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Clearing the gutters on a single-storey Melbourne house costs $105–$420, and $275 is the price most jobs come in near. A second storey lifts that to $190–$630, because the cleaner needs taller ladders or roof anchors and more time up high. Smaller roofs are cheaper again: a single-level unit or townhouse is $84–$230. Melbourne never really gets a dry season for gutters, with every month averaging between 46.8 mm and 66.0 mm of rain at the Melbourne Regional Office (BOM averages), so a blocked gutter can overflow at any time of year, not only in a storm.
Comparing cities, or after the Australia-wide picture? See the national guide: Gutter cleaning cost in Australia.
Detailed Pricing — Gutter Cleaning Cost in Melbourne 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single storey home (standard) | $105total | $275 | $420 |
| Double storey home | $190total | $400 | $630 |
| Single storey unit / townhouse | $84total | $145 | $230 |
| Commercial / large property | $315total | $580 | $1,050 |
| Downpipe flush / clear | $32per pipe | $52 | $170 |
| Gutter guard installation (per lm) | $37/lm | $58 | $94 |
| Gutter repair (minor leak seal) | $84per job | $160 | $295 |
| Roof inspection (combined with clean) | $52add-on | $105 | $190 |
| Fascia / soffit clean (add-on) | $79add-on | $125 | $190 |
| Gutter replacement (per lm) | $37/lm | $63 | $105 |
| Heavy-debris / overdue clean, single storey (e.g. after a storm) | $305total | $440 | $630 |
| Solar panel clean (add-on, per panel) | $8per panel | $16 | $26 |
Gutter cleaning in Melbourne costs $105–$420 for a standard single-storey home, typically $275, $190–$630 for a double-storey home and $84–$230 for a single-storey unit or townhouse. A downpipe flush is $32–$170 per pipe on top, and an after-storm debris clean runs $305–$630. These match the Melbourne price table above.
What moves the price is metres of gutter and how you get to them. A double-storey home needs ladders staged around the house or a vacuum pole, which is why its row sits well above the single-storey one, and a steep roof or a tiled edge slows the job further. Tree cover is the other lever: a home under gums fills its gutters twice a year, and a gutter clean after a long gap carries compacted debris that has to be dug out rather than scooped. Blocked downpipes turn up on most first visits and are charged per pipe.
Pick a single-storey clean every autumn and spring if the roof is under trees, or once a year if it is not, and get the gutters cleaned before the first storm of the season rather than after the overflow has stained the eaves. If you want to clean gutters less often, the gutter guard row in the table above is the comparison. Get quotes that state whether downpipes and the roof inspection are included.
- Single storey home (standard): $105–$420 total, typically $275
- Double storey home: $190–$630 total, typically $400
- Single storey unit / townhouse: $84–$230 total, typically $145
- Downpipe flush / clear: $32–$170 per pipe, typically $52
- Heavy-debris / overdue clean, single storey (e.g. after a storm): $305–$630 total, typically $440
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House gutter cleaning cost in Melbourne (2026): single storey, double storey and units
Gutter cleaning in Melbourne costs $105–$420 for a single-storey house, with $275 typical, and $190–$630 for a double-storey home. A unit or townhouse is $84–$230. 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.
If the house already has scaffolding up for a re-roof or repaint, booking the gutters in the same window avoids setting up access twice; scaffold hire in Melbourne shows what that access costs on its own.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single storey home (standard) | $105 | $275 | $420 |
| Double storey home | $190 | $400 | $630 |
| Single storey unit / townhouse | $84 | $145 | $230 |
| Commercial / large property | $315 | $580 | $1,050 |
| Heavy-debris / overdue clean, single storey (e.g. after a storm) | $305 | $440 | $630 |
| Downpipe flush / clear | $32/pipe | $52 | $170 |
| Gutter guard installation | $37/lm | $58 | $94 |
Gutter cleaning services in Melbourne: 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. Melbourne's storm season fills gutters with leaves and small branches, which is why an after-storm clean ($305–$630) is its own line, and why gutter guard ($37–$94 per metre installed) is the usual way to stretch the time between cleans.
What moves a gutter cleaning quote in Melbourne:
- 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 Melbourne? Say the storeys, the house size and when it was last done; that is enough for a firm price from the bands above.
What Affects Gutter Cleaning Costs in Melbourne
Double-storey homes
Plenty of Melbourne searches ask about two-storey homes specifically. A two-storey job at $190–$630 reflects the extra height: longer ladders, harness points on the roof and slower, more careful work along the upper eaves. Working at height is policed in this state by WorkSafe Victoria, so expect a careful operator to spend time setting up before they start scooping.
Townhouses and attached homes
About one in six Melbourne dwellings is a semi-detached terrace or townhouse (16.2%, ABS 2021 Census). These roofs are short, so the cleaning itself is quick, but the gutter often runs straight past the neighbour's section. Booking both homes on the same visit saves a second call-out and stops the next-door leaves washing back into your freshly cleared run.
Overdue or storm-filled gutters
Gutters left for a few years pack down into wet sludge, sometimes with seedlings growing in them, and take far longer to dig out. That heavier job on a single-storey home is priced separately at $305–$630, well above a routine clean, which is the best argument for keeping to a regular cycle.
Downpipes
A gutter that is clear but still overflows usually has a blocked downpipe. Flushing or clearing each downpipe is $32–$170, the top of that band being for pipes packed with silt or roots below ground. Ask whether the cleaner runs water through every downpipe as part of the job, or only looks into the gutter.
Guards, repairs and replacement
Gutter guard costs $37–$94 per lineal metre and cuts down how much debris settles in the channel. While the cleaner is up there they may find small leaks, which are sealed for $84–$295. Rusted-through sections are replaced at $37–$105 per metre, so a clean is a cheap way to find problems early.
Extras while they're on the roof
A roof check done alongside the clean adds $52–$190, and wiping down fascias and soffits $79–$190. Solar panels can be washed for $8–$26 each. Bundling these into one visit means paying for a single setup of ladders and safety gear instead of two.
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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 →