Compare gutter cleaning quotes only after every provider prices the same job. The lowest number can exclude guards, downspouts, cleanup, a detached garage, or completion photos. Normalize the scope first. Then compare the total price, visit window, exclusions, proof, and change-order rules.
Quote comparison worksheet
| Question | Quote A | Quote B | Quote C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total price and taxes | |||
| Structures and gutter runs | |||
| Highest story included | |||
| Interior debris removal | |||
| Visible downspout path check | |||
| Guard handling | |||
| Ground cleanup or haul-away | |||
| Exterior-face washing | |||
| Before/after proof | |||
| Inaccessible-section policy | |||
| Repair and buried-drain exclusions | |||
| Price-change rule | |||
| Visit window |
Three checks before you choose
- Use the scope worksheet so every quote covers the same structures and access conditions.
- Separate cleaning from repairs, exterior washing, and underground drainage. Read cleaning versus repair.
- Decide whether you need photos, notes, or a visible-flow result. Use the completion checklist.
Window Hero currently publishes a broad average range and says its price is based on property square footage. Other providers ask for an estimate. Neither approach makes two offers comparable by itself. Your decision should use the same property facts and included work.
Limits
This worksheet does not rate providers or prove insurance, licensing, workmanship, roof condition, or buried-drain condition. It does not turn a cleaning quote into a repair quote. Ask for written answers when a line is unclear.
Sources
- Window Hero, FAQ, published gutter-cleaning scope and average, https://windowhero.com/about/faqs/, accessed 2026-09-19.
- City of Portland, stormwater maintenance guidance, https://www.portland.gov/bes/stormwater/maintenance, accessed 2026-09-19.