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Roof & gutter cleaning software for the busy season and the rest of the year
From October to December every gutter cleaner is buried. The other nine months it's quotes, RAMS, and chasing maintenance customers. Surehand handles the lot — built for UK exterior cleaning businesses.
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Common challenges roof & gutter cleaning businesses face
Running a roof & gutter cleaning business comes with unique challenges. Here's how Surehand helps.
September to December is mayhem
Leaf-fall season brings six weeks of solid bookings — and the rest of the year is patchy. You need to bank the autumn cash and stretch maintenance work across the off-season.
Quoting from the ground is guesswork
You can't always get up the ladder before pricing. Complex roof and gutter jobs need photos, line items, and a clear breakdown the customer can sign off without a back-and-forth.
Annual customers slip through the cracks
Last year you cleared the gutters, this year they forgot. Without a recall system, half your maintenance customers go to whoever knocks first.
Weather rules your week (and your insurance)
High wind, ice or wet roofs aren't safe to work on. You need to reschedule a whole week's worth of jobs without spending an hour on the phone.
Working at heights paperwork is a faff
RAMS, ladder checks, harness records — every commercial customer wants to see them. Without a system, you're hunting through notebooks and emails.
No record trail when something goes wrong
If a customer claims you damaged a roof tile, you need before/after photos and notes from that visit. Without them, your insurance excess takes the hit.
Features built for roof & gutter cleaning businesses
Surehand provides industry-specific tools to help you run your business more efficiently.
Seasonal Scheduling
Block out your autumn diary in August. See capacity at a glance, take deposits early, and stop turning customers away during the leaf-fall window.
Detailed Quote Creation
Build quotes with line items for gutter clean, fascia wash, downpipe clear, moss removal, and roof inspection. Include photos and terms that win bigger jobs.
Annual Maintenance Recall
Schedule the same customer 12 months out automatically. We'll prompt you in good time and send the customer a reminder so they book before someone else does.
Before & After Photos
Snap before/after photos against each job. Stored against the customer record, ready to send to the customer or pull up if there's ever a dispute.
Weather Rescheduling
Bulk-move a wet or windy day's worth of jobs to a clear slot. Customers get an automatic text — no awkward phone calls.
RAMS & Job Notes
Attach a Risk Assessment & Method Statement to commercial jobs. Site-specific notes (alarm codes, parking, ladder access) are right there on your phone.
Direct Debit & Card Payments
Take a deposit on the spot, the balance on completion. Set commercial customers up on Direct Debit for monthly contracts via GoCardless.
5+
Hours saved weekly
40%
Faster quotes
100%
Job photo trail
0
Missed annual recalls
How Surehand fits into your day
See how Roof & Gutter Cleaning professionals use Surehand to streamline their workflow and save time.
1
Receive Inquiry
New customer calls or emails about roof or gutter cleaning. Quickly create a quote with your standard pricing.
2
Send Professional Quote
Generate a detailed quote with line items, photos, and terms. Send via email and track when they view it.
3
Schedule the Job
Once approved, schedule the job in your calendar. Set up recurring cleanings for maintenance customers.
4
Complete & Invoice
After completing the work, send an invoice immediately. Track payment and follow up automatically if needed.
How does Surehand compare?
See how a purpose-built roof & gutter cleaning app stacks up against the alternatives.
Compare with
Feature
Surehand
Spreadsheet
Annual recall reminders
Built-in, auto
Manual diary entry
Before/after photos against job
Included
Not possible
UK Direct Debit (GoCardless)
Native integration
Not possible
RAMS / job notes attached to job
Yes
Separate file system
Weather bulk-rescheduling
Built-in
Update one cell at a time
Xero / MTD ready
Direct sync
Manual export
Mobile app for the round
iOS & Android
Clunky on phone
Pricing for solo operator
£15/month
Free but slow
Simple pricing. No surprises.
Start with the free trial. Pick a plan when you're ready. Cancel anytime.
Essentials
Everything you need to get started. Customers, jobs, quotes, invoices.
£15/month
- Up to 3 users included
- Customer management (basic CRM)
- Job scheduling & calendar
- Quotes & invoices (email send)
- Payment tracking
- Automated email reminders (up to 500 emails per month)
- Basic reporting
- Email support
- Onboarding assistance included
Pro
Online payments, job forms, and automatic reminders. Less chasing, more earning.
£23/month
- Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Up to 3 users included
- Online payments (Stripe)
- Automated email reminders
- Job forms & reports (up to 3 active form templates)
- Basic automations (e.g. reminders, follow-ups)
- Enhanced reporting (jobs & revenue)
- Priority email support
- Onboarding assistance included
Crew
For teams. Advanced scheduling, permissions, and reporting across your whole crew.
From £79/month
+ £7 per additional user
- Everything in Pro, plus:
- Up to 3 users included (then £7 per additional user)
- Advanced automations & workflows
- Customer portal (view quotes, invoices, job history)
- Advanced customer portal options (branding, extra info)
- Advanced job forms & reports (higher template limits)
- Team scheduling & job assignment
- Role-based permissions
- Audit logs (who changed what)
- Advanced reporting & exports (team performance, KPIs)
- API access (for custom integrations)
- Dedicated account manager
- Priority support (email + phone)
All plans include email support and onboarding assistance. Start with a free trial and change plans as your business grows.
Built for the way roof and gutter work actually runs
Working at heights, autumn surge, customer recalls — the bits of your business a generic CRM doesn't think about.
Working at heights paperwork
RAMS templates, ladder inspection logs, and harness records — store them per job and pull them up on a customer's phone if they ask.
Seasonal demand (Sept–Nov peak)
Forward diary view, capacity caps per day, and waitlist handling so you can take the autumn money without dropping calls in November.
Insurance & dispute trail
Dated photos and job notes against every visit. If a customer claims damage three weeks later, you've got the evidence ready to go.
Commercial contracts
Automatic Direct Debit via GoCardless for property managers and commercial sites — far easier than chasing due invoices.
Roof & Gutter Cleaning Software FAQs
Common questions about using Surehand for your roof & gutter cleaning business.
Yes. Set any cadence — annual, bi-annual, quarterly. The customer gets a reminder before their slot is due, and the job auto-creates in your calendar so nothing falls off.
Easy Switching
Switching from Jobber, ServiceM8 or getSoapy?
We get it — moving your business data feels risky. We've made it as painless as possible.
Import your data
Bring your customer list, job history, and pricing across. No starting from scratch — your round comes with you.
Keep your GoCardless mandates
Already using GoCardless? We'll review your setup and help plan the move, including what can be transferred.
Hands-on onboarding
Start with a 30-day free trial. We'll help you get set up and make sure it works for you.
Your lads will actually use it
Clean interface, no clutter. Simple enough to pick up in minutes without any fuss.
We'll help you import your data and get set up.
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Get your autumn diary sorted
Surehand handles the seasonal surge, the annual recalls, and the paperwork — so you can focus on the work. Try free for 30 days, no card required.
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