Short answer: Most US homeowners pay about $190 to $530 for one professional gutter cleaning, and gutter cleaning prices near you will almost always fall inside that range. A one-story house with fairly clean gutters sits near the bottom. A two-story house with a season of packed leaves, in a region with high labor costs, sits near the top or above it. Ready for quotes? Compare local pros →
In this guide
Gutter cleaning means clearing leaves, grit, and nests out of the gutters and confirming that water runs freely through the downspouts. A pro sets the price by how much gutter you have, how high it sits, how hard it is to reach, and how dirty it is. That is why two neighbors can get very different quotes for what looks like the same job.
This guide explains what moves the price, how to estimate your own number before anyone visits, what a quote should include, and whether paying a pro beats doing it yourself. Marcus Delaney, a former gutter installer, wrote it, and home inspector Dana Whitfield reviewed it.
Why gutter cleaning prices vary so widely
Gutter cleaning prices vary because you pay for labor, ladder time, and risk, not for materials. Published breakdowns put labor at about 70% of the final bill, so anything that adds minutes or danger adds dollars.
The typical national range
Published 2026 estimates put a single professional cleaning at roughly $190 to $530 across the US. Region shifts that range because labor rates, climate, and tree cover differ. Here is how five states compare in those published figures:
| State | Typical price per cleaning |
|---|---|
| Texas | $150 to $431 |
| Georgia | $150 to $450 |
| Florida | $169 to $488 |
| New York | $225 to $731 |
| California | $263 to $694 |
Read the table as a guide to regional spread, not as a quote. Inside any state, your own number depends on the house, so the next sections break that down.
A typical cleaning runs about $190 to $530, and your house decides where in that range you land.
How pros calculate the price
Pros use one of four pricing methods, and the method changes how you compare gutter cleaning services prices. Ask which one a company uses before you line up quotes side by side.
| Method | Typical published rate | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Per linear foot | $0.70 to $1.30 (one story), $1.25 to $2.50 (two stories) | Most common, scales with gutter length |
| Per square foot of home | About $0.06 to $0.22 | Quick phone estimates |
| Hourly | $50 to $150 per hour | Messy or unusual jobs |
| Flat rate | $190 to $530 typical | Standard homes after a visit |
Per-foot quotes are the easiest to check, because you can measure your own gutters. Square-foot quotes are the least reliable. A wide, low house and a narrow, tall one can share the same footage and have very different gutters.
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What pushes a quote up or down
Height and gutter length set the base price, and the condition of the gutters, access, and roof slope add to it. Gutter guards and the time of year can pull it back down.
Home and gutter factors
Here is how the main factors change a typical quote, based on published ranges:
| Factor | Typical effect on price |
|---|---|
| Second story | $1.25 to $2.50 per foot, versus $0.70 to $1.30 for one story |
| Three or more stories | Often doubles the cost |
| Landscaping or shrubs around the gutters | 5% to 10% more |
| Gutters not cleaned in years | 10% to 50% more, sometimes past $500 |
| Steep roof | About 15% more |
| Gutter guards installed | Up to 50% less per cleaning |
Height is the biggest lever. A second story means longer ladders, more setup time, and more risk, and most pros price that in. Most homes carry about 125 to 200 linear feet of gutter, and larger houses carry more.
Height and gutter length set the base price. Neglect, access, and slope add to it.
Timing, condition, and guards
Demand peaks in fall and spring, and prices follow demand. Winter is the usual low point in most of the country, so booking off-peak can save real money. Check your gutters after a heavy storm too, because a quick spot cleaning costs less than a full job on gutters that sat clogged for months.
Condition matters as much as timing. Wet leaves, branches, and nests take longer to remove than dry debris, which is why neglected gutters cost 10% to 50% more. Guards cut the cleaning bill, but they do not erase it. Even good guards usually need a wipe-down once or twice a year.
How to estimate and verify your own quote
Estimate your price by measuring your gutters, counting stories, and multiplying by the per-foot range. Then adjust for condition and compare the result with at least three written quotes. Our cost estimator tool does the same math with your linear feet, stories, debris level, and region.
Run the numbers in four steps
- Measure the gutter length. Add up every roof edge that carries a gutter, using a tape or a satellite map.
