Gutter Cleaning Invoice Template: Per-Foot Prices and Sample

Quick answer: A gutter cleaning invoice lists your business details, the client and property address, a unique invoice number and service date, the linear feet of gutter cleaned and the number of stories, downspouts flushed, debris haul-away, any approved repairs or gutter guard work, discounts, tax where it applies and the total due with payment terms.

Gutter cleaning is quick, seasonal and often paid on the day, so it is tempting to skip proper paperwork. But clients want to know what they paid for, landlords and HOAs need records, and a clean invoice with a next-visit note is the easiest way to win the spring and fall booking every year. You can build a gutter cleaning invoice in our free invoice generator in about two minutes.

This guide covers what to include, gutter cleaning prices per foot in 2026, pricing by story, downspouts and add-ons, a worked example with a plan discount, seasonal billing, safety and liability notes, tax and common mistakes.

What a gutter cleaning invoice should include

Clients rarely climb up to check your work, so the invoice has to show it. Include:

• Your business details: name, address, phone, email and logo, plus insurance details if clients ask.
• Client and property address: the billing contact and the service address, especially for landlords and property managers.
• Invoice number and service date: sequential, such as GUT-2026-0388. Use the invoice number generator to choose a format.
• Linear feet and stories: for example "Gutter cleaning, two-story, 180 lin ft".
• Downspouts: number flushed, and any clogs cleared.
• Debris: bagged and left, composted on site or hauled away.
• Add-ons: gutter guard cleaning, minor repairs, roof debris removal, gutter exterior brightening.
• Discounts: plan, repeat-client or neighbor discounts.
• Payment details: amount paid, method and balance, or due date and terms.

Before and after photos are a great addition. Mention in the notes that they are available, or text them with the PDF.

Gutter cleaning prices per foot in 2026

Most gutter cleaners price per linear foot, adjusted for height, or quote a flat price per home. The ranges below come from published 2026 US cost guides. Several of them are marketing pages and their figures disagree, so treat these as rough illustrations and set your prices from local competition and your costs.

Pricing basis	How it works	Typical 2026 range (varies by region)	Invoice line example
Per linear foot, single story	Measured gutter length x rate	Roughly $0.95 to $2.30 per lin ft in published guides	Gutter cleaning, single story, 150 lin ft
Per linear foot, two story	Higher rate for height	Often about 25% above single-story rates	Gutter cleaning, two-story, 180 lin ft
Per linear foot, three story	Higher rate, more equipment	Often about 50% above single-story rates	Gutter cleaning, three-story, 140 lin ft
Flat price per home	One price for a typical home	Often quoted around $120 to $250	Full gutter cleaning, ranch home
Commercial buildings	Per linear foot or per visit	Some guides cite $1.25 to $3.50 per lin ft	Gutter cleaning, retail unit, 320 lin ft

A typical home has somewhere around 125 to 200 linear feet of gutter, so per-foot pricing and flat pricing often land in a similar place. Whichever you use, show the unit on the invoice: "180 lin ft at $1.20" is much easier for a client to accept than a single number. If you also offer exterior cleaning, compare our guides to pressure washing prices and the window cleaning invoice template, as many clients book these together.

How to measure and quote a gutter cleaning job

Accurate measurement is what makes per-foot pricing fair, and it is what lets you show a believable figure on the gutter cleaning invoice. Many cleaners quote from the curb or from satellite images and confirm on arrival. A simple process:

1. Measure the runs: walk the perimeter and measure each gutter run, or estimate from the roofline length. Most homes have gutters along the eaves on two or four sides.
2. Note the height: count stories for each run. A split-level home may have single-story runs at the front and two-story runs at the back.
3. Check the roof: steep or fragile roofs (tile, slate, metal) may rule out roof access and require longer ladders or extension tools.
4. Look for guards: covers add removal and refitting time.
5. Count downspouts: and ask whether any back up into the ground.
6. Estimate debris: homes under large trees, especially pine, fill gutters faster and take longer.
7. Confirm the quote in writing: state the linear feet, stories, what is included and what costs extra.

Record the same measurements on the invoice. If the house has 120 feet of single-story gutter and 60 feet of two-story, show them as two lines at two rates rather than one blended figure. It looks more professional, and if the client questions the price you can point to the measurement rather than defending a round number. Keep the measurements in your client records too, so next season's quote takes seconds.

Downspouts, guards and other add-ons

Add-ons are where gutter cleaning businesses make or lose money. Agree what your base price includes, then bill extras as their own lines:

Downspouts

A basic flush is often included. Clogged downspouts that need disassembly, a plumber's snake or underground drain clearing usually cost extra, billed per downspout.

Gutter guards

Guards reduce clogs but make cleaning slower, because covers must be removed and refitted. Many cleaners charge more per foot for guarded gutters. Installing guards is a separate, much larger job and usually belongs on its own quote.

Minor repairs

Resealing a leaking seam, refastening a hanger or adjusting the pitch of a sagging run. Get approval first, then bill per repair or by time. Larger repairs or replacements may be better handled under a roofing contract; our roofing invoice template guide covers that kind of work.

Debris haul-away

Some clients want debris bagged and left for yard waste collection; others want it gone. A small haul-away charge covers your disposal time and cost.

