| National average | $190 per visit |
| Typical range | $110 – $865 per visit |
| Low end | $110 — 120 ft on a 1-story home ($110) |
| High end | $865 — 300 ft on a 3-story home ($865) |
How much does gutter cleaning cost per foot?
Professional gutter cleaning runs $0.90–$1.80 per linear foot in most U.S. markets, with a minimum call-out charge of about $100. Height is the biggest multiplier: second stories add roughly 30% for ladder work and third stories about 60%. A typical single-story home with 150 ft of gutters costs $135–$270; a two-story home with 200 ft costs $235–$470.
| Gutter length | 1-story | 2-story | 3-story |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $100 – $180 | $115 – $235 | $145 – $290 |
| 150 ft | $135 – $270 | $175 – $350 | $215 – $430 |
| 200 ft | $180 – $360 | $235 – $470 | $290 – $575 |
| 250 ft | $225 – $450 | $290 – $585 | $360 – $720 |
Price per visit, average clogging, no gutter guards. Most companies charge a minimum of about $100 per visit.
Estimate gutter length from your home size
Most homeowners do not know their gutter footage. Roof perimeter runs roughly 100–130 ft per 1,000 sq ft of floor area on a single story, and less per story on taller homes because the footprint shrinks. A typical 2,000 sq ft home has about 150–200 ft of gutters. The calculator's "estimate from home size" link does this conversion for you.
| Home | Gutter length | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200 sq ft ranch | 120–150 ft | $110 – $270 |
| 1,500 sq ft, 1-story | 140–180 ft | $125 – $325 |
| 2,000 sq ft, 2-story | 150–200 ft | $175 – $470 |
| 2,500 sq ft, 2-story | 180–240 ft | $210 – $560 |
| 3,500 sq ft, 2-story | 220–300 ft | $255 – $700 |
Price per visit. A typical 2,000 sq ft home has roughly 150–200 ft of gutters; estimate from the footprint, not the floor area.
What changes the price
- Height. Second story ×1.3, third story ×1.6 — ladder setup and safety time, not extra gutter.
- How clogged. Overflowing gutters with packed leaves and roof grit take about 25% longer.
- Gutter guards. A screen or cover has to come off and go back on, which is where the ×1.5 comes from. Guards reduce how often gutters need cleaning, not the price of the visit.
- Downspouts. Clearing a clogged downspout is a separate line item; heavily blocked ones cost more than a quick flush.
- Repairs. A loose or leaking section is priced separately, and many companies will not clean a run that is falling off the fascia.
| Extra | Unit | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Clear a clogged downspout | per downspout | $10 – $25 |
| Gutter guards in place (remove and refit) | surcharge on the cleaning | +50% |
| Reattach or reseal a loose section | per section | $75 – $200 |
Add-ons on top of the cleaning price per visit; the minimum charge of $100 applies to the job total.
How often should you clean gutters?
Twice a year in most climates — late spring and after the leaves fall. Homes under trees need three or four visits; a home with no overhanging trees and gutter guards can go a year. The costs of skipping it are not cosmetic: overflowing gutters rot fascia boards, wash out landscaping, and send water into basements and foundations. Repairing a rotted fascia run costs several times what a cleaning does.
In most of the U.S. the critical window is late October through November, after the last leaves drop but before the first hard freeze. Book early — that is the busiest two weeks of the year for gutter crews, and prices in a tight schedule can run at the top of the range.
Should you clean gutters yourself?
Ladder work is the risk, not the cleaning. Falls from ladders send tens of thousands of Americans to emergency rooms every year, and a two-story gutter usually needs the ladder extended past the point where it feels stable to a first-timer. If you do it yourself: never work alone, never stand above the top two rungs, keep the ladder foot one quarter of its length away from the wall, and use a hose or a gutter scoop from the ground where you can.
What a crew brings that a homeowner usually does not: standoff stabilizers, a second person footing the ladder, tarps for the debris, and the habit of checking the hangers and seams while they are up there.
What a gutter cleaning should include
- Removing debris from the entire run, not just the visible section
- Flushing each downspout to confirm it drains
- Checking that the gutter still pitches toward the downspout
- Reporting loose hangers, separated seams and rust holes
- Bagging or tarping the debris rather than dropping it in the beds
Ask for before-and-after photos if you will not be home: it is the one part of the job a homeowner cannot easily verify afterwards.
How we estimate these prices
Per-foot ranges are the starting parameters; the calculator multiplies them by story, clogging and gutter-guard factors, then by an area wage factor (35% plus 65% of the local city coefficient, because ladder equipment and disposal do not scale with local wages). 150 ft single-story gives $135–$270 and 200 ft two-story gives $235–$470, matching the tables above because they run on the same numbers.
Sources we checked when setting these ranges: HomeGuide — Gutter Cleaning Cost and Angi — How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost?. Both quote per-linear-foot ranges with height multipliers, which is the structure of the model above. Repair prices come from HomeGuide — Gutter Repair Cost.
Sources we checked when setting these ranges: Housecall Pro — House Cleaning Prices in 2026, HomeGuide — House Cleaning Prices, and Workiz — House Cleaning Cost Guide 2026.
Hourly wage data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, occupation 37-2012 (Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners). Our model multiplies estimated labor hours by a local hourly rate of $30–$75 depending on the market; see the calculator above for the full inputs.
Every price on this page comes from the same model as the calculator above. Last recalculated October 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does gutter cleaning cost?
Most jobs run $0.90–$1.80 per linear foot: about $135–$270 for 150 ft on a single story and $235–$470 for 200 ft on two stories, with a minimum call-out around $100.
How much does it cost to clean gutters on a 2-story house?
$235–$470 for 200 ft at the standard rate plus the 2-story multiplier. Height is the main reason two-story work costs more — it is ladder time, not extra gutter.
What is the price per linear foot for gutter cleaning?
$0.90–$1.80 per linear ft at ground level, and more once the 1.3× two-story or 1.6× three-story factor applies. Guarded gutters add about half again.
How much does gutter cleaning cost per hour?
Most crews quote flat per-foot or per-job prices rather than hourly. Where hourly is quoted, expect the job to take 1–3 hours for a typical home, so the effective rate usually lands in the same place as per-foot pricing.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
Twice a year for most homes — late spring and after leaf fall. Under trees, three or four times. With gutter guards and no overhanging trees, once a year is often enough.
Do gutter guards mean I never have to clean gutters?
No. Guards keep out leaves and larger debris but still collect roof grit and shingle granules, and they make each cleaning about 50% costlier because the panels come off and go back on.
Is gutter cleaning worth paying for?
If your home is two stories or taller, usually yes — the ladder risk is the real cost. For a single-story ranch with 100 ft of gutter, DIY is reasonable if you have a stabilizer and a second person.
What happens if you never clean your gutters?
Water backs up under the roof edge, rots the fascia and soffit, and can enter the basement or foundation. The repair bill is typically several times the price of a cleaning.