City, Winnebago County
Gutter Cleaning in Rockford, IL
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Rockford in short
- 1.8 mi
- from downtown Rockford
- 1963
- median year built (county 1972)
- 46.5%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 35.5%)
- 61,324
- occupied homes, 54.9% owned
- 1.8 mi
- from downtown Rockford
- 1963
- median year built (county 1972)
- 46.5%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 35.5%)
- 61,324
- occupied homes, 54.9% owned
Homes and gutters
The houses in Rockford, and what they mean for the gutters
Much of Rockford was built before 1960. 46.5% of homes were built before 1960, against 35.5% across Winnebago County, and the median year built is 1963. Only two of the 39 places we compared have a higher share of pre-1960 homes. Houses that age tend to sit under trees planted when the neighborhood was new, which are now the full-grown maples and oaks that fill gutters every fall. Older homes can also have small 2 by 3 inch downspouts or built-in box gutters, both worth a look at cleaning time.
45.1% of occupied homes in Rockford are rented (Winnebago County: 34.1%). That is the highest renter share of the 39 places on this site with enough homes to compare. On rentals the gutters are usually the landlord's job, and the ones that get missed show up later as wet basements. See rental property gutter cleaning.
16.8% of housing units are in buildings with 2 to 4 units and 16.6% in buildings with 5 or more, so duplexes, two-flats and complexes are a real part of the gutter work in Rockford; associations and owners can see commercial and HOA gutter cleaning.
Rockford vs Winnebago County
| Measure | Rockford | Winnebago County |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 147,521 | 283,292 |
| Occupied homes | 61,324 | 116,014 |
| Owner-occupied | 54.9% | 65.9% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1972 |
| Built before 1960 | 46.5% | 35.5% |
| Built 2000 or later | 7.6% | 13.6% |
| Single-family detached | 61.5% | 70.4% |
| In 2 to 4 unit buildings | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Four or more bedrooms | 17.1% | 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 Rockford
Leaf collection. Rock River Disposal collects yard waste on your regular garbage day through the growing season (the 2026 season began March 23). Leaves must go in 2-ply compostable paper bags or a 32-gallon or smaller can marked with a large X, never plastic bags, and no bag or can may weigh more than 50 pounds. The city also lists Rock River Valley Compost as a paid drop-off. source
Burning rules. The burning of yard waste is prohibited inside the City of Rockford. source
Trees. The city counts about 70,000 street trees, roughly 15 percent of them ash, and estimates another 110,000 ash trees stand on private property, all in the path of the emerald ash borer. source
Whatever the local schedule, Illinois law keeps leaves out of the garbage: 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 Rockford goes out as yard waste, into a compost pile, or away with the crew.
Coverage
Where Rockford sits
Rockford is the center of the service area, covering about 65 square miles of land. Homes in Rockford fall in ZIP codes 61109, 61107, 61108, 61101, 61102, 61114, 61103, 61104, 61020, and the closest neighbors on this site are Rockford Township, Cherry Valley, Cherry Valley Township. Close-in towns like this are usually on the first routes of the week.
About Rockford. Rockford sits on the Rock River in far northern Illinois and is the fifth-most populous city in the state, with 148,655 people at the 2020 census. Wikipedia
Common questions
Gutter questions, Rockford
How much does gutter cleaning cost in Rockford?
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 Rockford?
Yes. Rockford is the center of the service area, inside the 16-mile radius this site covers, including ZIP 61109, 61107, 61108, 61101, 61102, 61114, 61103, 61104, 61020.
How are leaves collected in Rockford?
Rock River Disposal collects yard waste on your regular garbage day through the growing season (the 2026 season began March 23). Leaves must go in 2-ply compostable paper bags or a 32-gallon or smaller can marked with a large X, never plastic bags, and no bag or can may weigh more than 50 pounds. The city also lists Rock River Valley Compost as a paid drop-off.
Can I burn leaves in Rockford?
The burning of yard waste is prohibited inside the City of Rockford.
How old are the homes in Rockford?
The median home was built in 1963; 46.5% were built before 1960 and 7.6% in 2000 or later (Census ACS 2020-2024).
When should I get my gutters cleaned in Rockford?
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 Rockford?
Tell us the address, how tall the house is and what you need. A local crew that covers Rockford calls back with a price before anything is booked.