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HUSTLE #447 5.5 Lawn Care & Gardening

Gutter Cleaning Service

💰 Startup Cost $50-200
⏰ Time/wk weekends
📊 Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
🏆 1st Month $ $300-600
💵 Monthly Range $600-1,200
⏱ First $ In 1-2 days
Nextdoor, Thumbtack, Facebook Groups
Clean leaves and debris out of gutters for homeowners who do not want to climb a ladder. Charge $75-150 per house depending on size. You need a sturdy ladder, gloves, and a bucket. Most homes need it twice a year — spring and fall. With 4 houses per weekend at $100 each, you earn $800 per month during peak seasons. Homeowners hate this chore and will happily pay you.
🚀 First Step
Buy or borrow a sturdy extension ladder and gloves, then post on Nextdoor offering gutter cleaning with a flat per-house rate and same-weekend availability.
  • Always use a ladder stabilizer — safety is non-negotiable and clients notice professionalism
  • Bring a garden hose to flush downspouts after scooping — blocked downspouts defeat the whole purpose
  • Book spring and fall cleanings at the same time to lock in two jobs per client per year
🛠 Tools & Resources: Nextdoor, Thumbtack, Facebook Groups, Werner ladder, Venmo