Do's And Dont's Of The Gutter Cleaning Business

[@clearnewview]

Stay off the roofs. Invest in proper safe ladder equipment and use water pressure from booster pump, zero G hose and sweeper nozzle. A respectable gutter cleaning service needs a 24' and a 32' ladder with Werner 97P True Grip standoffs and auto ladder levelers. Blowers and hoses do not remove bird nests in covered gutters on the 3rd floor.

[@nick.mk7]

You can make the same with a $300 ryobi pressure washer and blower setup lol.

[@GorillaWash_Stain]

Love it man. We had a customer text us how happy they are that we are fast and efficient. Running a business is awesome

[@Tristan.Kalina]

So awesome! Keep killing it fam👍🏼

[@CameronWilliams-bx6gy]

Hey bro is it good money

[@TerryJohnson757]

We give a two hour window. Never give an exact time.

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Brilliant, never an exact time

[@TREBLEBOOSTER65]

That's exactly what I do too

[@GraftonWilson]

Thanks man im 15 and cleaning gutters this summer super helpful

[@Tristan.Kalina]

That’s awesome dawg!

[@CandyJohnson-i7g]

fastest money I make! 140-unit townhome complex $20 per unit do it in approximately 2.5 to 3 hrs with one guy on roof with handheld blower and one guy on ground with backpack blower dispersing debris into the grass and off driveways, decks, sidewalks and stoops so it looks like you were never there. Charge extra if you have plugged downspouts which is usually the outlet, sticks and leaves or granules and sometimes water bottles or kids toys or use your imagination. I am not able to do it all year unfortunately, maybe I should try single family homes... Thanks for the video!

[@DavidBarron-s5f]

Good footwear is important and some good thick jeans. Ladders with ladder arms so ladder isn't directly on the trough, go up with a bucket and leaf bags and blower. Put debris in bucket then blow off any debris on roof. I make $1000+ a day from late October to early january in the Toronto area.

[@chrisdarbo2073]

Solid advice! These tips apply to so many businesses

[@Martin_Perales214]

Hey man great video, I just have one question. What are those blacks things you set down on the roof that prevent you from slipping? I've been trying to find them, but not knowing what they are called makes its super difficult.

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Pitch hoppers!

[@oscar.v5859]

I live in a Poor neighborhood in Atlanta ain’t nobody paying $200 for a one story I tried to get $125 and they still said no so I went down to $70 and they said that’s more reasonable price help me out should I work more around rich neighborhoods?

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Yes

[@BlakeRolstad]

Try different neighborhoods yes, you gotta think about why people need it. Your neighborhood has more people who can climb ladders if they're day laborers, more 1 story homes and less two story etc. etc. and it's not worth it to pay someone else to do it. A richer person has a home that takes longer, two stories, taller homes etc. and they have less experience with manual labor. It makes more sense for them to pay someone else.

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Facts!@@BlakeRolstad

[@terrealexander4442]

This is the story of what's been going on in Atlanta you are not the only one but stay strong I don't know who was out here charging so cheap but they need to stop driving our industry down

[@JohnScoggins]

Really appreciate your tips!

[@Tristan.Kalina]

My Guy!

[@jeffrey9901281]

Do you have a link to the pitch hoppers you use?

[@kf728UPPW]

If you get a chance make a video on how to get Xmas light leads

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Yes! It’s that time of the year FAM

[@GreysonSchuetzle]

what were those things you were stepping on that you put on the roof?

[@Tristan.Kalina]

pitch hoppers

[@Plutoboy85]

Dumb question- Could a power washer with a curve be used to wash out the gunk/leafs from the gutters from the ground? Don't need to get on the roof

[@Tristan.Kalina]

No such things as a dumb question there’s a gutter clean vacuum that works but I’d suggest the ladder or roof

[@Plutoboy85]

@@Tristan.Kalina Thank you

[@BlakeRolstad]

Not a bad question, but probably a bad idea. Thats a lot of water spraying right next to the roof, and the under side of tiles/shingles is right there. Also it wont be guaranteed to clean everything. You definitely want to avoid the pressure going on the roof under any circumstances. Although a pressure washer can be useful for uclogging a downspout I wouldn't use it for much more than that.

