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Gutter Cleaning & Guard Installation

Gutter cleaning is the residential service that hand-bags the full debris load, flushes every downspout, repairs popped seams and loose brackets within an existing run, and installs mesh or screen guards cut on-site — single-story or two-story, with minor seam and bracket repair from $109, a single-story full clean at $129, and a two-story at $189. A two-year leaf load packed into the back-corner gutter, one downspout completely blocked at the elbow, and water pouring over the front edge during the last rainstorm into the foundation bed below. Gutter work is the trade for the system that quietly fails for months until a single storm makes the problem visible. Handis works the system top to bottom on every visit.

Gutter cleaning and guard installation image — close-up of a clean white aluminum gutter run from below, with a downspout outlet visible at the corner, a freshly installed black mesh guard catching morning light, and a green oak canopy overhead.

Service

Photo of a gutter cleaning job mid-flush — a technician on an extension ladder beside a two-story residential roofline, gloved hand holding a downspout elbow, a green garden hose running water through the trough below, and a 30-gallon contractor debris bag on the lawn at the ladder base.
Process

How Gutter Cleaning & Guard Installation Works

Five sequential steps from the full-run hand-bag through the guard installation — the actual sequence we follow on every Handis gutter visit.

Step 1/5

Full-Run Hand-Bag Debris Removal

Leaves, pine needles, shingle grit, and the occasional bird nest are hand-bagged into a contractor-grade debris bag and hauled off-site — never blown onto the lawn or the neighbor's roof. Single-story from a stabilizer ladder, two-story from a 32-foot extension ladder.

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Downspout Disconnect & Flush

We disconnect the downspout at the upper elbow where needed, clear blockages with a flexible auger or a flush, reconnect, and run water through the full line from the gutter to the splash block. Most overflow problems trace to the downspout outlet at the bottom, not the trough.

Step 3/5

Seam, Bracket & Slope Check

We re-secure loose hidden-hanger brackets with new fasteners into solid fascia, seal popped seams with a gutter-rated tripolymer sealant (never silicone — silicone fails on aluminum within a year), and correct any slope that has dropped a quarter-inch and pools water in the middle.

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Guard Installation Cut On-Site (Optional)

Mesh, micro-mesh, screen, or foam guards are sized and cut on-site against the gutter profile for a tight fit with no exposed gaps at corners or downspout outlets. We match the guard family to the roof pitch and the tree exposure overhead.

Step 5/5

Photo Set & Walkthrough

Every gutter visit ships a photo set — the debris pile on a drop cloth, the trough before and after, the downspout flush exit point on the ground. You see what we found and what we removed even if you are away during the appointment.

Pricing

Gutter Cleaning & Guard Pricing

Final pricing depends on gutter linear footage, roof height, and tree exposure. Guard installation is quoted by linear foot for the full run, not by gutter section. Request a free estimate for an accurate quote.

Tell us roof height, gutter length, and tree exposure — we will quote the full visit.

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Why Handis for Gutter Cleaning & Guards
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Why Handis for Gutter Cleaning & Guards

Most gutter failures we get called for trace to the same two issues — a downspout the previous service did not flush, and a guard install that left gaps at the corners and the downspout outlets where leaves still get in. After a few thousand gutter visits across single-story ranches, two-story colonials, brick walk-ups, and homes under mature oak and Douglas-fir canopies in the Pacific Northwest, every one of those gaps has a fix in the truck. We bring the right ladders, the right debris-bag count, and the right guard inventory — chosen against your tree exposure on the booking call.

Estimate

Share roof height (single or two story), approximate gutter linear footage, tree exposure overhead, and whether you want guards on the same visit — we will quote it.

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Reviews

Customer Reviews

Recent gutter cleaning and guard reviews from verified customers.

Two-story house under three big oak trees. Gutters had not been touched in probably two years and were packed solid. The tech hand-bagged what felt like 40 pounds of leaves and pine needles, found one downspout completely blocked at the elbow, flushed the whole system, and showed me a clear stream of water out of the splash block at the back corner. About 90 minutes start to finish.

Diane and Ron K., Two-Story Gutter Clean

Single-story ranch with micro-mesh guards installed on the front and side gutters. The tech measured every run before cutting, fit the mesh tight at the corners and around every downspout outlet — no exposed gaps. Three years in and we have not had to clean the front gutters once. The back gutter without guards we still do every fall.

Bridget and Phil T., Mesh Guard Install

Water was pouring over the front gutter during a moderate rain — clearly something wrong but I could not see what from the ground. Tech found a section that had pulled away from the fascia by about a quarter-inch, re-secured the brackets with new screws into solid wood, and sealed two seams that had popped. Fix took about 45 minutes and the next rain stayed in the gutter.

Tony R., Minor Gutter Repair

Gary, our last service guy, just blew the gutters out with a leaf blower onto the lawn. The Handis tech hand-bagged everything into contractor bags and hauled it away. The yard stayed clean and I did not have to spend a Saturday raking pine needles off the grass after.

Gary W., Hand-Bag Cleaning

Tiger stripes on the front gutter face were driving us crazy. Tech added the brightening service to our usual fall clean, applied the cleaner, dwelled five minutes, rinsed. The original aluminum finish came back and the curb appeal is back. He warned me oxidation comes back over time but it bought us at least three years.

Marcus and Linda T., Gutter Brightening Add-On
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about gutter cleaning and guard installation.

