By Doory
Gutter cleaning looks simple until a quote has to account for a two-storey roof, overhanging trees or blocked downpipes. Give each provider the same details so you can compare the work included, not only the price. This is a planning checklist, not a price guide.
1. Describe the house and roof
Say whether the home is single or two storey, the roof type and the approximate length of guttering. Photos from the ground showing each side of the house help. Mention skylights, solar panels or steep sections a provider should know about before they arrive.
2. Say what is causing the build-up
Overhanging trees, moss and roof debris fill gutters in different ways. Tell the provider about nearby trees and when the gutters were last cleared. If water overflows or a downpipe seems blocked, say so and ask whether clearing downpipes is part of the quote.
3. Check access and safety
Describe side access, fences, gates, steep sections and anywhere a ladder or equipment would need to stand. Ask how the provider works at height and whether they carry their own insurance. Do not climb onto the roof yourself to take photos.
4. Agree where the debris goes
Ask whether debris is bagged and removed or left for you to dispose of. Confirm what happens to moss and leaves from the roof edge and who cleans up the ground afterwards. A cheaper quote may leave the clean-up to you.
5. Compare the whole quote
Check the area covered, downpipes, exclusions, GST where applicable and any minimum charge or travel fee. Ask whether the price is fixed or depends on time taken, and how extra work such as repairs would be agreed before it starts. Keep the quote and invoice for your records.
Example job description
Gutter clean for a [single/two]-storey home in [suburb], roughly [length] of guttering. Trees overhang the [side] and the gutters were last cleared [when]. Please quote clearing gutters and downpipes, debris removal and ground clean-up. Side access: [details]. Please list exclusions and whether GST is included. Photos attached.
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