[@Tristan.Kalina]

@@BlakeRolstad agreed!

[@motioncraftanimation]

When you blow all of the debris out of the gutters, your clients don’t get mad when it is all over their lawn? Or do you pick it all up? (I honestly am wondering if it is a better strategy than just scooping it and putting it in a bucket.

[@tuanas458]

They'll most likely rake up most of it and then use the blower to clear out the remaining. If its wet, I would use a bucket because if you use the blower it leaves a huge mess for weeks.

[@motioncraftanimation]

@@tuanas458 Yeah I usually clean up the wet stuff, so I like to use a bucket. Thanks for the advice!

[@tuanas458]

@@motioncraftanimation How are you getting clients?

[@motioncraftanimation]

@@tuanas458 I mainly do lawn care but do gutter cleaning every so often. The best way that we’ve gotten clients is knocking on peoples doors and then leaving a flyer for our business with them. That’s helped us get about 8 lawn care clients. So honestly just knock on doors.

[@tuanas458]

@@motioncraftanimation Lol I knocked on one door today and they just totally ignored me. Man they really needed a good gutter cleaning too.

[@ewanmaceachern2600]

I have a couple questions. How to you remove asphalt particles efficiently? and how do you clean down spouts? thanks

[@CandyJohnson-i7g]

I do a lot of town homes and some/a lot in some cases have a buildup of granules. Stihl has a gutter cleaning attachment for doing it from the ground which seems like it would be a guessing game however, I take one section of the 4 it comes with and attach it to the end of my blower so it actually gives me greater reach (and I can stay further from the edge of the roof). Also, I use it to scrape the gutter and then blow out the granules. Please make sure no one is sunbathing below it becomes very awkward I know... normally it's the outlet that gets plugged and can be blown and relieved and sometimes you have to use your hand to unplug it but if it's in the downspout you may have to physically disassemble the elbows and or downspout to unclog it. Hope this helps. P.S. I have another person with a backpack blower on the ground blowing everything into the grass.

[@ewanmaceachern2600]

@@CandyJohnson-i7g thanks

[@jega1018]

What are those things you put on the roof and step on?

[@Tristan.Kalina]

pitch hopper

[@jega1018]

@@Tristan.Kalinanice. Thanks for the info. Can be really useful out here in the Northeast and all the steep roofs.

[@jeffrey9901281]

@Tristan.Kalina do you habe a link for the pitch hoppers you use?

[@rickyc711]

good video thank you bro.

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Of course fam!

[@christiansills9172]

Do you do this full time?

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Yes

[@MysticMastersOfTheArts]

How did you start your first ever gutter cleaning job did you go door to door did you post ads online ?did you post an ad in the newspaper buddy i gotta know ! Lol

[@Tristan.Kalina]

First gutter clean job was from my math teacher and haven’t looked back!

[@MysticMastersOfTheArts]

@@Tristan.Kalina thanks man I'm trynna see where to start but I guess the answer is to just go and do it good advice 🫡

[@edgardomatos6923]

great video, time is big for me too . my questions is what's the going rate to the help . I'm thinking of hiring 2 guys , I have the equipment, but I don't feel safe going up . maybe ladder, I'm not a height guy. 😢. anyway . great video . I feel the amazing positive attitude .. love you more . I just subscribed..

[@Tristan.Kalina]

My guy🤝 It depends on your area, but just make sure those guys are treated right.

[@edgardomatos6923]

@@Tristan.Kalina I plan to , lunch will be on me , that's just me .

[@Tristan.Kalina]

@@edgardomatos6923 you got this🤝

[@bryanesquivel2206]

Starting gutter cleaning, the regular cleaning price where I’m at is 100-150$ Do I go off that or lower ?

