Portland Gutter Cleaning Cost: What You Should Actually Expect to Pay in 2026

Professional gutter cleaning in Portland, Oregon typically runs $150 to $325 for a single-story home and $225 to $450 for a two-story home as of May 2026. Those are general market ranges for the Portland metro, not our specific quotes — every home gets a written price in writing before any work starts.

This guide breaks down exactly what drives those numbers, when you should expect to pay at the high end versus the low end, what’s included at a reputable Portland gutter company, and the red flags that usually mean the cheap quote is going to cost you more in the long run.

Portland gutter cleaning cost ranges by home size

Most quotes in the Portland metro fall inside the bands below. These are market averages compiled from public price lists, HomeGuide and Angi reporting, and what we hear quoted around the trade in 2026.

Home type	Typical Portland price (2026)	Notes
Single-story rancher, ~1,200–1,800 sq ft	$150 – $225	Most common in Milwaukie, parts of SE Portland, older Beaverton
Single-story with steep or complex roofline	$200 – $325	Cape Cod, tall single-story, or hillside access
Two-story, ~1,800–2,800 sq ft	$225 – $375	The most common Portland metro home
Two-story, large or hillside	$325 – $450	West Hills, Lake Oswego, West Linn slope lots
Three-story or hillside multi-roof	$400 – $650+	Custom quote — story count and access drive everything
First-time clean / heavily clogged	+$50 – $150 surcharge possible	Sometimes priced as the next tier up

Linear footage matters too. A wraparound two-story with 250 linear feet of gutter is a different job than a similar-size home with 140 feet. Most companies measure the perimeter on the walk-around quote.

What drives the price up or down

Five variables move a Portland gutter cleaning quote up or down inside those bands.

1. Story count and roof pitch

Every additional story adds setup time, ladder-stabilizer use, and on a steep pitch, fall-arrest gear. A two-story with a 4/12 pitch is straightforward; a two-story with a 9/12 pitch over a hillside basement is closer to three-story work. Steep cedar shake or aged tile roofs add even more time because we don’t walk on them — we work entirely from the ladder.

2. Linear footage

Most Portland homes have between 120 and 250 linear feet of gutter. Wraparound porches, dormers, second-story bumpouts, and detached garages all add footage. A written quote folds all of this into one number.

3. Debris load and time-since-last-cleaning

A home that’s been on a twice-yearly routine for years has lighter, faster gutters to clean. A home that hasn’t been cleaned in three years — common when we get called out by new owners — often has compacted Douglas fir needles, moss starting in the troughs, and underground drain lines that need attention. Many companies (us included) factor this into the quote rather than charging a “discovery” upcharge mid-job.

4. Tree cover

Portland’s tree canopy is the single biggest cost driver after story count. Douglas fir, western red cedar, and big-leaf maple all drop heavy debris loads, but conifer needles are the hardest to clear because they weave into a wet mat. Homes in Lake Oswego, the West Hills, parts of West Linn, and conifer-heavy pockets of Sellwood and Multnomah Village run higher because of debris volume, not because the labor rate changed.

5. Add-on findings

Things like clogged underground drain lines, sagging hangers, soft fascia, or moss starting on the roof often show up during a cleaning. A reputable Portland contractor will surface these with photos and quote any add-on work separately — they do not silently roll it into a higher bill.

What’s included at a reputable Portland gutter company

The market ranges above assume a complete service. Before you compare quotes, confirm all of the following are in scope:

1. Hand-removal of all debris from every gutter run — not just leaf-blower clearing that throws debris onto siding and landscape.
2. Downspout flushing with water from the top of every downspout, to confirm it drains all the way through. Cheap quotes often skip this step entirely.
3. Debris bagged and hauled off-site — you should not be picking fir needles out of your hostas after we leave.
4. Visual inspection of hangers, fascia, seams, and roof edge.
5. Photo documentation of before and after on every elevation, emailed or texted the same day.
6. Site cleanup including rinsing splatter off siding, walkways, and driveways.
7. Written quote before any work begins.

