How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost?

What Does Professional Gutter Cleaning Cost?

Professional gutter cleaning typically costs $150 to $450, averaging around $230 for a standard single-family home. The price varies primarily by home height and the linear footage of gutter to be cleaned.

Single-Story Home: $150 to $300

A single-story home with approximately 200 linear feet of gutter costs $150 to $300 for a standard cleaning, and $150 is a published minimum rather than a starting discount. Single-story access is straightforward the technician uses a ladder to access the gutters without the safety complications and time requirements of multi-story work. Single-story cleaning is the most economical gutter cleaning service. (For more on this, see What Affects the Cost of Gutter Cleaning?.)

Two-Story Home: $195 to $400

Two-story homes require taller ladders, longer reach, and significantly more safety consideration than single-story work. The harder access, additional ladder repositioning, and increased time result in a cost of $195 to $400 for a standard two-story cleaning. Homes with steep roof pitches or complex roof lines that make gutter access difficult fall toward the higher end of this range. (For more on this, see Hidden Costs of Gutter Cleaning.)

Add-On Services: Variable

Downspout flushing (clearing any clogs in the downspouts) is sometimes included in the base price and sometimes charged extra at $25 to $50 per downspout. This step confirms that water can flow freely through the full drainage system. Minor gutter repairs (re-securing a loose gutter section, re-sealing a leaking end cap) are offered as add-ons at $50 to $150. Gutter guard installation after cleaning adds $900 to $7,000 depending on the guard type. Roof cleaning, often bundled with gutter cleaning at a discount, adds $300 to $600 separately.

Gutter Cleaning Cost at a Glance

Single-story home: $150 to $300 per visit for about 200 linear feet of gutters, and $150 is a published minimum rather than a starting discount.

Two-story home: $195 to $400 per visit, where safe ladder access rather than extra gutter drives the difference.

Three-story home: $295 to $460 per visit, above the usual range because of the access equipment involved.

Add-on services: Existing gutter guards add $50 to $150 to take off and reinstall. Gutter guard installation and gutter repair are priced as their own services.

Overall range: $150 to $450 per visit, averaging $230.

Planning Your Project Budget

The cost ranges in this article are based on industry data and are intended as planning benchmarks, not fixed prices. The actual cost for your project depends on your specific home, your local labor market, the current price of materials, and the scope the contractor confirms after a site inspection.

Always get at least two written quotes on equivalent defined scope before committing to any home services project. Wide price variation between quotes usually reflects differences in material quality, scope completeness (what is included and what is not), or contractor overhead and experience level rather than simple price competition.

Use the cost data in this article to ask better questions during the quoting process: What material is included? What does that per-square-foot or per-linear-foot rate include and exclude? Are permits, cleanup, and disposal included? What is the warranty on labor? These questions turn a quote into a comparable basis for decision-making.

Working With a Contractor on This Project

Getting the right outcome on any home services project starts before the work begins. A few consistent practices make the difference between a smooth project and a frustrating one.

Get at least two or three quotes. A single quote gives you no basis for comparison. Two or three quotes reveal the market rate for the work, expose scope differences between bidders, and let you assess contractor communication quality before any commitment is made. The lowest bid is not automatically the best value if the scope is thin or the materials are underspecified.

Ask for licenses and insurance before work starts. Verify current general liability insurance and, for any work involving workers on your property, workers compensation coverage. Licensing requirements vary by state and trade; confirm the specific requirements in your jurisdiction. A licensed contractor who carries appropriate insurance protects both parties if something goes wrong during the project.

Get the scope in writing. A written proposal that specifies materials, labor scope, timeline, what is included (permits, cleanup, disposal), and warranty terms is the foundation of a professional engagement. Verbal agreements on any of these points invite misunderstanding. For any project over $500, written scope is non-negotiable.

Clarify the payment schedule upfront. A reasonable payment schedule ties major payments to project milestones: a deposit at signing, a payment at material delivery or project start, and a final payment at completion after a walkthrough confirms satisfaction. A contractor who requires full payment upfront before work begins is a red flag in any trade.