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DIY Gutter Vacuum | Make YOUR OWN

1/2/2025

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DIY Gutter Vacuum

Make Your Own Professional 3000w 80L Gutter Vacuum For Under £455

When it comes to cleaning gutters gutter vacuums are great pieces of kit and are defiantly a tool you want.

The company's that sell these gutter vacuums and gutter cleaning poles charge an absolute fortune and not everyone is fortunate enough or just doesn't fancy spending £1000+ on a vacuum to clean gutters.

We constantly see people asking for cheaper alternatives to the gutter vacuums that are available on the market and many people ask weekly on the cleaning facebook pages and cleaning forums if people have ever made there own gutter vacuum.

So we have put together a list of all the bits you will need to make your own DIY gutter vacuum thats is just as good as some of the main brands.
We made our own DIY gutter vacuum 3 years ago now, it gets used at least 3 times a week and still it's going strong.

All the items listed below are the items we have used/purchased from amazon to make our own gutter vacs.

Let's get to it,

GUTTER VACUUM 3000W 80L
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First off you will need a 3000w wet vac, the one we use is a -

MAXBLAST Industrial Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner & Attachments, Powerful 3000W, 80 Litre, Stainless Steel
diy gutter vacuum
BUY HERE ON AMAZON
For professional cleaning on a commercial scale, you'll need an industrial vacuum cleaner with a powerful motor that can take on anything!
From the MAXBLAST range these vacuums glide round wet and dry surfaces making them the ideal item for your cleaning company, Tackling the toughest of dirt these cleaners can get rid of dirt, dust, pet hair and spillages from carpets or hard floors.
Product Features: 
• Great for wet and dry vacuuming. 
• 80 litre capacity. 
• Vacuum nozzle attachment helps to glide around corners. 
• Vacuum bags help to capture dust making cleaning easier and keeping the dry waste wall compact.

​80L Vacuum Cleaner: 
• Dimensions: 58.5cm wide x 57.3cm deep x 99cm high 
• Voltage: 240V / 50Hz 
• Power: 3000W 
• Air Flow: 106 L/S

You buy these on amazon, simply click the link below


BUY 3000w VAC HERE

20ft GUTTER CLEANING POLES

Once you have the gutter vacuum you will next need the gutter cleaning poles.
The aluminium gutter cleaning poles are pretty much exactly the same as aluminium flagpoles -
make your own gutter vac
Specifications: 
Weight: 4.2 kg 
Material: Aluminum
Wall thickness: 1.0mm 
Length: 20 feet (6 meters) 
Net Weight: 3.5 kg Packing
Dim: 43×11×25cm (L×W×H) 
Diameter: 1.97"/ 5.0cm Gross ​

These can be purchased HERE

Adaptors
So we have got the gutter vacuum and gutter cleaning poles so we are well on our way to making our own DIY gutter cleaning vacuum, next you will need a silicone 51mm-38mm reducer to fit from your DIY gutter vacuum hose to your DIY gutter cleaning poles -
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51mm - 38mm ID Silicone Straight Reducing Hose


If you are to fitting the cyclonic inlet you will not require this 51mm-38mm silicone adaptor.
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This can be purchased HERE 


You will also need a 135 degree flexi silicone hose to fit from the other end of your gutter cleaning poles to the gutter cleaning nozzle that will go into the gutter and clean away the muck -
51mm ID Blue 135 Degree Silicone
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The link for these HERE 

To make a nozzle to fit in the end of this silicone hose adaptor simply use a hacksaw and cut one of the flag poles down to the size you require to clean the gutter like this we have done in the photo below 


diy gutter cleaning

Pole clamps
These are to keep the gutter cleaning poles together when cleaning the gutters 


4 x 48mm - 51mm W4 Stainless Steel T-Bolt Hose Clamps ​
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These can be purchased HERE

Great little extras -
You have everything you need above to make your own DIY gutter vacuum that will serve you well for years to come.
You can buy extra length of hose for the vacuum so you don't have to move the gutter vac so often, we did decided to purchased this as it just makes like easier.
This can be found in the link below - 
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These can be purchased HERE

