If you have old-fashioned gutters that collect debris, you may be wondering how you can cut corners and find ways to keep the leaves and dirt away. Regularly scheduling cleanings and upkeep can add up over time, but is the extra cost of a gutter guard installation worth it? Let’s find out!
The Cost of Gutter Cleaning
To find out how much gutter guards can save you over time, let’s discuss the average cost of gutter cleaning. According to HomeAdvisor, the national average for cleaning gutters is $159 or between $118 and $224. Single-story homes may cost between $70 and $200 depending on your home’s square footage. Two-story homes range between $90 and $225 per job and their costs depend on the size of your home and the complexity of the job. Three or more stories may cost an additional $75 to $200 per service, so you can average $400 per cleaning.
Pros recommend that you clean gutters twice a year, so this adds up to between $175 a year for a single-story property and to $425 per year for a two-story home.
The Cost of Gutter Guards
Gutter guards keep leaves and debris out of your gutters so that you don’t need to clean them as frequently. In fact, the average cleaning schedule for a gutter guard is two years. According to ThisOldHouse, the average costs of gutter guard installation per type are:
Plastic screen: DIY ………………………………………………$80 to $200
Perforated Aluminum: Professional installation…. $600 to $1,050
Steel Screen: Professional Installation ………………..$800 to $1,450
Foam: DIY …………………………………………………………..$400 to $650
Micro-mesh: Professional Installation: ………………..$900 to $1,550
Brush: DIY…………………………………………………………… $600 to $850
Gutter helmets : Professional Installation: …………..$1,150 to $4,300
So depending how you look at it, even installing the most expensive gutter guards pays off in about ten years when you figure in the costs of cleaning gutters twice a year for a two-story home. But since most installation average a little over $1,500, you can see a payoff for the same property in as little as 4-5 years.
Let’s Talk About Time
When you figure in the cost of gutter cleaning, don’t forget the time you need to use to make sure everything happens as it should. Sometimes it’s even necessary to take off for work to be present during the job. Personal days are precious, and so is your mental energy. When you need to stay on top of multiple home maintenance schedules, eliminating one from the list can give you back precious moments that don’t have a monetary value. Also, since “time is money”, you can get back to your job gain two days back out of the year. This improves your quality of life and makes being a homeowner more enjoyable.
Noble Roofing: Your Reliable Source for Seamless Gutters
At Noble Roofing, we are committed to providing homeowners with the best gutter choices for their home. We offer a variety of different materials and colors to choose from, so your gutters will perfectly match the aesthetics of your home. Leaks are virtually eliminated and every seamless gutter is specifically crafted to match the structure in which it will be installed.
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Make sure that your home is properly protected from the damaging natural effects by getting a high-quality, seamless gutter system. Give us a call today at (703) 404-0505 for an in-home consultation. You can also use our contact form while you are here on our website.