How much does gutter cleaning cost in Wollongong?
A gutter clean for a one-level Wollongong house costs $110–$430, typically $280, and a double-storey house $195–$650, typically $410. A ground-level unit or townhouse, with shorter runs of gutter, comes in lower at $86–$240. Freestanding houses account for 71.3% of local homes, so the house rows fit most readers, while the townhouse row suits much of the 12.9% that are semis, terraces or townhouses (ABS 2021 Census). Where a price falls in each band depends on the length of gutter, the pitch and surface of the roof, and the depth of leaf litter packed down since the last clean. All prices include GST.
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Detailed Pricing — Gutter Cleaning Cost in Wollongong 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single storey home (standard) | $110total | $280 | $430 |
| Double storey home | $195total | $410 | $650 |
| Single storey unit / townhouse | $86total | $150 | $240 |
| Commercial / large property | $325total | $595 | $1,075 |
| Downpipe flush / clear | $32per pipe | $54 | $175 |
| Gutter guard installation (per lm) | $38/lm | $59 | $97 |
| Gutter repair (minor leak seal) | $86per job | $160 | $300 |
| Roof inspection (combined with clean) | $54add-on | $110 | $195 |
| Fascia / soffit clean (add-on) | $81add-on | $130 | $195 |
| Gutter replacement (per lm) | $38/lm | $65 | $110 |
| Heavy-debris / overdue clean, single storey (e.g. after a storm) | $315total | $455 | $650 |
| Solar panel clean (add-on, per panel) | $9per panel | $16 | $27 |
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What Affects Gutter Cleaning Costs in Wollongong
Second storey, second ladder
Working from a second-storey eave takes longer ladders, anchor points and a slower pace at the edge. Work health and safety in this state is policed by SafeWork NSW, and any crew going up that high should be able to tell you how it prevents falls. The added time explains why a usual two-storey clean, $410, costs more than a usual one-storey clean.
Late summer downpours
Rain records from the university station peak in late summer, with February averaging 156.4 mm and March 160.4 mm (BOM averages). Gutters packed with wet leaves then overflow into eaves and walls. If the last clean was long ago, or a storm has filled them, expect the overdue rate of $315–$650 rather than the standard price.
Downpipes are a separate line
Clearing the gutter does little when the downpipe beneath stays clogged, and many quotes leave the downpipes out. Flushing each one costs $32–$175, and a home with four or five downpipes can add a noticeable amount, so ask how many are included before you accept a price.
Guards, repairs and new gutter
Gutter guard costs $38–$97 a lineal metre, so every 10 metres of guard is about $590 at typical rates; under overhanging trees it means fewer paid cleans each year. A dripping joint can be sealed for $86–$300, while rusted sections are replaced at $38–$110 a metre.
Washing down under the Water Wise rules
The Water Wise Guidelines that apply across the Illawarra let you use drinking water at any time to wash building structures, gutters and roofing included, through a hose with a trigger nozzle unless it feeds high-pressure cleaning equipment. Run-off or overspray onto paths is not permitted, so ask how the crew handles it during a fascia and soffit clean, priced at $81–$195.
While someone is on the roof
A combined roof inspection adds $54–$195 and is worth taking after a wet summer, when cracked tiles or lifted sheets show up as stains inside. Solar panels can be cleaned on the same visit at $9–$27 a panel, about $160 for a ten-panel system at the typical price.
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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 →