Priced the way Gutter Cleaning work is billed
A single-story gutter clean and a gutter guard install don't get quoted the same way, so why would every trade? SideWRK prices Gutter Cleaning the way the work is really billed: per linear foot — about $1 a linear foot — with guards and repairs billed separately. Tap the work, put in the numbers, and the line prices itself — no napkin math, no undercharging a job because you rushed the quote.
What moves a Gutter Cleaning price
Two Gutter Cleaning jobs that look the same on paper can be a hundred dollars apart once you're on site. Here's what actually changes the number — the things to size up before you quote:
- Stories and pitch — a two-story or steep roof is more ladder time and more risk for every foot of gutter.
- Debris load — a year of packed pine needles and a downspout clog is a different clean than light leaves.
- Guards and repairs — installing guards or resealing a leaking seam is separate from the cleaning itself.
What a Gutter Cleaning job puts on the record
Every trade documents something different, and Gutter Cleaning is no exception. SideWRK captures the number of stories and the rest of what your work needs on the record — the details that protect you and make the invoice stand up:
- the number of stories
- whether gutter guards are on or off
- the roof-access type — ladder, walkable, steep
- a work-at-height note
Example note on a job: "Fascia rot spotted at rear corner — cleaned only; repair recommended."
How to price a Gutter Cleaning job in SideWRK
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Start the job and add your work
Open a Gutter Cleaning job and tap a suggestion like "Single-story gutter clean" or "Two-story gutter clean" — the common work is already loaded, so you tap instead of type.
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Price it per linear foot
Enter the numbers and the line prices itself, per linear foot — about $1 a linear foot — with guards and repairs billed separately. Put parts on at your cost so what you clear is real profit, not just the Gutter Cleaning ticket total.
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Note the details
Add a plain-English note — for example, "Fascia rot spotted at rear corner — cleaned only; repair recommended." — and a photo of the work.
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Log what the job needs
Capture the Gutter Cleaning-specific records: the number of stories, and whether gutter guards are on or off.
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Send it and get paid
Send the Gutter Cleaning estimate for approval. Your customer approves from their phone, the invoice goes out, and you get paid — card, Apple Pay, or straight to Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App.
Staying on the right side of the rules
SideWRK documents your Gutter Cleaning work — it doesn't make you licensed, and it says so plainly. What to know: a business license in some places and clear work-at-height responsibility — repairs beyond cleaning can cross into licensed contractor work. The app flags the permit and license triggers so they never surprise you mid-job.
Gutter Cleaning pricing — common questions
How do I price a Gutter Cleaning job in SideWRK?
You bill per linear foot — about $1 a linear foot — with guards and repairs billed separately. Add the work — Single-story gutter clean, Two-story gutter clean, Downspout flush — enter the numbers, and each line prices itself. Parts go on at your cost, so you see real profit and not just the total.
What does SideWRK document on a Gutter Cleaning job?
The records Gutter Cleaning work actually needs: the number of stories; whether gutter guards are on or off; the roof-access type — ladder, walkable, steep. It rides on the estimate and invoice, so your paper trail is built as you work instead of reconstructed later.
Do I need a license to do Gutter Cleaning work?
That depends on your state and the job, but here's the shape of it: a business license in some places and clear work-at-height responsibility — repairs beyond cleaning can cross into licensed contractor work. SideWRK documents the work; it doesn't certify you, and it flags the permit and license triggers so nothing sneaks up on you.
Does SideWRK work for trades other than Gutter Cleaning?
Yes — it runs all 42 trades, each priced and documented its own way. If you run more than one, the Multi-Trade plan unlocks them all and switches between them in a tap.