Most Boise homeowners pay $150 to $250 for a single-story gutter cleaning and $300 to $400 for a two-story home. If your system has gone a year or more without attention and is packed with wet debris, we quote it after we look at it. Once you approve that quote, it's locked. A twice-a-year plan takes 10 percent off each cleaning, and a three-times-a-year plan takes 20 percent off. Both plans give you the same discount on any future gutter work.
That's the answer. The rest of this guide explains how we price a cleaning and what puts your home at the low or high end. It covers what Boise's trees, wind, and hillside rooflines do to gutters, what a complete gutter cleaning includes, and when a cleaning is the wrong fix. For everything we handle in town, see our Boise gutter services page. If you live on a hillside lot, our Boise Foothills gutter services page covers steep pitch and wind exposure.
What gutter cleaning costs in Boise
| Home | Single cleaning |
|---|---|
| Single story | $150 to $250 |
| Two story | $300 to $400 |
| Heavily packed or long-neglected system | Quoted after a look, then locked |
| Recurring plan | Each cleaning | Future gutter work | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Once a year | None | None | Stays on our schedule |
| Twice a year | 10 percent | 10 percent | Priority booking in peak season |
| Three times a year | 20 percent | 20 percent | Priority booking in peak season |
Recurring plans have a one-year minimum. You're billed when each visit is finished, not up front. To cancel, tell us at least 7 days before your next scheduled visit.
How we price a cleaning, and why it isn't per foot
We price a cleaning by your home's height, size, and complexity. We don't price by the linear foot. A per-foot number sounds precise, but it hides what drives the work. Forty feet of single-story gutter over a lawn is a different job from forty feet over a second-story patio roof.
This method also means we can usually quote you without coming out. Send your square footage, number of stories, and address through the quote form. For most Boise homes, we can price the job from that. If your property needs a closer look first, we'll tell you.
The number we give you is the number on the invoice. That holds for cleanings the same as it does for installs. If the crew finds something that changes the scope, they stop and talk with you before doing any new work or adding any charge. Some companies quote low and then add charges on site for downspouts or "extra debris." We'd rather give you the real number once.
Why the common answers fall short
National averages give you a single figure or a per-foot rate, and neither one fits a Boise home well. Averages blend one-story ranches with three-story homes. They ignore how long debris has been sitting. They often leave out downspout flushing. They also can't account for the difference between North End maples and a treeless new subdivision.
Check the math on your own home
| Question | Points you lower | Points you higher |
|---|---|---|
| How many stories? | One | Two |
| How complex is the roofline? | Simple runs, few corners, open ground below | Many corners, steep pitch, runs over patios or landscaping |
| When were they last cleaned? | Within the last year | More than a year ago, or never |
A simple single-story home on a regular schedule sits toward the bottom of $150 to $250. A two-story with steep sections and runs over a deck sits toward the top of $300 to $400. If you don't know when your gutters were last cleaned, expect us to want a look first.
What decides where your home lands
- Height. Two stories means taller ladders, more setup, and more care with every move.
- Size and corners. More roofline means more gutter to clear. Debris collects at every corner and downspout.
- Access. Glass patio covers, steep landscaping, tight side yards, and roofs too steep to walk all slow the work.
- Debris type. Whole leaves come out easily. Cottonwood fluff, seed pods, and pine needles pack into downspouts and take longer to clear.
- Time since the last cleaning. This is the one factor you control. Gutters on a schedule are faster to clean every visit.
Boise conditions that fill your gutters
Fall leaf drop. The North End, the East End, and the older parts of the Bench sit under mature maples, oaks, and ash. Once leaves fall in October and November, one storm can fill a run. Wet leaves turn heavy, and if they're left into December, they freeze into a solid mass.
Cottonwood along the Boise River. Homes near the Greenbelt, in Garden City, and along the river get cottonwood fluff every late spring. It mats into a felt-like layer and plugs downspouts at the elbow. Seed pods do the same thing. This is the debris that makes a gutter overflow even when it looks clean from the ground.
Foothills pitch and wind. Many Foothills homes have roof pitches of 6:12 or steeper. Steep roofs shed water fast, so a partial clog that a flatter roof might tolerate will overflow. Exposed hillside lots also collect wind-blown debris and rock washed down from the slope. All of that adds complexity, which is part of how we price.
Spring and summer windstorms. Valley windstorms strip twigs and needles from trees outside the normal drop seasons. A gutter cleaned in May can take a real hit by July.
