Village, Winnebago County
Gutter Cleaning in Machesney Park, IL
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Machesney Park in short
- 7.6 mi
- northeast of downtown Rockford
- 1978
- median year built (county 1972)
- 22.6%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 35.5%)
- 8,577
- occupied homes, 79.6% owned
- 7.6 mi
- northeast of downtown Rockford
- 1978
- median year built (county 1972)
- 22.6%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 35.5%)
- 8,577
- occupied homes, 79.6% owned
Homes and gutters
The houses in Machesney Park, and what they mean for the gutters
Machesney Park was built up steadily rather than all at once. 54.4% of homes were built before 1980 and 18.2% since 2000, with a median year built of 1978 (Winnebago County: 1972). Expect a mix of ranches with easy one-story gutters and two-story houses that need the long ladder.
Single-family detached houses are 87.7% of the housing here. Each has its own full run of gutters front and back, typically 150 to 200 feet by HomeGuide's count.
Machesney Park vs Winnebago County
| Measure | Machesney Park | Winnebago County |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 22,630 | 283,292 |
| Occupied homes | 8,577 | 116,014 |
| Owner-occupied | 79.6% | 65.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1972 |
| Built before 1960 | 22.6% | 35.5% |
| Built 2000 or later | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| Single-family detached | 87.7% | 70.4% |
| In 2 to 4 unit buildings | 5.5% | 12.6% |
| Four or more bedrooms | 16.7% | 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 Machesney Park
Where the leaves go. Rock River Disposal runs leaf vacuuming routes through the village each fall. In one recent season the village scheduled it from the week of October 16 through the first week of December, the whole village first and then alternating east and west sides each week. Leaves can also go out with weekly garbage in brown yard-waste bags or cans marked with an X. source
Burning. Leaf burning is permitted in April and November only; during those months residents may burn sticks, wood, leaves and other yard waste. 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 Machesney Park goes out as yard waste, into a compost pile, or away with the crew.
Coverage
Where Machesney Park sits
Machesney Park sits about 7.6 miles northeast of downtown Rockford, covering about 13 square miles of land. Homes in Machesney Park fall in ZIP codes 61115, 61073, 61011, 61103, 61111, and the closest neighbors on this site are Harlem Township, Loves Park, Roscoe. Close-in towns like this are usually on the first routes of the week.
About Machesney Park. Machesney Park is a village of 22,950 people (2020) on the north side of the Rockford area, along the Rock River. Wikipedia
Common questions
Gutter questions, Machesney Park
How much does gutter cleaning cost in Machesney 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 Machesney Park?
Yes. Machesney Park sits about 7.6 miles northeast of downtown Rockford, inside the 16-mile radius this site covers, including ZIP 61115, 61073, 61011, 61103, 61111.
How are leaves collected in Machesney Park?
Rock River Disposal runs leaf vacuuming routes through the village each fall. In one recent season the village scheduled it from the week of October 16 through the first week of December, the whole village first and then alternating east and west sides each week. Leaves can also go out with weekly garbage in brown yard-waste bags or cans marked with an X.
Can I burn leaves in Machesney Park?
Leaf burning is permitted in April and November only; during those months residents may burn sticks, wood, leaves and other yard waste.
How old are the homes in Machesney Park?
The median home was built in 1978; 22.6% were built before 1960 and 18.2% in 2000 or later (Census ACS 2020-2024).
When should I get my gutters cleaned in Machesney 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 Machesney Park?
Tell us the address, how tall the house is and what you need. A local crew that covers Machesney Park calls back with a price before anything is booked.