The Gutter Services Market in 2026 ([IBISWorld](https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/industry/janitorial-services/1488/))
The US gutter services industry generated $778.4 million in revenue in 2026 across 4,929 contractor businesses, growing at a 3.9% CAGR over five years. The category sits inside the broader US janitorial services sector, which IBISWorld counts at over 1.25 million janitorial businesses in 2026, confirming the fragmentation pattern: no companies hold more than 5% market share. The broader gutter + window cleaning services market sits at $1.54 billion in 2026, forecast at 5.0% CAGR through 2033.
Typical residential pricing: gutter cleaning runs $100-$300 per visit (single-story), $200-$500 (two-story), with seasonal 2x/year cadence (Bob Vila gutter cleaning cost ranges by home story). Leaf-guard installation runs $7-$15 per linear foot installed ($1,400-$3,000 for a typical 200 linear foot home). The vs-Jobber decision pivot: native linear-foot satellite measurement (eliminates the field visit for new lead pricing) plus the leaf-guard upsell engine. Jobber and HCP both require manual linear-foot entry and don't prompt the leaf-guard upsell after the cleaning quote, meaning operators on those platforms close fewer leaf-guard jobs ($1,400-$3,000) compared to a $300 cleaning-only sale.
Head-to-Head Pricing
1 user: Core $29-49 · Basic $59-79
5 users: Connect $99-139 · Essentials $149-189
10 users: Grow $149-199 · (jump to MAX)
8 users: (no tier) · MAX $299-329 + $35/add'l
15 users + AI: Plus $477-699 · (no equivalent)
Card processing: varies · 2.59%
Where Jobber Wins for Gutter Cleaning & Leaf-Guard
Lower entry price ($29-49 vs $59-79)
Multi-trade flexibility for operators serving multiple service lines
AI Voice Agent at Plus tier ($477+/mo)
Per-user pricing transparency
Where Housecall Pro Wins for Gutter Cleaning & Leaf-Guard
Stronger review automation at MAX tier
8-user mid-size tier sweet spot
Transparent card processing rate
Faster onboarding for shops switching from spreadsheet
Where Both Fall Short for Gutter Cleaning & Leaf-Guard
Neither was built for gutter cleaning & leaf-guard. Both miss: 24/7 AI voice agent in the base tier (Jobber gates at $477+)
satellite linear-foot measure
leaf-guard upsell prompts
gutter cleaning & leaf-guard-specific workflows out of the box
Where OptimizeIt Fits
For gutter ops capturing fall intake surge, OptimizeIt Pro at $239/mo annual ($299/mo monthly) bundles satellite linear-foot measure + leaf-guard upsell prompts + annual plan engine natively. Less than Jobber Plus at $371-$529/mo per the Jobber pricing page, with the gutter cleaning & leaf-guard-specific workflows generic FSM doesn't include.
For deeper enterprise specialist platforms, see Best Gutter Cleaning & Leaf-Guard Software 2026: Buyer's Guide.
How to Decide
Solo or small gutter cleaning & leaf-guard: Jobber Core ($29-49) or Housecall Pro Basic at $59 annual / $79 monthly per the HCP pricing page. Multi-trade: Jobber Connect or Plus for AI Voice Agent. 3-15 person op needing satellite linear-foot measure: OptimizeIt Pro at $239/mo annual ($299/mo monthly).
Frequently asked questions
Should I use Jobber or Housecall Pro for gutter cleaning & leaf-guard?
For 1-5 person solo to small shops, Jobber's per-user pricing scales cheaper. For 5-8 person shops wanting polished review automation, Housecall Pro Essentials or MAX. Neither is purpose-built for gutter cleaning & leaf-guard.
How much does Jobber cost vs Housecall Pro for gutter cleaning & leaf-guard?
Jobber Core $29-49, Connect $99-139, Grow $149-199, Plus $477-699. Housecall Pro Basic $59-79, Essentials $149-189, MAX $299-329 + $35/user.
Does Jobber or HCP include 24/7 AI voice for gutter cleaning & leaf-guard?
Jobber AI Voice Agent only at Plus tier ($477+/mo). Housecall Pro has AI team features without specifying voice agent. OptimizeIt Pro at $239/mo annual ($299/mo monthly) includes native 24/7 AI Voice.
Can Jobber or HCP handle satellite linear-foot measure?
Neither natively. OptimizeIt's satellite linear-foot measure is the differentiator for gutter cleaning & leaf-guard-specific workflows.
Should I pay annual?
Most platforms save 15-25% on annual prepay.
How fast can gutter cleaning & leaf-guard ops switch from Jobber/HCP to OptimizeIt?
2-4 weeks for 5-person shops. Deep-trial pattern lets you test the highest-revenue feature with zero migration risk.