Most homes are inter-war and post-war semis and bungalows, with some newer estates on the edges of the village.
Gardens backing onto fields and the trees around the brook bring leaves and seeds into gutters, especially on the south side of the village. For most Whetstone homes one clean a year, booked in October or November, keeps water running freely.
Bungalows on Whetstone's estates often have long gutters that hold water if the fall is slightly wrong. We clean them and tell you if they need adjusting.
The pole slides along each gutter run while the vacuum pulls out leaves, silt and moss. A camera on the pole lets us see inside the gutter as we work. If we spot a loose bracket or leaking joint, it's in your photos so you can decide what to do.