180 ft, 2 stories, $1.50 base, 1.2 multiplier, $50 debris
- Rate/ft ≈ $1.80
- Cost ≈ $374
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Gutter Cleaning Cost Calculator
Estimate gutter cleaning cost based on linear feet, stories, base rate, and debris surcharge.
Results
- Rate per foot (with stories)
- $2
- Estimated cleaning cost
- $374
How to use this calculator
- Enter gutter length and stories.
- Enter base rate per foot and story multiplier.
- Add a debris surcharge if needed.
- See rate/ft and total cleaning cost.
Inputs explained
- Gutter length
- Total linear feet of gutters.
- Stories
- Number of stories; increases rate for height/difficulty.
- Base rate per ft
- Rate for single-story cleaning per foot.
- Story multiplier
- Factor per additional story.
- Debris surcharge
- Extra for heavy debris or downspout clearing.
How it works
Rate per foot = base rate × story multiplier^(stories−1). Cleaning cost = rate/ft × length + surcharge.
Formula
Rate/ft = Base rate × (Story multiplier)^(Stories − 1) Cleaning cost = Rate/ft × Length + Surcharge
When to use it
- Budgeting seasonal gutter cleanings.
- Comparing one- vs two-story cost impacts.
- Adding debris surcharge for leafy lots.
Tips & cautions
- Increase multiplier for steep roofs or difficult access.
- Set surcharge to 0 if gutters are light/clear.
- Adjust base rate per your local market.
- Simplified; actual quotes may include minimums or travel charges.
- Does not include repairs or guards—cleaning only.
Worked examples
120 ft, 1 story, $1.75 base, 1.1 multiplier, $0 surcharge
- Rate/ft = $1.75
- Cost = $210
Deep dive
This gutter cleaning cost calculator uses gutter length, stories, rate per foot, and debris surcharge to estimate cleaning cost.
Use it to budget seasonal cleanings or compare story/difficulty impacts on pricing.
FAQs
- Does this include gutter guards?
- No—cleaning only. Add guard install separately.
- Travel/minimum fees?
- Not included; adjust base rate or add a flat fee if needed.
- Downspout clearing?
- Include debris surcharge if downspouts need extra work.
- Steep roofs?
- Increase story multiplier for tough access/steep pitches.
- Commercial jobs?
- Run per building/line and adjust rates as needed.
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