How much does gutter cleaning cost in Chicago?
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Most Chicago two-story gutter cleanings cost $180–$470 for about 150–200 ft of gutter, debris hauled away and downspouts flushed. $300 is typical; a one-story home runs $120–$300.
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- $300
- Low end
- $120
- High end
- $780
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Chicago is pricier than 96% of the 195 US metros we price for gutter cleaning work.
Most Chicago homeowners pay $300 to have the gutters cleaned on a two-story home, inside a normal range of $180–$470. Downspout flushing is often included; when it isn't, it adds $30–$110 per downspout. Overdue gutters packed with debris add $60–$160.
Angi's 2026 Chicago guide says to book from late spring to mid-fall, and that pros may charge extra if they find problems that can lead to winter ice dams.
Ask what the price includes before you book. A good Chicago quote covers bagging and hauling the debris, flushing every downspout and a quick look for leaks and loose hangers. If downspout flushing is extra, expect $30–$110 per downspout.
Comparing cities, or after the US-wide picture? See the national guide: Gutter cleaning cost in the USA.
$180–$470 to clean the gutters on a two-story home in Chicago, with $300 typical. A one-story home runs $120–$300, downspout flushing $30–$110 each when it isn't included, and a roof blow-off $90–$220. Verified November 2026. Get free Chicago quotes →
- Two-story home: $180–$470 ($300 typical)
- One-story home $120–$300; three-story $270–$650
- By the foot: $0.85–$1.65 one story, $1.20–$2.20 two stories
- Downspout flushing $30–$110 each when extra; roof blow-off $90–$220
- Twice-a-year plan: about $160–$410 a visit
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 36+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Labor, haul-away and downspout flushing included unless the row says otherwise. Chicago metro, re-verified November 2026. Guard and gutter prices are installed.
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gutter cleaning, one-story home (about 150–200 ft of gutter)per job | $120per job | $210 | $300 |
| Gutter cleaning, two-story home (about 150–200 ft of gutter)per job | $180per job | $300 | $470 |
| Gutter cleaning, three-story home (tall ladder, roof or lift access)per job | $270per job | $440 | $650 |
| Small home, condo or townhouse unit (under about 125 ft)per job | $90per job | $150 | $250 |
| Per-foot price, one-story homeper linear foot | $0.85per linear foot | $1.20 | $1.65 |
| Per-foot price, two-story homeper linear foot | $1.20per linear foot | $1.65 | $2.20 |
| Hourly rate (when the company bills by the hour)per hour | $45per hour | $70 | $110 |
| Downspout flushing, when not includedper downspout | $30per downspout | $60 | $110 |
| Clearing blocked downspouts (taken apart or snaked)per job | $70per job | $120 | $160 |
| Heavy or packed debris (overdue gutters, plants growing)per job | $60per job | $120 | $160 |
| Removing and refitting gutter guards to clean under themper job | $35per job | $90 | $160 |
| Roof debris blow-off (leaves, needles, small branches)per job | $90per job | $150 | $220 |
| Roof soft wash for moss and algae (shingle roof)per job | $410per job | $700 | $1,100 |
| Gutter face brightening, outside of the gutters (removes black streaks)per job | $120per job | $220 | $350 |
| Reseal a leaking seam, corner or end capper job | $60per job | $120 | $160 |
| Re-secure a loose or sagging gutter (new hangers)per job | $90per job | $160 | $220 |
| Gutter repair visit (sagging, leaking or storm-damaged run)per job | $85per job | $410 | $680 |
| Downspout replaced or addedper linear foot | $6per linear foot | $9 | $17 |
| Downspout extension addedper downspout | $35per downspout | $50 | $65 |
| Gutter guards, screen or mesh, installedper linear foot | $7per linear foot | $9 | $14 |
| Gutter guards, big-brand micro-mesh system, installedper linear foot | $22per linear foot | $45 | $66 |
| New seamless aluminum gutters, installedper linear foot | $9per linear foot | $13 | $16 |
| Two-story clean on a twice-a-year plan (per visit)per visit | $160per visit | $260 | $410 |
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Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 36+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Figures cover the Chicago metro area. Expect the top of each range for tall homes, steep roofs and heavy tree cover, and the bottom for simple one-story homes with walkable roofs.
Gutter cleaning prices across Chicago
Same city, four price bands. Our estimate runs highest in River North & West Loop. Height, access and parking move a quote more than the gutters themselves.
River North & West Loop
- Two-story clean
- $270–$440 per job
- One-story clean
- $120–$360 / one-story clean
Expect the higher end here. Tall homes, tight side yards and street parking all slow the job, so ask whether parking and roof access are in the price.
Wicker Park, Logan Square & Pilsen
- Two-story clean
- $260–$410 per job
- One-story clean
- $110–$330 / one-story clean
Prices run near or a little above the city typical. Seamed gutters take longer to clean than seamless runs, so mention yours when you ask for a quote.
South Side
- Two-story clean
- $240–$390 per job
- One-story clean
- $110–$320 / one-story clean
Close to the city typical. If the downspouts empty onto a driveway or path, ask about extensions while the crew is there.
