12 tasks · 4 weeks · $1,000-$5,000 budget
Launch a low-overhead seasonal gutter cleaning business serving homeowners and property managers. Generated by the Living Blueprint framework.
Map the neighborhoods and months you will serve; target areas with mature trees and 2+ story homes. Gutter cleaning spikes in fall and spring. Which season can you start in, and which zip codes have the most trees.
File LLC paperwork, get an EIN from the IRS, and open a business bank account. This is a ladder business — legal separation matters. Have you filed yet.
Get general liability insurance with appropriate coverage limits for ladder and roof work. Ladder falls and roof damage are real risks. Is your policy rated for gutter and roof work.
Extension ladders, gutter scoops, buckets, heavy-duty gloves, leaf blower, and safety glasses.
Truck-mounted gutter vacuum, high-reach poles, gutter camera, and safety harness. A gutter vacuum lets you clean 2-story gutters from the ground. Is your market willing to pay for faster, safer service.
Clean gutters on a 1-story and a 2-story home to time the job and test equipment. How long did a typical 1-story take vs 2-story.
Write ladder safety rules, roof-access policy, debris disposal process, and property protection steps. Insurance claims drop when safety is documented. Do your SOPs include 'never lean ladder on gutter'.
Build a simple pricing chart by single-story, two-story, and three-story homes. Typical range: $100-$150 single story, $150-$250 two story, $300+ three story. Are you including downspout clearing.
Design a door hanger with a season-specific offer and map 500 target homes. Door hangers work best in the exact neighborhoods you just serviced. Are you clustering routes.
Identify 20 property management companies and email a one-page service sheet.
Knock doors, post in local groups, and call past customers to book 10 cleanings. Seasonal urgency sells: 'Fall slots filling up.' Are you creating scarcity.
Convert a customer to a 2x per year scheduled cleaning plan. Recurring plans stabilize cash flow. What discount makes a 2x per year plan irresistible.