Township, Winnebago County
Gutter Cleaning in Seward Township, IL
Updated
Seward Township in short
- 13.2 mi
- west of downtown Rockford
- 1951
- median year built (county 1972)
- 56%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 35.5%)
- 321
- occupied homes, 83.2% owned
- 13.2 mi
- west of downtown Rockford
- 1951
- median year built (county 1972)
- 56%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 35.5%)
- 321
- occupied homes, 83.2% owned
Homes and gutters
The houses in Seward Township, and what they mean for the gutters
Seward Township is an older-house town. 56% of homes were built before 1960, against 35.5% across Winnebago County, and the median year built is 1951. That is the highest share of pre-1960 homes of the 39 places on this site with enough homes to compare. That usually means big street and yard trees overhead, older sectional gutters with more seams, and hangers that have been working loose for decades. Older homes can also have small 2 by 3 inch downspouts or built-in box gutters, both worth a look at cleaning time.
93.4% of homes in Seward Township are detached single-family houses. Each has its own full run of gutters front and back, typically 150 to 200 feet by HomeGuide's count.
Seward Township vs Winnebago County
| Measure | Seward Township | Winnebago County |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 894 | 283,292 |
| Occupied homes | 321 | 116,014 |
| Owner-occupied | 83.2% | 65.9% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1972 |
| Built before 1960 | 56% | 35.5% |
| Built 2000 or later | 15.5% | 13.6% |
| Single-family detached | 93.4% | 70.4% |
| In 2 to 4 unit buildings | 0% | 12.6% |
| Four or more bedrooms | 15.2% | 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 Seward Township
Can you burn the leaves? Winnebago County bans burning leaves and grass at all times in unincorporated subdivisions that sit within a mile of a town that bans it. Farther out, dry landscape waste may be burned only on weekends from April 15 to May 15 and on November weekends, between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., at least 25 feet from any building or property line and never when the wind tops 10 mph. 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 Seward Township goes out as yard waste, into a compost pile, or away with the crew.
Coverage
Where Seward Township sits
Seward Township sits about 13.2 miles west of downtown Rockford, covering about 36 square miles of land. Homes in Seward Township fall in ZIP codes 61063, 61088, 61047, 61077, and the closest neighbors on this site are Burritt Township, Pecatonica Township, Pecatonica. That puts it toward the edge of the 16-mile service radius, so booking ahead in the fall helps.
About Seward Township. Seward Township had 917 residents and 394 housing units at the 2010 census. Wikipedia
Common questions
Gutter questions, Seward Township
How much does gutter cleaning cost in Seward Township?
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 Seward Township?
Yes. Seward Township sits about 13.2 miles west of downtown Rockford, inside the 16-mile radius this site covers, including ZIP 61063, 61088, 61047, 61077.
Can I burn leaves in Seward Township?
Winnebago County bans burning leaves and grass at all times in unincorporated subdivisions that sit within a mile of a town that bans it. Farther out, dry landscape waste may be burned only on weekends from April 15 to May 15 and on November weekends, between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., at least 25 feet from any building or property line and never when the wind tops 10 mph.
How old are the homes in Seward Township?
The median home was built in 1951; 56% were built before 1960 and 15.5% in 2000 or later (Census ACS 2020-2024).
When should I get my gutters cleaned in Seward Township?
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 Seward Township?
Tell us the address, how tall the house is and what you need. A local crew that covers Seward Township calls back with a price before anything is booked.