City, Boone County
Gutter Cleaning in Belvidere, IL
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Belvidere in short
- 10.6 mi
- east of downtown Rockford
- 1976
- median year built (county 1986)
- 33.1%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 25.5%)
- 9,589
- occupied homes, 70.9% owned
- 10.6 mi
- east of downtown Rockford
- 1976
- median year built (county 1986)
- 33.1%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 25.5%)
- 9,589
- occupied homes, 70.9% owned
Homes and gutters
The houses in Belvidere, and what they mean for the gutters
Belvidere's homes are a mix of eras. 54.4% of homes were built before 1980 and 23.4% since 2000, with a median year built of 1976 (Boone County: 1986). Expect a mix of ranches with easy one-story gutters and two-story houses that need the long ladder.
9.4% of homes in Belvidere are mobile homes, whose low rooflines make for short ladder work but light-gauge gutters that bend easily.
Belvidere vs Boone County
| Measure | Belvidere | Boone County |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 24,752 | 53,230 |
| Occupied homes | 9,589 | 19,460 |
| Owner-occupied | 70.9% | 81.8% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1986 |
| Built before 1960 | 33.1% | 25.5% |
| Built 2000 or later | 23.4% | 27.7% |
| Single-family detached | 65.1% | 78.2% |
| In 2 to 4 unit buildings | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| Four or more bedrooms | 18.5% | 28.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), tables B01003, B25003, B25024, B25034, B25035 and B25041.
Leaves and local rules
What happens to the leaves in Belvidere
Where the leaves go. Public Works vacuums leaves city-wide each fall, with the city split north and south of the Kishwaukee River and each side getting two scheduled passes; the 2026 passes run from the week of October 26 to the week of November 16. Have leaves on the terrace at the curb, within about 3 feet of it, by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your week. source
Burning. Belvidere prohibits burning leaves within city limits. source
Under every local rule sits the state one: since 1990, landscape waste can't be mixed with trash bound for a landfill and must go out in biodegradable containers (415 ILCS 5/22.22). So gutter debris in Belvidere goes out as yard waste, into a compost pile, or away with the crew.
Coverage
Where Belvidere sits
Belvidere sits about 10.6 miles east of downtown Rockford, covering about 13 square miles of land. Homes in Belvidere fall in ZIP code 61008, and the closest neighbors on this site are Belvidere Township, Flora Township, Timberlane. Crews working the north and east suburbs cover it on the same routes.
About Belvidere. Belvidere is the Boone County seat, on the Kishwaukee River, with 25,339 residents in 2020. Wikipedia
Common questions
Gutter questions, Belvidere
How much does gutter cleaning cost in Belvidere?
About $100 to $180 for a one-story home and $150 to $275 for two stories by Housecall Pro's 2026 guide, with downspout flushing at $25 to $75 each. Angi's per-foot range is $0.95 to $2.25 depending on height.
Do you serve Belvidere?
Yes. Belvidere sits about 10.6 miles east of downtown Rockford, inside the 16-mile radius this site covers, including ZIP 61008.
How are leaves collected in Belvidere?
Public Works vacuums leaves city-wide each fall, with the city split north and south of the Kishwaukee River and each side getting two scheduled passes; the 2026 passes run from the week of October 26 to the week of November 16. Have leaves on the terrace at the curb, within about 3 feet of it, by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your week.
Can I burn leaves in Belvidere?
Belvidere prohibits burning leaves within city limits.
How old are the homes in Belvidere?
The median home was built in 1976; 33.1% were built before 1960 and 23.4% in 2000 or later (Census ACS 2020-2024).
When should I get my gutters cleaned in Belvidere?
Mid to late November after the leaves are down, and late May or early June after maple seeds drop. NOAA's normals for the Rockford airport put the average November low at 30.5 degrees and June rain at 5.23 inches.
Gutters full in Belvidere?
Tell us the address, how tall the house is and what you need. A local crew that covers Belvidere calls back with a price before anything is booked.