City, Winnebago County
Gutter Cleaning in Loves Park, IL
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Loves Park in short
- 6.7 mi
- northeast of downtown Rockford
- 1986
- median year built (county 1972)
- 20.2%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 35.5%)
- 10,302
- occupied homes, 60.9% owned
- 6.7 mi
- northeast of downtown Rockford
- 1986
- median year built (county 1972)
- 20.2%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 35.5%)
- 10,302
- occupied homes, 60.9% owned
Homes and gutters
The houses in Loves Park, and what they mean for the gutters
Loves Park was built up steadily rather than all at once. 41.7% of homes were built before 1980 and 25.8% since 2000, with a median year built of 1986 (Winnebago County: 1972). That mix means quotes vary: a 1970s ranch is a short job, a 1990s two-story a longer one.
39.1% of occupied homes in Loves Park are rented (Winnebago County: 34.1%). Only two of the 39 places we compared have a higher renter share. For rental owners, a twice-a-year schedule with photos beats finding out from a tenant. See rental property gutter cleaning.
17.5% of housing units are in buildings with 2 to 4 units and 9% in buildings with 5 or more, so duplexes, two-flats and complexes are a real part of the gutter work in Loves Park; associations and owners can see commercial and HOA gutter cleaning.
Loves Park vs Winnebago County
| Measure | Loves Park | Winnebago County |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 23,502 | 283,292 |
| Occupied homes | 10,302 | 116,014 |
| Owner-occupied | 60.9% | 65.9% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1972 |
| Built before 1960 | 20.2% | 35.5% |
| Built 2000 or later | 25.8% | 13.6% |
| Single-family detached | 57.7% | 70.4% |
| In 2 to 4 unit buildings | 17.5% | 12.6% |
| Four or more bedrooms | 16.6% | 18.7% |
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 Loves Park
Yard waste pickup. Loves Park vacuums leaves as a city service in the fall: rake them to the edge of your front lawn, not into the street, and crews pick them up until snow begins. Bagged yard waste otherwise goes out with Rock River Disposal's weekly pickup. source
Can you burn the leaves? Loves Park residents cannot burn their leaves, according to WTVO's roundup of local rules. source
One rule applies everywhere in Illinois: 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 Loves Park goes out as yard waste, into a compost pile, or away with the crew.
Coverage
Where Loves Park sits
Loves Park sits about 6.7 miles northeast of downtown Rockford, covering about 16 square miles of land. Homes in Loves Park fall in ZIP codes 61111, 61011, 61114, and the closest neighbors on this site are Harlem Township, Caledonia Township, Caledonia. Close-in towns like this are usually on the first routes of the week.
About Loves Park. Most of Loves Park is in Winnebago County, with a small sliver on its east side in Boone County; it had 23,397 residents in 2020. Wikipedia
Common questions
Gutter questions, Loves Park
How much does gutter cleaning cost in Loves Park?
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 Loves Park?
Yes. Loves Park sits about 6.7 miles northeast of downtown Rockford, inside the 16-mile radius this site covers, including ZIP 61111, 61011, 61114.
How are leaves collected in Loves Park?
Loves Park vacuums leaves as a city service in the fall: rake them to the edge of your front lawn, not into the street, and crews pick them up until snow begins. Bagged yard waste otherwise goes out with Rock River Disposal's weekly pickup.
Can I burn leaves in Loves Park?
Loves Park residents cannot burn their leaves, according to WTVO's roundup of local rules.
How old are the homes in Loves Park?
The median home was built in 1986; 20.2% were built before 1960 and 25.8% in 2000 or later (Census ACS 2020-2024).
When should I get my gutters cleaned in Loves Park?
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 Loves Park?
Tell us the address, how tall the house is and what you need. A local crew that covers Loves Park calls back with a price before anything is booked.