Also we got tired of having to tighten the gutter cleaning pole clamps up so decided to change the bolts in the clamps for seat post bolts which can be purchased below -
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These can be purchased HERE

Vacuum hose storage bag- these bags are a great cheap way to store your gutter vacuum hose -
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These can be purchased HERE

Total cost for your DIY make your own gutter vacuum come's to a total of 

3000w 80L Wet Vacuum £359.99
20ft Flagpoles  £46.99
51-38mm Reducer £16.02
51mm 135 Silicone Hose £15.13
4 x 48mm - 51mm Clamps £13.37

Total = £451.50 
(Amazon prices as of JAN 2024) 

Don't fancy making your own gutter vacuum, why not visit our guide to the Best gutter cleaning tools 2020

UPDATE: I have recently fit a 51mm cyclonic side entry inlet and 51mm vacuum hose to our gutter vacuum and this has turned the vacuum into a whole new beast :)
I can not believe the difference this inlet has made and what it is now capable of sucking out of gutters without blocking the hose or inlet.

If you are looking to make your own gutter vacuum the 51mm cyclonic inlet upgrade is a MUST... You will not be disappointed... 

​Here is a link to the upgraded inlet on Ebay - 
51mm Cyclonic Inlet Kit

Thank me later ;)
51mm cyclonic inlet

​Fitting the 51mm Cyclonic Side Entry Inlet

Fitting the 51mm cyclonic inlet is pretty straight forward and usually takes around 15-20 minutes from start to finish.

The tools you will need are:
  • Dermel/grinder
  • Screwdriver
  • Marker pen
  • Drill  
  • HS drill bit
  • Safety goggles
  • Allen key 
  • Spanner

STAGE 1 REMOVE INLET
First off you are going to need to remove the standard inlet from your machine, these are usually held in place with 4 screws which simply unscrew from the rear
vacuum inlet change
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STAGE 2 DRAW TEMPLATE
Once you have removed the inlet you are now going to want to use the gasket as a template to draw the whole that requires cutting for the cyclonic inlet to fit
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STAGE 3 CUT INLET WHOLE
When you are happy you have the template drawn the correct place it is then time to cut the new hole to fit your 51mm cyclonic inlet side entry.
The easiest and neatest way to cut through the vacuum drum is using a dermel with a cutting disk fitted.
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STAGE 4 MARK NEW HOLES
When the whole has been cut in you then need to place the inlet into the whole to ensure it fits correctly.
If it sits nicely in the whole you have just cut you will then want to mark the new wholes that require drilling to hold the 51mm cyclonic side entry inlet into place.
gutter vac side entry
STAGE 5 DRILL NEW HOLES
Now its time to drill the new wholes for the 51mm cyclonic inlet side entry to be secured onto your gutter vacuum drum. This is done usiing a HSS drill peace which makes drilling through the drum very easy 
fitting gutter vac side entry
STAGE 6 FIT GASKET
All the cutting and drilling is now out of the way and its time to fit the cyclonic inlet.
The 51mm Cyclonic Side Entry Inlet
 kit you buy on ebay comes with a sticky gasket which will simply stick onto your gutter vacuum drum. You will want to ensure all the holes line up ready for the bolts to fit though.
51mm side entry
STAGE 7 FITTING THE 51MM CYCLONIC SIDE ENTRY INLET
So now all you need to do is bolt the cyclonic inlet into place using the nuts and bolts supplied for this you will need an allen key and spanner.
Each nut and bolt comes with two washer you will want to make sure you place a washer either side of the inlet.

51mm vac side entry
I hope this guide helps you in building a beast of a gutter vacuum for a faction of the cost.
Drop a comment below to let me know how your build went and you feel I've missed anything please let me know.
Thanks
Why not check some of our other guides and reviews on exterior cleaning product -

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27 Comments
David
10/11/2020 08:04:15 am

Would a 1350 w Vax 6121T manage with this solution on a very occasional basis?

