Gutter-Vac

What Gutter-Vac does

Gutter-Vac Pty Ltd is an Australian private company headquartered in Northgate, Brisbane, that operates a national franchise network delivering professional gutter cleaning and related exterior maintenance services. Founded in 1996 by Warren Ballantyne, who was inducted into the Franchise Council of Australia Hall of Fame in 2025, the company has built its offering around a proprietary wet-dry gutter vacuum cleaning system with custom-built attachments that remove debris, sludge, and wet material from gutters, valleys, and downpipes without the use of ladders, with debris collected into drums for offsite disposal.

The core service is gutter vacuum cleaning for residential and commercial properties, supported by an expanding portfolio of adjacent services including solar panel cleaning, pressure cleaning, mould and lichen removal (using Wet & Forget and an in-house EnviroClean product), water tank cleaning, ceiling cavity cleaning, bird proofing, and gutter guard installation (including the proprietary Gutter-Flow product). In 2025, Gutter-Vac extended its offering into solar panel installation through a strategic partnership with Paramount Energy under the 'Gutter-Vac Solar Powered by Paramount' sub-brand. The company maintains carbon-neutral certification and a tree-planting program in partnership with Carbon Neutral.

Gutter-Vac generates revenue through two primary mechanics: (1) franchise territory sales at $88,000 or more plus vehicle/trailer, plus ongoing royalties and support fees from over 100 franchisees operating across all Australian states and territories; and (2) downstream professional services revenue earned by franchisees on a per-job, quote-based pricing model. The customer base is highly distributed across residential homeowners, commercial properties (shopping centres, schools, body corporates), properties in bushfire-prone areas, and solar panel owners. Marketing is conducted through a mix of national brand channels (website, social media on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube) and local franchisee-led customer acquisition, with the headcount at the parent/franchisor level reported at 51-100 employees.

Name

Gutter-Vac

Legal name

Gutter-Vac Pty Ltd

Website

https://guttervac.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gutter-Vac is an Australian franchise network that uses a proprietary wet-dry gutter vacuum system to deliver gutter cleaning and related exterior maintenance services to residential and commercial customers across all Australian states and territories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gutter Cleaning Services

NAICS

Janitorial Services (56172), Janitorial Services (561720)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Gutter Cleaning (Residential & Light Commercial) (HSAIAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gutter Cleaning & Minor Gutter Repairs (HSAGAAAK), Gutter Repair, Resealing & Reattachment (Leaks, Sagging, Pitch Correction) (HSAIAKAD), Gutter Exterior Cleaning & Brightening (HSAEAMAE)

Keywords

• Gutter cleaning services
• Vacuum gutter cleaning
• Franchise cleaning services
• Solar panel cleaning
• Residential gutter maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Gutter Cleaning Services: Primary revenue stream from professional gutter vacuum cleaning services for residential and commercial properties. Services include gutter cleaning, solar panel cleaning, pressure cleaning, mould removal, tank cleaning, ceiling cavity cleaning, and bird proofing. Revenue is generated on a per-job basis through franchisee operations.
2. Franchise Fees: Gutter-Vac generates revenue through franchisee fees. New territories available from $88,000 plus vehicle/trailer investment. Franchisees pay ongoing fees for brand, systems, training, and support.
3. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue from related services including gutter guard installation, solar panel cleaning, pressure cleaning, mould and lichen removal using Wet & Forget product, tank cleaning, ceiling cavity cleaning, and bird proofing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gutter-Vac is an Australia-wide franchise network that provides professional gutter vacuum cleaning using its proprietary wet/dry vacuum technology, delivered by regionally-licensed franchisees. The core service removes debris from gutters and downpipes from ground level using high-reach poles and truck-mounted vacuums, with no need for ladders or scaffolding, and is offered to both residential homeowners and commercial property managers. The company also extends into adjacent exterior cleaning services, including solar panel cleaning and mould removal, and licences its brand, equipment and operating model to new franchise operators.

Product overview

Gutter-Vac is a franchise-based professional cleaning services company that has been VACUUM cleaning gutters for almost 30 years, built around its proprietary Gutter-Vac wet-dry vacuum system. The core offering is gutter vacuum cleaning for residential and commercial properties across Australia. This core service is complemented by a portfolio of add-on services including Gutter Guard Installation, Solar Panel Cleaning (including the Gutter-Vac Solar Powered by Paramount partnership product), Mould & Lichen Removal (using Wet & Forget/EnviroClean), Pressure Cleaning, Tank Cleaning, Ceiling Cavity Cleaning, and Bird Proofing. The company operates through a franchise model with locations across all Australian states and territories, offering new franchise territories from $88,000 plus vehicle/trailer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gutter-Vac Solar Powered by Paramount: Solar panel products offered in partnership with Paramount Energy
• Wet & Forget
• Gutter-Flow
• EnviroClean

