Pressure washing
Gutter brightening
Tiger stripes on the face of gutters are oxidation and runoff, often from oak and maple tannins. Brightening cleans the outside of the gutter. It is not the same job as scooping out leaves.
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Typical estimates
| Job | Typical estimate | What the range assumes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family exterior brightening | $75–$200 | The outside faces of a typical house. |
| Bundled with a house wash | Often less than a solo trip | Have the pro price it as an add-on. |
| Debris cleanout | Priced separately | Ask. Leaf load varies too much for one honest range. |
What’s included
- Cleaning the exterior face of the gutters so the stripes fade
- A clear split if you also want debris removed from inside the trough
- Care around stained siding below the gutter line
What this is not
- Gutter guard installation or resealing joints
- A debris cleanout, unless the quote lists it
- Painting the gutters
Around Nashville
White gutters on brick ranches show stripes sooner. You see it across Donelson, Hermitage, and Antioch. The fix is cosmetic. Downspouts that overflow are a drainage problem, not a brightening problem.
Many people add brightening to a house wash. Bundled, it is often cheaper than a separate trip. Ask for both numbers.
What changes the price
Height
Two-story gutters take more ladder time than a ranch.
Stain depth
Light stripes brighten faster than years of tannin on textured gutters.
Inside versus outside
If the trough is packed with leaves, brightening the face does not stop overflow.
How to choose a pro
- Say whether you need the inside cleaned. Otherwise you may buy the wrong service.
- Ask if oxidized gutters will look new. They often look better and not factory-white.
- If the house is being soft washed the same day, keep it on one quote.
Questions
Is this gutter cleaning?
No. Brightening is the outside face. Cleaning usually means removing debris from the trough. You can need one, the other, or both.
Will brightening stain the siding?
Sloppy work can. The pro should control runoff on brick and painted walls below the gutter.
Can I do downspouts only?
Yes. Describe that. A partial job should not be priced as a whole house.