Starter kit: what the first paid job needs
Gutter work covers cleaning and installs. Cleaning needs ladders and safety gear; seamless installs add a gutter machine and a trailer.
| Item | Why you need it | Price on the maker's site |
|---|---|---|
| Extension ladder with standoff | Reaching the gutter line safely | Varies by brand |
| Multi-position ladder | One-story homes and uneven ground | $535 (Little Giant Revolution 2.0, Model 17, Little Giant) |
| Gutter scoop, gloves and buckets | Cleaning by hand | Varies by brand |
| Backpack blower | Clearing dry debris fast | $700 (STIHL BR 800 C-E backpack blower, STIHL) |
| Hose with a gutter wand | Flushing gutters and downspouts | Varies by brand |
| Cordless drill and hex drivers | Hangers and repairs | Varies by brand |
| Hand seamer, snips and pop rivet tool | Repairs and miters | Varies by brand |
| Fall protection for steep roofs | Working from the roof | Varies by brand |
Pro kit: what a busy shop adds
Add these when the calendar is full and the starter kit is slowing you down. Most gutter companies buy them one at a time, when a job pays for one.
| Item | Why it pays | Price on the maker's site |
|---|---|---|
| Seamless gutter machine and trailer | Installs from coil on site | Varies by brand |
| Downspout crimper and bender | Downspouts that fit | Varies by brand |
| Gutter vacuum system | Cleaning from the ground | Varies by brand |
| Ladder rack and stabilizers | Faster setup | Varies by brand |
| Second ladder set | Two-person crews | Varies by brand |
Van stock: what you restock every week
Parts and supplies that let you finish on the first visit. Keep a short list on your phone and restock on the same day each week.
- Hidden hangers and screws. Re-hanging sagging gutters.
- Gutter sealant. Leaky seams and end caps.
- End caps, outlets and elbows. Repairs.
- Downspout extensions and splash blocks. Add-on sales.
- Gutter guards. Add-on sales.
What a gutter kit costs
The 2 starter kit items we could price add up to $1,235 at the maker's listed price, out of 8 on the list. The rest vary too much by brand and size to give one honest number, so price them with your supplier.
None of the 5 pro kit items has one maker's list price we could check, because brands and sizes vary so much. Price them with your supplier.
The gutter machine and its trailer swing the total most. A cleaning-only business can start with ladders and hand tools.
Prices are the ones shown on each maker's own site on the date in the sources. Dealers and sales change them, so treat them as a starting point.
Where to buy it
Most gutter companies buy hand tools and small parts wherever is closest, and set up a trade account for the items they buy every week. Our gutter suppliers list names the distributors and pro programs for this trade, and the Home Depot Pro vs Lowe's Pro page compares the two big-box programs row by row.
With Koira: the office side of the kit
The kit gets you to the job. Koira runs the rest: estimates with signing and deposits, invoices and card payments and your day plan, all on the free Office plan. Start with the gutter services list to set your prices.
Sources
- Little Giant: Little Giant Revolution 2.0, Model 17, checked October 9, 2026
- STIHL: STIHL BR 800 C-E backpack blower, checked October 9, 2026
- Insureon: Insurance cost for contractors as a group, checked October 9, 2026
- OSHA: Fall protection, checked October 8, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.