- Count the stories. Use the one-story or two-story per-foot range from the table above.
- Multiply and add adjustments. Multiply feet by the range, then add 10% to 50% for neglect and about 15% for a steep roof.
- Allow for a minimum charge. Many companies set a minimum job price, so a small house can quote above the per-foot math.
Here is the base math for common sizes:
| Gutter length | One story | Two stories |
|---|---|---|
| 100 feet | $70 to $130 | $125 to $250 |
| 150 feet | $105 to $195 | $188 to $375 |
| 200 feet | $140 to $260 | $250 to $500 |
Now a worked example. Say you have 150 feet of gutter on a two-story house and nobody has cleaned it in years. The base range is $188 to $375. Adding 10% to 50% for neglect gives about $206 to $563. A quote inside that window is reasonable. A quote far above it deserves questions.
Compare quotes on equal terms
Get at least three written quotes and ask each company the same questions. A low price means little if one company skips what the others include.
- Is the price flat, per foot, or hourly?
- Are the downspouts flushed and checked for flow?
- Is the debris bagged and hauled away, or dropped on the ground?
- Does the company carry liability insurance, and a license where your state requires one?
- Does the quote cover repairs it finds, or does it stop and ask first?
Match the scope before you match the price, because the cheapest quote often leaves out the most.
What the price includes and what costs extra
A standard cleaning removes debris from the gutters, checks them for leaks, sags, and clogged downspouts, and cleans up afterward. Downspout work, repairs, and roof cleaning usually cost extra.
What a standard cleaning covers
Expect the crew to clear leaves and muck by hand or with a vacuum, then inspect for damage along the run. Good crews also pick up fallen fasteners and debris before they leave. Cleaning is not repair, so a pro who finds a sagging section should flag it and quote it separately.
Add-ons, including roof and gutter cleaning cost
Downspouts are enclosed and harder to reach, so cleaning them often takes specialized tools and may not be part of the base price. Minor repairs such as rust, dents, or loose fixtures typically run $100 to $250. Roof washing is a separate job, and one published national average for it is about $458 per roof.
When you want roof and gutter cleaning together, ask for one combined quote and whether the company discounts the bundle. Schedule the gutters after the roof, so debris washed off the shingles does not land in freshly cleaned gutters.
Ask what is included before you ask what it costs, because downspouts, repairs, and roof work are where quotes quietly grow.
Is paying for gutter cleaning worth it?
Yes, for most two-story houses, steep roofs, and heavy tree cover. Paying a pro costs a few hundred dollars a year, and clogged gutters can cause water damage that costs far more. Single-story homeowners with sturdy ladders and good balance can reasonably do it themselves.
Pro or DIY
Cleaning your own gutters costs your time plus a ladder, scoop, gloves, and hose. The real price is safety. Keep DIY to single-story houses where you can set the ladder on level ground, and hire out anything higher. A pro also spots loose hangers and failing seams while up there.
If you do it yourself, work toward the downspout, then run a hose through the gutter from the far end. Slow or backed-up flow means a clogged downspout that scooping alone will not fix.
How often you will pay and how to cut the bill
Plan on at least two cleanings a year. Homes under oak trees need two, pine-heavy yards can need four, and three a year is a common average. Two cleanings at the $360 midpoint of the national range come to about $720 a year. Foundation and water damage repairs can run past $5,000, and some insurers may deny claims they trace to neglect.
To get low-cost gutter cleaning, book off-peak, ask neighbors for referrals, compare three quotes, and ask about first-time or multi-service discounts. Guards can cut each visit’s cost by up to half on a house that sheds a lot of debris.
A pro cleaning costs a few hundred dollars. Skipping it can cost thousands.
Know your range before you call
Gutter cleaning prices come down to height, length, condition, and region. Measure your gutters, run the per-foot math, add adjustments for neglect or a steep roof, and you will know what a fair quote looks like before anyone knocks on your door. Then compare three written quotes on the same scope.
When you are ready to hire, get a free gutter cleaning estimate from local pros. We are an independent guide, not a contractor, and we may earn a referral fee when you use the link. That fee never changes our price ranges or advice.
What should this cost you?
Answer four questions and get a fair price range for your home.