- Job 1 (residential, Toronto): window cleaning on large custom panels - $150. Eavestrough repair (failed downspout junction, 3 years of soffit water damage) - $350
- Job 2 (commercial, downtown Toronto): canopy tracks + eavestrough cleaning at a working restaurant - $180
- DT Cleaning: 470+ five-star Google reviews, insured to $2M CAD, (647) 558-8411
Two calls. Two properties. One day.
On April 20, our crew ran two back-to-back jobs. The first: eavestrough repair Toronto residents know too well - a three-year water damage problem nobody had pinpointed, plus window cleaning on large custom panels. The second: eavestrough and window cleaning at a downtown Toronto restaurant with a retractable canopy roof and gutters packed with sticks.
Job 1: Eavestrough Repair Diagnosis and Window Cleaning, Toronto
The first call was for a combination service: window cleaning plus an eavestrough checkup. The house had large custom panels - floor-to-ceiling picture windows with an arched upper section across the front facade. The kind of windows that collect a full season of grime and can't be cleaned properly with an extension pole.
Our technician set up on a ladder and worked panel by panel. The glass was heavy with winter residue: road spray that had dried on, tree pollen from the previous spring, and months of rain streaking. Large-format windows like these are common on Toronto homes built in the 1960s, and they need careful edge work on the frames and sills to clean properly.
When the window cleaning Toronto was done, the result was immediate. Clear glass reflecting the April sky. The homeowner said no one had done a proper window cleaning on panels this size in years - the kind of work that needs a ladder and hands, not just a pole.
What the eavestrough inspection found
At the downspout junction, the connection between the eavestrough and the downspout had deteriorated. Someone had patched it with roofing tar at some point - a temporary fix that long stopped working. The junction was letting water bypass the downspout entirely and run directly into the soffit cavity.
The homeowner had been dealing with this for three years. Both soffits on the downspout sides of the house were saturated. Water tracking inside the walls. Three different contractors had looked at it. None had identified the junction as the cause.
What a proper eavestrough repair Toronto job on a property like this requires:
- Remove the damaged soffit sections on both sides
- Pull the deteriorated downspout connection and install new pipe
- Insulate the junction to stop condensation from re-entering the wall
- Reseal and restore both soffit runs
| Service | This job | Typical range in Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| Window cleaning (large custom panels, residential) | $150 | $120 - $280 |
| Eavestrough repair - downspout junction + soffit assessment | $350 | $280 - $600 |
| Commercial canopy + eavestrough cleaning (restaurant, downtown Toronto) | $180 | $160 - $350 |
The homeowner had the full picture for the first time. Three years of water intrusion, traced to one failed junction. Three contractors missed it. The junction was the source the whole time.
Job 2: Commercial Eavestrough and Window Cleaning, Downtown Toronto
The second job was a different category entirely: a restaurant in the center of Toronto with a retractable fabric canopy roof over the main dining area.
Getting there was the first challenge. Downtown core, midday, no commercial parking near the building. The crew parked five minutes away and carried equipment through midday traffic on foot. Commercial window cleaning Toronto jobs in the core come with this territory. We handle commercial services across downtown Toronto on a regular schedule - you plan for the parking, the gear, and the timing before you arrive.
Before: what was in the eavestroughs
The exterior eavestrough system had actual tree branches sitting inside it. Not leaf debris - thick sticks, sitting there for at least one full season. The flat roof drain section was packed with decomposed organic material, black with rot, with the drain opening barely visible underneath the mass of debris.
Eavestroughs blocked to this level on a commercial property will overflow in the next heavy rainfall, pushing water directly over the fascia and down the exterior walls. For a restaurant, that means potential ceiling damage, mold exposure, and health code complications.
The work inside the restaurant
The interior scope was the main part of the job: cleaning the tracks and channels of the retractable canopy roof from below. These channels collect condensation residue, fine debris, and dust that works its way through the fabric panels over time. They need to be cleared from a ladder, working above the dining area.
The space was fully set up: fabric panels overhead, a full bar, decorative flower installations along the walls, marble-top dining tables, pendant heaters throughout. The restaurant manager's instruction was direct - maximum clean, zero trace left behind.
Our technician positioned the ladder between the dining tables, worked each section of the canopy channel in sequence, and protected every surface below. In a working restaurant, that is what commercial eavestrough cleaning and commercial window cleaning in Toronto requires.
