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Gutter Cleaning in Chicago, IL

Compare 8 local gutter cleaning pros. Typical service: $140–$293.

Top Gutter Cleaning Companies in Chicago

  1. 1.Jerry Cleans

    4.9★ (338 reviews)

    4.9★ from 338 reviews

    +17733448612Website

  2. 2.Gutters & Roofing Encalada INC - Installation & Repair Services.

    4.9★ (148 reviews)

    4.9★ from 148 reviews

    +13124791723Website

  3. 3.Paul’s Gutters & Exterior Solutions LLC

    5.0★ (118 reviews)

    5.0★ from 118 reviews

    +17739396582Website

  4. 4.Roofing & Gutters Darwin - Installation & Repair Services.

    4.9★ (67 reviews)

    4.9★ from 67 reviews

    +17739492611Website

  5. 5.Stewart Roofing

    4.4★ (63 reviews)

    4.4★ from 63 reviews

    +17732641754Website

  6. 6.State Public Adjusting

    3.7★ (25 reviews)

    3.7★ from 25 reviews

    +17734120951

  7. 7.Professional Gutter Services of Chicago

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18667740104

  8. 8.Hughes Window & Gutter

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +17734456821

Gutter Cleaning Cost in Chicago

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

ServiceTypical range in Chicago
Gutter cleaning$140–$293/visit
Gutter repair$176–$585/job
Gutter guard installation$936–$2,925/job

Gutter Cleaning prices in Chicago run about 17% 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 Chicago, rated 4.7★ on average across 761 customer reviews.

Chicago Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Chicago's weather means for scheduling gutter cleaning.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 27
Annual precipitation
39.09"
Heating degree days
5,989
Cooling degree days
1,045
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.2°31.5°2.06"
Feb21.7°35.8°1.94"
Mar30.9°46.8°2.72"
Apr41.7°59.2°3.64"
May51.6°70.2°4.13"
Jun62.1°79.9°4.06"
Jul67.5°84.2°4.01"
Aug66.2°82.1°3.99"
Sep57.5°75.3°3.31"
Oct45.7°62.8°3.24"
Nov34.5°48.6°3.42"
Dec22.7°35.3°2.57"

NOAA station data 5.14 miles from Chicago.

Permits & Regulations in IL

  • Gutter cleaning is not a licensed trade in Illinois
  • Gutter replacement tied to roofing work falls under the IDFPR roofing license, which Illinois does require statewide
  • Ask whether a quote covers cleaning or replacement, since only the second may require a licensed roofer

License required: No license for cleaning; IDFPR roofing license where work is roofing-related

Sources: idfpr.illinois.gov

Gutter Cleaning FAQs for Chicago

How much does gutter cleaning cost in Chicago?

A gutter cleaning in Chicago typically runs $140-$293 per visit.

How often should I clean gutters in Chicago?

Chicago gets 39.09 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 Chicago?

We track 8 gutter professionals serving Chicago.

Do gutter contractors in Chicago, IL need a license?

In IL, Gutter cleaning is not a licensed trade in Illinois. Cleaning and replacement are treated differently, so ask which a Chicago quote covers.

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

Gutter work in Chicago runs about +17% versus the national average.

Do Chicago gutters ice up?

With winter lows near 18F and 5,989 heating degree days, Chicago sees enough freezing to make clear downspouts worth having before winter.

Does Chicago heat affect gutters?

Summer highs near 84F in Chicago make sealant and joint failure the common warm-climate gutter problem, rather than ice.

When should I clean gutters in Chicago?

Ahead of the first frost around October 27 — Chicago gutters still holding water into freezing weather are where ice damming starts.