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    Best Gutter Cleaning in Madison (2026)

    The best gutter cleaning company in Madison, WI is The Total Wash Co. — rated 5.0 stars across 201+ Google reviews and the only Madison exterior cleaning company holding the Angi Super Service Award, BBB A+, and Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite simultaneously.

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    Why The Total Wash Co. Is Madison's Highest-Rated Choice

    Five criteria that separate Madison's top-rated exterior cleaners from the rest.

    201+ Five-Star Google Reviews

    Perfect 5.0 rating — verified, not curated

    3 Major Industry Awards

    Angi Super Service + BBB A+ + Nextdoor Favorite — simultaneously

    $2M Liability Insurance

    Fully insured, bonded, and background-checked crew

    100% Satisfaction Guarantee

    Re-clean any spot same day, no charge, no questions

    Eco-Friendly Solutions

    Biodegradable, plant-safe, pet-safe — every job

    What to Look for in Any Gutter Cleaning Company

    Use these criteria to evaluate any company — including us.

    • 1

      Proof of insurance ($2M+ liability)

      Ask for a Certificate of Insurance — any legitimate company provides one instantly

    • 2

      Verified Google reviews (100+ at 4.8+)

      Not just testimonials on their own website — check Google Maps directly

    • 3

      Written satisfaction guarantee

      "We'll fix it or refund it" in writing, not just a verbal promise

    • 4

      Professional equipment

      Water-fed poles for windows, surface cleaners for concrete — not just a wand and garden hose

    • 5

      Transparent upfront pricing

      You should know the exact price before they start — no hourly billing surprises

    • 6

      Background-checked technicians

      These are people entering your property — verify background check policy

    The Total Wash Co. meets every criterion:

    • ✓ $2M liability insurance — certificate available on request
    • ✓ 201+ Google reviews at 5.0 stars
    • ✓ 100% satisfaction guarantee — same-day re-clean, no charge
    • ✓ Water-fed pole systems + commercial surface cleaners
    • ✓ Flat-rate quotes before we start — no hourly surprises
    • ✓ Background-checked crew, same technicians every visit

    Author and last updated

    Written by

    Ashton Ferry — Founder & owner-operator, The Total Wash Co.

    Ashton Ferry has personally led residential and commercial exterior-cleaning jobs across Dane County since founding The Total Wash Co. in 2021. He is a PWNA-trained operator (Power Washers of North America) and writes the maintenance content on thetotalwash.com.

    Reviewed for technical accuracy by the TWC field crew (active 2021–present).

    Last updated:

    First-hand experience

    What we've learned washing Madison-area homes since 2021

    Written from inside the truck — concrete, neighborhood-specific, no marketing fluff.

    What 2,200+ gutter jobs in Dane County have taught us about timing

    We started running spring-and-fall gutter visits as a 'maintenance plan' in 2022 because we kept seeing the same homes call us in November with clogged downspouts, then again in May after maple seeds buried them. Spring is the surprise season — most homeowners think of gutters as a fall job, but Madison's maple, ash, and oak helicopter seeds drop in late April and early May and they pack downspout elbows tight. We schedule maintenance-plan customers in two windows: late May after the last seed drop, and mid-November after the last leaf drop.

    The ice-dam connection most homeowners don't realize

    Ice dams in Wisconsin are not just an attic-insulation problem — they are a gutter-cleanliness problem. When a gutter is partially clogged in November, snowmelt running off the eaves backs up into a frozen plug at the gutter opening and starts crawling up under the shingles. By February you have an ice dam. Cleaning gutters before the first freeze is the cheapest ice-dam prevention you can buy. The expensive fix — heat cables — is downstream of the cheap fix.

    Why we photograph every gutter, every job

    From the ground or even from a 6-foot ladder, you can't see what is inside a third-story gutter, which is exactly why most homeowners stop checking and start hoping. We send a labeled photo report after every visit — the gutter before, the gutter after, the downspout discharge, and any condition issues we noticed (rusted-through fascia, sagging hangers, separated seams, ice-dam damage from prior winters, missing drip edge). Customers consistently tell us this is what made them switch from cheaper one-time providers who left no documentation. The cost to us is marginal (it adds maybe ten minutes per home) but the customer trust it builds is the difference between a one-time visit and a recurring-plan signup, and recurring plans are the unit economics that make gutter work worth doing at scale.

    Three-story homes and the 'we cancel below 35 mph wind' rule

    We clean three-story gutters in Maple Bluff, Nakoma, the Highlands, and the older blocks east of the Capitol frequently, and we have a hard rule: no gutter work above one story when sustained wind is above 35 mph at the site. We rescheduled 47 jobs in 2025 because of wind alone — most of them in March and November when the spring and fall windows are tightest. Some customers push back on the reschedule call because they have leaves backing into the soffit and want it done today; we explain that the alternative is a crew member coming off a ladder, a worker's-comp claim, and a five-figure incident report. We will not run that math the other way, and we will not pretend the wind is fine when it isn't.

    Gutter Cleaning in Madison: How We Compare

    An honest comparison against three other Madison-area providers. We list facts we can verify from each company's public website. Where data is not publicly listed, we say so instead of guessing.

