debris removed was approximately three full bags from a single-story colonial.
All gutters drained properly during the next storm. The homeowner enrolled in a twice-yearly schedule — spring and late fall — to stay ahead of the wooded lot debris load. No overflow events reported since.
Lochmere sits adjacent to a large lake and nature preserve, and many homes back to wooded buffers. That tree coverage is part of what makes the neighborhood desirable — and also why gutters here fill up faster than most areas of Cary.
Cary averages about 46.07 inches of precipitation and 112 precipitation days per year, which makes drainage maintenance important for homes with tree cover, roof valleys, gutter guards, or older downspouts.
