Gutter Cleaning and Repair
This category covers cleaning gutters and downspouts, repairing leaks and sagging sections, installing guards and replacing gutter systems. On multi-story student housing it often requires lifts or roof access and crews trained to work at height.
Guide updated Oct 29, 2026. Written for operators, with input welcome from people who do this work.
Why this matters
Clogged or damaged gutters can send water into walls, foundations and lower-floor units, and the damage often shows up as leaks or mold complaints well after the cause. On larger student housing buildings, safe access to gutters also takes the right equipment and trained crews.
When you need it
- After leaves fall in autumn, when gutters fill quickly on tree-lined properties.
- Before a rainy season or spring thaw, to keep water flowing away from buildings.
- When residents report leaks, water stains or overflowing gutters during storms.
- When a roof project is underway and gutters need repair or replacement too.
Common challenges in student housing
- Water damage from clogged gutters often shows up inside units long after the cause.
- Tall buildings need lifts or roof access, which limits who can do the work safely.
- Debris and runoff can damage landscaping, walkways and cars below.
- Downspouts that drain onto walkways can create ice or slip hazards.
- Guards are sold as a fix, but they still need some maintenance and do not suit every building.
What to look for
- A cleaning schedule that fits your trees and climate, with visits timed after heavy leaf drop or before rainy seasons.
- Equipment and experience for the height of your buildings, and how they work safely on multi-story roofs.
- Written pricing per building or per linear foot, with clear rates for repairs and downspout clearing.
- Photos or notes after each visit showing what they cleaned and any damage they found.
- Repair and replacement options, including guards, and honest advice on whether they are worth it for your buildings.
- How they handle debris removal and protect landscaping, walkways and vehicles below.
- A certificate of insurance that names your property, including coverage for work at height, checked before the first visit.
How pricing usually works
- Cleaning is often priced per building, per visit or per linear foot of gutter.
- Building height and access needs, such as lifts, can change the price.
- Repairs, downspout clearing and guard installation are usually quoted separately.
- Some vendors offer recurring service plans with set visits each year.
How prices are usually structured, not what they cost. Actual prices vary by market, property and scope, so compare written proposals.
Questions to ask a supplier
- How often should our gutters be cleaned, given our trees and climate?
- What equipment do you use for our building heights, and how do your crews work safely?
- How is your pricing structured, and what counts as an extra?
- Will you send photos or notes showing what you cleaned and any damage found?
- Do you recommend guards for our buildings, and what maintenance would they still need?
- How do you handle debris and protect the area below during the work?
Gutter Cleaning and Repair suppliers 31
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Bright & Shiny
Serves TX
Pressure washes apartment breezeways, walkways, parking garages, dumpster pads and building exteriors.
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Castellan Pro Wash
Serves MO
Cleans commercial gutters for apartments and multifamily buildings, including debris removal and drainage maintenance.
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Clean Gutter Protection
Serves FL
Cleans and maintains gutters for apartment and multifamily communities, including scheduled inspections, downspout checks and post-storm service.
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Clean N' Shine
Serves CA · Mentions student housing
Cleans gutters and downspouts for apartment complexes and colleges, including debris removal and cleanup.
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Commercial Window Cleaning Inc.
Serves FL
Cleans gutters for apartments and condominium associations, including debris removal and scheduled commercial maintenance.
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Devins Pressure Washing
Serves OH
Soft washes apartment buildings and pressure cleans walkways, breezeways and shared outdoor surfaces across Cleveland.
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Elite Property Services
Serves AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
Pressure washes apartment exteriors and provides window cleaning, gutter cleaning and waterproofing for multifamily communities.
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Fort Comfort Gutters
Serves CO
Installs, repairs and maintains gutters for apartment and multifamily buildings, including seamless systems, downspouts and scheduled maintenance.
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Green Pro Services
Serves IL
Cleans apartment community gutters, downspouts and roof drains, and provides building-level documentation and recurring service.
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Gutterdude
Serves MI
Cleans gutters for apartment complexes and condominiums, including roof debris removal and gutter repairs.
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Ken's Gutters
Serves nationwide · Mentions student housing
Cleans gutters and downspouts for apartment communities and college properties, including recurring maintenance and photo reporting.
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Ladder & Bucket
Serves NC
Cleans gutters and washes exteriors for multifamily residential buildings and commercial properties.
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Local Gutter Cleaners
Serves CO
Cleans and maintains gutters for apartment complexes and multifamily portfolios, with scheduled service and property condition documentation.
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Maximus Gutter Cleaning
Serves IL
Cleans gutters for multifamily and apartment communities, including debris removal, downspout checks and recurring maintenance.
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Measure Twice Pros
Serves TX
Cleans, repairs and replaces multifamily gutters, rehangs damaged sections and installs downspout extensions for scheduled portfolio maintenance.
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Mella Services
Serves KY, OH
Cleans apartment complex gutters and downspouts, documents property conditions and provides repair estimates and scheduled maintenance.
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Mr B's Gutters
Serves GA
Cleans, repairs and installs gutters and downspouts for multifamily communities, with scheduled maintenance and roofline inspections.
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Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning
Serves nationwide
Cleans, repairs and installs gutters for multifamily and apartment properties, including window washing and pressure washing.
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Ogden & Company
Based in Milwaukee, WI
Provides gutter and downspout cleaning for apartment complexes and other commercial properties alongside property maintenance services.
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Preferred Gutter Care
Serves AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA
Cleans, repairs and maintains gutters for apartment communities and commercial properties, including scheduled maintenance and service documentation.
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Primetime Cleaning Services
Serves CA
Cleans gutters for apartment communities, including downspout blockage review, roof-valley debris removal and ground cleanup.
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Resolution Gutter Inc.
Serves CA
Installs, repairs and cleans gutters for apartment and multifamily properties, including seamless gutters, downspouts and recurring maintenance.
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Shine Select
Serves DC, MD, VA
Cleans gutters for apartment and multifamily communities, including leaf removal and commercial exterior washing.
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Southern Gutters FL
Serves FL
Cleans and installs commercial gutters for condominium and multifamily associations, including roof-drain clearing and downspout work.
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Southern Shine NC LLC
Serves NC · Mentions student housing
Power washes student housing dormitories, apartment exteriors, walkways and common areas.
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Sparkle Service
Serves IL
Cleans gutters for multi-unit buildings, including downspout flushing, debris removal and gutter inspections.
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SpringBrook Pressure Cleaning
Serves FL
Cleans gutters for apartment and condominium properties, including exterior streak removal, debris clearing and downspout inspection.
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Squeegee Pro
Serves CA
Cleans gutters for apartment complexes and multi-building properties, including coordinated scheduling and commercial pressure washing.
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Stallone's Pro Wash
Serves FL
Cleans apartment exteriors, breezeways, walkways, stairwells and shared outdoor surfaces with pressure and soft washing.
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The Life Home Services
Serves GA
Cleans gutters for apartment communities and multifamily properties, with scheduled portfolio work and photo reporting.
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Window Genie
Serves nationwide
Soft washes apartment, condominium and townhome exteriors for property managers through local service operators.
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