Gutter Installation & Cleaning near you: costs, licensing & how to hire
Seamless gutters, cleaning, guards and downspouts — keep water away from your roof, siding and foundation. Below: what gutter companies do, what they cost, how to check a license, and the questions to ask before you hire.
What gutter companies do
The jobs people hire gutter companies for most.
Gutter cleaning
Clearing gutters and flushing downspouts.
Seamless gutter installation
Custom-cut aluminum or steel gutters with fewer leaks.
Gutter guards
Screens and covers to cut down on cleaning.
Repairs
Fixing leaks, sagging sections and loose hangers.
Downspouts and drainage
Moving water away from the foundation.
Fascia and soffit repair
Fixing rotted boards behind the gutters.
How much do gutter companies cost?
Typical national price ranges. Prices in your town will vary, so always get a written quote.
| Job | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gutter installation | $12 – $25 per foot | $2,200–$5,000 for an average home |
| Aluminum gutters (200 ft) | $2,000 – $4,000 | |
| Gutter cleaning | $100 – $250 | One-story $70–$200; two-story $100–$275 |
Source: HomeGuide gutter installation and cleaning costs (2025). Checked 2026-10-03.
Does a gutter company need a license?
Gutter installation usually falls under state home improvement or contractor rules; cleaning alone often doesn't need a license. In California, any job of $1,000 or more, or one that needs a permit, requires a contractor license. Ask for proof of insurance either way, since gutter work means ladders and roofs.
Sources: California CSLB: unlicensed work limit raised to $1,000 (AB 2622)
Show the licensing board for every state
| State | Contractor licensing agency | Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors | Look it up → |
| Alaska | Alaska Dept of Commerce — Construction Contractors | Look it up → |
| Arizona | Arizona Registrar of Contractors | Look it up → |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board | Look it up → |
| California | California Contractors State License Board | Look it up → |
| Colorado | Municipal — varies by jurisdiction | Look it up → |
| Connecticut | CT Department of Consumer Protection | Look it up → |
| Delaware | Delaware Division of Revenue | Look it up → |
| Florida | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board | Look it up → |
| Georgia | Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors | Look it up → |
| Idaho | Idaho Contractors Board | Look it up → |
| Illinois | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | Look it up → |
| Indiana | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Iowa | Iowa Division of Labor — Contractor Registration | Look it up → |
| Kansas | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Kentucky | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Louisiana | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors | Look it up → |
| Maine | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Maryland | Maryland Home Improvement Commission | Look it up → |
| Massachusetts | MA Office of Consumer Affairs — Home Improvement Contractor Registration | Look it up → |
| Michigan | Michigan Residential Builders Board | Look it up → |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry | Look it up → |
| Mississippi | Mississippi State Board of Contractors | Look it up → |
| Missouri | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Montana | Montana Department of Labor and Industry | Look it up → |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Department of Labor | Look it up → |
| Nevada | Nevada State Contractors Board | Look it up → |
| New Hampshire | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| New Jersey | NJ Division of Consumer Affairs | Look it up → |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Construction Industries Division | Look it up → |
| New York | County / municipal — Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, NYC each have boards | Look it up → |
| North Carolina | NC Licensing Board for General Contractors | Look it up → |
| North Dakota | ND Secretary of State — Contractor Licensing | Look it up → |
| Ohio | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Oklahoma | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Pennsylvania | PA Office of Attorney General | Look it up → |
| Rhode Island | RI Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board | Look it up → |
| South Carolina | SC Residential Builders Commission | Look it up → |
| South Dakota | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Tennessee | TN Board for Licensing Contractors | Look it up → |
| Texas | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
| Utah | Utah DOPL | Look it up → |
| Vermont | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation | Look it up → |
| Virginia | Virginia Board for Contractors | Look it up → |
| Washington | WA Department of Labor and Industries | Look it up → |
| West Virginia | WV Contractor Licensing Board | Look it up → |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin DSPS | Look it up → |
| Wyoming | Municipal — varies | Look it up → |
Agency list from public state sources. Whether a license is needed depends on the job size and type, so check the agency's rules before you hire.
Good to know
- Clean gutters at least twice a year, in spring and fall, and more often under trees (Bob Vila).
- Water damage and freezing made up about 22.6% of homeowners insurance losses in 2023 (Insurance Information Institute).
Questions to ask a gutter company before you hire
Ask these on the phone or at the estimate. A good pro answers every one without dodging.
- Are the gutters seamless? What metal and thickness?
- Where will the downspouts drain, and how far from the foundation?
- Does cleaning include flushing downspouts and hauling debris?
- Are you insured for ladder and roof work?
- If you suggest gutter guards, what do they cost, and do they affect my roof warranty?
Red flags to watch for
Warning signs from consumer protection agencies and trade groups.
- Out-of-town crews going door to door after storms. Source
- Full payment or cash before the work is done. Source
- No proof of insurance for ladder and roof work. Source
- No license or registration where your state requires it. Source
If you get scammed, report it to your state attorney general's consumer protection office and at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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Common questions about hiring gutter companies
How often should gutters be cleaned?
How much does gutter cleaning cost?
How much do new gutters cost?
Are gutter guards worth it?
Why do my gutters overflow?
Sources
- HomeGuide gutter installation and cleaning costs (2025)
- California CSLB: unlicensed work limit raised to $1,000 (AB 2622)
- How often to clean gutters (Bob Vila)
- Homeowners insurance facts (III)
- texasattorneygeneral.gov
- consumer.ftc.gov
Last checked 2026-10-03. Great Local Pros is a directory; we don't do the work or guarantee it. Terms.