I'm Richard. I traded a desk job in accounting for ladders, gutters, and Yorkshire weather — and I've never looked back. Here's why.
I never imagined I'd trade spreadsheets for gutters — but life has a funny way of revealing your true path. After earning a degree in Accounting and spending years behind a desk, I realised I was made for something more hands-on. The office wasn't for me.
Over Christmas 2024, I kept stumbling across videos of blocked downpipes being cleared — oddly satisfying, genuinely useful, and exactly the kind of visible, immediate result I'd been craving. A job ad appeared the very next week. I applied, got it, and was thrown straight into the deep end across Yorkshire.
From the scenic drives to the Dales to the immediate, visible results of every job, I discovered a rare blend of satisfaction: working with my hands, meeting great clients, and spending my days outdoors. No two days the same. Every gutter cleared felt like a small win.
After 700+ jobs, I knew it was time to build something of my own. I wanted more control over quality, the approach, and the chance to do the job exactly right — without cutting corners for speed.
I combine the precision I learned in accounting with the hands-on skills of a trade I genuinely love. Every quote is honest. Every job gets before and after photos. Minor repairs are included — no hidden extras.
I started Hugo's to bring that same care and personal touch to every home I serve. That hasn't changed.
Quick facts for anyone who wants the headline version before picking up the phone.
Richard Whittle, founder and sole operator of Hugo's Roof & Gutter Cleaning. Based in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
IPAF Powered Access Licence — certified to operate mobile elevated work platforms up to 40ft (12m).
Fully insured with public liability cover. Valid for residential and commercial properties of all sizes.
15 towns across Yorkshire & Lancashire — including Leeds, Harrogate, Skipton, Ilkley, Bradford, York, and Settle.
700+ gutter cleans completed. 5.0 average from 50+ reviews. Before and after photos on every single job.
Gutter cleaning from £55. Roof cleaning from £4/m². Free no-obligation quotes — most back within the hour.
Your roof and gutters guard your home against the Yorkshire weather. I guard them — with punctual arrivals, honest communication, and thorough, reliable cleaning. No corporate fluff. No hidden charges. Just an honest trade done well.
Whether you own a family home, rent out a property, or run a business — I want to be the person you call, and keep calling, because you know the job will always be done right.
"You click. I climb & clear. That's the deal."Get Your Free Quote
— Richard Whittle, Hugo's Roof & Gutter Cleaning
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