What a gutter work order is for
Seamless gutters are formed on site to length, so the crew needs exact runs, the color, and where every downspout goes before the machine starts. A work order with that and the access notes, such as a deck under one eave and a garden bed under another, keeps install day smooth.
What to put on a gutter work order
- Runs and footage.
- Gutter size, color and hanger spacing.
- Downspout locations and discharge.
- Ladder setup and access.
- What to protect below.
- Water test and sign-off.
A worked example
Install day. Prices are hidden.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove old gutters and hangers | 200 | ft | Your price |
| Form and hang seamless gutter, white | 200 | ft | Your price |
| Hang downspouts at marked corners | 5 | each | Your price |
| Install extensions away from foundation | 5 | each | Your price |
| Water test all runs | 1 | each | Your price |
Put the deck and the garden bed in site notes. Ladders on decks and boots in gardens are the usual complaints.
Line items gutter contractors use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Seamless aluminum gutter | ft | Size (5 or 6 inch), gauge and color. |
| Downspouts | ft | Size and count; where each discharges. |
| Remove and haul away old gutters | ft | Including old hangers. |
| Gutter guards | ft | Type: screen, micro-mesh or reverse curve. |
| Hidden hangers | each | Spacing per your standard. |
| Fascia board repair | ft | Rotted fascia found when old gutters come off. |
| Downspout extensions or buried drains | ft | Moves water away from the foundation. |
| Gutter cleaning | ft | Per foot or per house; say whether downspouts are flushed. |
| Seal leaking seams and corners | each | Repairs on existing gutters. |
| Re-pitch sagging gutter | ft | Re-hang to drain properly. |
| Second story surcharge | ft | Ladder work above the first floor. |
| Copper or steel gutter | ft | Premium materials priced separately. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer, the site and the date.
- Add who is assigned, the arrival window and access.
- List the tasks and materials in the order the crew will need them.
- Put gate codes, pets and anything to protect in the site notes.
- Print it for the truck or send it to the crew's phone as a PDF.
Free tools for gutter
- Gutter installation cost calculator
- Gutter cleaning cost calculator
- Roof measurement tool
- Satellite measuring tool
The same work order for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, drywall, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, handyman, hvac, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, remodeling, roofing, septic, snow removal, solar, tree service, waterproofing, window cleaning.