Gutter Cleaning Cost: Pricing by Home Size and Stories
Professional gutter cleaning typically costs $100 to $360, with the average homeowner paying around $160 for a single-story home with roughly 200 feet of gutters.
What drives the price
Gutter cleaning is usually priced per linear foot, so the total length of your home's gutter system sets the baseline. From there, the number of stories is the biggest cost multiplier, since height changes both the equipment needed and the time required.
| Home height | Typical cost per linear foot |
|---|---|
| Single-story | $0.40 – $1.00 |
| Two-story | $0.95 – $2.50 |
| Three-story | $3.00 – $6.00 |
Typical total cost by home size
| Home type | Typical total cost |
|---|---|
| Single-story, 150–200 linear feet | $100 – $200 |
| Two-story, average home | $140 – $260 |
| Two to three-story, 4,000–5,000 sq ft | $80 – $300 |
Most homeowners with a typical 200-foot gutter run pay around $160 for a standard cleaning that includes both gutters and downspouts.
What else affects the total
- Debris level — gutters that haven't been cleaned in over a year or that are packed with wet leaves take longer to clear, raising the cost.
- Downspout cleaning — usually included, but a fully clogged downspout can add extra time.
- Downspout extensions — adding extensions to direct water further from the foundation costs $5 to $15 per unit, or up to $25 per linear foot if buried.
- Roof design — complex rooflines with multiple valleys and sections take longer to navigate safely than a simple rectangular roof.
- Gutter guards — homes with guards installed often see lower ongoing cleaning costs, though guards have their own upfront cost.
Is your quote reasonable?
For a typical single or two-story home, a quote in the $100 to $260 range is standard nationally. If a quote for a single-story home with easy access comes in well above $300, ask what's driving the cost; extreme debris buildup or additional repairs found during the job are the most common legitimate reasons.
Last updated: August 2026