"I contacted F and A Window Cleaning to clean our gutters. Alejandro responded right away and came out the following week. They did a great job and showed me the pictures of my clean gutters after they finished. I would use them again. Price $120"
"I call Bubbles for my gutter cleaning every fall after leaves are down, and every spring after maple and linden seeds have dropped. So Tuesday I scheduled gutter cleaning with Marissa - as always, scheduling was fast & easy. Jose was out the next day. He was very thorough. And he did not leave a mess when he was done. Then later in the afternoon Martha checked in to make sure we were satisfied. Of course we are!!! we'll be calling them again in the fall!"
"Ray was great to work with. Quick with estimates and on-time arrival for our gutter cleaning. Showed me pictures of leaf accumulation on different sections of my roof, so we could determine the minimum leaf guard coverage needed so he could provide an estimate for additional work if desired."
"LeafFilter doesn't clean gutters, they sell and install their LeafFilter Gutter products and only clean the gutters if you buy their product. I can't even begin to afford their product so I wasn't able to get my gutter cleaned by them."
"Crew was friendly and professional in uniform. They worked efficiently and adhered to an agreed upon schedule. Our Association will engage Clean Art Works again."
"Owner was very pleasant when it came to the cost of my gutter repair. Turned out to be more but was able to work this out. The worker did a good job."
Pressure washing isn’t the only way to clean your gutters. Use a hose and a long-handled brush if you aren’t afraid of a little elbow grease. Alternatively, set up a stable ladder and scrub by hand with a brush. It’s also possible to purchase gutter wand extensions for hoses or a gutter vacuum if you don’t mind the investment. These help clean thoroughly without you having to scale a ladder.
The cost to install a downspout extension or reroute a downspout generally falls between $30 and $200. The final price depends on factors like whether you DIY the project or hire a gutter professional, the complexity of your gutter system, and the length of the new extension. A simple, above-ground DIY installation can cost as little as $30 for materials. In contrast, a more complex project involving professional installation and digging trenches for underground piping could cost over $1,000. This is still a significant saving compared to replacing your entire gutter system, which costs around $1,900 on average.
Regular cleaning, checking for leaks, and ensuring that downspouts direct water away from the foundation help prolong gutter life.
If you don't want to install gutter guards, the most common and inexpensive alternative is regular gutter cleaning, either annually, biannually, or as soon as they start to fill up. Using a leaf blower attachment can make this process easier. Other products designed to reduce cleanings include gutter screens (made of wire mesh, nylon, or foam), which are typically less expensive than a full gutter guard installation. You can also find guards and inserts designed specifically to protect your downspouts or opt for a whole gutter system like LeafGuard, which integrates the gutter and guard into a single product.
At least twice a year, or more if surrounded by trees.
The West Chicago, IL homeowners’ guide to gutter cleaning services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
This guide to gutter cleaning costs in Chicago, IL provides local estimates for cleaning gutters based on length, type, and number of stories on a home.
The average gutter guard installation cost varies depending on types, materials, home height, and other factors. See what it costs to install in Chicago, IL.
