EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost?
Estimate gutter cleaning cost per linear foot — with the free calculator and what affects the price.
Clean gutters protect your roof, siding and foundation. Cleaning is a small recurring cost that prevents expensive damage. This guide covers the price per linear foot and a calculator.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Gutter cleaning runs $0.95–$2.25 per linear foot, and most homeowners pay $75–$300 per visit. Two-story homes and heavy debris cost more. Cleaning twice a year prevents water damage that can run into the thousands.
How the price is built
Most pros price per linear foot: $0.95-$2.25, or a flat rate per visit. One-story homes run $70-$250; two-story homes $100-$275; three-story homes $130-$500. Heavy debris, gutter guards and hard-to-reach runs raise the price.
- One-story home: $70–$250
- Two-story home: $100–$275
- Three-story home: $130–$500
- Per linear foot: $0.95–$2.25
Why regular cleaning matters
Clogged gutters overflow onto your siding and foundation. Water pooling near the foundation seeps into basements and crawl spaces; ice dams in winter tear shingles. $150 of cleaning twice a year is cheap insurance against $5,000+ of repairs.
When to clean
Twice a year minimum: after leaf fall in late autumn and before winter. Homes under heavy trees may need quarterly cleaning. Add a check after major storms — wind can drop debris into gutters fast.
Try the calculator with your gutters
Enter the gutter run, base cost per linear ft and labor per linear ft to see the total.