Clogged gutters are the #1 preventable cause of basement flooding in Toronto. A $149-$299 cleaning prevents damage that costs $10,000-$50,000 to repair. Here's everything you need to know before booking gutter cleaning near you.
What Clogged Gutters Actually Cost You
What Good Gutter Cleaning Includes
A proper gutter cleaning isn't just scooping leaves. It should include:
- Remove all debris — leaves, shingle grit, seeds, moss, organic sludge
- Flush gutters with water — confirm water flows toward downspouts
- Flush ALL downspouts — the #1 step companies skip. A clear gutter with a clogged downspout = overflow
- Check gutter slope — gutters should angle toward downspouts (1/4" drop per 10 feet)
- Inspect for damage — sagging sections, loose brackets, holes, separation at joints
- Clean up debris — remove all debris from ground below gutters
- Before/after photos — documentation for your records
If your quote doesn't include downspout flushing and damage inspection, you're getting a half-service at full price.
GTA Gutter Cleaning Pricing
| Home Type | Price Range | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Bungalow / single-storey | $109-$199 | Gutters + downspouts + cleanup |
| Standard 2-storey | $149-$299 | Gutters + downspouts + cleanup |
| Large 2.5-storey | $199-$399 | Gutters + downspouts + cleanup |
| 3-storey heritage | $299-$449 | May need specialty equipment |
| + Gutter guard removal/reinstall | +$50-$150 | Time-intensive |
| + Heavy clog / packed debris | +$25-$75 | Extra labour |
When to Clean Gutters in Toronto
Spring (April): Clear winter debris + fall leaves that packed down. Essential before spring rain. This is the #1 priority cleaning — it prevents flooding.
Fall (late October/early November): After 80% of leaves have fallen but before first hard freeze. This prevents ice dams. If you only clean once/year, fall is slightly more important than spring.
Under heavy canopy: 3x/year (April + July + November). Trees dump debris year-round.
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