Things You'll Need:
- A sturdy ladder
- Work gloves
- Garbage bags
- Safety goggles
- Car or other reliable transportation
- Pressure washer with gutter cleaner and telescopic wand
- Business cards
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Step 1
Fill out required forms to register your business with city, state and federal government agencies.
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Step 2
Decide whether to start part-time or full-time. You can start the business on weekends and let it gradually grow into a full-time business.
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Step 3
Visit the Ask the Builder website. Type the words "gutter cleaning tips" into the search box and press the "Google Search" button. Read information carefully and take notes.
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Step 4
Generate a pricing list by calling other gutter cleaning services in the area.
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Step 5
Purchase magnetic signs for your vehicle or buy stick-on vinyl letters and place company name and phone number on your rear window.
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Step 6
Drive around your neighborhood and check for dirty gutters. When you find a dirty gutter, knock on the door and give the home owner your business card and fees. Offer a discount for regular cleanings.
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Step 1
Place ladder on side of house to access roof. Avoid placing ladder directly on gutter which may damage the gutter system.
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Step 2
Inspect the top portions of the gutter system and remove any large debris by hand.
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Step 3
Power wash the remaining dirt and debris from gutters.
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Step 4
Remove all debris found around the base of the downspout and place in a trash bag.
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Step 5
Use the pressure washer to direct a jet stream of water through the downspout. When the water runs freely out of the downspouts, move on to the rest of the gutters and repeat the process.
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Step 6
Offer to repair minor leaks as part of your gutter cleaning service. Give customers great service and ask for referrals. Good luck! You're on your way to financial independence.