Products and services

• Gutter Vacuum Cleaning Proprietary wet/dry vacuum gutter cleaning service that removes leaves, debris, and blockages from gutters and downpipes via high-reach poles from the ground. Sold to residential homeowners and commercial property managers via local Gutter-Vac franchisees across Australia.
• Commercial Gutter Cleaning Gutter vacuum cleaning service scoped for commercial and strata properties, performed by insured franchisee operators with full WHS compliance. Targeted at facility managers, property managers, strata managers, and commercial building owners.
• Gutter Guard Solutions Gutter guard supply and installation service to reduce future debris build-up, offered as a complementary solution to the core gutter vacuum cleaning service. Targeted at residential and commercial customers seeking long-term gutter protection.
• Solar Panel Cleaning Cleaning service for rooftop solar panels to maintain energy output, delivered by Gutter-Vac franchisees using ground-based equipment where possible. Targeted at residential and commercial solar system owners.
• Mould and Lichen Removal Removal of mould, lichen, and algae from exterior roof and wall surfaces performed by Gutter-Vac franchisees as an additional maintenance service for residential and commercial customers.
• Pressure Cleaning High-pressure exterior cleaning of driveways, paths, walls, and outdoor surfaces, delivered by Gutter-Vac franchisees. Targeted at residential and commercial customers bundling with gutter or solar cleaning.
• Tank Cleaning Cleaning of rainwater tanks and associated water storage infrastructure, delivered by Gutter-Vac franchise operators to residential and rural/commercial customers.
• Ceiling Cavity Cleaning Cleaning of residential and commercial ceiling cavities/roof spaces to remove dust, debris, and contaminants, provided by Gutter-Vac franchisees as part of the company's broader interior-exterior maintenance offering.
• Bird Proofing Installation of bird deterrents and proofing measures on roofs, gutters, and adjacent structures to prevent nesting and damage, delivered by Gutter-Vac franchisees. Targeted at residential and commercial customers with bird-related maintenance issues.
• Gutter-Vac Franchise Opportunity Franchise licence package granting territorial rights to operate the Gutter-Vac brand and proprietary vacuum cleaning system, including training, equipment, and access to the broader service portfolio. Sold to prospective franchise operator-entrepreneurs in Australia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dirty solar panels can lose up to 50% of efficiency compared to clean panels

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Paramount EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGutter-Vac has partnered with Paramount Energy to introduce 'Gutter-Vac Solar Powered by Paramount' - a new solar panel offering. This partnership allows Gutter-Vac to offer solar panel installation services through the franchise network, leveraging Paramount Energy's solar technology and products.
• Carbon NeutralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGutter-Vac participates in the Regeneration Program in partnership with Carbon Neutral. Each month, Gutter-Vac and its franchisees contribute to tree-planting initiatives that help restore Australian landscapes, give back to local communities, and rebuild habitats for native wildlife. The company also maintains carbon neutral certification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Authority Brands: Multi-brand home services franchise platform including cleaning, maintenance, and restoration brands. Represents the franchise roll-up model in home services and is a relevant structural peer for Gutter-Vac's franchise network strategy.
• The Grounds Guys: Franchise-based landscaping and lawn care services network. Operates under the Neighborly umbrella and addresses the same outdoor home maintenance category as Gutter-Vac, including complementary services like gutter cleaning and exterior maintenance.
• ServiceMaster Clean: Established franchise network offering commercial and residential cleaning services. Comparable to Gutter-Vac in franchise structure, training, and brand-driven service delivery, though it operates at a much larger scale and broader service scope.
• Coverall Cleaning Systems: Commercial cleaning franchise with global presence. Comparable franchise-driven commercial cleaning services model targeting businesses, similar to Gutter-Vac's commercial segment with shopping centers, schools, and body corporates.
• Molly Maid: Established home cleaning franchise with national presence in multiple countries. While focused on interior cleaning, it represents the broader professional home services franchise model and competes for the same household services wallet share as Gutter-Vac.
• Neighborly (formerly Dwyer Group): Parent company of multiple home services franchises including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and cleaning. Provides a comparable franchise platform model for home services and represents a potential strategic acquirer or competitive benchmark for Gutter-Vac's franchise system.

Direct peers

• Stanley Steemer: Major US-based franchise specializing in carpet cleaning, tile cleaning, and water damage restoration with proprietary equipment. Comparable to Gutter-Vac in its franchise model, proprietary technology approach, and focus on professional cleaning services using specialized equipment.
• Jim's Cleaning: Australian home cleaning franchise network under the Jim's Group umbrella. Operates a similar franchise model providing residential and commercial cleaning services across Australia, directly competing for the same customer base and overlapping with Gutter-Vac's professional services segment.

Emerging players

• Window Gang: US-based franchise specializing in window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing. Directly competes with Gutter-Vac's core gutter cleaning and exterior cleaning services, using a similar franchise model that could expand into Australia.
• Blue Wave Pressure Washing: Pressure washing franchise service that overlaps with Gutter-Vac's pressure cleaning and exterior cleaning services. Represents a focused competitor in the exterior cleaning category that could expand service overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/guttervacfranchise
• Facebookfacebook.com/guttervac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3047363
• Instagraminstagram.com/gutter_vac
• Xx.com/guttervac1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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