Gutter cleaning
Gutter cleaning across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, from Washmates, based in Reading. We use a gutter vacuum to clear the moss, leaves and silt from your gutters and downpipes, so rainwater runs away freely again. Prices start from £60, VAT included, with a fixed quote before we start.
£2m public liability insured · Fixed quote before we start
Rated 5-star on GoogleWhat's included
- The gutters, cleared of moss, leaves and silt with a gutter vacuum.
- The downpipes, cleared so the water has somewhere to go.
- A post-service clean-up, so the property is left tidy.
- Digital before and after photos of the work.
Not included
- Washing the outside of the gutters and the fascia boards. Every roof clean includes the fascias and soffits.
- The roof itself. If moss on the roof keeps filling the gutters, a roof clean deals with the cause, and it includes the gutters.
- Driveways, patios and other outdoor jobs. You can add them to the same quote, and they're priced separately.
- Leaves on the lawn and paths too? Add garden clearance and we'll do both on the same visit.
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How we do it
We clear gutters with a gutter vacuum, which sucks the moss, leaves and silt out of the gutters and downpipes, so rainwater can run away freely again. We clear the downpipes as well as the gutters, because a blocked downpipe fills the gutter straight back up.
A gutter clean empties the gutters. It doesn’t include washing the outside of the gutters or the fascia boards. Every roof clean includes the gutters, the fascias and the soffits, so if you’re booking one, you don’t need to book the gutters as well.
If your roof is covered in moss, clearing the gutters on their own only helps until the next storm, because moss from the roof washes down and blocks the gutters and drainage again. A roof clean deals with the cause.
How much it costs
Gutter cleaning at Washmates From £60 All our prices include VAT, with a fixed quote before we start.
That's for clearing the gutters and downpipes. If you're having your roof cleaned, the gutters are already included in the roof clean.
Typical UK prices by type of house
| Type of house | Typical UK price | The gutters, typically |
|---|---|---|
| Bungalow | £60–£80 | Single-storey, so easy to reach |
| Terraced house | £60–£100 | Two storeys, front and back only |
| Semi-detached house | £80–£120 | Two storeys, front, back and one side |
| Detached house | £120–£180 | Two storeys, all the way round, often with extensions |
| Three storeys or more | £180 or more | Higher gutters that need longer poles or more access equipment |
Typical prices, checked . These are averages, not quotes. More detail: How much does gutter cleaning cost?
Where we work
We're based in Reading and cover the whole of Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Every job is done by our own team or a vetted local technician who works to our methods.
- Berkshire
- Oxfordshire
- Buckinghamshire
What happens next
- Tell us about the job online, or call or WhatsApp us.
- We check your property on satellite view and confirm anything unclear with you over a call or text, so most jobs are priced without a site visit.
- We send you a fixed price before any work starts.
- To book, you pay a £100 deposit on a job of £500 or more, or the full price on a smaller job.
- We text you before we start and again when we've finished. You don't need to be at home.
- If you paid a deposit, you pay the balance when the job's finished, by bank transfer or card.
Calls Mon–Sat 9am–10pm, Sun 10am–4pm. WhatsApp any time; we'll reply within the working day.
Questions
Is gutter cleaning included in a roof clean?
Yes. Every Washmates roof clean includes clearing the gutters, so if you're booking a roof clean you only need to tick Roof cleaning on the quote form. If you only want your gutters cleared, tick Gutter cleaning on its own.
Do you wash the outside of the gutters and the fascias?
Not as part of a gutter clean, which empties the gutters and downpipes. Every roof clean includes the fascias and soffits, and on their own they're priced on request.
How often should gutters be cleared?
Gutters typically need clearing once or twice a year, in late autumn once most of the leaves have fallen, and again in spring. Homes with trees overhanging the roof may need it three or four times a year.
Can moss on my roof block my gutters?
Yes. Moss comes loose from the roof in wind and rain and washes into the gutters and drainage, where it blocks them. Clearing the gutters on their own only helps until the next storm. A roof clean deals with the cause, and it includes the gutters.
Do you need to visit to price it?
Usually not. We check the property on satellite view and confirm anything unclear with you over a call or text.