Most Portland–Vancouver homeowners pay $149–$275 to clean a single-story home's gutters and $229–$425 for a two-story home in 2026. Three-story homes, steep roofs, heavy fir debris and add-ons like downspout unclogging or gutter guard cleaning push the price higher.
Typical gutter cleaning prices in the Portland metro
| Home type | Typical range | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| Single-story ranch | $149–$275 | Linear feet, tree cover |
| Two-story | $229–$425 | Height, roof pitch, access |
| Three-story or steep | $400–$650+ | Extra ladder setup, safety time |
| Townhome end unit | $129–$225 | Shared runs, HOA scheduling |
These ranges assume a normal fall or spring cleaning. Gutters that have not been cleaned in several years, with plants growing in them or packed solid with fir needles, take longer and cost more.
What changes the price
- Linear footage. The single biggest factor. A 1,400 sq ft ranch might have 140 feet of gutter; a large two-story can have 250 feet or more.
- Height and pitch. Second and third stories need taller ladders and more setup. Steep roofs where we cannot walk the edge take longer.
- Debris load. Fir needles and cones compact into a dense mat. Maple leaves are bulkier but come out faster.
- Downspout clogs. A clear downspout takes seconds to confirm. A packed elbow or underground clog takes real work.
- Gutter guards. Screens may need to be removed, cleaned under and reinstalled.
- Access. Fences, steep slopes, greenhouses and dense beds along the foundation all slow ladder placement.
What a fair price should include
A low quote is only a deal if the job is finished. Before you book, confirm the price includes these, because some companies charge them as extras:
- Every downspout flushed with water, not just the gutter troughs cleared
- Debris bagged and hauled away, not dumped in your beds
- Roof edge and valleys cleared of loose debris that will wash right back in
- Before-and-after photos so you can see the back of the house too
DIY versus hiring it out
Doing it yourself saves the labor cost, but most homeowners spend $60–$100 renting or buying a tall enough ladder, plus gloves, a scoop and bags, and lose a half-day doing it. Ladder falls send hundreds of thousands of Americans to the emergency room every year, and second-story gutters are where most homeowners should draw the line.
How to get an exact price
Send us your address or three or four photos of the house from the street and back yard. We measure from satellite imagery and the photos, then text you a flat price. No surprise add-ons after the fact.
Related services
- Gutter Cleaning: Hand-cleaned gutters, flushed downspouts, roof edge cleared and everything bagged and hauled away.
- Gutter Guards: Micro-mesh and screen guards chosen for fir needles, maple leaves and moss, not a one-size pitch.
- Downspout Cleaning & Repair: Clogged, crushed or disconnected downspouts cleared and rerouted so water leaves your foundation.