Dust and wildfire ash. Dry summers leave fine dust in the gutters, and smoke years add ash. With the first fall rain, it turns into a sludge that slows the flow. Fine stainless steel mesh guards handle dust and ash better than other guard types, though no guard keeps them out completely.
Freeze-thaw and ice. A gutter holding wet debris going into winter freezes solid. That ice adds weight that pulls hangers loose, and shaded, north-facing eaves stay frozen the longest. Our ice dams and heat tape guide explains why ice dams start with roof heat. A packed gutter still makes them worse.
Want a price on your home? Send your square footage, stories, and address.
Get a Free Cleaning QuoteWhat a complete cleaning includes, and where cheap quotes cut corners
| Every cleaning includes | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Hand removal of all leaves, needles, and packed debris | No leaf blowers spraying debris onto your roof and siding |
| Downspout flushing | Most clogs sit below the elbow, out of sight |
| Slope testing in the empty gutters | Confirms water still runs to the outlets |
| Complimentary corner re-sealing on leak-prone areas | Stops small drips before they rot wood |
| Visual inspection for damage, rust, and wear | Catches hanger, seam, and fascia problems early |
| Full cleanup, debris bagged and hauled off | Nothing left in your beds or on your lawn |
| Before and after photos | You see the result without climbing up |
| $1M insurance coverage | You're covered while we're on your home |
| Satisfaction guarantee | If you're not satisfied, we come back and do it again |
We use dry removal for loose debris. We flush with water when there's caked-in grit or when we need to prove flow all the way out the downspout. Quotes well under these ranges usually skip the downspout flush or the flow check, and those are the steps that prevent the next clog. When you compare quotes, ask each company whether it flushes every downspout and tests slope.
A cleaning is a service, not installed work, so our two-year workmanship warranty doesn't cover it. If our crew damages any part of your system during a visit, we repair or replace it at no cost to you. Report the damage within 30 days. Full terms are on our warranty page.
How often Boise gutters need it, and when to book
| Visit | Timing | What it clears |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Late spring, after cottonwood and seed pods finish | Fluff, pods, winter grit |
| Fall | After most leaves are down, before the first hard freeze | Leaf drop, summer dust and ash |
| Third visit (heavy cover) | Midsummer or early winter | Needles and windstorm debris |
Twice a year covers most Boise homes. Homes under pines, heavy cottonwood, or dense North End canopy often need a third visit. Fall is our busiest season, so book early. We work year-round, but ice limits safe ladder access. If your gutters froze up full, we'll tell you honestly whether to clean now or wait for a thaw.
Signs you need a cleaning, no ladder required
- Water spilling over the front edge during a steady rain
- A downspout that stays dry or trickles while it's raining
- Dark streaks down the siding below the gutter
- Plants sprouting from the gutter line
- A run sagging between hangers
- Washed-out mulch or a trench in the soil below one spot
- A thick line of icicles along one section in winter
DIY or hire it out, honestly
A handy homeowner can clean a single-story gutter with a sturdy ladder, gloves, and a hose. Scoop the debris out by hand, then run water through each downspout until it flows clear.
DIY stops making sense with height and pitch. Two-story eaves and steep Foothills roofs are where falls happen. A professional visit also doubles as an inspection, so a loose hanger or a soft fascia board gets caught while it's cheap to fix. Most gutter repairs run $100 to $900. Rotted fascia and a wet crawlspace cost far more.
When a cleaning isn't the answer
- Gutters overflow even when clean. The system may be undersized or pitched wrong. That calls for a gutter repair or replacement.
- Corners leak again after re-sealing. A leak that keeps coming back usually means the system is failing.
- Wood behind the gutter is soft or stained. That's soffit and fascia work, which runs around $20 to $35 per linear foot.
- You're paying for three cleanings a year. Gutter guards at $5 to $15 per linear foot may be the better spend. We can clean your existing gutters on the same visit we install guards. Our gutter guards cost guide covers which type fits your trees.
- Ice dams every winter. The root cause is roof heat. Heat tape may be the working fix for a chronic spot.
Why homeowners book Fort Comfort Gutters
You get one flat price on every job, and the number we give you is the number on the invoice. If something on the roof changes the scope, the crew stops and talks with you first.
Our crews also inspect while they're up there. They look for loose hangers, leaking seams, sagging sections, and early fascia rot. You get an honest read on what needs attention now and what can wait, with no scare tactics and no upsell.