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Gutter Cleaning Prices Canada
Prices include standard residential eavestrough cleaning. Multi-storey access, guard installation, and repairs are typically quoted as extras.
Last updated March 2026. We benchmark Canada gutter cleaning prices against roughly 480+ completed and live quote observations, then normalise storey count, gutter length, debris level and access difficulty so the ranges compare like-for-like jobs.
Quick Answer
Gutter cleaning prices in Canada depend on roof height, gutter length, debris accumulation level and access difficulty. Single-storey homes with light debris are the cheapest to clean, while multi-storey properties with heavy blockages and difficult access cost materially more.
Gutter Cleaning Prices by Service — Canada
Prices include standard residential eavestrough cleaning. Multi-storey access, guard installation, and repairs are typically quoted as extras.
| Service | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠Single-Storey Eavestrough Clean Clean and flush eavestroughs on a single-storey home | C$150/job | C$210/job | C$300/job |
| 🏢Two-Storey Eavestrough Clean Clean and flush eavestroughs on a two-storey home | C$250/job | C$340/job | C$480/job |
| 💧Eavestrough & Downspout Flush High-pressure flush of eavestroughs and downspouts | C$190/job | C$270/job | C$380/job |
| 🛡️Leaf Guard Installation (per metre) Supply and install leaf guards on eavestroughs | C$24/m | C$34/m | C$48/m |
| 🔧Leaf Guard Removal & Clean Remove guards, clean eavestroughs and refit | C$14/m | C$20/m | C$28/m |
| 🏗️Roof Valley Clean Clear debris from roof valleys | C$95/job | C$155/job | C$240/job |
| 🔨Eavestrough Repair (per metre) Repair sagging or damaged eavestrough sections | C$28/m | C$48/m | C$75/m |
| 🚿Downspout Unclogging Clear blockages in downspouts | C$75/job | C$125/job | C$190/job |
| ✨Eavestrough Whiten / Scrub Scrub and whiten external eavestrough faces | C$190/job | C$290/job | C$430/job |
| 🧴Eavestrough Sealant Seal eavestrough joins and corners | C$140/job | C$220/job | C$330/job |
| 🏭Commercial Eavestrough Clean Eavestrough cleaning for commercial buildings | C$380/job | C$720/job | C$1,150/job |
| 🏘️Condo / Multi-Unit Eavestrough Service Scheduled eavestrough maintenance for condos and multi-unit properties | C$280/job | C$480/job | C$750/job |
Gutter Cleaning Prices by City
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Toronto
Ontario · 2.8M
From C$26/job
Ottawa
Ontario · 1.0M
Pricing available
Hamilton
Ontario · 570K
Pricing available
Vancouver
British Columbia · 680K
Pricing available
Victoria
British Columbia · 395K
Pricing available
Calgary
Alberta · 1.3M
Pricing available
Edmonton
Alberta · 1.0M
Pricing available
Montreal
Quebec · 1.8M
Pricing available
Quebec City
Quebec · 550K
Pricing available
Winnipeg
Manitoba · 750K
Pricing available
Halifax
Nova Scotia · 440K
Pricing available
Common Gutter Cleaning Jobs in Canada
Typical scopes customers compare before they hire
| Job | Typical scope | Timeframe | Buying note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey gutter clean | Scoop debris from all gutters and flush downpipes on a single-storey home | 1-2 hours | The most common residential gutter cleaning job — price is mainly driven by gutter length and debris level. |
| Two-storey gutter clean | Full gutter and downpipe clean using ladder or vacuum system on a two-storey home | 2-3 hours | Two-storey access adds 40-60% to the cost of a single-storey clean due to safety equipment and time. |
| Gutter guard installation | Supply and fit mesh or aluminium guards to all gutter runs on a standard home | Half to full day | Guards reduce cleaning frequency by 50-75% — most cost-effective for homes near mature trees. |
| Emergency downpipe unblocking | Locate and clear a blocked downpipe causing overflow during heavy rain | 30-60 minutes | Emergency call-out fees apply if booked outside normal hours — prevention through regular cleaning is cheaper. |
| Strata or body corporate service | Scheduled clean of all common-area gutters across a multi-unit complex | Half to full day | Strata cleaning requires safety planning and reporting — annual contracts offer the best per-visit rate. |
| Gutter repair and reseal | Replace damaged brackets, reseal joints and realign sagging sections | 1-3 hours | Often discovered during a routine clean — ask your operator to quote repairs at the same visit to save a second call-out. |
What Affects Price in Canada
Roof height and storey count
Single-storey homes are the cheapest. Two-storey access adds 40-60% to the base cost. Three-storey and multi-level properties need specialist equipment and safety planning, which pushes prices higher again.