[@pyrosupreme4473]

If it's a small one story where you can walk the roof, blow it out with a leag blower, and the drive is close, you could do $150. But if you have to ladder around the whole thing, the debris is wet, etc you should charge more. We generally start at $225-250 minimum

[@CherDele]

😱OMG you're brave. Good advice......keep your arse off a roof if you don't feel safe.

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Agreed!

[@jwhitt1776]

Thank you

[@Tristan.Kalina]

You’re welcome!!

[@terrealexander4442]

How about stop charging $100 for three story homes these guys are here cheap in Atlanta

[@Tristan.Kalina]

$100 for a 3story? That’s insanely cheap

[@terrealexander4442]

@@Tristan.Kalina my last five estimates that came in from Google the people are telling me that my price is at least twice as much then they paid the last time and they're going to go with somebody else. This is after lowering my price by at least 20% I want to say 20 to 30% from the previous season. But the lesson is stay strong because out of 5 estimate I did win one in the same neighborhood as the other person told me they can get it done for $110. We must stay strong and protect our industry from Cheapskates buy delivering excellent service on top of the price that we charge.

[@dero5466]

is it my birthday because you got some cake bro

[@GDjugg]

How old do u have to be to do this

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Old enough to get customers lol. Jk lol No age limit but would definitely recommend having some insurance

[@GDjugg]

@@Tristan.Kalina but that’s if I plan to work on ladders

[@MrClaxton34]

Can u make a video how u get leads

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Made one two videos on how to get gutter clean jobs. Plan to make multiple versions.

[@therealbatmann-i8576]

Bro I work for a gutter company- someone said stay off the roof😂 Bro a rope n hornets is key literally 20-30mins 250 each house Monday - Friday Minimum wage is for suckers

[@Tristan.Kalina]

im sayin

[@tomlynch9706]

It's one thing to risk having employees running around on a roof, it's another to let them work without eye protection with a blower or soft / pressure washing... that's basic. Protect them and the company. Otherwise well presented, thank you.

[@MrClaxton34]

How do u get leads

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Literally just made one two videos ago!!

[@goldsupreme8543]

$250 is low

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Agreed, that’s my minimum

[@thecrustyoldcolonel]

This is an OSHA accident report waiting to happen. Hope you're well insured.

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Insured✅ We’ve done hundreds of cleans.

[@pyrosupreme4473]

Shit has to get done if you want to make any money gutter cleaning, you won't do too well if you take everything like a life or death situation in this business. And if you charge for being very safe and careful with taking your time, you won't have a high conversion rate on leads since the price will be too high

[@liquidfloss6087]

I made $3756 this week cleaning gutters no insurance needed no license needed just get out and make that money

[@Tristan.Kalina]

LFG!

[@aznycts]

No insurance no Licence ? 😆 i would never Hire you or someone else with no insurance or Fkn license . 👈 if you fall i have yo use my Insurance 😆 no fkn way . amd ulyou don't have tp gp on the aroof juat yo clean it . a Mpnkey can do it 👍

[@Tristan.Kalina]

? I got insurance fam!

[@Bassman676894]

No way you got insurance before you learned to spell😂bro get off this guys video with negativity

[@nick.mk7]

Insurance is $49 a month 😂

[@LA24BRYANT24LA]

Don't you need a harness going on a 2+ stories houses?

[@liquidfloss6087]

I made $3756 this week cleaning gutters no insurance needed no license needed just get out and make that money

[@Tristan.Kalina]

LFG!

[@Topsealguy]

Are you up north or down south

[@tyesquivel7079]

Any advice for someone just starting? How did you market your business?

[@Tristan.Kalina]

@@tyesquivel7079 don’t be afraid to ask and watch some of my vids, if you have questions I’ll answer

[@Visionarycav]

Did you post Facebook ads, or hand out flyers?

[@FredLascody]

What are those things you put on the roof and step on?

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Pitch hoppers

[@SallieDavis-hj4bi]

what were those things you were stepping on that you put on the roof?

[@Tristan.Kalina]

Pitch hoppers