How much to charge for gutter cleaning
Gutter cleaning is priced per job, scaled to home size and stories. The pitch that sells it is not clean gutters, it is the water damage and foundation repair the client avoids.
You should charge
$170
per job · typical $100–$300
Why this number. Sell a twice-a-year recurring plan and anchor against the cost of water damage. A $175 cleaning is trivial next to a $5,000 foundation repair, say that out loud.
Typical gutter cleaning prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Single-story home | $100 – $200 |
| Two-story home | $150 – $350 |
What changes the price
- Linear feet of gutter and home size
- Single vs. two-story (and roof pitch)
- Debris level and time since last cleaning
- Gutter guards installed or not
The pricing move most people miss
Sell a twice-a-year recurring plan and anchor against the cost of water damage. A $175 cleaning is trivial next to a $5,000 foundation repair, say that out loud.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge for gutter cleaning?+
Most gutter cleaning is priced $100–$300 per job, with a typical rate around $175 per job. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to linear feet of gutter and home size and single vs. two-story (and roof pitch). Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
Should I charge per job or by the hour for gutter cleaning?+
Most gutter cleaning is priced per job, and that is the stronger model. It pays you for the result rather than the clock, and clients far prefer one fixed number they can plan around. Estimate the hours a job takes, multiply by the hourly rate you want, then add a 15-25% buffer for the jobs that run long.
How much should I charge for gutter cleaning as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $100 to $175 per job. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $300.
What affects how much gutter cleaning costs?+
The biggest factors are linear feet of gutter and home size; single vs. two-story (and roof pitch); debris level and time since last cleaning; gutter guards installed or not. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote gutter cleaning so the client says yes?+
Sell a twice-a-year recurring plan and anchor against the cost of water damage. A $175 cleaning is trivial next to a $5,000 foundation repair, say that out loud. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.