Gutter Cleaning in Northern Ireland - Costs & Free Quotes

The amount of time it will take to have your home’s guttering cleaned will depend on the option you’ve chosen after obtaining various quotes:

• Only clearing out guttering and downspouts – the quickest option
• Clearing gutters and downspouts, along with replacing leaking parts and/or resealing them where possible
• All of the above, as well as having the outside of the guttering cleaned – this option will require the most time to complete

Gutter cleaning on an average sized semi-detached home can take anywhere from an hour or two to half a day if a number of repairs need to be made along the way. In cases where guttering or downspouts require replacement, the job will take longer than this.

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Gutter guards can certainly provide another level of protection. They can stop debris from entering the drainage system while still allowing rainfall to enter. What’s more, the right types of guards can even prevent insect and pest infestations. Before choosing a gutter guard, speak to a professional about the many types and options that are available to you. You can find mesh guards, covers, and more that will fit your personal needs and your budget. Hiring a professional will ensure proper fit and installation, and it may be required if you have a warranty on your system.

As with any other type of service rendered, the amount you can expect to pay for having your home’s guttering cleaned will depend on a few different aspects, including:

Property height

Most standard gutter cleaning quotes will cover homes that are single storey. Double storey or higher properties will incur additional costs because the cost of scaffolding and other safety equipment will need to be included to get the job done.

Uneven property

If the ground immediately around your home is steep, unstable or is difficult to navigate around with ladders and scaffolding, additional safety equipment will be needed – which will also add to the labour cost of your quote.

Length of guttering

Most contractors will charge per foot when providing you with a quote for cleaning, so the longer your guttering and the larger your home is, the higher the quote will be.

Type of guttering being cleaned

Although it will usually cost approximately the same amount to cleaned seamed or seamless guttering, the cost of any repair work needed will vary accordingly (if repairs are being quoted on at the same time).

Possible roof cleaning

While inspecting your property, it will usually be a good idea to have the roof cleaned while the gutters are being attended to. This will prevent the dirt, lichen and other moss build-up from accumulating in your gutters at a later stage due to the roof not being cleaned at the same time.

Location of blockages

If gutters are overflowing, but there are no blockages in either them or the downspouts, chances are that the blockage is underground. In cases like these, it will need to be determined whether the blockage is underneath your property or if the problem lies outside your property boundaries. If the blockage is under your property, this will cause a substantial increase in the cost of your quote as well – blockages outside your boundaries will usually need to be dealt with by your local council, at their expense.

General condition of guttering

If you have your home’s guttering cleaned and maintained regularly, you will receive lower priced quotes than if they have been left unattended for a few years. Guttering that is excessively grimy or badly clogged will take far longer to clean properly and inspect for potential damage.

Cleaning of downspouts

If your home has several downspouts, the cost of having your guttering cleaned will be higher as well. Cleaning these sections on the guttering system can take quite a bit longer than the actual gutters themselves, especially if they have become severely clogged.

Replacing damaged parts

Many roof and gutter cleaning companies will be willing to replace damaged or broken parts on your home’s guttering during the cleaning process because it will save on time and labour costs at a later stage. If your home’s guttering and accessories are in poor condition, your quote for replacement parts and labour will be higher than if they had been kept well maintained over time.

Roofing material

Some types of roofing are easier to walk on than others, meaning that this will also have an effect on the labour cost of gutter cleaning.

Gutter guards or screens

These devices enable water to flow freely through guttering, while preventing leaves and other debris from accumulating in them over time. However, some debris may still make its way underneath these guards over time. This means that additional labour charges could be incurred to have your home’s guttering cleaned if these units have been installed on them.

Possible seasonal discounts

As with many other contactors, companies providing gutter cleaning services may offer seasonal discounts during their quieter periods.

Although each company will provide their gutter cleaning quotes in a different format, you should generally expect to see the following aspects on the paperwork you receive:

• A clearly written or printed price for materials and labour, along with details of all the work that needs to be done and any optional extras such as repairing known leaks and/or cleaning the outer surface of the guttering (if you’ve opted to have this done)
• Cost of unblocking and clearing debris from all guttering
• Unblocking downspouts and clearing out rainwater pipes above ground level
• Water testing guttering to inspect for drips, leaks or other forms of damage
• A detailed report regarding the general condition of your home’s gutters

When obtaining quotes for gutter cleaning, you’ll notice that the labour rates will usually be charged per metre of guttering that is on your property. However, you can expect to pay the following approximate rates per metre when having cleaning, repairs or maintenance performed on your home’s guttering:

• Cleaning and removing debris from the inside of guttering – between £4 and £5.50 per metre
• Cleaning the outside of guttering – between £2 and £3.50 per metre
• Replacing a leaking section – between £8 and £12 per part
• Fitting of downspout filters – between £4 and £6 per filter

Below are a few average prices for having guttering cleaned and serviced on various types of homes:

• A standard terraced home that doesn’t require scaffolding to be erected – between £90 and £120
• Semi-detached properties where no scaffolding is needed – between £100 and £150
• Detached homes that don’t require scaffolding – between £140 and £180
• Terraced homes that require scaffolding – between £350 and £400
• Standard detached homes where scaffolding is needed – between £400 and £450

Although thousands of homeowners across the UK clean their gutters on their own each year, there are certainly benefits associated with hiring a professional.

• Less personal risk.. Dozens of homeowners are injured each year while cleaning their gutters. Hiring a professional negates the risk of injury while ensuring a job well done.
• A professional eye. When you clean your own gutters, you may simply remove debris and move on. When you hire a professional, that individual can keep watch for sagging, signs of the gutter pulling away from your home, and other problems that could turn into significant repairs down the line.
• Gutter repair. If a professional spots a problem, it’s often quite simple to fix that problem while clearing the system.

When requesting quotes from us, you won’t need to worry about which tradesperson will have to be contacted so that your home’s gutters can be cleaned and maintained – we remove the guesswork and connect you with up to four relevant tradespeople or companies within a day or two after you’ve provided us with your contact details.

In most cases, one of the following four types of tradespeople will be able to provide you with gutter cleaning services:

1. Gutter, soffit and fascia installers/companies will often be willing to provide this service – especially if they’ve completed the original installation
2. Roofing companies will usually be happy to perform this service, as they already have all the equipment needed to access a home’s gutters
3. Dedicated gutter cleaning companies – these businesses usually own high-reach vacuum units that can often eliminate the need for erecting scaffolding or excessively long ladders
4. Window cleaners will sometimes provide this service to clients as well – often at quite affordable rates