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Gutter Cleaning in Washington, DC

Compare 3 local gutter cleaning pros. Typical service: $138–$289.

Top Gutter Cleaning Companies in Washington

  1. 1.DEB Gutters and Home Services

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

  2. 2.Washington Roofing & Gutters

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  3. 3.DC Gutter Service

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

Gutter Cleaning Cost in Washington

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Washington
Gutter cleaning$138–$289/visit
Gutter repair$173–$577/job
Gutter guard installation$923–$2,885/job

Gutter Cleaning prices in Washington run about 15% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving Washington, rated 3.7★ on average across 4 customer reviews.

Washington Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Washington's weather means for scheduling gutter cleaning.

Last spring frost
April 1
First fall frost
November 2
Annual precipitation
43.53"
Heating degree days
4,178
Cooling degree days
1,533
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan26.7°44.3°3.09"
Feb28.8°48°2.9"
Mar36°56.4°3.72"
Apr45.3°67.5°3.51"
May55.1°76.7°4.28"
Jun64.7°85.6°4.08"
Jul69.6°89.6°4.32"
Aug67.7°88.3°3.41"
Sep59.4°81.1°3.76"
Oct47°69.9°3.79"
Nov38.3°59.3°3.47"
Dec30.1°48.2°3.2"

NOAA station data 2.57 miles from Washington.

Permits & Regulations in DC

  • Gutter cleaning is not a licensed trade in the District
  • Gutter replacement is home improvement work, and contracts over $300 require the Home Improvement Contractor endorsement
  • Ask whether a quote covers cleaning or replacement, since only the second carries a licensing question

License required: No license for cleaning; contractor rules apply to replacement

Sources: dlcp.dc.gov

Gutter Cleaning FAQs for Washington

How much does gutter cleaning cost in Washington?

A gutter cleaning in Washington typically runs $138-$289 per visit.

How often should I clean gutters in Washington?

Washington gets 43.53 inches of rain a year, so most homes here need at least two cleanings — the more rainfall, the faster a partial clog turns into overflow.

How many gutter services cover Washington?

We track 3 gutter professionals serving Washington.

Do gutter contractors in Washington, DC need a license?

In DC, Gutter cleaning is not a licensed trade in the District. Cleaning and replacement are treated differently, so ask which a Washington quote covers.

Is gutter work in Washington more expensive than the national average?

Gutter work in Washington runs about +15.4% versus the national average.

Do Washington gutters ice up?

With winter lows near 27F and 4,178 heating degree days, Washington sees enough freezing to make clear downspouts worth having before winter.

Does Washington heat affect gutters?

Summer highs near 90F in Washington make sealant and joint failure the common warm-climate gutter problem, rather than ice.

When should I clean gutters in Washington?

Ahead of the first frost around November 2 — Washington gutters still holding water into freezing weather are where ice damming starts.