How much does gutter cleaning cost?
Minor gutter repair (loose hangers, leaking seams, slope correction) starts at $109. Single-story gutter cleaning is $129 — full debris hand-bag, downspout flush, and cleanup, typically 60 to 90 minutes. Two-story cleaning is $189 because of the extension-ladder access and longer setup time. Aluminum brightening adds $79 per side. Mesh or screen guards run $349 per 50 linear feet; foam inserts $249 per 50 linear feet. A twice-yearly single-story maintenance plan is $229 prepaid for both visits. Heavy-tree-property cleans run $179 single-story because of the extra debris haul-off.
How often should I clean my gutters?
Most homes need cleaning twice a year — once in late fall after the bulk of the leaves drop (typically November in the Pacific Northwest) and once in spring after pine needles, pollen, and small debris wash through (March or April). Heavy tree exposure overhead — oak, maple, pine, or Douglas-fir canopies — earns a third cleaning in summer, usually August. If water overflows during a moderate rain or you see staining streaks down the siding below the gutter line, the gutter needs attention regardless of the season.
Do gutter guards eliminate the need to clean my gutters?
No. Properly installed mesh or micro-mesh guards stop leaves, twigs, seed pods, and most pine needles, but pollen, shingle grit, fine sediment from windstorms, and any pine needles smaller than the mesh aperture still get through. Guards typically cut cleaning frequency from twice a year to once every two to three years on a heavy-tree property and once every three to five years on a sparse exposure. Foam inserts have the shortest service life — three to five years before they need replacing. Anyone telling you guards eliminate cleaning is selling you the product, not the truth.
Will you clean gutters on a two-story house?
Yes. Two-story access uses a 32-foot extension ladder with a ladder-mount stand-off, OSHA-rated fall-protection setup on steeper pitches, and a second technician for stabilizer-arm work where needed. Tile roofs and slate roofs do not get walked — we work from the ladder for the entire job. If your roof has a particularly steep pitch (over 8:12) or limited ground access for the ladder, tell us on the booking call so we bring the right setup.
How do I know if my gutters need repair?
Water overflowing during a moderate rain (not a downpour), visible sagging in a gutter section between brackets, dark staining streaks on the siding directly below the gutter line, water pooling near the foundation or in the foundation bed, and visible separation at a corner miter or end cap are the five common signs. Most of these problems trace to clogged downspouts, loose hidden-hanger brackets, popped seams, or a slope that has dropped a quarter-inch over time. We diagnose the specific failure during the cleaning visit and quote the repair before doing it.
What type of gutter guard should I get?
Three families exist. Mesh and micro-mesh stop the smallest debris (down to pine needles and shingle grit) — best filtration, highest cost, longest service life (15+ years on stainless mesh). Screen guards stop leaves and twigs but pass smaller debris — mid-range cost, the most common install, 8 to 12 year service life. Foam inserts friction-fit any gutter profile without fasteners — fastest to install, lowest cost, but the shortest service life (3 to 5 years) and they trap moisture in heavy-rain climates. We assess on-site against your roof pitch, gutter profile, and tree exposure and recommend the family that fits.
Will you repair or replace damaged gutter sections?
We handle minor repairs within an existing run — re-securing loose hidden-hanger brackets, sealing leaking seams with a gutter-rated tripolymer sealant (not silicone, which fails on aluminum within a year), adjusting slope by a hanger or two, and replacing a single damaged section up to 10 feet. Full gutter replacement, re-running long sections (over 20 feet), changing gutter style or size, or running entirely new gutters on an addition is outside this trade and routes to a licensed gutter contractor. We are honest on the booking call about which category your job falls into.
Do you check or reposition downspout extensions and splash blocks?
Yes, on every cleaning visit. A clean gutter does very little if the downspout dumps water against the foundation. We check that flexible extensions are pointed at least four feet away from the house, that splash blocks are positioned to direct water away from the foundation bed, and that no extension has cracked, separated at the elbow, or shifted out of position. If an extension has gone missing or split, we reposition or replace it during the same visit — usually included in the cleaning cost on a single piece.
How long does a gutter cleaning visit take?
A single-story home with average tree exposure runs 60 to 90 minutes start to finish — including setup, full-run hand-bag, downspout flush at every outlet, photo set, and cleanup. A two-story home runs 90 minutes to two hours because of the longer ladder setup at each section. A heavy-tree property with two years of accumulated debris can run two and a half hours single-story or three hours two-story. Guard installation adds 90 minutes to two hours per 50 linear feet depending on the guard type and the gutter profile.
Is gutter work guaranteed?
Yes. 30-day cleaning guarantee — if a gutter we cleaned clogs within 30 days because of incomplete work (debris we missed, a downspout we should have flushed and did not, a slope correction we should have made and skipped), we come back and re-clean at no extra charge. New leaf fall, pollen accumulation from a spring storm, or a windstorm during the 30-day window is normal seasonal debris and outside the guarantee. Guard installations carry a 1-year workmanship guarantee on the fit (no gaps at corners or outlets) and the manufacturer's product warranty on the guard material itself.
Can I add the driveway pressure wash or fence repair to the same exterior visit?
Yes, and this is the cheapest way to book it. Gutter cleaning plus a driveway and walkway pressure wash plus a back-gate latch swap is one truck, one trip charge, one cleanup — and the sequencing makes sense, because we clean the gutters first so the runoff lands on dry pavement rather than freshly-washed concrete. Tell us every exterior item on the booking call and we will quote the whole visit. The full exterior maintenance hub at [Exterior Maintenance](/services/handyman-and-home-repairs/exterior-maintenance) covers the other four families.

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