Gutter and downspout record
Plain House Manual
Home: ________________Gutter shape and width: ________________Gutter company or landlord: ________________Date of the sketch: ________________
| Done | Step | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Once, from the ground | |||
| House sketched, every run named | |||
| Downspouts marked as dots on the sketch | |||
| Each run taped between ground marks | |||
| Roof depth and rise noted for each run | |||
| Each run sized in the gutter tool | |||
| Spouts needed vs spouts on each run | |||
| Runs of 60 ft or more: two outlets? | |||
| Each outlet: points away? water pools? | |||
| Every year | |||
| Spring cleaning booked | |||
| Spring cleaning done, line written | |||
| Early fall cleaning booked | |||
| Early fall cleaning done, line written | |||
| Trees over the roof: extra date added | |||
| When a gutter spills | |||
| Run, spot (A, B or C) and date written | |||
| Short video taken from inside | |||
| Last cleaning date checked | |||
| Gutter company or landlord called (get help) | |||
| Date it was sorted out | |||
Source: Delaware DNREC I-ADAPT, Clean Gutters, checked October 17, 2026. plainhousemanual.com/records/gutter-downspout-record/Measuring and records from the ground only. Cleaning, hanging, adding downspouts and slope changes go to a gutter company, and renters send everything to the landlord.
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