Gutter cleaning, done from the ground
We clear every gutter run on your house with a gutter vacuum on long poles, look inside with a camera to check it’s empty, and run water down each outlet so you know the rain can get away.
- Gutter vacuum from the ground
- Camera check inside the gutter
- Free, no-obligation quote
Get a free gutter quote
Tell us about your home. We’ll call or text back with a price.
What gutter cleaning includes
Gutter cleaning means emptying every gutter on the house of leaves, moss, silt and roof grit, then checking that water flows to each outlet and down each downpipe. We do it from the ground with a vacuum, check it on camera, and take the waste away.
- Front, back and side gutters, plus porch, bay and extension gutters we can reach safely
- Silt and moss lifted out, not just the loose leaves
- Outlets cleared and tested with water
- Downpipes checked; small blockages cleared on the day
- Camera photos before and after
- Debris bagged and taken away
Most homes take between half an hour and an hour and a half, depending on the size of the house, how full the gutters are and how easy it is to get round the back. You don’t need to be in, as long as we can reach the back garden.
How much gutter cleaning costs
Gutter clearance runs from £70 to £120 for most homes, depending on the size of the house. Prices are for a one-off clearance of the whole house: front, back and the outlets. We confirm the price before we start, and if the gutters turn out not to need doing yet, we tell you.
| Your home | Gutter clearance |
|---|---|
| Flat, or maisonette | £70–£75 |
| Bungalow (1–2 bedrooms) | £70–£75 |
| Bungalow (3–4 bedrooms) | £80–£85 |
| Terraced, 2–3 bedrooms | £85–£90 |
| Semi-detached, 2 storey | £85–£90 |
| Detached (3 bedrooms) | £90–£100 |
| Detached (4 bedrooms) | £90–£120 |
| Large detached, 5+ bedrooms | Free quote |
Larger homes, homes with several extensions and flats above shops are priced on a free quote.
What changes the price
- The size of the house and the length of the gutter runs
- Three-storey walls or awkward back access
- Conservatories, lean-tos and flat roofs under the gutter
- Gutters that haven’t been touched for years and are full of plants
Add-ons on the same visit
If the plastic along the roof edge has gone green, a fascia and soffit wash is easiest on the same day, while we’re set up. A badly blocked downpipe may need more work, which we price before we start.
Why gutters need clearing at all
A gutter has one job: catch the rain running off the roof and take it to a downpipe. On a typical semi that can be thousands of litres in a wet month. When the gutter or its outlet blocks, the water has nowhere to go but over the front edge, and it lands on the same bit of wall, path or flower bed every time.
That’s where the damage comes from. Brickwork stays wet, mortar softens and washes out, render cracks and stains, and damp can come through into a bedroom wall. Timber fascias rot behind the paint. In winter, water held in a blocked gutter freezes and adds weight that pulls brackets and joints apart.
What we find in Essex gutters
Leaves are the obvious one, especially from oak, sycamore and horse chestnut trees in older roads and near the woods and parks. But the stuff that actually blocks most gutters is quieter: moss that drops off the roof in clumps, grit washed off concrete tiles, and the black silt that builds up when the two mix. On the coast, gulls add nest material. In some gutters, grass and even small trees take root.
Why from the ground
A ladder leant against a plastic gutter can crack it, and it means moving the ladder every couple of metres. The vacuum poles reach two-storey gutters from the garden and the front path, lift the waste straight out, and let the camera see what’s happening. It’s tidier for you and safer for us. Can gutters be cleaned without a ladder?
Gutter cleaning: questions answered
When is the best time to clean gutters?
Late autumn and early winter, once most of the leaves have fallen, is the best time for most Essex homes. A second clean in spring helps where trees drop seeds and blossom, or where roof moss is shedding.
Cleaning too early in autumn can mean the gutters fill again within weeks. If a gutter is overflowing now, though, don’t wait for the perfect month: every storm puts water on the wall. Best time of year to clean gutters.
How long does gutter cleaning take?
Most Essex homes take between half an hour and an hour and a half. A small bungalow is quick; a detached house with extensions, a conservatory and very full gutters takes longer.
The camera check and the water test at the end take a few minutes each, and they’re the part that tells you the job is done properly.
Why is my gutter overflowing?
Usually because the gutter or its outlet is blocked with leaves, moss or silt. Less often, the gutter has dropped and runs away from the outlet, a joint has failed, or the gutter is too small for a large roof.
A gutter clean and a camera look tell you which it is. If it’s a fitting problem, we’ll explain what we saw. Why is my gutter overflowing?
Four steps, one visit
Free quote
Postcode and a photo, or a call. We price the job and tell you straight if the gutters don’t need doing yet.
Look first
The camera on the pole shows what’s actually in the gutter before anything is moved.
Vacuum out
Leaves, moss, silt and the odd tennis ball go up the pole into the drum, not over your path.
Test and show
Water down each outlet, downpipes checked, and camera photos of the clear gutter for you.
Questions people ask
Do I need to be home for gutter cleaning?
No, as long as we can get to the back of the house. We’ll text when we’re done and send the camera photos if you’d like them.
Will it make a mess?
Very little. The vacuum lifts the waste straight into a drum, and we bag it and take it away. We sweep up anything that falls.
Can you clean gutters above a conservatory?
Usually, yes. The poles reach over a conservatory roof so we don’t need to stand on it. We check before we start and tell you if a spot can’t be reached safely.
Do you repair gutters?
No. We clear, test and check. If the camera shows a leaking joint, a dropped bracket or a cracked section, we’ll show you and suggest you call a gutter fitter or roofer.
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Downpipe unblocking
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Fascia and soffit cleaning
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