Village, Boone County
Gutter Cleaning in Poplar Grove, IL
Updated
Poplar Grove in short
- 13.9 mi
- northeast of downtown Rockford
- 2002
- median year built (county 1986)
- 8.6%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 25.5%)
- 1,378
- occupied homes, 92.6% owned
- 13.9 mi
- northeast of downtown Rockford
- 2002
- median year built (county 1986)
- 8.6%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 25.5%)
- 1,378
- occupied homes, 92.6% owned
Homes and gutters
The houses in Poplar Grove, and what they mean for the gutters
This is one of the newer parts of the Rockford area. 62.5% of homes were built in 2000 or later, compared with 27.7% county-wide, for a median year built of 2002. Only two of the 39 places we compared have a higher share of homes built since 2000. Younger trees drop less than a mature canopy, so many of these gutters clog more from spring seeds blowing in than from fall leaves.
92.6% of occupied homes in Poplar Grove are owner-occupied (Boone County: 81.8%). That puts the gutter job on homeowners, many of whom book the fall cleaning every year.
40.2% of homes here have four or more bedrooms (Boone County: 28.7%). Bigger houses mean more linear feet of gutter, which is what per-foot pricing at $0.95 to $2.25 is based on.
Poplar Grove vs Boone County
| Measure | Poplar Grove | Boone County |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,923 | 53,230 |
| Occupied homes | 1,378 | 19,460 |
| Owner-occupied | 92.6% | 81.8% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1986 |
| Built before 1960 | 8.6% | 25.5% |
| Built 2000 or later | 62.5% | 27.7% |
| Single-family detached | 81.3% | 78.2% |
| In 2 to 4 unit buildings | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Four or more bedrooms | 40.2% | 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 Poplar Grove
Where the leaves go. The village has one contracted hauler. Yard waste goes out in brown bags or a normal 35-gallon can marked with an X (a yard waste cart is free on request), from the first week of April to the last week of November, weather permitting. source
Poplar Grove amended its open burning section in June 2026 (Ordinance 2026-13), so read the current code before burning leaves.
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 Poplar Grove goes out as yard waste, into a compost pile, or away with the crew.
Coverage
Where Poplar Grove sits
Poplar Grove sits about 13.9 miles northeast of downtown Rockford, covering about 7.9 square miles of land. Homes in Poplar Grove fall in ZIP codes 61065, 61011, and the closest neighbors on this site are Candlewick Lake, Poplar Grove Township, Manchester Township. It is near the outer edge of the area covered, so grouping a visit with nearby homes is common.
About Poplar Grove. Poplar Grove, founded in 1859, is a Boone County village of 5,049 people (2020) that includes part of the Candlewick Lake community. Wikipedia
Common questions
Gutter questions, Poplar Grove
How much does gutter cleaning cost in Poplar Grove?
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 Poplar Grove?
Yes. Poplar Grove sits about 13.9 miles northeast of downtown Rockford, inside the 16-mile radius this site covers, including ZIP 61065, 61011.
How are leaves collected in Poplar Grove?
The village has one contracted hauler. Yard waste goes out in brown bags or a normal 35-gallon can marked with an X (a yard waste cart is free on request), from the first week of April to the last week of November, weather permitting.
How old are the homes in Poplar Grove?
The median home was built in 2002; 8.6% were built before 1960 and 62.5% in 2000 or later (Census ACS 2020-2024).
When should I get my gutters cleaned in Poplar Grove?
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 Poplar Grove?
Tell us the address, how tall the house is and what you need. A local crew that covers Poplar Grove calls back with a price before anything is booked.