The short answer
Clearing the gutters on a typical UK home usually costs roughly £50–£165, depending on the property. As a guide that works out at around £75 for a terraced house, about £100 for a two-storey semi-detached, and £130–£165 for a detached or three-storey home, with bungalows often from about £67. Many cleaners price by the hour at around £18–£30, by the metre at roughly £4–£5 per metre of accessible guttering, or quote a day rate of about £150–£300. The figure is driven mainly by the height and number of storeys, the length of guttering, how easy the access is, and how blocked the gutters have become.
Price depends mainly on how high your gutters are, how much guttering you have, and how accessible it all is. The figures below are typical UK prices for guidance, not quotations.
Typical UK gutter cleaning prices
- Terraced house~£50–£120 (about £75)
- Semi-detached (2 storey)~£100
- Detached / 3 storey~£130–£165
- Bungalowfrom ~£67
- By the metre~£4–£5 / m
What drives the price
- Height and storeys: a two- or three-storey house needs longer poles or a tower and more time, so it costs more than a bungalow.
- Length of guttering: you largely pay per metre of run, so a detached home with a longer perimeter costs more than a mid-terrace.
- Access: awkward corners, conservatories, extensions and gutters over obstacles all slow the job down.
- How blocked it is: heavily silted or plant-grown gutters take longer to clear than a routine seasonal tidy.
| Property | Typical clean | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bungalow | from ~£67 | single storey, easier access |
| Terraced house | ~£50–£120 | shorter run, often quick |
| Semi-detached (2 storey) | ~£100 | two storeys, average run |
| Detached / 3 storey | ~£130–£165 | longer run, more height |
Indicative UK figures for guidance. Sourced from Checkatrade and MyJobQuote gutter cleaning cost guides.
Hourly, per-metre or fixed price
Cleaners price gutter work in a few ways. Many charge by the hour at around £18–£30, with a terrace often taking 30–60 minutes, a semi 45–90 minutes and a larger home 1.5–3 hours. Others quote £4–£5 per metre of accessible guttering, or a flat price per visit. A day rate of around £150–£300 is common where a team does several houses. London and the South East tend to run roughly 10–15% above the UK average.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to clean gutters in the UK?
Typically around £50–£165 depending on the property — roughly £75 for a terraced house, about £100 for a two-storey semi-detached, and £130–£165 for a detached or three-storey home. Bungalows often start from about £67.
Is gutter cleaning priced by the hour or per metre?
Both are common. Many cleaners charge around £18–£30 per hour, others quote roughly £4–£5 per metre of accessible guttering, and some give a flat price per visit. A day rate of about £150–£300 is also typical.
Why is the price range so wide?
Because properties differ. The height and number of storeys, the length of guttering, the access and how blocked the gutters are all move the figure. A quote based on your actual property gives the accurate number.
Sources & further reading
Figures on this page are typical UK ranges drawn from published sources and depend on your specific property. They are guidance, not a quotation.