Eavestrough cleaning in Ottawa costs $150–$350 for a typical single-family home in 2026. A one-storey bungalow with roughly 120–150 linear feet of trough generally runs $150–$225, a standard two-storey home runs $200–$325, and large or three-storey homes with steep rooflines, dormers, or tree cover run $325–$500. Priced by the foot, most Ottawa companies charge about $1.25–$2.50 per linear foot, with the higher end applying to second-storey and hard-access sections. Add-ons are common: downspout flushing often adds $15–$35 per downspout if it's clogged, and a spring plus fall package usually s...
Cleaners price mostly on ladder time and roof access, which is why storey count matters more than square footage. In 2026, a single-storey Ottawa bungalow — the standard in Alta Vista, Elmvale Acres, and older Nepean — typically runs $150–$225 for a full clean including downspout checks. A two-storey home in Barrhaven, Kanata, or Orléans usually runs $200–$325. Homes with a third storey, steep 10/12-plus pitches, walkout basements that add effective height at the rear, or extensive dormers push ...
Hand-removal or vacuum extraction of leaves and shingle grit from all trough runs, flushing to confirm flow, clearing downspout entrances, bagging and removing debris, and a visual report on loose spikes, sagging sections, and separated seams. Confirm all five are in your quote — cheap bids often sk...
Ottawa's climate makes the fall clean non-negotiable and the spring clean strongly advisable. The fall visit should happen after the last leaves drop — generally early-to-mid November in Ottawa — so troughs are clear before freeze-up. Troughs packed with wet leaves in December freeze into solid ice plugs, meltwater backs up under the shingles, and you get ice dams, soaked soffits, and water tracking into wall cavities. The spring clean, usually booked April to May, removes shingle grit, maple ke...
Gutter guards installed in Ottawa run roughly $8–$20 per linear foot depending on type — basic plastic or foam inserts at the low end, aluminum micro-mesh systems at $12–$20, and professionally installed premium hooded systems at $20–$35. For a 150-foot home that's $1,200–$3,000 for micro-mesh. The honest assessment for Ottawa: quality micro-mesh substantially reduces leaf accumulation and can stretch cleaning to once every two or three years, but it does not eliminate maintenance. Fine debris l...
Read the maintenance clause. Many guard warranties are voided if the system is never inspected, and some 'lifetime no-clog' guarantees require the installer's own paid annual inspection to remain valid.
Cleaners routinely find problems, and knowing typical 2026 Ottawa prices keeps you from being oversold on the spot. Resecuring loose spikes or replacing them with hidden hangers runs about $8–$20 per hanger. Resealing a leaking seam or end cap is roughly $50–$125 per joint. Re-pitching a sagging run so it drains to the downspout costs about $75–$200 per section. Adding or relocating a downspout runs $100–$250 installed, and downspout extensions to move water at least six feet from the foundation...
Cleaning your own troughs saves the $150–$350 fee but carries real risk: falls from ladders are among the most common serious home-maintenance injuries, and Ottawa's two-storey builds with sloped grading and interlock patios below make ladder footing dicey. If you do DIY, use a stabilizer bar so the ladder rests on the roof rather than the trough (leaning on aluminum trough bends it and breaks seals), never overreach, and skip it entirely on wet, icy, or windy days. Note also that the safest cle...
In 2026, expect $150–$225 for a single-storey Ottawa bungalow, $200–$325 for a standard two-storey home, and $325–$500 for large, steep, or three-storey homes. Per linear foot, most companies charge $1.25–$2.50, with second-storey and hard-access runs at the higher end.
Twice a year for most Ottawa homes — once in spring (April–May) to clear maple keys and shingle grit, and once in late fall (early-to-mid November) after the leaves drop and before freeze-up. Homes with heavy tree cover may need a third mid-fall visit; homes on open lots with young trees can sometimes manage with the fall clean alone.
Clogged troughs freeze solid over winter, causing ice dams that push meltwater under shingles and into soffits and wall cavities. In spring, overflowing water pours against the foundation, which is a leading cause of wet basements. Standing debris also rots fascia and can pull trough sections loose under ice weight.
No. Quality aluminum micro-mesh guards ($12–$20 per linear foot installed) reduce cleaning to roughly every two to three years, but fine debris, maple keys, and pine needles still collect on top and need clearing. Cheap plastic screens often trap debris underneath and make cleaning harder.
Clearing the downspout entrance and a flow test are normally included. Full flushing of a genuinely clogged downspout — sometimes requiring disassembly or an auger — is often an add-on at $15–$35 per downspout. Ask what's included before booking.