How much does gutter cleaning cost in Canberra?
Our table puts a standard single-storey gutter clean in Canberra at $95–$380, typically $245, and a double-storey home at $170–$570. Townhouses and single-level units come in lower at $88–$240, a line that matters here: 17.2% of ACT dwellings are semi-detached, row or terrace homes and townhouses, well above the 12.6% Australian share (ABS 2021 Census). Flushing a blocked downpipe is usually extra, at $33–$175 a pipe. Height, roof pitch, the volume of leaves and the time since the last clean decide where a quote lands. All prices include GST.
Comparing cities, or after the Australia-wide picture? See the national guide: Gutter cleaning cost in Australia.
Detailed Pricing — Gutter Cleaning Cost in Canberra 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single storey home (standard) | $95total | $245 | $380 |
| Double storey home | $170total | $360 | $570 |
| Single storey unit / townhouse | $88total | $155 | $240 |
| Commercial / large property | $330total | $605 | $1,100 |
| Downpipe flush / clear | $33per pipe | $55 | $175 |
| Gutter guard installation (per lm) | $38/lm | $61 | $99 |
| Gutter repair (minor leak seal) | $88per job | $165 | $310 |
| Roof inspection (combined with clean) | $55add-on | $110 | $200 |
| Fascia / soffit clean (add-on) | $82add-on | $130 | $200 |
| Gutter replacement (per lm) | $38/lm | $66 | $110 |
| Heavy-debris / overdue clean, single storey (e.g. after a storm) | $320total | $460 | $660 |
| Solar panel clean (add-on, per panel) | $9per panel | $16 | $28 |
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Canberra gutters: guards against regular cleans, roof and gutters together, and rainfall
Gutter guards or regular cleans in Canberra
Gutter guard is $38–$99 a metre installed in our Canberra table, so 40 metres comes to $2,440 at the typical price; a standard single-storey clean is $95–$380.
A roof and gutter clean together in Canberra
Adding a roof inspection to a gutter clean is $55–$200 in our Canberra table; with a single-storey clean that comes to $355 at the typical prices. A unit or townhouse is $88–$240 and a two-storey home $170–$570.
Canberra rainfall
Canberra averages 616 mm of rain a year on Bureau of Meteorology records, the fourth lowest of the 15 cities we cover. November is the wettest month (64.4 mm) and June the driest (40.5 mm).
These answers use the prices in the table on this page.
Local figures: Bureau of Meteorology climate statistics, CANBERRA AIRPORT COMPARISON, 1939–2010.
What Affects Gutter Cleaning Costs in Canberra
Height and safe access
A second storey means longer ladders, roof anchors or harness work, which is why the typical double-storey price of $360 sits well above $245 for one level. Working at height is regulated in the territory by WorkSafe ACT, so ask how the cleaner will get up and stay safe, and check they carry public liability cover before the ladder goes up.
Leaves and overdue gutters
Separate houses make up 63.2% of the territory's housing (ABS 2021 Census), and a house with trees hanging over its roof fills its gutters fastest in autumn. A gutter left for a year or more, or packed after a storm, is a heavier job: our table has an overdue single-storey clean at $320–$660, set against $95–$380 for a routine visit.
Spring rain and downpipes
October and November are the wettest months at Canberra Airport, averaging 62.4 mm and 64.4 mm (BOM averages), and spring is when a blocked downpipe shows itself as water spilling over the gutter edge onto walls and garden beds. Clearing each pipe costs $33–$175, so count your downpipes and ask whether the quote flushes them all or only checks them.
What Icon Water allows
Under Icon Water's Permanent Water Conservation Measures, gutters on a building can be cleaned at any time and by any means, so hosing out gutters and downpipes is fine. The hard surfaces below are treated differently: a bucket and mop or a high-pressure, low-volume cleaner is allowed on paths and driveways, but otherwise water must not be used to clean paved areas, so the sludge should be bagged rather than hosed away.
Gutter guard and fixing leaks
Mesh guard over the gutters runs $38–$99 a lineal metre, so a 30 m run comes to roughly $1,830 at the typical rate. Sealing a minor leak costs $88–$310, while rusted or sagging lengths are replaced at $38–$110 a metre. Dry leaf litter is also a bushfire ember risk on a hot January day, when Canberra averages 28.0 °C (BOM averages).
While the cleaner is on the roof
Canberra searches often pair the roof with the gutters, and several add-ons make sense while the ladder is up. A roof inspection with the clean is $55–$200, solar panels are washed for $9–$28 each, and fascias and soffits are cleaned for $82–$200. For offices, shops and other big roofs, commercial gutter cleaning is quoted at $330–$1,100.
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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 →