Most Baton Rouge homeowners pay somewhere between $120 and $275 for a professional gutter cleaning. Single-story homes sit at the low end and two-story homes near the top (HomeGuide (2026)), and the national average lands around $168 (Angi (2026 data)).
That range is wide for a reason. The same house can draw three different quotes depending on how tall it is, how long the gutters run, and how long it has been since anyone touched them. Below is how the price is built, what pushes it up, and how to tell a fair quote from a lowball that costs you more later.
What a cleaning costs by home size
Height is the single biggest factor, because it decides how much ladder work the job takes and how risky it is. Here is how the numbers shake out:
| Your home | Typical range | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Single-story | $70-$200 | Ground-height ladder work, quick access |
| Two-story | $100-$275 | More height, more ladder setups, more risk |
| Priced by the foot | $0.95-$2.25/ft (Angi (2026 data)) | Long runs and multi-story add up |
A ranch-style single-story home on a normal lot is quick and low-risk, which keeps it cheap. Add a second story and we spend far more time repositioning ladders and working carefully at height, so the price climbs right along with the risk.
Watch how it is quoted
Some companies price by the linear foot instead of a flat rate. That is worth knowing if you have a big roofline, because a long single-story house can cost as much to clean as a compact two-story one.
What you are paying for
A thorough cleaning is more than scooping leaves, and the gap between a thorough job and a cheap one is exactly where surprise costs hide. A proper visit covers four things:
- Clearing the troughs by hand, not just blowing debris around the roof.
- Flushing every downspout and confirming water reaches the ground.
- Checking the slope and seams so nothing is left pooling or leaking.
- Hauling the debris away instead of leaving it in your beds.
Leave any of those out and the gutter can look spotless while the downspout stays blocked, which is the number one reason water still spills after a so-called cleaning. When you compare quotes, you are comparing how many of those four steps each crew includes.
What moves your price up or down
Within the range, a handful of specifics decide where your quote lands.
How long it has been
A first cleaning in three years is packed with wet, heavy debris and takes far longer than a twice-a-year touch-up. The longer you wait, the more each visit costs.
Roof pitch and access
A steep roof, a screened porch, or landscaping crowding the walls all slow us down and add to the bill.
Tree cover
Homes under pine, water oak, or live oak load up fast and often need heavier clearing, since needles and catkins mat down harder than loose leaves.
Add-ons
Flushing a stubborn downspout, resealing a leaky seam, or a minor repair found mid-job can nudge the total up. We tell you before doing any of it.
Why the cheapest quote is often the most expensive
It is tempting to take the lowest number. The trouble is that the lowest number usually got there by cutting the steps that matter.
Some outfits blow the leaves out, never touch the downspout flush, and haul nothing away, which is how they quote well under the range. Then the downspout clogs again in the next storm, the debris sits in your flowerbeds, and you pay to have the job finished twice.
The cheapest cleaning is the one you only have to buy once. A lowball that leaves the downspouts packed is one you end up buying twice.
How the cost compares to putting it off
Whatever a cleaning costs, it is small next to what a clogged gutter leads to. That is the math worth doing.
What putting it off costs
Typical cost of a cleaning vs. the repairs it prevents
Source: Angi & This Old House, 2026 cost data. Uses each source's average or stated low end; the repairs themselves often run much higher.
A $168 cleaning (Angi (2026 data)) sits on the left. Every bar to its right, from rotted fascia to a foundation repair, is a cost you only face because the water was left to overflow. Paying for the cleaning is the cheap way to never meet the rest of that chart.
Should you just do it yourself?
For a single-story home on a dry day, cleaning your own gutters is reasonable and saves the service fee. For a two-story home, that saving looks thin against the risk of working at height. We break the whole decision down in our guide to whether to DIY or call us in.
How to get an accurate quote
The most useful thing you can do is give us the details we need to price the job. Before you call, know roughly how many stories you have, how long it has been since the last cleaning, and how many trees hang over the roof.
An on-site look almost always beats a number quoted sight-unseen, because we can measure the footage, judge the access, and see how packed the gutters are. If a price sounds too good over the phone, it usually means something is about to be left out of it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I clean my gutters in Baton Rouge?
Twice a year is the baseline. Homes under pine or oak often need three or four visits, because those trees drop needles and catkins in nearly every season here.
Is it cheaper to clean them myself?
The out-of-pocket cost is lower, but you are trading it for ladder risk and a few hours of work. On a two-story home, most people decide our rate is worth handing off the fall hazard.
Does the price include the downspouts?
With us, yes. Flushing the downspouts and confirming they drain is part of our cleaning. If a quote is unusually low, ask whether downspouts and debris haul-away are included before you book.
Why is my quote higher than the national average?
Usually height, footage, or time. A two-story home, a long roofline, heavy tree cover, or a first cleaning in several years all push a quote above the typical figure, and all of them are legitimate.
Do companies charge a flat rate or by the foot?
Both are common. By the foot usually runs $0.95 to $2.25 (Angi (2026 data)), and more on a multi-story home. For a big roofline, ask for both so you can compare.
Will gutter guards lower my cleaning cost?
Over time, yes, because they cut how often you need a full cleaning. You still rinse grit and pollen off the mesh occasionally, so guards reduce the cost rather than erase it.
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