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Why is it important to clean your gutters?

Rain gutters, those easily-forgotten trenches that hang off the edge of your roof, protect your roof, walls and foundation from excess rainwater. When they get clogged with leaves, sticks and other wind-blown debris, they can no longer direct water away from your walls and foundation, and may become homes for pests and insects. They also become heavy enough to pull away from the house, preventing proper rainwater drainage and spoiling the appearance of your home. Experts recommend inspecting and cleaning your gutters twice a year, once in spring and once in fall, as part of your regular landscaping schedule. Gutter cleaning and maintenance is a fairly easy DIY job for some homeowners, especially on one-story homes. However, professional gutter cleaners have ladders tall enough to safely reach rain gutters, as well as the necessary tools to clean out the downspouts. Most gutter cleaning professionals can also make any necessary quick repairs.

How much does it cost to have gutters cleaned?

Professional gutter cleaning and maintenance should be done once or twice a year to remove debris and check for damage to the roof and gutter. The national average cost for rain gutter cleaners ranges from $100 to $130. A number of factors affect the costs, including the combined length of the gutters, the size of the house, the location of the gutters, and any risks posed to the professional cleaner. Some companies based their cost estimates on the linear square footage of the gutters; for example, 200 linear square feet of gutters on a standard, single-story ranch-style home costs an average of $125 to clean. The cost goes up for second- and third-story gutters and those in hard-to-reach places, like a roof with an unusually steep pitch. Expect to pay at least $100 more than standard prices if cleaning your home’s gutters requires extra safety precautions. Because spring and fall are gutter cleaners’ busiest seasons, some gutter cleaning and maintenance companies offer discounts during summer and winter months.

How often do you need to clean your gutters?

Gutter cleaning and maintenance is an important part of keeping up a home. Not only are clogged gutters unsightly, they can also lead to water damage in the house’s walls and roof. The best way to prevent that is to clean your gutters at least twice a year — experts recommend making it part of your spring cleaning and fall landscaping schedules. In the fall, trees lose their leaves and, in the spring, release seedpods and flower petals, all of which tend to end up in rain gutters. It’s a good idea to also have a professional gutter cleaner clear out your downspouts, too; clogged downspouts can make gutters backup and overflow.

Steve H.

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Jeff was very prompt returning my call, and came by the very next morning to give me a detailed bid for painting the exterior of our home. The job included a lot of scraping, including a leaning pergola that most people would have torn down. Jeff restored it beautifully, and bolstered the support with concrete. He also extended the fascia over our front entry, and added a rain gutter. The job was interrupted a few days by the wind and rain we had in May, but Jeff cleared his schedule the following week so he could finish. I'm very happy with the result - the house isn't just painted, it's restored! Steve H.

Sue F.

Steve fixed a section of my gutter and downspout. He showed up on time, did great work at a great price. He was easy to communicate with, friendly, generous, and knowledgeable. Wants to do it right, he was fantastic.

Karen M.

Richard and his crew from Under Pressure Exterior Cleaning did a FABULOUS job ... and I'm picky! They were the most efficient window cleaning/power washing crew I've hired. I have a large house so there were 4 guys on the crew; each crew member shook my hand and introduced himself upon arrival and again at end of job when they were done. I did not have to ask, but they scrubbed my screens until ALL the dirt was gone (not the case with other window cleaning services), they wore shoe protectors when working on back porch so they wouldn't trapse mud from my backyard onto the back porch. They did above and beyond things like power wash the garage floor, removed a bird nest from second story gutter and Richard even returned another day to put up a screen on second story that I had repaired. Everyone was professional and really cared about taking care of my home as if it was their own house. Richard hires well and was a delight to work with. I'll hire them again next year! This is the crew to hire for sure! I recommend them highly!

Thumbtack Customer

I have just scheduled an appointment to have my one gutter cleaned. Melissa was very responsive to my request for a quote and answered all of my questions. They are coming to provide service next week. I look forward to meeting them.

Jeffrey L.

Did a nice job at cleaning my gutters blowing them out instead of just pulling things out by hand to make sure they were thoroughly cleaned. In addition he cleaned up the driveway afterwards and also would take pictures of the job as I could not inspect the cleaning myself due to the fact he was on a ladder. Friendly to work with.

Meikel N.

I was looking for help with moving a downspout in advance to a backyard project. I found HandiStarr Handyman through Thumbtack and was amazed about Rick's responsiveness. It turned out that the downspout project was more complicated as it involved realigning a section of the pre-existing gutter system. Rick completed the task very thoroughly and professionally the very same day. I have more projects coming up and will definitely hire HandiStarr Handyman to get them completed!

Shauna S.

George was great. He got back to me quickly and came out the next day. Received our roof certification right away and was able to close on our new home. I would highly recommend him. I know who I’m calling when I need any roof services.

Christine W.

Carrara made accommodations to come at my convenience not theirs. Gutters were installed on the back of my home, they match the house paint perfectly and since it hasn't rained since the installation I am not sure how they well they work, but the installation was fast and looks great!

Ed B.

I hired Erik to fix my rain gutter. He was on-time and communicated throughout his repair. He was very professional. He did an excellent job. He explained what he did. He was friendly. I would recommend working with Erik.

Mike H.

We had a terrific experience with JWF Services. They were on time and all the work was performed to our satisfaction. Jim and his crew have done several roofs on our street and I never heard any complaints. Highly recommend this company. Mike & Vilma Hendrickx Sun City, Arizona

Tina D.

We hired MSD Contracting for gutter and laminate flooring installation on our home. We are completely impressed!! Mike is very friendly, completely trustworthy, and he made suggestions which we appreciated. We will be hiring MSD again.

Marilyn P.

Darren and his crew worked for 2 solid days--1 day doing a thorough cleaning of the roof, and the second day doing a sealing/coating of the roof. Darren was present the entire time. They also replaced a few roof tiles that were broken and cleaned out all of my gutters. In addition I needed a downspout relocated, and Darren did that work as well. At the end of the job, the price was exactly as quoted. Darren also noticed a large heavy beam that had come loose on the overhead wooden structure outside my front door. He will be coming back to replace that as well. I couldn't have been more pleased with Darren and his crew. Honest guys and much attention paid to detail.

Wanda F.

Badly needed some house gutters cleaned with monsoon on its way. We chose Michael Desi from Thumbtack "custom quotes" and what an excellent choice. After I contacted him, he was here in a day or two, right on time, to do the job. We now have "spotless" gutters thanks to Michael, and the price was more than reasonable. If you are looking for a handyman for a job, call Michael...he'll do it right.

Pamela R.

Jeff has completed a number of diverse renovations and projects on my home in Mesa, AZ. Among other smaller projects, Jeff did extensive landscaping, including most of the design work, with both rock and vegetation; he built a large set of bookcases, painted the entire exterior of the house, etc. He also served as the project manager for replacing the roofing and rain gutters. Smaller projects include plumbing, installing décor, yard maintenance, moving furniture, etc. Jeff is reliable, trustworthy, and concerned with completing the work well and to the customer's satisfaction. He is also patient with an indecisive customer! Jeff can put us in contact if you have questions about the work he has done for me.

Allen F.

George McMillan and his expert installation team did a fantastic job in but a few hours installing and fabricating new gutters and downspouts on our house, and we are totally satisfied with their work. I would recommend MSW contracting to everyone in need of gutters. AFG, Buckeye, Arizona

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