Full-Time gutter cleaning and maintenance

Homeowners, strata managers, property managers, schools, shops and small commercial landlords.

Per-job pricing for homes plus quoted contracts or annual maintenance plans for strata and commercial clients, with add-ons like gutter guard cleaning and minor repairs.

• Safe work at height
• Quoting and scheduling
• Dealing with property managers and strata

• Public liability insurance with cover for work at height
• Working at heights training and safe work method statements are often expected for commercial jobs, check your state's WHS regulator
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff, check your state scheme
• Seasonal demand, work can be quieter in some months, so plan your cash flow
• Small roof repairs may need a licensed tradie, check your state's licensing rules before offering them

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on your van, vacuum poles, ladders, insurance and any extras such as cameras or drones. Treat these as estimates and compare quotes before you buy.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,500 to $14,000, depending on your mix of homes, strata and commercial clients, your pricing and repeat work. The estimates assume at least about 30 hours a week, and demand can be seasonal.

Check public liability cover that includes work at height. Working at heights training and safe work method statements are often expected for commercial jobs, so check your state's WHS regulator. Also check workers compensation once you hire, and licensing before offering roof repairs.