How to Price Gutter Cleaning Jobs
Gutter cleaning is one of the best add-on services in the field service industry: high demand in fall and spring, low material cost, quick to complete, and a natural upsell for window cleaners, pressure washers, and landscapers. This guide covers how to price residential and commercial jobs and how to structure recurring gutter maintenance plans.
Pricing Methods: Per-Linear-Foot vs. Per-Home
Most experienced operators use a hybrid: a base price that covers a standard single-story home, then per-linear-foot or per-story adjustments for larger or taller homes.
| Home Type | Linear Feet (Typical) | 1 Story | 2 Story | 3 Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 1,500 sq ft) | 100–140 LF | $80–$120 | $120–$175 | $180–$260 |
| Medium (1,500–2,500 sq ft) | 140–200 LF | $110–$160 | $160–$240 | $230–$340 |
| Large (2,500–4,000 sq ft) | 200–280 LF | $150–$220 | $220–$320 | $300–$450 |
| Oversized (4,000+ sq ft) | 280+ LF | $200–$300+ | $290–$450+ | $400–$650+ |
Downspout Clearing
Always include downspout flushing in your base gutter cleaning price — separated, clogged downspouts are usually why customers call in the first place. If a downspout requires disassembly to clear a deep clog, add a separate line item:
- Standard downspout flush (included in base): Flush from top with water, check flow at bottom
- Detach and clear clogged downspout: Add $25–$60 per downspout requiring disassembly
- Underground drain inspection or clearing: $75–$200+ depending on method (flush vs. snake)
Gutter Guard Installation Add-On
Gutter guard installation is a high-margin upsell that also reduces how often customers need cleaning, which is fine — you can build it into a maintenance plan. Pricing varies widely by product quality:
- Vinyl screen inserts (DIY-grade): $0.50–$1.50/LF materials + $1–$2/LF labor = $1.50–$3.50/LF installed
- Micro-mesh guards (professional grade): $3–$8/LF materials + $2–$4/LF labor = $5–$12/LF installed
- Premium gutter guards (LeafGuard-style): $15–$40/LF installed; brand-specific dealer programs
For a 160 LF home, micro-mesh installation runs $800–$1,920 — a strong upsell to propose at every clean.
Recurring Gutter Maintenance Plans
Pitch a twice-per-year plan (fall after leaves drop + spring after flowering) at a slight discount to the single-visit price. This locks in recurring revenue, reduces your acquisition cost for repeat visits, and gives customers peace of mind. A typical plan structure:
- Two visits per year for $X (5–10% below two individual visit prices)
- Auto-scheduled reminders sent before each season
- Priority scheduling during peak fall season
Set up recurring gutter maintenance plans in Fieldbase so your customers get an automatic reminder before each season and you fill your fall schedule without cold outreach.
Key Takeaways
- Use a base-per-home price adjusted for stories — two-story homes take meaningfully more time and risk
- Always include downspout flushing in your base price; charge extra for clogged downspouts requiring disassembly
- Gutter guard installation is a strong upsell; micro-mesh installs at $5–$12/LF with good margins
- Twice-per-year maintenance plans create reliable recurring revenue and reduce peak-season scheduling chaos