Suburbs
- Two-story clean
- $230–$390 per job
- One-story clean
- $100–$320 / one-story clean
Prices sit close to the city typical. Homes with gutter guards still need a check and a flush every year or two.
Real-world gutter cleaning costs in Chicago
Here's what common gutter cleaning jobs cost in Chicago in 2026, labor, haul-away and downspout flushing included.
Overdue two-story clean with blocked downspouts
A two-story clean ($180–$470) plus a heavy-debris charge ($60–$160) and clearing blocked downspouts ($70–$160). Gutters left for a few years often need all three.
Two-story clean plus a roof blow-off
Leaves and needles on the roof wash straight back into clean gutters. Blowing the roof off on the same visit adds $90–$220 to the $300 typical clean.
Cleaning under existing gutter guards
Guards keep out most leaves, but grit and needles still build up under them. Lifting and refitting guards adds $35–$160 to a two-story clean.
Clean plus two leaking seams sealed
Drips at a corner or end cap are a common small repair. Sealing each one runs $60–$160 while the crew is already up the ladder.
One-story clean with four downspouts flushed
If your quote leaves the downspouts out, four of them at $30–$110 each, on top of a $120–$300 one-story clean, is the real price. Ask for a flat price that includes them.
How much does gutter cleaning cost in Chicago?
Expect $300 for a typical two-story Chicago gutter clean, and anywhere from $180 to $470 depending on how many feet of gutter you have, how full they are and how hard the roof is to reach.
Small jobs on the same visit cost less than a second trip: $60–$160 to reseal a leaking seam, $90–$220 to re-secure a loose run, and $35–$65 per downspout for an extension. Re-checked against 36 sources, November 2026.
Gutter cleaning prices in Chicago (2026) by job
A two-story clean runs $180–$470, a one-story $120–$300, and a three-story $270–$650.
| Line on the quote | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-story home | $120 | $210 | $300 |
| Two-story home | $180 | $300 | $470 |
| Three-story home | $270 | $440 | $650 |
| Small home, condo or townhouse unit | $90 | $150 | $250 |
| Downspout flushing (each, when extra) | $30 | $60 | $110 |
| Roof debris blow-off | $90 | $150 | $220 |
| Reseal a leaking seam | $60 | $120 | $160 |
| Remove and refit gutter guards | $35 | $90 | $160 |
Height is the big one in Chicago: the same gutters cost $210 typical on a one-story home, $300 on a two-story and $440 on a three-story, because taller homes take longer ladders, more care and sometimes a lift.
What moves a gutter cleaning quote in Chicago:
- Stories: one-story $120–$300, two-story $180–$470, three-story $270–$650.
- Feet of gutter: by the foot, about $0.85–$1.65 on one story and $1.20–$2.20 on two.
- How full they are: packed or overgrown gutters add $60–$160.
- Guards: lifting and refitting them to clean underneath adds $35–$160.
- Roof pitch and access: steep roofs add about 15%, and tight side yards or roofs that can't be walked mean more ladder moves.
Ask every Chicago company the same four things: the flat price for your whole house, whether downspouts are flushed, whether debris is hauled away, and what they charge if the gutters are packed. Compare those, not the starting price. Get a quote for your gutter job →
Gutter cleaning cost in Chicago by home size
About $85–$165 for 100 ft of gutter on a one-story home, $130–$250 for 150 ft, and $240–$440 for 200 ft on a two-story home in Chicago, at local per-foot prices.
Worked example: a two-story home with 200 ft of gutter at $1.65 a foot is $330. Add a roof blow-off at $150 and the bill is about $480. A 150-ft one-story home at $1.20 a foot is $180.
To guess your gutter length, allow about one foot of gutter for every 10 sq ft of home. A 2,500 sq ft two-story home has about 250 ft, about $300–$550 at local per-foot prices, before add-ons.
Chicago gutter cleaning services compared
| Service type | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| One-story home | $120–$300 per job | Ranch homes and bungalows with a walkable roof |
| Two-story home | $180–$470 per job | Most family homes with 150–200 ft of gutter |
| Three-story home | $270–$650 per job | Tall homes that need roof access or a lift |
| Small home, condo or townhouse unit | $90–$250 per job | Short runs of gutter, under about 125 ft |
| Two-story clean on a twice-a-year plan | $160–$410 per visit | Homes under trees that need spring and fall cleanings |
| Two-story clean plus roof blow-off | $270–$690 per job | Roofs that hold leaves, needles or small branches |
| Two-story clean under gutter guards | $215–$630 per job | Homes with guards that clog underneath |
Per-foot price vs the full bill in Chicago
A quote of $1.65 a foot on a two-story home sounds small, but 180 ft at that rate is about $300. Add four downspouts at $60 each and a roof blow-off ($150) and the bill is about $690. Compare whole-house prices, not per-foot rates.
Many companies also set a minimum charge, so a short run of gutter on a small home rarely costs less than $90. A flat price for the whole house, with downspouts and haul-away included, is the easiest quote to compare.