Gutter length and roof complexity
More lineal metres of gutter take more time. Complex roof layouts with multiple valleys, hips and direction changes have more gutter and more potential blockage points.
Debris level and blockage severity
Light leaf debris is the fastest to clear. Heavy compacted silt, moss buildup or years of neglect require high-pressure flushing and significantly more time.
Access difficulty and property layout
Ground-floor gutters accessible from a standard ladder are cheapest. Steep roofs, narrow passages, power lines and sloping sites all increase access difficulty and cost.
Country Context
Canadian eavestrough cleaning is essential for ice dam prevention. Fall leaf cleanup before freeze and spring post-thaw cleaning are the two main booking windows. The short building season concentrates demand, and ice-related damage to eavestroughs is common in colder regions.
Included vs extra
Usually included
- Removal of leaves, debris and silt from all accessible gutters
- Downpipe flush to confirm water flow through all outlets
- Visual inspection for damage, sagging and blockage points
- Cleanup of debris removed from gutters
- Before-and-after photo report (standard with most franchise operators)
Often extra
- Gutter guard installation, removal or refitting
- Gutter repairs including bracket replacement, sealant and section replacement
- Roof valley cleaning and moss removal from roof surfaces
- External gutter whitening or fascia cleaning
- Emergency or after-hours call-out surcharges
Seasonal Booking Guide
Late fall (October-November)
Critical timing — clear eavestroughs before the first hard freeze to prevent ice dams and frozen blockages through winter.
Spring (April-May)
Post-thaw eavestrough cleaning removes ice damage debris and checks for winter damage to brackets and joints.
After major wind events
Prairie winds and summer storms can fill eavestroughs with debris quickly — post-storm cleaning prevents overflow.
Methodology
How We Get These Prices: Last updated March 2026. WhatCosts benchmarks gutter cleaning costs from submitted quotes, completed projects, franchise operator pricing and city-level comparisons across Canada. We use a sample of roughly 480+ quote observations and separate storey count, gutter length, debris level and access difficulty because those cost layers move independently. That prevents emergency call-out pricing and edge-case commercial projects from distorting the residential guide.
Gutter cleaning in Canada ranges from C$14/job for a basic downpipe unblocking to C$1,150/job for commercial gutter services. Prices include standard residential eavestrough cleaning. Multi-storey access, guard installation, and repairs are typically quoted as extras.
Most homes in Canada should have gutters cleaned twice a year — once in late autumn after leaf drop and once in early spring before storm season. Homes near trees or in bushland may need quarterly cleaning.
In Canada, the service is commonly referred to as eavestrough cleaning. The terminology reflects local industry conventions.
Gutter guards reduce cleaning frequency by 50-75% for most homes in Canada. They are most cost-effective for homes surrounded by trees. The guards typically pay for themselves within 3-5 years through reduced cleaning costs.
Single-storey gutters can be cleaned with a stable ladder and basic tools. Two-storey and higher gutters should be cleaned by professionals because falls from ladders are a leading cause of home injuries in Canada.
Most quotes include debris removal from all gutters, downpipe flushing, visual inspection and cleanup. Gutter guard work, repairs, roof valley cleaning and external gutter whitening are commonly quoted as extras.
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