Clean your gutters in late fall, after the leaves drop, and again in late spring. A two-story clean costs $150–$400 a visit, or about $130–$350 a visit on a twice-a-year plan. Homes under pines may need four cleanings a year.
Best times: late fall after leaf drop, and late spring
Two cleanings a year: about $300–$800 for a two-story home
Twice-a-year plan: about $130–$350 a visit
Overdue, packed gutters add $50–$150
Gulf and Atlantic coasts: clean before hurricane season starts June 1
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 36+ American pricing sources · See methodology
01 / PricesUSA · November 2026
Gutter cleaning costs by season and schedule
National prices for a two-story home unless the row says otherwise.
Gutter cleaning costs by season and schedulePer job, low to high with the typical price marked.
Two-story clean, one visit$250$150–$400
One-story clean, one visit$175$100–$275
Roof debris blow-off$125$75–$200
Heavy or packed debris (overdue gutters)$100$50–$150
$0$200$400$600
Job
Low
Typical
High
Two-story clean, one visitper job
$150
$250
$400
Two-story clean on a twice-a-year planper visit
$130
$220
$350
Twice-a-year plan, two visitsper year
$260
$440
$700
Two one-time cleanings a yearper year
$300
$500
$800
Four cleanings a year (homes under pines)per year
$600
$1,000
$1,600
Heavy or packed debris (overdue gutters)per job
$50
$100
$150
Roof debris blow-offper job
$75
$125
$200
One-story clean, one visitper job
$100
$175
$275
US prices, November 2026. Low is a simple job in a low-cost area; high is a bigger job or a high-cost city.
02 / By city195 cities priced
Does best time to clean gutters change by city?
Yes. The same job costs more where labor and rent cost more. Here's how gutter cleaning prices in the biggest US metros compare with the US typical of $250.
Gutter cleaning prices in the 12 biggest US metrosEach city's typical gutter cleaning price against the US typical of $250.
The late-fall clean, after most leaves are down, keeps winter rain and snowmelt flowing. The late-spring clean clears seeds, pollen and blossom.
In cold cities, book the fall clean before winter. Clogged gutters can lead to ice dams, and Angi notes that some Chicago pros charge extra if they find a problem that could cause one.
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How often, by tree
No trees near the roof: once or twice a year. Oaks and maples: at least twice. Pines: up to four times a year, about $600–$1,600 a year for a two-story home. Gutter guards: a check every year or two.
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Peak season pricing
Fall and spring are the busy seasons, and some companies charge 10–50% more then. A plan locks in a lower price, about $130–$350 a visit against $150–$400 one-time.
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Storm season
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. On the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, get the gutters and downspouts clear in May, and check them again after any big storm drops branches on the roof.
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What waiting costs
Gutters left for a year or two pack solid. Expect a heavy-debris charge of $50–$150, and often $60–$150 to clear the downspouts. Overflow also soaks the fascia and the ground by the foundation, which costs far more than a cleaning to fix.
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Best time to clean gutters: FAQ
What month is best to clean gutters?
Late fall, once most leaves are down. A second clean in late spring catches seeds and blossom.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
Twice a year for most homes. Up to four times under pines; every year or two with good gutter guards.
Is it cheaper to clean gutters in the off-season?
Often. Some companies charge 10–50% more in peak fall and spring weeks, and a twice-a-year plan usually costs less per visit.
Can gutters be cleaned in winter?
Often, yes: Angi and HomeGuide both name early winter as a quieter time that can cost less. In cold cities like Chicago, Angi says to skip the freezing months and book between late spring and mid-fall.
Should I clean gutters before a hurricane?
Yes. Clear gutters and downspouts before June 1 on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, and check them after big storms.
These are independent estimates from national cost guides, company price lists and BLS wage data. No company can pay to change them, so always get two or three quotes for the whole house. Last reviewed November 2026. Read the full methodology →