Professional eavestrough (gutter) cleaning in Ontario typically costs $150–$400. A single-storey bungalow usually runs $150–$225, while a two-storey home lands around $250–$400. Your price is driven by home height, total linear footage of gutters, how much debris has built up, and whether gutter guards are installed.
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Eavestrough Cleaning Cost by Home Size
Eavestrough cleaning is priced mainly by home height and the total linear footage of gutters — not by the hour. A two-storey home costs more than a bungalow with the same footprint because taller ladder work is slower and requires more safety setup. Here is what homeowners across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph typically pay in 2026.
| Home type | Typical gutter length | Price range (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 80–130 linear ft | $120–$200 | Shorter runs, quick access |
| Single-storey bungalow | 120–160 linear ft | $150–$225 | Ground / short-ladder access |
| 1.5-storey / raised bungalow | 140–180 linear ft | $180–$275 | Mixed heights |
| Two-storey detached | 160–220 linear ft | $250–$400 | Taller ladder work, most common request |
| Two-storey, steep or complex roofline | 200+ linear ft | $350–$500+ | Multiple rooflines, dormers, additions |
Rule of thumb: the two biggest cost factors are the number of storeys and how long the gutters have gone uncleaned. A yearly maintenance clean is far cheaper than a first clean after several years of packed debris.
What Drives the Price Up or Down
Four main factors move an eavestrough cleaning quote within — or above — the ranges in the table:
- Storeys / height: Two-storey and split-level homes need taller ladders and more safety setup, which is the single biggest cost driver.
- Linear footage: More gutter to clear means more time. Wrap-around rooflines, additions, and detached garages all add footage.
- Debris load: Light seasonal leaves clear quickly; packed, composted, or seed-clogged troughs take much longer and may need hand-scooping plus flushing.
- Gutter guards: Guards that must be removed and reinstalled to clean underneath add labour (roughly $75–$200).
Pro Tip: Bundle eavestrough cleaning with window cleaning or a downspout inspection in the same visit. Keeping a crew on-site for a combined job usually earns a package discount and saves you a second booking.
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Common Add-Ons
Most quotes are all-inclusive, but a few extras are priced separately when the situation calls for them:
- Downspout flushing / unclogging: $15–$40 per downspout when a spout is blocked and needs to be cleared under pressure.
- Gutter guard removal & reinstall: add $75–$200 to lift guards, clean underneath, and refit them.
- Heavy debris / first clean in years: add roughly 20–40% when troughs are packed with composted material.
- Minor joint resealing: $10–$25 per leaking seam sealed while on-site.
How Often Should Gutters Be Cleaned?
The standard recommendation for Ontario homes is at least twice a year — once in late spring (after seeds, blossoms, and helicopter keys drop) and once in late fall (after the leaves are down). This keeps water flowing before the freeze-thaw season when clogged, overflowing eavestroughs cause the most damage.
Homes surrounded by mature trees should be cleaned 3–4 times a year. Overflowing gutters back water up under the shingles and behind the fascia, leading to rotted trim, leaking basements, and ice dams in winter. Twice-yearly maintenance is almost always cheaper than the repairs that neglect causes.
What Affects Your Specific Price
Beyond home size and debris load, a few local factors nudge your quote within its range:
- Roof pitch and access: Steep roofs and gutters over decks, sunrooms, or landscaping take longer to reach safely.
- Time since last cleaning: Regular customers on a maintenance schedule pay less per visit than a neglected first clean.
- Season: Late-fall is peak demand in KW; booking early spring or mid-summer often means better availability and pricing.
- Property tidiness: Full debris haul-away and gutter bagging is standard with reputable companies and included in the quotes above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does eavestrough cleaning cost in Ontario?
Most Ontario homeowners pay $150–$400 for professional eavestrough (gutter) cleaning. A single-storey bungalow typically costs $150–$225, a two-storey detached home $250–$400, and homes with steep or complex rooflines can run $350–$500 or more. Price scales with home height, total linear footage of gutters, and how much debris has accumulated.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
At least twice a year — once in late spring after the seeds and blossoms drop, and once in late fall after the leaves come down. Homes surrounded by mature trees (maples, oaks, pines) should be cleaned 3–4 times a year, because clogged eavestroughs overflow and can cause fascia rot, basement leaks, and ice damming in winter.
Does having gutter guards change the price?
Yes. If gutter guards are installed, the crew often needs to remove and reinstall sections to clean underneath, which adds roughly $75–$200 to the job. Good-quality guards do reduce how often full cleaning is needed, but they still require periodic inspection and top-surface clearing.
Is eavestrough cleaning cheaper for a bungalow?
Yes. Single-storey bungalows are the least expensive to clean — typically $150–$225 — because most of the work is done from a short ladder or the ground, which is faster and safer than the taller ladder work required on two-storey homes.
What is included in a professional gutter cleaning?
A professional service hand-removes all leaves and debris from the eavestroughs, bags and hauls it away, flushes the downspouts to confirm they drain freely, and does a quick function check for leaks, loose spikes, or sagging sections. Reputable companies leave your gutters clear and your property tidy.
Ontario Eavestrough Cleaning: 2026 Price Reference
- ✓ Single-storey bungalow: $150–$225
- ✓ Two-storey detached: $250–$400 (most common KW request)
- ✓ Steep / complex roofline: $350–$500+
- ✓ Gutter guard removal & reinstall: add $75–$200
- ✓ Clean twice a year — 3–4× under heavy trees
- ✓ Maintenance cleaning is far cheaper than a neglected first clean
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