The full canopy channel system was cleared. We also identified a drainage slope issue in one section of the exterior eavestrough - that section lacks the pitch needed for complete drainage. The restaurant has been flagged for a follow-up assessment on that run.
Eavestrough Repair and Window Cleaning: One Crew, One Day
Residential and commercial. One crew, back to back.
The house job required hand ladder work on non-standard custom windows and a diagnostic inspection that caught something three previous contractors had missed. The restaurant job meant hauling gear through a downtown parking situation and working inside a live commercial space without leaving a trace.
April is when winter eavestrough damage shows up. Saturated soffits, dripping fascia boards, water staining on ceilings that seemed fine all winter. If your eavestroughs haven't been cleaned and inspected since fall, this is when the consequences show up.
If you are weighing eavestrough repair Toronto against full replacement, the scope determines the answer. A failed downspout junction or isolated damaged section is repair territory. Multiple cracks across an aging run, or widespread soffit saturation, points to replacement. We quote on-site before any work starts.
For residential properties across North York, Etobicoke, and the rest of the GTA, we clean and inspect as a combined service. For commercial properties - restaurants, retail, office buildings - we schedule around your operation and hold ourselves to your cleanliness standard.
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- A failed downspout junction is the most common undiagnosed cause of soffit water damage - no obvious exterior signs, only an inspection finds it
- Eavestrough repair for a downspout junction in Toronto typically runs $280-$600 depending on how much soffit damage has built up
- Window cleaning on large custom panels: $120-$280 for residential. Needs ladder and hand work, not just an extension pole
- Commercial restaurant eavestrough + canopy cleaning in downtown Toronto: $160-$350 depending on scope
- Spring is the right window - winter eavestrough damage only becomes visible when temperatures rise
- Eavestroughs need 1/4 inch per 10 feet of pitch to drain. Flat sections hold standing water and overflow in heavy rain
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my eavestrough is damaged and needs repair?
The most common signs are water stains on the soffit or fascia boards, damp spots on interior walls near the roofline, or visible sagging in the gutter run. A failed downspout junction, like the one found in this job, often shows no obvious exterior signs - only an inspection can locate it.
What does eavestrough repair in Toronto typically involve?
It depends on the damage. A failed downspout junction requires removing the affected section, replacing the pipe, and resealing the connection. Soffit damage caused by years of water intrusion requires removing and replacing the saturated material. A proper inspection identifies the exact scope before any work starts.
How often should eavestroughs be cleaned and inspected in Toronto?
Twice a year is the standard: once in late spring after tree seeds and pollen finish dropping, and once in late fall after leaves are down. If large trees overhang your roofline, a third inspection mid-summer is worthwhile.
Can you clean windows on houses with large or custom-shaped panels?
Yes. Large picture windows and arched panel combinations are common in Toronto homes from the 1960s and 1970s. These are cleaned by hand on a ladder, which is more thorough than extension-pole work for non-standard shapes and frame profiles.
Do you do commercial window and eavestrough cleaning in downtown Toronto?
Yes. We work in restaurants, office buildings, retail spaces, and other commercial properties across the Toronto core. Commercial jobs are scheduled around your operating hours and held to the cleanliness standards of any occupied working space.
What is soffit water damage and how serious is it?
Soffit water damage happens when water bypasses the eavestrough or downspout and saturates the soffit material from inside. Left unaddressed, it reaches the roof decking, wall cavity, and eventually the interior. Three years of undetected water intrusion, as in this case, is serious and warrants a full structural inspection of the affected area.
Why do you check drainage slope during commercial eavestrough cleaning?
Eavestroughs need a minimum pitch - usually about 1/4 inch per 10 feet - to drain properly toward the downspout. A flat or reverse-pitched section holds standing water, breeds mold, adds weight to the gutter, and overflows in heavy rain. We flag these during every commercial inspection.
Can your crew work inside a restaurant without disrupting service?
Yes. We coordinate the scope and timing with management before arriving, protect all surfaces below the work area, and clean in sections so the space stays accessible. When we leave, there is no trace of the work - no water on floors, no debris on tables, nothing.
Does DT Cleaning handle both the inspection and the eavestrough repair?
We inspect eavestroughs as part of every cleaning job. For repairs - downspout replacement, junction resealing, soffit assessment - we diagnose on-site and provide a clear quote before any repair work begins.
