Maintenance cost guide
Gutter Cleaning Cost Calculator
Gutter cleaning is commonly quoted by linear foot, flat rate, or home size. HomeGuide reports $0.50–$2.50 per linear foot overall, with story-specific ranges that DWELVRA uses here.
Quick answer
$0.50–$2.50 per linear foot, depending partly on home height
Source basis: HomeGuide, November 7, 2025. DWELVRA's “modeled typical” value is the arithmetic midpoint of a published range, not a measured national average.
Gutter Cleaning Cost Calculator
Use this as a planning range, not a contractor quote. Only the inputs shown in the calculator affect the result; no hidden regional or complexity multiplier is applied.
Estimated project cost
Actual pricing can differ because contractor scope, location, access, materials and site conditions vary. DWELVRA is an independent informational publisher, not a contractor or professional estimator.
Modeled examples
| Project input | Low | Modeled typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 LF · one story | $90 | $180 | $270 |
| 180 LF · two stories | $135 | $248 | $360 |
| 180 LF · 3+ stories | $225 | $338 | $450 |
Modeled typical values are calculated midpoints. They should not be described as source-published averages unless a source explicitly labels them that way.
Flat-rate context
HomeGuide reports $100–$250 as the common average total range for gutter cleaning. The per-foot model on this page may produce a different number because the source also shows height-specific rates and contractors may use minimum service charges.
Clogged downspouts
HomeGuide reports $60–$150 extra for heavily clogged downspouts. That is not automatically added to the calculator because not every cleaning project requires that work.
What cleaning may include
The source describes typical cleaning scope as debris removal, waste disposal, system flushing, and inspection. Exact service scope varies, so compare written quotes rather than assuming every contractor includes the same tasks.
What can change the final quote?
- Number of stories
- Linear footage
- Roof access
- Debris amount and type
- Gutter guards
- Clogged downspouts
- Minimum service charges
These factors are not represented by hidden multipliers unless the calculator explicitly asks for them.
Questions to ask before hiring
- Is pricing flat-rate or by linear foot?
- Are downspouts flushed?
- Are gutter guards removed and reinstalled if needed?
- Is debris hauled away?
- Are there extra charges for height or difficult roof access?
FAQ
What is the average gutter cleaning cost?
HomeGuide reports $100–$250 on average.
How much per linear foot?
The source reports $0.50–$2.50 per foot overall, with ranges that rise with home height.
Does this include clogged downspouts?
Not automatically. Heavily clogged downspouts may be an additional service.
Methodology
DWELVRA records the source, date, unit and project scope behind each published cost range. Calculator arithmetic is intentionally simple and visible. Different publishers' datasets are not silently averaged together. Condition-dependent extras stay outside the base formula unless a source supports a clear, comparable adjustment.
Sources
- HomeGuide — Gutter Cleaning Cost — Nov. 7, 2025