Most Chatham homes pay $150 to $400 for a professional gutter cleaning. Where yours lands inside that range comes down to visible things: stories, roofline length, and how much canopy stands over the house.

Cost by Home Type in Chatham

A compact Borough colonial near the train station typically runs $150–$250. The classic two-story center-hall colonial that fills both the Borough and Township runs $225–$350. Large Township homes on wooded lots toward Green Village and the Great Swamp edge run $300–$450, because longer runs plus heavier debris equals more time.

What Moves the Price

Stories. Two-story work is the Chatham norm and it's built into the ranges; two-and-a-half-story Victorians add modestly. Canopy. The Borough's mature street trees and the Township's swamp-edge woods load gutters very differently than an open lot. Wet, matted oak takes longer than dry maple. Neglect. Annual cleanings clear fast; gutters skipped for two seasons grow soil and seedlings, and that's a bigger job. Old screens. Lifting and reseating aging covers adds steps.

The Chatham rule of thumb
Pre-war homes near the station usually cost less per visit but need visits on schedule, because a century-old fascia board forgives nothing. Wooded Township lots cost more per visit and need an extra one.

When to Schedule

Late spring, after the maples finish their samaras, and late fall after final leaf drop, usually mid-November here. Township homes backing the Great Swamp or along Loantaka Brook genuinely benefit from a third pass, which our Green Village page covers honestly. Book fall early; the two weeks after final drop fill fastest.

DIY vs Professional

On a one-story ranch, DIY can pencil out. On the two-story colonials that define Chatham, it usually doesn't: real ladder height, dense debris, and everything DIY skips, like downspout flushing and a fascia check. Falls from ladders remain one of the most common serious home-maintenance injuries, and no cleaning is worth one.

What a Professional Visit Includes

Every run hand-cleared, every downspout flushed and verified, debris removed, an inspection for sagging, loose hangers, separated joints and fascia trouble, and before-and-after photos. Full details on our gutter cleaning page.

Want a real number for your home? Free estimates, usually within 24 hours, anywhere in Chatham, Madison, or the surrounding towns. Call (973) 000-0000 or request a quote online.

Nearby Town Pricing

Ranges track house size and canopy, not town lines: Madison and Florham Park mirror Chatham, New Providence's capes often land lower, Summit's taller homes trend higher, and wooded Green Village lots sit at the top.