Should You Clean Your Own Gutters? 2-Minute Triage

Answer these six questions to find out whether you can safely clean your own gutters, or whether a pro is the smarter call. Every price estimate cites a single, directly fetched source — see /how-we-test/ for full methodology.

Your situation

Number of stories

Total linear feet of gutter

Comfortable on an extension ladder?

Gutter guards installed?

Months since last clean

Visible plant growth in gutters?

Your result

DIY Clean — You Can Do It

Your checklist

Sturdy extension ladder (affiliate link)
Gutter scoop or trowel (affiliate link)
Garden hose with spray nozzle
Work gloves and eye protection
Leaf blower with gutter attachment (optional, affiliate link)
Bucket for debris

All prices and data: /how-we-test/ methodology.

This triage uses an editorial rule cascade (T1–T3) — no monetization influences the verdict. Professional price ranges are sourced from Fixr's "Gutter Cleaning Cost" (published 01/31/2025).

All dollar figures sourced from Fixr, "Gutter Cleaning Cost" (published 01/31/2025).
This tool is for estimation only; always get multiple quotes for your actual home.