Updated November 2026 US, UK, Canada and Australia Free calculator
Gutter cleaning pays well for the hours involved because most homeowners do not want to climb a ladder. That is also the catch: you are being paid for risk as much as for labour, and a price that ignores the height of the house is a price that will eventually hurt you.
For an average two-storey house, charge $175–$320 in the US, £80–£120 in the UK, C$160–C$310 in Canada and A$190–A$420 in Australia. Single-storey homes cost about a quarter less. The guide below shows how length, height and the state of the gutters turn into a quote.
Set the job details to get a price to quote, then check what that price leaves you per hour once driving, supplies and tax are counted.
ft
Total length of gutter around the roofline. Most houses have 120 to 250 ft.Front and back runs added together. A terraced house has about 10 m, a semi about 15 m, a detached house 25 m or more.Total length of eavestrough around the roofline. Most houses have 120 to 250 ft.Total length around the roofline. A three-bedroom home usually has 40 to 60 m.
We only publish going rates for the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Enter the price you plan to charge and the calculator shows what it pays you per hour, and the lowest price you should accept.
Charge about
$240
per clean, for 180 ft
Budget$175Typical$240Premium$320
$
per clean, in your own currency
What you really keep
$79an hour in your pocket at the typical price
Adjust the numbers above to match your job.
The price is built as a base fee plus a rate for the size of the job, then adjusted for the options you pick. Time is an estimate for one person working alone; change it if you know your own pace.
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Price list
Gutter Cleaning prices by job size
Job
United States (USD)
United Kingdom (GBP)
Canada (CAD)
Australia (AUD)
Small house
$140–$230about 120 ft of gutter
£65–£95terraced, about 10 m
$125–$230about 120 ft of eavestrough
$140–$280about 30 m of gutter
Average house
$175–$320about 180 ft of gutter
£80–£120semi-detached, about 15 m
$160–$310about 180 ft of eavestrough
$190–$420about 50 m of gutter
Large house
$220–$420about 250 ft of gutter
£105–£185detached, about 28 m
$200–$410about 250 ft of eavestrough
$260–$630about 80 m of gutter
Very large house
$290–$570about 350 ft of gutter
£145–£270large detached, about 45 m
$250–$550about 350 ft of eavestrough
$360–$910about 120 m of gutter
Hourly rate
$60–$120what working pros bill
£20–£45what working pros bill
$60–$100what working pros bill
$60–$130what working pros bill
Minimum charge
$100smallest job worth the trip
£50smallest job worth the trip
$100smallest job worth the trip
$120smallest job worth the trip
Prices are per clean in local currency, from a fair budget price to an established operator in a higher-cost area.
United States: Demand peaks in late fall after the leaves drop and again in spring. Homes under heavy tree cover are often cleaned two to four times a year, which makes them ideal repeat customers.
United Kingdom: Most jobs are priced by house type: terraced, semi-detached or detached. Gutter vacuum systems on carbon-fibre poles are now standard, because they let you clean two and three storeys from the ground.
Canada: Usually called eavestrough cleaning. The busy window is short, from leaf fall to the first freeze, so regular customers are worth booking ahead in early autumn.
Australia: Most houses are single storey, so use the single-storey option for a typical home. Demand jumps before bushfire season, when clearing dry leaves from gutters is a standard safety job.
Method
Ways to price gutter cleaning
01By gutter length
A base fee plus a rate per foot or metre, adjusted for the height of the house. It is the fairest method and the one the calculator uses. You can measure the roofline on a satellite map before you ever visit.
02By house type
One price for a bungalow, another for a two-storey, another for a large detached home. Simple to advertise and easy for customers to understand. Set these prices from your per-length rate so a big house never slips through at a small-house price.
03Hourly
Reasonable only when you cannot see the gutters before starting, for example with heavy blockages or gutter guards that must come off. Give the customer an expected range so the bill is not a surprise.
04Twice-a-year plan
A spring and autumn clean booked together at a small discount. It halves your marketing work, and the second visit is always quicker because the gutters have had only six months to fill.
Price factors
What changes the price
01Height comes first
A single-storey gutter is reached from a stepladder in seconds. Two storeys means a long extension ladder moved and re-set every few metres, and three storeys is a different job altogether. Price each step up in height at 25 to 50 percent more.
02Length of gutter
More gutter is more ladder moves, more debris and more time. Count every run, including the garage, porch and any extension at the back. Those short extra sections are the ones beginners forget to charge for.
03What is in the gutter
Dry leaves from last autumn scoop out quickly. Years of rotted sludge, moss off the roof tiles, or grass and saplings rooted in the gutter take far longer and may need rinsing through. Add about 30 percent when the gutters are packed.
04Downpipes
A clean gutter that drains into a blocked downpipe still overflows. Checking that water runs away is part of the job, but clearing a blocked pipe is extra work with a hose or rods, and it is fair to price it as an add-on.