Sample gutter cleaning invoice walk-through

Here is an illustrative example. A homeowner on a twice-a-year plan books a fall clean on a two-story house with 180 linear feet of gutter and six downspouts. The cleaner charges $1.20 per foot for two-story homes, $10 per downspout flush and $25 for debris haul-away, and gives plan clients 10% off. In this example gutter cleaning is not taxed where the business works. Check your own rules.

Description	Qty	Rate	Amount
Gutter cleaning, two-story (lin ft)	180	$1.20	$216.00
Downspout flush	6	$10.00	$60.00
Debris bagging and haul-away	1	$25.00	$25.00
Subtotal			$301.00
Seasonal plan discount (10%)			-$30.10
Total due			$270.90

The subtotal is $216 plus $60 plus $25, or $301. Ten percent of $301 is $30.10, leaving $270.90.

To build it in our generator:

1. Open the free invoice generator and choose your country preset, such as the UK invoice generator if you work in Britain.
2. Add your logo, business name and contact details.
3. Enter the client, the service address, the invoice number and the service date.
4. Add the three line items with quantities and rates.
5. Set the discount to 10%. The generator applies one invoice-level discount, in percent or as a fixed amount.
6. Leave tax at zero unless your service is taxable; the generator supports one tax rate per invoice.
7. If the client paid on the day, enter $270.90 as amount paid so the balance is zero, then download the PDF as their receipt.

Fresh colors suit exterior cleaning brands. Try the ocean invoice template or the blue invoice template.

Seasonal plans and repeat billing

Gutter cleaning is seasonal by nature. In most leafy areas, clients book once in spring and once in late fall, and some homes under heavy tree cover need more. That makes gutter cleaning ideal for repeat business:

1. Offer a plan: two visits a year at a small discount, booked in advance.
2. Invoice each visit: one invoice per visit, with the date, linear feet and stories, so each one reads as a complete record.
3. Apply the plan discount: show it as a line so the client sees the saving.
4. Add the next date: "Next scheduled clean: April 2027" in the notes.
5. Keep numbering continuous: one sequence across all clients and seasons.

Our recurring invoices guide explains how to keep repeat billing consistent, and the guide to discounts on invoices shows the cleanest ways to present plan pricing. Our generator does not send invoices automatically, but it keeps your draft in the browser, so updating the date and amounts for the next visit takes a minute.

Rain checks, rescheduling and access problems

Weather decides a lot of gutter cleaning schedules. Wet roofs and high winds are a safety problem, so most cleaners reschedule rather than work in them. Say in your booking confirmation that weather delays are rescheduled at no charge. Access problems are different: a locked gate, a dog in the yard or a parked car blocking the ladder spot can waste a trip. Some businesses charge a small trip fee when they arrive and cannot work for reasons the client controls, but only if the booking terms say so. If you do charge it, show it as its own line, such as "Return trip, gate locked on 14 Nov", so the client understands what happened.

It also pays to note the condition of the gutters at each visit. A line such as "Rear gutter pulling away at corner, recommend repair" gives the client a reason to book a repair and gives you a dated record that you flagged it.

Safety, insurance and commercial clients

Gutter cleaning means ladders and roofs, which means real risk. The CPSC outdoor repairs safety checklist advises setting ladders on stable ground, having someone steady the ladder, never standing on the top rung and keeping ladders away from power lines. It is also one reason many homeowners pay a professional rather than doing the job themselves.

From a billing point of view, a few practical habits help:

• Carry liability insurance and be ready to show proof to property managers and HOAs, who often ask before the first job.
• Note pre-existing damage such as loose gutters or missing hangers in the invoice notes, so you are not blamed later.
• Price for height and pitch. A steep three-story roof is a different job from a ranch house, and the invoice should reflect that.

Landlords, property managers and HOAs

Larger clients want different paperwork. Property managers usually prefer one invoice per property, with the address on every line, and pay on net 15 or net 30 terms. HOAs and commercial clients may issue a purchase order and expect the PO number on the invoice. If you clean several buildings for one client, ask whether they want separate invoices or one combined invoice with a line per address. Our property management invoice template guide and the article on invoice payment terms cover those setups.

Tax on gutter cleaning

Sales tax on gutter cleaning depends on your state. Some states tax building maintenance or cleaning services, many do not, and products you sell, such as gutter guards, may be taxable as goods. See our overview of sales tax on US invoices and use the sales tax calculator if tax applies. In the UK, VAT applies only once you are registered. This is general information, not tax advice; check with a qualified accountant.

Common gutter cleaning invoice mistakes

• No linear feet or stories. The client cannot see how the price was worked out.
• Surprise downspout charges. Say what the base price includes before you start.
• Repairs without approval. Quote first, then add an approved line.
• Missing service date. Spring and fall visits look identical without one.
• No receipt for same-day payment. Mark the invoice paid and send the PDF.
• Forgetting the next booking. A one-line reminder in the notes is free marketing.

Create your gutter cleaning invoice

A gutter cleaning invoice should show how many feet you cleaned, at what height, what extras were done and what the client paid. Price per foot or per home, show downspouts and haul-away separately, apply plan discounts clearly and add the next visit date. Create your next gutter cleaning invoice in the free invoice generator, download the PDF and send it before you load the ladder back on the truck.