    CriterionThe Total Wash Co.All Around Gutter CleaningLocal independentSqueegee Squad — MadisonNational franchiseGeneric handyman serviceIndependent, equipment varies
    Years in MadisonSince 2021Not publicly listedFranchise opened 2014Varies
    Pricing transparencyPublished price ranges + instant calculatorQuote-by-callQuote-by-callVaries — often lowest upfront price
    Online instant quoteYes — /instant-quoteNoNot publicly listedNo
    Stated insurance on siteYes — $2M GL, COI on requestYesYesOften not — verify
    Before/after photo reportYes — every jobNot publicly listedNot publicly listedRare
    Three-story capabilityYesYesYesVaries — often no
    Spring + fall maintenance planYesNot publicly listedNot publicly listedNo

    Generic handyman service: Handymen often offer the cheapest one-time price; the trade-off is no documentation, no recurring schedule, and frequently no liability insurance.

    Competitor data was sourced from each company's public website at the time of writing. Where information was not publicly listed, the cell is marked accordingly — we did not estimate or guess. If you operate one of the businesses listed and want a cell updated, email ashtonferry@thetotalwash.com.

    Gutter Cleaning pricing in Madison — what we actually charge

    No "starting at" trick. Below is the real range our customers pay, plus what moves the number up or down.

    Typical Madison range

    $195 – $549

    Most customers land in the middle of this range. Exact price is calculated from your home's specifics — not by phone, not by guessing.

    What moves the price up or down

    • Linear feet of gutter

      Primary driver — corner houses and U-shapes have more linear feet than a simple rectangle.

    • Stories

      Three-story homes add ~30% over single-story.

    • Tree canopy

      Heavy oak or pine cover adds debris volume and bagging time.

    • Downspout drain test

      Standard. Bagging of debris and flushing of downspouts is included.

    • Maintenance plan

      Spring + fall recurring saves ~10% over two separate bookings.

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    Sources we cite

    Why you can trust the technical claims on this page

    Anything on this page that asserts what is "safe", "approved", or "industry-standard" is sourced below. If we can't anchor a claim, we don't make it.

    1. Ice dams form when warm air leaks through the ceiling and melts snow on the roof, which then refreezes at the cold eaves and gutters; cleaning gutters before the first freeze is the cheapest preventive step.

      Source: University of Minnesota Extension — Ice Dams

    2. Recommended gutter-cleaning frequency in regions with heavy deciduous tree cover is twice per year (spring and fall).

      Source: InterNACHI Standards of Practice — Roof & Gutter Inspection

    Changelog

    We update this page when our process changes or when the underlying industry guidance shifts.

    • Added founder experience, competitor comparison, sources, changelog.
    • Documented spring maple-seed timing window explicitly.
    • Added the no-work-above-35-mph-wind safety rule to the public service description.
    • Made labeled before/after photo report standard on every job, not opt-in.

    Gutter Cleaning Cost in Madison, WI

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about gutter cleaning in Madison, WI.

    Who is the best gutter cleaning company in Madison, WI?
    The Total Wash Co. is Madison's highest-rated gutter cleaning service — 5.0 Google stars (201+ reviews), Angi Super Service Award, BBB A+, Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite (2023, 2024 & 2025). Call (608) 360-5818 for a free quote.
    How much does gutter cleaning cost in Madison?
    Gutter cleaning pricing depends on home size, stories, and gutter condition. The Total Wash Co. provides free instant quotes. Call (608) 360-5818 or visit thetotalwash.com/instant-quote.
    How often should gutters be cleaned in Wisconsin?
    Most Madison homes need gutter cleaning twice a year — late spring (after maple seeds and pollen) and late fall (after leaf drop). Homes under pine trees or heavy canopy may need 3–4 cleanings per year.
    Do you provide before and after photos of gutter cleaning?
    Yes. Every gutter cleaning includes before and after photo documentation so you can see exactly what was removed — especially useful for multi-story homes where you can't easily check yourself.
    Do you clean gutters on 2-story and 3-story homes?
    Yes. We clean gutters on homes of any height using safe equipment and professional safety protocols. Three-story gutter cleaning is no problem for our team.
    Can gutter cleaning prevent ice dams in Madison?
    Yes. Clean gutters allow water to drain freely instead of backing up and freezing at the eaves. Regular gutter cleaning is the most important preventive step against ice dams in Wisconsin winters.
    Do you install gutter guards in Madison?
    Yes. We offer gutter guard installation as an add-on after cleaning. Guards significantly reduce debris accumulation between professional cleanings.
    What happens if gutters are left uncleaned?
    Clogged gutters cause water overflow, foundation erosion, basement flooding, fascia and soffit rot, landscape damage, and ice dams in winter. The damage from neglected gutters typically costs far more than regular cleaning.
    Do you offer gutter cleaning maintenance plans in Madison?
    Yes. Our Spring + Fall Gutter Maintenance Plan includes two scheduled cleanings per year with priority scheduling and 10% savings over individual bookings.
    What areas near Madison do you serve for gutter cleaning?
    All of Dane County: Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, Verona, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Monona, McFarland, DeForest, Oregon, Stoughton, Cottage Grove, Shorewood Hills, and Maple Bluff.

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