Gutter Cleaning at a 2-story house in Evanston on Dempster Street. 2201 sq ft. Completed by our Chicago team.
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Gutters full of leaves are the norm on Evanston's older residential streets by the time fall debris finishes settling, and this two-story house was no exception. The entire run of gutters had packed in — leaves throughout, with at least one elbow clogged tight enough to require direct clearing before water could move freely again. Nothing unusual about the condition, just the natural result of a season's worth of tree drop on a 2,200-square-foot home that hadn't been cleaned yet.
Our technician was on-site at eight in the morning and worked through the full perimeter systematically — flushing debris, clearing the clogged elbow, and confirming flow before moving to the next section. The gutters were heavy with compacted leaf matter, but the job moved efficiently and wrapped in an hour. No deferred issues, no sections left partial. Everything draining clean by the time he came down off the ladder.
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Our Chicago crew filmed this gutter cleaning on site at a 2-story house in Evanston, IL.
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Common questions from Evanston homeowners researching Gutter Cleaning.
For a 2-story house around 2,200 sq ft in Evanston, this job came in at $225, which is right in line with the typical Chicago-area range of $175–$275 for a home that size. Pricing shifts based on linear footage of gutters, number of stories, and whether clogged elbows or downspouts need extra attention. Homes with heavy tree coverage or badly blocked elbows may land toward the higher end.
A 2-story home in the 2,000–2,500 sq ft range typically takes one to two hours for a crew to clean thoroughly. If clogged elbows are involved—like they were on this job—clearing and flushing those adds some time but is handled in the same visit. You won't be waiting around all day.
On this job we cleared debris from all gutters and flushed the downspouts, including two clogged elbows that were backing up flow. Standard gutter cleaning includes removing leaves, shingle grit, and compacted buildup, then checking that water moves freely through every downspout. Debris is bagged or blown clear of the roofline so it doesn't sit against the fascia.
Most homes with mature trees nearby need gutter cleaning twice a year—once in late spring after seed and pollen drop, and again in late fall after leaves are down. Homes with overhanging oaks or maples can clog faster and may need a mid-season check to prevent the kind of elbow blockages we cleared on this Evanston job. Skipping cleanings lets debris compact and can lead to water backing up under shingles or overflowing against the foundation. For a quote, call our Chicago team at (773) 377-4600.
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