05Access around the house
Conservatories, extensions, steep banks, locked side gates and flower beds under the eaves all slow you down or stop a ladder from standing safely. Walk right round the house before you give a price.
06Gutter guards
Guards have to be lifted off and refitted, section by section, and the debris under them is often worse than in open gutters. Ask about them when the customer calls, and price guarded gutters at the higher condition rate.
Worked examples
Real quotes, step by step
United States
Two-story house under oak trees
A two-story home with 200 ft of gutter, last cleaned a year ago. The customer also wants the four downspouts flushed.
A house under mature trees needs cleaning two or three times a year. Offer to book the next visit before you leave.
Base price, 200 ft
$260
Flush and unblock downpipes
+ $50
Quote, rounded
$310
Going range
$240–$400
Time, with 15 min driving
2.75 hours
Supplies and fuel
− $7
Set aside 25% for tax and overheads
− $76
You keep
$83 an hour
United Kingdom
Terraced house, never cleaned
A two-storey mid-terrace with 10 m of gutter, front and back, full of moss and with grass growing at one end.
Small houses are quick, so the base fee does most of the work. Do three or four on the same street in a morning and the day pays very well.
Base price, 10 m
£80
Packed solid or plants growing
× 1.3
Quote, rounded
£105
Going range
£85–£125
Time, with 15 min driving
1.75 hours
Supplies and fuel
− £5
Set aside 25% for tax and overheads
− £25
You keep
£43 an hour
Australia
Single-storey home before fire season
A single-storey brick home with 55 m of gutter, full of dry gum leaves, cleaned as part of bushfire preparation.
Single-storey work is fast and low risk, and one job in a street before fire season often turns into several once the neighbours see you.
Base price, 55 m
$301
Single storey
× 0.75
Quote, rounded
$230
Going range
$150–$340
Time, with 15 min driving
1.75 hours
Supplies and fuel
− $10
Set aside 25% for tax and overheads
− $55
You keep
$94 an hour
Your costs
What it costs you to do the work
You can start with a ladder and a scoop. A gutter vacuum costs more but lets you work from the ground, which is safer and opens up taller houses.
Item
USA (USD)
UK (GBP)
Canada (CAD)
Australia (AUD)
Extension ladder with stand-offThe stand-off rests on the wall or roof, not on the gutter itself.
$250–$550
£180–£450
$320–$700
$350–$800
Scoops, buckets, gloves and hose attachment
$40–$120
£30–£100
$50–$150
$60–$170
Gutter vacuum with polesOptional at first. Standard kit for full-time gutter cleaners in the UK.
$600–$2,500
£500–£2,500
$800–$3,200
$900–$3,500
Liability insurance, per yearCheck that the policy covers work at height.
$500–$1,500
£80–£300
$600–$1,600
$450–$1,100
Avoid these
Pricing mistakes that cost beginners money
One price for every house
A flat fee that suits a bungalow loses money on a tall detached home. Always adjust for length and height, even if you advertise simple prices by house type.
Ignoring the risk in the price
Falls from ladders are the main cause of serious injury in this trade. If a job needs you to overreach, stand a ladder on soft or sloping ground, or walk a steep roof, raise the price enough to do it properly or turn it down.
Quoting before looking in the gutter
From the ground, a packed gutter and a clean one look the same. Use a camera on a pole, or quote a range and confirm after you have looked at the first section.
Leaving the mess on the ground
Sludge dropped on a patio or flower bed turns a happy customer into a complaint. Bagging and removing the debris is part of the job, so allow time for it in your price.
Questions
Common questions about gutter cleaning prices
How much should I charge to clean gutters?
For an average two-storey house, charge $175–$320 in the US, £80–£120 in the UK, C$160–C$310 in Canada and A$190–A$420 in Australia. Take about a quarter off for a single-storey home and add up to half again for three storeys.
How much should I charge per foot for gutter cleaning?
In the US and Canada, about $1 to $1.25 per linear foot for a single-storey house and $1.25 to $2 for two storeys, including your base fee. In the UK, rates run about £4 to £12 per metre, and in Australia about $3 to $8 per metre.
How long does it take to clean the gutters on a house?
One person takes about one to one and a half hours on a single-storey house and one and a half to two and a half hours on a two-storey house. Packed gutters or blocked downpipes add time.
Should I charge more for a two-storey house?
Yes. Charge about a third more than for the same length of gutter on a single-storey home. The ladder work is slower and the risk is higher.
Is it better to charge by the hour or by the job?
By the job. Customers want a fixed price, and a fixed price rewards you for working efficiently. Working pros who do bill hourly charge about $60–$120 in the US and £20–£45 in the UK.
How often do customers need their gutters cleaned?
Once a year for most houses, in late autumn. Twice a year, or more, for homes surrounded by trees. Repeat customers on a spring and autumn plan are the most profitable part of a gutter cleaning round.
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Where these numbers come from
The rates on this page were set in November 2026 from the published price guides below, then checked so that the calculator, the price list and the examples all agree. How we work out prices.