Gutter cleaning and minor repair service
Clear gutters and downspouts and fix small leaks and loose sections for local homeowners, spring and fall.
- C$800-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
Visiting homes to clear leaves and debris from eavestroughs (gutters) and downspouts, flush them, and make small repairs such as resealing joints, re-hanging loose sections and replacing a few fasteners.
Your first three steps
- Price a basic kit (ladders, stabilizers, scoops, hose, safety gear) and check local competitors' per-job prices
- Get commercial general liability insurance and take a working-at-height safety course
- Offer fall and spring cleanings to neighbours, post on local community groups and ask for reviews
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and small commercial building owners.
How it makes money
Fixed price per job based on house size and height, plus extra for repairs, downspout unblocking and add-ons like gutter guards. Repeat yearly clients help fill the busy fall and spring seasons.
Skills that help
- Comfortable working at height
- Physical fitness
- Basic handyman skills
- Reliable and tidy
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance and the risk of damaging roofs or eavestroughs
- Working-at-height rules and fall protection, check your provincial workplace safety body
- WCB/WSIB registration rules in your province, especially once you hire helpers
- Heavy seasonality: winter freeze limits work in many areas, so plan for slower months
- Check whether your municipality requires a business licence
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Everything you need to start: gutter cleaning and minor repair service
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a gutter cleaning business?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on the ladders, tools and safety equipment you choose. Insurance is also worth pricing early, as it is a cost to factor into your budget.
How much can a gutter cleaning service earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $600 to $4,000, depending on how many homes you serve and the season. Winter freeze limits work in many areas, so slower months are likely. These are estimates only.
What rules should I check before cleaning gutters for customers?
Check commercial general liability insurance, your provincial workplace safety body's working-at-height and fall protection rules, WCB/WSIB registration if you hire helpers, and whether your municipality requires a business licence.
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