To ensure that your gutters are working as they should, it’s important to clean them regularly. Gutter cleaning is an important part of home improvement and maintenance. Debris clogging your gutters can lead to standing water and ice dams in the winter, pest problems, and even lead to sagging or broken gutters.
Your gutters and downspouts should be checked at least twice a year. For most, the fall and the spring are the best times to clean. You should also check your gutters after storms and more frequently if you have trees close to your roof.
Cleaning your gutter system may look different depending on whether you have a single story or multiple story home. If you have a single story home, you can use the steps above without much adjustment. However, if you have a two- or three-story home, then you may want to get an extension ladder or clean from the rooftop. Use proper ladder safety when cleaning your gutters!
Cleaning the gutters is a lot easier when you have the right tools! Check out the list below to learn more about the tools you’ll need to clean your gutters safely.
Cleaning your gutters yourself is relatively cheap, just the cost of a ladder and the tools you need. If you’re buying the tools all at once, you’re looking at probably around $200 on average.
On the other hand, cleaning gutters does take time and can be dangerous. Your other option is to hire a professional to clean your gutters for you. The general price range for a professional gutter cleaning is between $80 to $240. Typically, cleaning gutters for a single-story home will cost less than a two- or three-story home, and a downspout cleaning will cost between $50 and $100.
While hiring a professional to clean your gutters may cost a bit more than doing it yourself, there are also added benefits that professional services will offer. For example, while cleaning your gutters, Storm Guard’s team will assess the condition of your gutters and your property’s structure, as well. We will then document what we find and make recommendations for further maintenance and repairs. That’s a valuable service that goes beyond the cost of the cleaning alone!
Learn more about our most frequently asked questions
The average cost of gutter cleaning is between $120-$240.
You should clean your gutters twice a year, after all the leaves fall and before the spring storms. Gutters should also be checked and cleaned after big storms.
The best way to clean gutters is what is more comfortable for you. You can use a scoop, a pressure washer, or a leaf blower.
Professional gutter cleaning will spare you the effort and the potential dangers that come with cleaning the gutters.
It is best to clean your gutters in the fall and the spring each year.