If two of the items above are missing from a quote, the price difference often disappears — you’re comparing different services, not different prices.

Single-story vs two-story: a real cost breakdown

Let’s walk through what actually changes between these two common home types in Portland.

Single-story rancher in Milwaukie or East Portland

A typical 1,500-square-foot rancher in Milwaukie or the Lents-Foster-Powell corridor has roughly 130–160 linear feet of gutter, two to four downspouts, and a 4/12 to 6/12 roof pitch. The crew works from a 24-foot extension ladder. Total time on-site: 90 minutes to two hours, depending on debris load. Expected Portland market price range: $150 to $225.

Two-story in Beaverton, Hillsboro, or Tigard

A typical 2,400-square-foot two-story in the suburbs has 180–220 linear feet of gutter, four to six downspouts, and often a second-story bumpout over a garage or entry. The crew uses a 28-foot or 32-foot extension ladder with stabilizers. Total time on-site: two to three hours. Expected Portland market price range: $225 to $375.

Hillside two-story in Lake Oswego or West Linn

Same home footprint as above, but on a slope. Now the crew has to set up ladders on uneven ground or angled access, and one elevation may functionally be three stories because of the basement walkout below. Same gutter footage, more setup time, more safety gear. Expected Portland market price range: $325 to $450.

Why some Portland quotes look way cheaper

You’ll occasionally see Portland gutter cleaning quotes at $79, $99, or $119. There’s almost always a reason:

• Per-foot pricing with a low base — the $99 turns into $240 when the gutters get measured.
• No downspout flushing — the trough gets cleared, the downspout stays clogged, the overflow comes back in February.
• No debris haul-off — the company bags it and leaves the bag on your driveway.
• No photo documentation — you have no record of what was actually done.
• Uninsured — if a ladder goes through a window or a crew member is injured, you absorb the risk. Always ask for a certificate of insurance before hiring.

We’ve been a Portland family-run business since 2009 under Monte and USA Gutter. The reason we publish dollar ranges in articles like this one rather than a flat $99 banner is straightforward: every home is different, and we want you to know what fair Portland market pricing actually looks like before you call.

When does cost actually save you money?

Skipping or deferring gutter cleaning is one of the most expensive false economies in Portland homeownership. The math works against you fast:

• Fascia rot from a single winter of overflow: $400 to $1,500+ in repair, depending on length.
• Crawl space moisture damage from foundation overflow: $1,000 to $5,000+ if it triggers mold remediation.
• Roof shingle damage from gutter dams holding water against the eave: premature roof replacement, $8,000 to $20,000+ on a typical Portland home.
• Underground drain line failure from years of debris pushdown: $800 to $3,000 to excavate and replace.

A $250 cleaning twice a year (about $500 annual) is cheap insurance against any one of those outcomes.

How to get an accurate written quote

The fastest way to get a real number for your specific Portland home is a phone call. We do a brief walk-around, measure linear footage, confirm story count and access, and give you a written quote — no obligation. If you want to see what comparable homes are paying, the ranges above are honest market data for the Portland metro in 2026.

For seasonal context on when to schedule, see our Pacific Northwest seasonal maintenance calendar, or read our take on how often Portland gutters actually need to be cleaned.

Quick Recap

• Portland gutter cleaning in 2026 typically costs $150–$325 for single-story and $225–$450 for two-story homes.
• Story count, linear footage, debris load, tree cover, and access drive the price inside those ranges.
• A complete service includes hand-cleaning, downspout flushing, debris haul-off, photo proof, and a written quote — confirm all of these before comparing prices.
• Hillside neighborhoods like Lake Oswego, West Linn, and the West Hills tend to sit at the higher end because of access, not service quality.
• Skipping gutter cleaning to save $250 routinely costs four-figure fascia, roof, or crawl-space repairs within a few years.