Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026
24/7 Express Handyman Service clears pine needles in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber. At least 50% of home ignitions in wildfires are started by burning embers carried through the air. (Protect Your Home from Wildfire: Ember Awareness Checklist | USU Extension)
| Salt Lake City & Millcreek | from $205 |
|---|---|
| Park City & Summit County | from $225 |
| Heber Valley & Wasatch County | from $225 |
Pine needles in Salt Lake City & Millcreek starts at $205: the 2-hour minimum at $95/hour ($190) plus the $15 fuel surcharge, with no dispatch fee. Time past 2 hours is billed in 30-minute steps. Larger parts are billed at cost plus 25%.
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Dry needles in a gutter or against a roof give wind-blown embers something to ignite. USU Extension notes that when no needle litter or other organic debris sits in the gutters, against the walls or next to a dormer, embers are typically not enough to ignite a structure.
At least once a year, and more often under heavy pines. USU Extension says dead needles should be removed at least annually on and around the house, and rain gutters kept free of plant debris during fire season.
It can be, with care. OSHA says to keep 3 points of contact while climbing and not to stand on the top three rungs of a straight or extension ladder. Stay off steep or wet roofs and keep ladders well away from power lines.
If needles are packed in the gutters or piled against the roof and fire weather is in the forecast, call. 24/7 Express Handyman Service can clear the gutters and roof valleys where embers are most likely to catch.
Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.
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