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Gutter Cleaning in Des Moines, IA

Compare 8 local gutter cleaning pros. Typical service: $123–$256.

Top Gutter Cleaning Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Goliath Gutters

    4.9★ (77 reviews)

    4.9★ from 77 reviews

    +15154682050Website

  2. 2.Larry's Window Service

    4.4★ (104 reviews)

    4.4★ from 104 reviews

    +15152440560Website

  3. 3.Bakeris Roofing

    4.8★ (58 reviews)

    4.8★ from 58 reviews

    +15159679703Website

  4. 4.B A Gutter Services

    4.7★ (31 reviews)

    4.7★ from 31 reviews

    +15153051220Website

  5. 5.ZT CONTRACTING LLC

    5.0★ (16 reviews)

    5.0★ from 16 reviews

    +15154182566Website

  6. 6.Premier Window Cleaning

    4.8★ (18 reviews)

    4.8★ from 18 reviews

    +15154470886Website

  7. 7.DesMoines Seamless Gutters

    3.8★ (8 reviews)

    3.8★ from 8 reviews

    +15155125261Website

  8. 8.Scrubb Club

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +15153306053Website

Gutter Cleaning Cost in Des Moines

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

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Gutter cleaning$123–$256/visit
Gutter repair$154–$512/job
Gutter guard installation$819–$2,560/job

Gutter Cleaning prices in Des Moines run about 2% 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 8 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.7★ on average across 316 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling gutter cleaning.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Gutter cleaning is not a licensed trade in Iowa
  • Contractors earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work, including gutter installation, must register with DIAL
  • 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: dial.iowa.gov

Gutter Cleaning FAQs for Des Moines

How much does gutter cleaning cost in Des Moines?

A gutter cleaning in Des Moines typically runs $123-$256 per visit.

How often should I clean gutters in Des Moines?

Des Moines gets 36.02 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 Des Moines?

We track 8 gutter professionals serving Des Moines.

Do gutter contractors in Des Moines, IA need a license?

In IA, Gutter cleaning is not a licensed trade in Iowa. Cleaning and replacement are treated differently, so ask which a Des Moines quote covers.

Is gutter work in Des Moines more expensive than the national average?

Gutter work in Des Moines runs about +2.4% versus the national average.

Do Des Moines gutters ice up?

With winter lows near 14F and 6,203 heating degree days, Des Moines sees enough freezing to make clear downspouts worth having before winter.

Does Des Moines heat affect gutters?

Summer highs near 86F in Des Moines make sealant and joint failure the common warm-climate gutter problem, rather than ice.

When should I clean gutters in Des Moines?

Ahead of the first frost around October 16 — Des Moines gutters still holding water into freezing weather are where ice damming starts.