Gutters should be inspected frequently – particularly if you live in a semi-detached property with shared guttering.
If you notice any of the following, we recommend finding a professional gutter cleaning as soon as possible:
Plants are growing from the gutters – moss being the most common
Water is overflowing over the edges of the gutters
Your gutters are bending, sagging or coming away from your house
Your siding has stain marks, suggesting build-up of water and foliage
There are signs of pest infestation such as bugs or rodents
We recommend checking twice every season to stay on the safe side.

Factors affecting gutter cleaning costs

The main factors that will determine the total gutter cleaning cost include:
The type of property
Houses differ in shape and size: the larger the home and therefore the guttering, the higher the cost will be for cleaning. As such, prices will differ for owners of detached, semi-detached, terraced and end-of-terraced homes.
The height of your guttering system
The higher up your guttering system, the higher the cost of cleaning – the difference isn’t massive, but it’s certainly a factor in the calculation of the quote. For example, the cost of gutter cleaning for a property located on the second floor will be a little higher than one on the ground floor.
Additional work required
When inspected, the need for additional work may arise such as cleaning the exterior of the gutters and downpipes or replacing of a leaking part. You may even need the entire gutter system replaced altogether. In other cases, a gutter that is difficult to access could drive up the costs due to the labour required to clean it.