How much does gutter cleaning cost in Adelaide?
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A single-storey Adelaide house has its gutters cleared for $92–$370, typically $240. Two storeys cost $165–$550, and a one-level unit or townhouse, with gutter on one or two sides only, is $74–$200. Those three rows cover most of the city: separate houses are 75% of Adelaide's dwellings and townhouses or semi-detached homes another 16.3% (ABS 2021 Census). What moves a quote inside each band is how much is sitting in the gutter. Leave it for a couple of winters and the job becomes $265–$550. GST is included.
Comparing cities, or after the Australia-wide picture? See the national guide: Gutter cleaning cost in Australia.
Detailed Pricing — Gutter Cleaning Cost in Adelaide 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single storey home (standard) | $92total | $240 | $370 |
| Double storey home | $165total | $350 | $550 |
| Single storey unit / townhouse | $74total | $130 | $200 |
| Commercial / large property | $275total | $505 | $920 |
| Downpipe flush / clear | $28per pipe | $46 | $145 |
| Gutter guard installation (per lm) | $32/lm | $51 | $83 |
| Gutter repair (minor leak seal) | $74per job | $140 | $260 |
| Roof inspection (combined with clean) | $46add-on | $92 | $165 |
| Fascia / soffit clean (add-on) | $69add-on | $110 | $165 |
| Gutter replacement (per lm) | $32/lm | $55 | $92 |
| Heavy-debris / overdue clean, single storey (e.g. after a storm) | $265total | $385 | $550 |
| Solar panel clean (add-on, per panel) | $7per panel | $14 | $23 |
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Adelaide gutter prices: by home type, the low end and replacement
Gutter cleaning prices in Adelaide by home type
A single-storey home in Adelaide costs $92–$370 to clean, typically $240. A double-storey home is $165–$550, typically $350, and a single-storey unit or townhouse $74–$200.
The cheapest gutter cleaning in Adelaide
The lowest whole-job price in our Adelaide table is $74, for a single-storey unit or townhouse. A single-storey house starts at $92.
Gutter replacement cost in Adelaide
Gutter replacement in Adelaide is $32–$92 a linear metre, so 20 metres comes to $640 to $1,840. Gutter guard is $32–$83 a linear metre.
These answers use the prices in the table on this page.
House gutter cleaning cost in Adelaide (2026): single storey, double storey and units
Gutter cleaning in Adelaide costs $92–$370 for a single-storey house, with $240 typical, and $165–$550 for a double-storey home. A unit or townhouse is $74–$200. The price covers clearing every gutter by hand or vacuum, bagging the debris, and flushing the downpipes so water runs; a blocked downpipe that needs clearing from below is a separate line.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single storey home (standard) | $92 | $240 | $370 |
| Double storey home | $165 | $350 | $550 |
| Single storey unit / townhouse | $74 | $130 | $200 |
| Commercial / large property | $275 | $505 | $920 |
| Heavy-debris / overdue clean, single storey (e.g. after a storm) | $265 | $385 | $550 |
| Downpipe flush / clear | $28/pipe | $46 | $145 |
| Gutter guard installation | $32/lm | $51 | $83 |
Gutter cleaning services in Adelaide: most cleaners price by the house rather than the metre, so the bands above are what you are quoted on the phone once you say single or double storey and roughly how many metres of gutter. Adelaide's storm season fills gutters with leaves and small branches, which is why an after-storm clean ($265–$550) is its own line, and why gutter guard ($32–$83 per metre installed) is the usual way to stretch the time between cleans.
What moves a gutter cleaning quote in Adelaide:
- Storeys and roof pitch: a double-storey or steep roof needs longer ladders or a harness, so it costs more than a single-storey walk-around.
- Metres of gutter: a large or L-shaped house has more gutter than a compact one on the same block.
- How full: gutters that have not been cleaned for years, or carry compacted silt and seedlings, take longer than a seasonal clean.
- Trees: a house under gums or palms fills faster and may need two cleans a year.
- Add-ons: downpipe clearing, a roof inspection, solar panel cleaning and gutter guard are quoted on top.
Looking for gutter cleaners near you in Adelaide? Say the storeys, the house size and when it was last done; that is enough for a firm price from the bands above.
If the inspection shows a worn roof, see roof replacement costs in Adelaide.
What Affects Gutter Cleaning Costs in Adelaide
Townhouses and shared roofs
Semi-detached houses and townhouses are 16.3% of Adelaide's dwellings, where Australia as a whole has 12.6% (ABS 2021 Census), and a townhouse has gutter on the open sides only, which is why $74–$200 sits well under the house rate. If the townhouse is strata-titled, ask the body corporate before booking: the shared roofline may already be on its maintenance list, and the bill may belong to the group.
Why late autumn is the deadline
May, June and July are Adelaide's wet months, with June the wettest at 72.1 mm, while January averages 20.1 mm (BOM averages). A gutter that filled with dust and leaf litter over the dry summer turns to sludge with the first May rain and overflows at the eaves. Most overflows start at a blocked downpipe, cleared at $28–$145 each, so count the downpipes before you ring.
Two storeys and the rules for heights
A two-storey clean, $165–$550, means a worker on a ladder or a roof edge, and SafeWork SA is the state regulator for that kind of work. Ask how the cleaner reaches the upper gutter, whether a harness or a vacuum pole from the ground, and ask to see public liability cover before they go up. A cleaner who answers both questions readily is the one to book.
Guards, leaks and replacement
Gutter guard is fitted per lineal metre at $32–$83 and cuts the number of cleans a tree-lined block needs. Sealing a small leak on the same visit is $74–$260. Gutter replacement, which many locals search for alongside cleaning, is priced per metre at $32–$92; ask the cleaner to photograph rust so you can decide between a repair and a new run.
While the ladder is up
Three add-ons ride on the same ladder: a roof inspection at $46–$165, washing the fascias and soffits at $69–$165, and solar panels at $7–$23 each. Adelaide's January is both its hottest month at 28.7 °C and one of its driest (BOM averages), and a dry summer leaves dust on panels, so the panel clean pays for itself best when booked in the same visit.
Big roofs and rented ones
A large or commercial property is $275–$920, priced on gutter length rather than storeys. With 28.4% of the city's households renting (ABS 2021 Census), plenty of overflowing gutters are somebody else's to fix: send the agent a photo in writing rather than booking a cleaner yourself, because the owner will want to know before water reaches the eaves.
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Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →