Twenty-year-old gutters are not automatic replacement candidates. The better question is whether they still drain correctly, stay attached, and avoid repeated leaks after cleaning.
Professional gutter cleaning is usually worth it when the home is tall, the downspouts are blocked, or the property sits under heavy tree cover. Here is how to decide without overpaying.
The clearest warning signs are pressure tactics, vague scopes, no photos, no material detail, and no clear repair-versus-replace logic. A fair contractor should welcome comparison.
A 1,500 sq ft house often needs about 150 linear feet of gutter, but the real price depends on material, downspouts, roofline complexity, and whether the job includes removal or repairs.
Gutter guards can reduce cleanings on the right house, but they do not make gutters maintenance-free, and the wrong guard on the wrong debris pattern can disappoint homeowners fast.
