How much does gutter cleaning cost?
There's no single price for cleaning gutters, because no two houses are the same height, length or shape. This guide explains what goes into a quote, what a typical home can expect to pay, and when gutter guards work out cheaper than repeat visits.
The short answer
Most homes fall within a fairly narrow range, and the height of the house and how easy the gutters are to reach move the price more than anything else.
To confirm with Blue Shield: Typical price range for domestic gutter cleaning, from a small bungalow to a large detached house.
What changes the price
When we price a job we're working out how long it will take and what equipment it needs to do it safely. These are the things that make the difference:
- House type and height: a bungalow can often be done from the ground or a short ladder, while a three-storey townhouse needs more kit and more care.
- Gutter length: a detached house with gutters on all four sides has far more run to clear than a mid-terrace with a front and back.
- Access: conservatories, extensions, steep gardens, narrow side passages and parked cars all make it harder to get to the gutters.
- How blocked they are: a routine clear-out is quick; gutters packed with years of moss, silt and even small plants take much longer.
- Downpipes and outlets: a blocked downpipe has to be cleared too, or the gutter will simply fill up again.
- Extras: garages, outbuildings and conservatory gutters, or a roof clean on the same visit.
Typical prices by property type
As a starting point, here's what we usually charge for a standard clear-out of gutters and downpipes. Your quote may be higher or lower depending on the points above, and we'll always tell you the price before we start.
| Property | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Terraced house | To confirm: Typical price for a terraced house. |
| Semi-detached house | To confirm: Typical price for a semi-detached house. |
| Detached house | To confirm: Typical price for a detached house. |
| Bungalow | To confirm: Typical price for a bungalow. |
| Flats | To confirm: Typical price for a block of flats, or how flats are priced (per block or per job). |
Emptying versus gutter guards
Emptying clears what's already in the gutter. If your house sits under trees, the gutters can be full again within a season, and you're paying for the same job over and over.
Gutter guards cost more up front, but they stop most leaves, moss and twigs getting in while the rain still runs through. For homes that block often, guards usually work out cheaper over a few years because the gutters need clearing far less. They aren't completely maintenance-free, so a quick check once a year is still sensible.
If your gutters only collect a little debris, regular emptying is likely to be the better value. We'll tell you honestly which makes sense for your house when we look at it.
To confirm with Blue Shield: Typical price for supplying and fitting gutter guards, and whether there's a discount when they're fitted on the same visit as an empty.
How to get an accurate quote
The quickest way to get a firm price is to let us look. Our survey and quote are free and there's no obligation: we check the gutters, downpipes and roofline, see how we'll reach them, and tell you what we found and what it will cost.
We're based in Southampton and cover Hampshire and the South Coast, so if you've been searching for gutter cleaning near you, get in touch and we'll arrange a time to come out.
Questions we're asked
Is gutter cleaning worth it?
For most homes, yes. A blocked gutter overflows down the walls, into the roofline and around the foundations, and the damp and rot that follow cost far more to put right than the clean itself. Many home insurers also expect gutters to be maintained, so keeping them clear can help if you ever need to make a claim.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
It depends on what's around your house. Gutters near trees fill much faster than those on an open street, and late autumn, once the leaves are down, is the usual time to have them done. If water spills over the edge when it rains, they're overdue.
To confirm with Blue Shield: Blue Shield's recommended cleaning interval for a typical home, and for one under trees.
Can I clean my gutters myself?
On a bungalow or a low extension, plenty of people do it themselves, and it's fine if you're steady on a ladder and careful. Use a ladder that's in good condition on firm, level ground, have someone foot it, and don't lean out to reach: move the ladder instead.
Higher gutters are a different matter. Working above the first floor, over a conservatory or on uneven ground is where most ladder accidents happen, and it's the point where we'd suggest paying someone with the right access equipment and insurance.
Do you clean the downpipes too?
Yes. Clearing the gutters is only half the job if the downpipes are blocked, so we clear the outlets and downpipes as well and check the water runs away freely before we leave.
What is gutter clearance?
Gutter clearance is just another name for gutter cleaning or emptying: removing the moss, leaves, silt and debris so rainwater flows to the downpipes. We also tell you about any cracked, sagging or leaking sections we spot while we're up there.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. We'll look at your gutters and give you a price with no obligation to go ahead.
Where we work
Based in Southampton, we cover Hampshire and the South Coast. Not on the list? Ask us: we cover the whole South Coast.
- Aldershot
- Andover
- Basingstoke
- Eastleigh
- Emsworth
- Fareham
- Farnborough
- Fleet
- Gosport
- Havant
- Hedge End
- Horndean
- Hythe
- Locks Heath, Warsash and Whiteley
- New Milton
- Portsmouth
- Southampton
- Stubbington
- Totton
- Winchester
Get a free gutter cleaning quote
Tell us about your property and we'll arrange a visit to survey it and give you an exact price. It costs nothing.