Last updated: November 2026
How much does gutter cleaning cost in Kensington?
Gutter cleaning in Kensington usually costs $120 to $300 for a single-story home and $200 to $450 for a two-story house. The price depends on linear feet of gutter, roof height, and how much debris has packed the downspouts. Most visits take 60 to 120 minutes.
Kensington is mostly 1920s and 1930s Spanish revival and Tudor homes. Those roofs have steep pitches and deep eaves, and that changes the job.
What drives the price up?
Height is the biggest factor. A single-story ranch on Adams Avenue is a ladder job. A two-story on Marlborough Drive often needs a taller ladder setup and a second person to foot it.
Debris load is next. Ficus and eucalyptus along the canyon edges drop leaves and seed pods that turn into a wet, packed sludge by November. We have pulled out 5 gallon buckets of it from a single run of 40 feet.
- Single-story, under 150 linear feet: $120 to $220
- Two-story, 150 to 250 linear feet: $200 to $450
- Clogged downspout clearing: $25 to $60 per downspout
- Clay tile roof with fragile edges: add 15 to 25 percent
How long does a gutter cleaning visit take?
A typical Kensington home takes 60 to 120 minutes. We clear the troughs by hand, flush every downspout with a hose, and check that water leaves the downspout end freely.
Tile roofs slow us down. We will not walk on old clay tile, so we work from the ladder and from the ground with a water-fed pole where we can.
When should Kensington homeowners schedule it?
Book in late October or early November, before the first real rain. San Diego averages about 10 inches of rain a year, and most of it falls between November and March. A clogged gutter overflowing onto a stucco wall leaves staining that takes a soft wash to remove.
Many homes here also have built-in gutters tucked into the eaves. They hide leaks, and we flag any rusted seams we find before they rot the fascia.
How should you choose a gutter cleaning company?
Ask whether they flush the downspouts or only scoop the troughs. Ask for a price in writing based on linear feet. And ask if they carry liability insurance, since ladder work on a two-story house is where claims happen.
You can see our full gutter and window cleaning service on the gutter and window cleaning page, or look at gutter cleaning in Kensington for neighborhood details.
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