Gutter cleaning: what you are paying for
Gutter cleaning is priced on how long it takes and how high the ladder goes. Both are easy to estimate before anyone visits.
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The short version
- What sets the price
- The length of gutter, the height of the house and how full they are.
- How often
- Usually twice a year, and more often under trees.
- Ask first
- Whether downspouts are flushed and debris is taken away.
A cleaning should include
- Clearing every run by hand or vacuum.
- Flushing each downspout until it runs clear.
- Bagging and removing the debris.
- A note of any damage found.
What moves the price
- A second or third story.
- A steep roof or no ladder access.
- Gutter guards that must come off.
- Years of packed, composted debris.
Why it matters
- OverflowA clogged gutter sends water over the edge and down the wall, onto the fascia and toward the foundation.
- WeightWet leaves are heavy. A full gutter pulls on its hangers and starts to sag.
- The fasciaStanding water behind a clog keeps the board wet and it rots from the back.
- A closer lookCleaning is when loose hangers, leaking seams and rust are noticed, before they turn into repairs.
How the visit usually goes
- Debris is cleared from the gutters.
- Downspouts are flushed.
- The system is checked for leaks and loose hangers.
- The ground is cleaned up and findings are reported.
If you clean your own gutters, the ladder is the hazard, not the leaves. Above one story, hiring it out is the safer choice.
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