Interactive Home Assessment Tool
The MossEaters Gutter Health Checklist Is Your Gutter System Quietly Wrecking Your Roof?
Most Seattle homeowners don't realize there's a problem until it's already caused rot, mold, or thousands in hidden repairs. This quick checklist will help you spot the signs—before you end up footing the bill.
Your Gutter Health:
Step 1: Visual Inspection
👀 Look Up — Roofline Check
Check your gutters and roof edge for these red flags:
Tiger striping (dark streaks down the outside of your gutter)
Water stains behind the gutter or under the roofline
Shingles curling or lifting near the gutter edge
Moss or algae growing directly on or around the gutter
Gutter seams pulling apart or visibly sagging
Rust or bubbling paint on the fascia or gutter bracket screws
Step 2: Foundation Inspection
👣 Look Down — Ground-Level Clues
Inspect the ground around your home after a rain:
Splash marks or mud stains on the siding
Washed-out flowerbeds or bark pushed away from the house
Pools of water near your foundation
Exposed roots or craters in soil
Dirt on siding 12–18 inches above grade (a dead giveaway of overflow)
Step 3: Critical Warning Signs
🐜 Pests, Mold & Damage Risk Factors
If you check any of these boxes, call us right away.
Mosquitos, moisture ants, or carpenter ants near the gutters
Gutter smells like compost or sewage (that's mold)
Plants, seedlings, or moss growing out of your gutters
Gutter foam or screen cover that looks collapsed, clogged, or warped
Drips or waterfalls during heavy rain—even if they 'go away'
Step 4: Expert Assessment
⚠️ DIY Clues Most People Miss
Common oversights that lead to major repairs:
Gutters are screwed directly into rafter tails (no fascia board)
Gutter guards sit flat and collect debris like a shelf
Gutter guard is plastic or vinyl—sun-warped or pulling away
Gutter system was 'upgraded' by a handyman, not a roofer
You've cleaned your gutters in the last 12 months and they're already clogged again
Professional Solutions
✅ MossEaters Fixes These Problems For Good
With our MasterShield system and roof-first install process, we:
Prevent Moss & Algae
Copper-infused micro-mesh stops organic growth before it starts
Match Your Roof Pitch
Automatic debris shedding—nothing sits flat to collect crud
Protect Structure
Keep fascia, soffits, and framing safe from water intrusion
Eliminate Cleaning
Never climb ladders or hire cleaning services again
Real No-Clog Guarantee
Backed by a transferable lifetime warranty