In 40 seconds
Having the gutters cleared on a typical UK house usually costs roughly £50–£165, commonly around £75 for a terraced home, about £100 for a two-storey semi-detached, and £130–£165 for a detached or three-storey property. Many cleaners price by the hour at around £18–£30 or by the metre at roughly £4–£5 per metre of accessible guttering. As a guide, most homes benefit from a clear at least twice a year — usually late spring and autumn — though properties under trees often need it more often. Warning signs of a blockage include water spilling over the edge, plants growing in the gutter, sagging runs and damp patches on the wall below. The honest answer is always a range, because it depends on your property's height, gutter length and how much access is needed.
Most gutter advice online comes from companies selling the service, so the prices tend to be optimistic and the 'do it now' urgency overstated. The pages below give honest cost ranges, explain how often gutters really need clearing, set out the signs of a genuine blockage, compare the cleaning methods fairly, and cover what minor repairs cost — before you take a single quote.