Werner Universal Ladder Stabilizer (AC96)
Holds the ladder off the gutter and widens its stance.
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The Job Guide
Clean your gutters, safely, twice a year.
The short answerTo clean gutters, set an extension ladder on firm, level ground with a stabilizer so it rests on the roof, not the gutter. Wear cut-resistant gloves, scoop debris into a bucket working toward the downspout, then flush the gutter with a hose and clear any downspout clog. Check that water drains away from the foundation. Clean in late fall and spring. Hire a pro for two-story roofs or steep pitches.
Clogged gutters cause rot, ice dams and wet basements. The job is simple; the ladder is the risk. Here's the safety gear and the add-ons that cut future cleanings.
DifficultyEasy–Moderate
Time2–4 hrssingle-story home
DIY cost$5–$135estimate
Hiring a proVaries by areaestimate
DIY range is the Home Depot price of the parts below as of Oct 14, 2026 (gloves, plus optional stabilizer, guards and extension). We didn't find a reliable published pro rate, so none is shown.
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