Clean 20 Feet of Gutters Without Moving Your Ladder
In our line of work, efficiency and safety are everything. When you’re cleaning gutters on house after house, the time spent setting up, moving, and climbing ladders really adds up. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for tools that help us do a better, faster, and safer job for our clients. Today, I want to share a gem from our toolkit that lets us do exactly what that headline says.
The Old Way: Too Much Time on the Ladder
It’s called The Gutter Hawg, and if you clean gutters from a ladder, it’s a game-changer. You may know it by its former name, The Gutter Tool, as the manufacturer recently rebranded it. Honestly, the new name fits perfectly—this thing is a beast when it comes to pulling debris out of gutters. Before we started using it, a typical gutter cleaning job involved a whole lot of ladder-shuffling. We’d clear a small section, climb down, move the ladder a few feet, and climb back up, over and over again. It was time-consuming and increased the risk of fatigue and accidents.
How the Gutter Hawg Changed Our Workflow
Then we found The Gutter Hawg. It’s a sturdy plastic attachment that twists onto any of our standard extension poles. The concept is simple: it gives us the reach to clean long stretches of gutter without having to constantly move the ladder. We can now clear up to 20 feet of gutter from one single spot. For our crews, that means less downtime and more focus on getting the job done right.
What makes this tool so effective for us is its dual-sided design. One side is a scoop that lets us pull massive amounts of wet leaves and gunk towards us. But the real magic is the hook on the other side. Every contractor knows the frustration of trying to get debris out from under gutter hangars. With a quick flip of the pole, we can use the hook to slide everything out from under those obstacles with ease. It even helps us get into those awkward spots behind skylights and other roof structures.
A Smart Investment for Pros and DIYers
From a business perspective, The Gutter Hawg is a no-brainer. It costs less than twenty dollars, so outfitting our entire team was incredibly affordable. It’s built from what they call “contractor-grade” plastic, and I can tell you it holds up to daily, rugged use.
Safety is another huge win. The tool is designed to hang on a ladder rung, which is a small detail that makes a big difference. Our crew can keep both hands on the ladder while climbing, which is a safety protocol we take very seriously.
Our Final Verdict
Now, it’s important for us to be transparent with our clients and with you. If you have screen guards on your gutters, this tool won’t work for that application. But for the vast majority of homes with open-top gutters, it’s an absolute must-have.
Whether you’re a fellow contractor looking to boost your efficiency or a homeowner who prefers the DIY route, this is one of our trusted “Tools of the Trade” that we wholeheartedly recommend. It saves us time, it keeps us safer, and it helps us leave our clients with perfectly clean gutters every time.
Nick LoomisOwner-Operator
Since 2012, Nick Loomis of Hot Water Pressure Washing has been a trusted expert in Tallahassee's exterior cleaning industry. With over a decade of experience, he's passionate about two things: delivering incredible results for his customers and finding innovative solutions to do the job right.
