Every autumn, leaves settle in your gutters.
The next heavy rain has nowhere to go.
It spills down your walls and soaks the ground by your foundation.
Two cleanings a year keep it flowing.
Plain, honest help with gutter cleaning: what it costs, how often to do it, how to do it safely - and what to ask a pro.

Every autumn, leaves settle in your gutters.
The next heavy rain has nowhere to go.
It spills down your walls and soaks the ground by your foundation.
Two cleanings a year keep it flowing.
Nine short guides. No jargon, no sales pitch.
Most homes pay somewhere in this range for a standard clean. Get a figure for your own home in seconds.
At least twice a year for most homes - late spring and late autumn - and more often under tall trees. See our full guide on how often to clean gutters.
Industry pricing guides show about $100 to $180 for a typical single-storey home and about $150 to $275 for two storeys. Local quotes vary.
On a single-storey home, many people can, with a sturdy ladder, gloves and a scoop - or with tools that work from the ground. For taller homes a pro is safer.
Water overflows, which can stain walls, rot fascia boards, damage landscaping and add to damp basements and ice build-up.