How much should you charge to clean gutters on a one-story or two-story home? We read the price lists and FAQ pages that 165 US gutter cleaning businesses publish on their own websites and recorded every price with its source. 118 are independent companies; the rest are franchise location pages, so independents' figures are shown alongside.
Starting price by home height
The lowest published price for a standard gutter cleaning. Price lists only; each business counts once, at its lowest starting price for that height.
| Home | Median starting price | Middle half | Independents only |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-story | $149(59) | $122 to $175 | $150(31) |
| Two-story | $199(52) | $175 to $249 | $225(27) |
| Three-story | $300(13) | $225 to $395 | $344.50(10) |
| Any home, no height split | $175(55) | $149 to $225 | $175(37) |
Franchise location pages, most from one national brand, post lower two- and three-story prices. That pulls the all-business medians down by about 12%, so for taller homes the independents' figures are the better guide: $225 for two stories and $344.50 for three.
The two-story premium
Comparing each independent business's two-story price with its own one-story price, the median premium is 36%, or $50 (27 businesses). Counting franchise pages too, it's 29% (52 businesses).
Prices by region
| Region | One-story starting price | Two-story starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $154(10) | $199(9) |
| Midwest | $139.50(24) | $195(21) |
| South | $152.50(14) | $199.50(12) |
| West | $150(11) | $212.50(10) |
All businesses, including franchise pages. A median is shown where at least 5 businesses contribute.
Price per foot
10 businesses print a per-linear-foot rate for one-story gutters: a median $1.25 a foot, with the middle half between $1 and $1.48. Two-story gutters run a median $1.50 a foot (5 businesses).
Job minimums
Only 22 of 118 independent businesses (19%) publish a job minimum. Across all businesses that post one, the median minimum is $195, and the middle half set $150 to $250 (23 businesses).
Plans and what's included
Recurring plans earn a discount: twice-yearly plans cut the per-visit price by 10% to 23% (3 businesses). Few businesses say what the price includes: 34 of 165 (21%) say a downspout flush is included, 7 mention bagging or hauling away debris, and 3 mention before-and-after photos.
Common questions
How much does gutter cleaning cost for a one-story house?
Among 59 US businesses that post a one-story price, the median starting price is $149, and the middle half start between $122 and $175 (October 2026).
How much more do gutter cleaners charge for a two-story house?
Independent businesses charge a median $225 for a two-story home, a median 36% ($50) more than their own one-story price (27 businesses).
Do gutter cleaners charge by the foot?
Some do. 10 businesses print a per-foot rate for one-story gutters, with a median of $1.25 a foot.
Do gutter cleaning companies have a minimum charge?
Fewer than 1 in 5 independent businesses publish one (22 of 118). The median published minimum is $195.
How the data was collected
Every figure comes from a business's own website or booking page, never from lead-generation "average cost" estimates. Each business counts once per figure, a median is shown only where at least 5 businesses contribute, identical franchise template pages count once, and promotions and blog-style cost guides are left out. Pages were checked October 17, 2026. Researched with AI tools and published by a human owner. Market reference points, not pricing advice.
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