820' of gutter to clean..what are you charging?

[Greg Rentschler]

We don't do alot of this type of work but since we had a request I thought I would get some info. The job consists of cleaning 500 ' of first story gutter (inside and out), facia, soffit, and decorative trim. All pieces are white in color and moderately dirty.

The remaining 320 ' are all second story and in the same condition. Once again the facia, soffit, and trim are to be included. The house exterior is brick and is contracted to be painted after we complete our end of the project (we are preping the brick also) so we don't have too many worries with the house and chemicals.

We will most likely be wiping down the soffit by hand since water spray tends to create a bigger mess and we will have to work from ladders due to surrounding landscaping. We bid $2150 on the project so I am now wondering where I fall in the gutter cleaning market.

The house is approx 9000 sq. ft... well upward of a million dollars (not that it matters of coarse!?)

Open to chemical suggestions as well (assuming they are cost effective). We currently use D'limonene for cleaning gutters and such.

Thanks in advance,
Greg Rentschler
GCR PowerClean

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Greg Rentschler
GCR PowerClean
gcrpwerclean.com

 

[Glenn]

I try to get .50 cents per ft. for inside gutter cleaning and $1 per ft. for the outside gutters, soffit, eves, etc. Why not suggest gutter guards and pocket some more cash. They're a breeze to install.
Glenn

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[AranServices]

I get $3.99 to $4.99 (2-story is $4.99) per yard to clean them (inside only) & buy and install gutter screens. Good luck
From me, Randy

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[ALL-BRITE]

Say has anyone ever created a good vacuum system out there for cleaning gutters??? Just a thought . Tim

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Tim Highfield
ALL-BRITE POWERWASHING

 

[Mike Hughes]

Tim,

I have, but frankly, I dont use it very often. I got it two years ago. Have not used it this year at all (yet). It comes in handy every now and then.
It is trailer mounted, has a 125gallon tank, 8hp electric start Honda engine and 150' of vac hose. Also have attachments to clean the gutters while standing on the ground.

Mike

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Mike Hughes
Everclear
Souderton, PA