Gutter cleaning is one of those maintenance tasks that homeowners put off until there's a problem -- and by then, it's often an expensive one. Here's what it costs and why it's worth doing twice a year.
Gutter cleaning cost by home size
Professional gutter cleaning is typically priced by linear footage of gutter or by home size:
- ✓Single-story home (up to 1,500 sq ft): $100--$175
- ✓Two-story home (1,500--2,500 sq ft): $150--$250
- ✓Large or multi-story home: $200--$400
- ✓Gutter guards (installation): $600--$2,000 for whole home
- ✓Downspout flushing (add-on): $50--$100
Why clogged gutters are expensive to ignore
Gutters exist to route water away from your foundation, fascia, and siding. When they clog, that water has nowhere to go. The resulting damage includes: rotted fascia boards ($500--$2,000 to replace), foundation water intrusion ($3,000--$15,000 to remediate), basement flooding, and landscape erosion. A $150 cleaning twice a year is a straightforward trade against those risks.
When to clean: twice a year minimum
Spring and fall cleanings are the standard. Fall cleans out leaves before winter ice; spring removes winter debris before heavy rain season. If you have pine trees or other trees that drop debris year-round, quarterly cleanings make sense. Gutter guards can extend the interval but don't eliminate the need for cleaning entirely -- they just change what clogs.
Bottom line
Budget $150--$250 for a typical two-story home gutter cleaning. It's one of the most cost-effective home maintenance tasks you can do.
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