What's included in a Chicago gutter cleaning quote (and what costs extra)
A standard quote covers scooping out every gutter, bagging and hauling the debris, flushing the downspouts and a quick check for leaks and loose hangers. It often leaves out:
- Blocked downspouts: $70–$160 to take apart or snake a downspout that won't flush
- Gutter guards: $35–$160 to lift and refit them to clean underneath
- Roof debris: $90–$220 to blow leaves and needles off the roof
- Repairs: $60–$160 to reseal a leaking seam, $90–$220 to re-secure a loose run with new hangers
Ask whether the price covers every roofline, including porches, garages and add-ons, and whether debris is hauled away or left in bags.
Stories and access
A one-story home runs $120–$300 and a three-story $270–$650. Above two stories, some jobs need roof access or a lift, which costs extra.
Feet of gutter
A typical home has about 150–200 ft of gutter, roughly one foot for every 10 sq ft of floor space. By the foot, Chicago prices run about $0.85–$1.65 on one story and $1.20–$2.20 on two.
Trees and debris
Homes under oaks need a clean at least twice a year and homes under pines up to four times. Packed or overgrown gutters add $60–$160 to the bill.
Gutter guards
Guards cut how often you need a clean, but crews may charge $35–$160 to lift and refit them. Ask if your guards can be cleaned from the top.
Roof pitch
Steep roofs add about 15% to a quote, and roofs you can't walk on mean more ladder moves. Seamed gutters also take a little longer than seamless ones.
Season
Fall and spring are the busy seasons, and some companies charge more then. Booking early, or in a quieter month, can save money.
Local labor
Chicago outdoor maintenance workers earn a median of about $21.77 an hour (BLS, May 2025), against $18.82 nationally. Gutter cleaning is mostly labor, so the typical Chicago two-story clean is $300, above the $250 national typical.
- Sign up for a twice-a-year plan.Plans run about $160–$410 a visit in Chicago, against $180–$470 for a one-time two-story clean.
- Book before the rush.Prices and wait times climb in peak leaf season. Book the fall clean early, or ask about a quieter-month discount.
- Get a flat whole-house price.Make sure it includes downspouts and haul-away. Downspouts billed separately add $30–$110 each.
- Bundle the roof and repairs.A roof blow-off ($90–$220) or a seam reseal ($60–$160) costs less on the same visit than on a second trip.
- Trim branches over the roof.Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer cleanings and no heavy-debris charge.
- Don't let them get packed.A heavy-debris charge of $60–$160 is the price of waiting too long. Regular cleanings avoid it.
Get these in writing from any Chicago gutter company before you book:
- A flat price for the whole house, every roofline included
- Whether downspouts are flushed, and the price if one is blocked
- Debris bagged and hauled away, not left on the lawn
- The extra charge, if any, for packed or overgrown gutters
- The price to lift and refit gutter guards, if you have them
- Any roof blow-off, and whether the crew will walk your roof
- Proof of liability insurance for work on ladders and roofs
- Before-and-after photos, and a note of any leaks or loose hangers found
How much does gutter cleaning cost in Chicago?
$180–$470 for a two-story home, with $300 typical. A one-story home runs $120–$300 and a three-story $270–$650.
How much is gutter cleaning per foot in Chicago?
About $0.85–$1.65 a foot on a one-story home and $1.20–$2.20 on a two-story. Most companies turn that into a flat price for the whole house.
How much does it cost to clean gutters on a one-story house in Chicago?
$120–$300, typically $210, for about 150–200 ft of gutter. Small homes and condo units run $90–$250.
Does gutter cleaning include the downspouts in Chicago?
Often, but not always. When flushing is extra it runs $30–$110 per downspout, and a blocked downspout costs $70–$160 to clear.
How often should I clean my gutters in Chicago?
Twice a year for most homes, in late spring and late fall. Homes under oaks need at least two cleanings and homes under pines up to four; homes with guards need a check every year or two.
Is a gutter cleaning plan cheaper in Chicago?
Usually. A twice-a-year plan runs about $160–$410 a visit, against $180–$470 for a one-time two-story clean.
How much do gutter guards cost in Chicago?
Screen or mesh guards run $7–$14 a foot installed, about $1,400–$2,800 for 200 ft. Big-brand micro-mesh systems run $22–$66 a foot, about $4,400–$13,200 for 200 ft.
What does gutter repair cost in Chicago?
Small fixes are cheap on a cleaning visit: $60–$160 to seal a leaking seam and $90–$220 to re-secure a loose run. A full repair visit runs $85–$680.
Can I clean my own gutters?
On a one-story home with a sturdy ladder, yes. About 500,000 people are treated for ladder injuries each year in the US, so for two stories and up, a pro with insurance is the safer call.
What happens if I don't clean my gutters in Chicago?
Water spills over the sides, soaks the fascia and siding, pools by the foundation and can get into the basement. Packed gutters also get heavy enough to pull loose from the house.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 36+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the Chicago metro area, November 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.
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