How to quote a gutter cleaning job?
Short answerQuote gutter cleaning by the linear feet of gutter, the number of stories, roof pitch, debris level and downspout flushing. Walk the perimeter or use a map view to measure. Price a minimum visit and add for steep roofs or heavy debris, because ladder moves cost more time than the cleaning itself.
The explanation
Measure the gutter run around the house. A satellite view gets you close, and the customer can confirm. Count the corners and downspouts, since each one adds a stop. Note the number of stories, because two-story work takes longer and carries more risk.
Debris sets the pace. A home under trees, with moss or compacted leaves, takes much longer than a clean run. Ask for photos, or check the first time you visit. Add for downspout flushing or clog removal, and for repairs like loose hangers that you may offer as separate work.
Quote with a base rate for typical conditions and say what changes it. Add a minimum for short runs. Safety is part of the price: ladder setup, fall protection and insurance cost money. Offer a seasonal repeat visit at a set interval, and explain what you do with the debris.
Steps
- Measure the gutter run from a map view or on site.
- Count the corners, downspouts and stories on the house.
- Check roof pitch and debris level.
- Set a base rate, a minimum and extras for downspouts.
- Explain what happens to the debris.
What to watch for
- Pricing two-story homes like one-story homes.
- Ignoring downspouts that are already clogged.
In residential cleaning (maid service)
Gutter cleaning is seasonal, with demand after leaf fall and before storms. Ladder work and height risk justify a minimum and clear terms about conditions you will not work in. All residential cleaning (maid service) scheduling questions.
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