Customers cannot see the gutters, so they cannot tell the job was done.
For gutter cleaners
Nobody sees their own gutters. Show them what you pulled out.
The work happens ten feet up, where the customer never looks. Photo Luego records the clogged gutter, the downspout and the clean result from the same spot, then turns them into a report that shows what you took out.
Works in your phone's browser. Free plan, no card needed.
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Where the money leaks
Damage you find, such as a sagging section or a leaking seam, needs proof it was there when you arrived.
A thin report of "gutters cleaned" gives you nothing to show a neighbor or a reviewer.
How Photo Luego helps
The camera overlays your before photo so you can match the angle from the ladder or from the ground.
Time-stamped photos of damage and clogs, from your phone, kept with the job.
A report with a drag-to-compare slider for each side of the house.
Photos stay on your phone on the free plan, and your report is only shared with the people you send it to.
On the job
Photograph each run of gutter and each downspout before you start. When the debris is out and the water runs, match the same angles and send the report from the driveway.
How a gutter cleaner uses it, step by step
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Photograph before you start. Each run of gutter, each downspout, and any damage you can see. Tap the shutter for each shot.
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Do the work. Clear the gutters and flush the downspouts. Your photos are saved on your phone, even without a signal.
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Match the after shots. The camera shows a ghost of each before photo, so you stand in the same spot at the same angle. A live percentage tells you when it lines up.
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Send the report. Text your customer a link to a page with before and after sliders, your logo, your review links and a pay button.
Why photos matter more for gutters than for most trades
The work is out of sight, so the customer has to take your word for it. A report takes your word out of it.
Proof of work: a photo of what came out of the gutter is the clearest answer to "did you really clean them?".
Damage on record: sagging runs, loose brackets and leaking seams are photographed before you touch them.
Upsells with evidence: a photo of a failing section or a missing guard makes a repair quote easy to say yes to.
Seasonal repeat work: a report from this fall makes next fall's booking easy.
Photo Luego or field service software?
Field service software, such as Jobber, Housecall Pro and Workiz, handles scheduling, invoicing and your customer list. Photo Luego does one job: proving and presenting your work.
| Topic | Photo Luego | Field service software |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Before and after photos, pairing and a branded report | Scheduling, invoicing, payments and a customer list |
| Best for | Showing the unseen work, recording damage, getting reviews | Running the whole business from one place |
| Price | Always-free plan. Pro is $12 a month, with a 7-day free trial and no card | Priced per user or per feature, so check each company's own site |
| Setup | Open it in your phone's browser. Nothing to install | Usually a longer setup |
| Together | Keep your scheduling tool and add Photo Luego for the proof | Keep it, and add Photo Luego if photos are weak |
Prices and features change, so check each company's own site. Many crews use both.
What to photograph on a gutter cleaning job
- Each run of gutter from a fixed spot, showing the debris, standing water or plant growth.
- A close-up of the worst clog before you remove it.
- Each downspout and its outlet, since a blocked downspout is the real problem.
- Sagging sections, loose brackets, seams that leak and rust.
- The roof edge, fascia and any water staining you can see.
- Anything you flush or test, such as water running through a downspout.
- The same views once the gutters are clean and flowing.
Want it room by room, with how to frame each shot and a checklist you can print? Read the gutter cleaning photo checklist.
Tips for before and after photos that match
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Photograph from the same spot for the before and the after. Use a landmark, such as a window or a downspout.
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A close photo of the debris you pulled out is as persuasive as the clean gutter. Take it before you bag it.
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Water running cleanly through a downspout makes a strong after photo.
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Shoot in even light. Bright sun creates dark shadows inside the gutter.
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Keep your ladder out of the frame when you can, and do not shoot while on it.
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Take a wide shot and a close shot of each side of the house.
Short captions that help the report sell
One line under a transformation says what you did. A few to adapt:
Front gutters cleared of leaves and seed pods.
Downspout unclogged and flowing.
Sagging section found and noted before cleaning.
Back gutters flushed and clear.
What to tell the customer
Tell the customer you photograph the gutters before and after: "Most people never see up there, so I take pictures of the debris and the clean result and send them to you." Photograph any damage you find first, so it is on record.
General advice, not legal advice. Rules about photographing people and property vary by place, so check yours.
Questions
What is the best before and after photo app for gutter cleaning?
It depends on what you need. If you want matching before and after photos and a report you can send to customers, Photo Luego is built for exactly that, and it has an always-free plan. If you also need scheduling, quoting and invoicing, field service software does that, and many gutter cleaners use one of those together with a photo app like Photo Luego.
How do I photograph gutters safely?
Photograph from the ground or from a stable ladder position you already use for the work, and do not hold the phone while climbing. Many crews photograph each run from the ground with a zoomed shot, then take close-ups once they are set up. Your safety comes before the photo.
What should I photograph on a gutter job?
Each run of gutter before you start, the downspouts and their outlets, any sagging or leaking sections, the roof edge and fascia where you can see them, and the same views once the gutters are clean and flowing.
How do I prove I found damage that was already there?
Photograph it first, close up and from a step back, before you touch it. The time on each photo comes from your phone, so the record shows it was there when you arrived.
Does it work with Jobber or Housecall Pro?
It connects directly to Calendly: your bookings appear on their own. With other tools, such as Housecall Pro or Workiz, there is no direct link yet, but Photo Luego works alongside them. Take the photos and text or email the report to your customer.
How much does Photo Luego cost for gutter cleaning?
The free plan has no time limit and keeps one job at a time on your phone. Pro is $12 a month or $99 a year, with a 7-day free trial and no card needed. Pro saves your photos to your account, shares report links, and adds Calendly and team features.