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UNBLOCK MY GUTTERS
10/13/2020 02:04:55 pm

I wouldn't imagine it would have the power to remove debris from a 2 story buildings gutters, you could always try it before purchasing the vacuum above.

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Gerard van Dyck link
8/18/2022 02:40:09 am

Can you explain that a bit. Has it to do with loss of suction with that length or anything to do with the verticality of the action?
Gerard

Mark sneyd
10/13/2020 04:55:40 am

hi.
On the vacuum do you remove the big white filter around the motor Or leave it in for cleaning the gutters please and thanks

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Unblock My Gutters
10/13/2020 02:02:51 pm

I personally removed the white filter from my vacuum and so far haven't had any issues, i found it made the vacuum preform better without this in.

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Stephen
10/16/2020 03:16:05 am

Thanks for the information, love it when you can do a DIY system for a lot less than the big boys charge. I have made my own window cleaning set up..

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Riz
10/18/2020 12:17:12 pm

Do you have any videos / pics on how you fit the cyclonic kit?

If you purchase the kit im guessing you don't need the reducer?

Thanks

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UNBLOCK MY GUTTERS
10/19/2020 12:11:18 am

I will upload a guide of how to fit these ASAP. They are pretty easy to fit its a simple case of un screwing the original inlet, using the gasket of the cyclonic inlet to draw a stencil and then cut the shape with either a grinder, dremel or tin snips. Drill the new holes and simply screw the cyclonic inlet on. It took me around 20 minutes the first time i fit one. Your are correct, if you buy the cyclonic kit you will not need the silicone reducer :)

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Steve Fellows
10/20/2020 11:45:37 am

Very interesting read.. I've been using the skyvac atom and have decided to build my own now using the max blast vac, carbon poles and fitting the cyclonic kit!

Thanks

Steve

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Gordon Mac
11/17/2020 12:44:22 pm

Steve,
Would you please post a link to source the correct sized carbon poles that fits the DIY (Max Blast, cyclonic kit) system?
Thank you.
Gordon.

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Milton Da silva
11/13/2020 07:01:11 am

Hi, thank you so much for all this info!!

I normally clean gutter going up the ladder but dont want to do it anymore, I charge for a semidetached house around £80 and it takes me around 1 hour and a half to two hours.. i guess if I use the vaccum cleaner it will take a lot less time to clean, how do you guys charge? Do you think i could still charge the same? I would appreciate your help in this matter!!
Thank you so much
Milton

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paul robinson
12/5/2020 11:00:38 am

good evening when fitting with the bigger hoes did you need to change the pole to one with a bigger diameter

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Ian Hearn
12/9/2020 12:22:07 pm

Hi can you add more poles on the aluminium set ie 30 ft etc regards ian

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Dan
2/2/2021 12:38:23 am

Hi,
Do you think the vacuum is good enough without the inlet attached?

Thanks
Dan

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Rupert
2/9/2021 01:14:05 pm

Great setup. I love cleaning out gutters. Much more fun than working at the old cargo centre

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Ali
5/30/2022 07:44:52 pm

I just want to buy completed gutter cleaning poles how much will cost me please

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Gerard van Dyck link
8/18/2022 02:44:57 am

I am only able to see a very limited amount of replies to the questions. Is there a way yo access more?
Gerard

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Marc Little link
7/11/2023 08:43:31 am

Hi, Thanks for the info. I am looking to get a longer hose, and side entry but the fittings look different to the one on the hose that came with the vac.

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Christopher
2/5/2024 02:46:22 am

This is a great idea. Can I add the cyclonic as a second inlet and leave the original inlet for the original hose and tools?

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rob
4/10/2024 06:45:37 am

HI, Great DIY idea. Couple of questions/advice.

What connection do you need on the end of the 51mm hose to the 51mm inlet?

What connection from the 51mm hose to the 51mm flag poles?

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Dave
10/16/2024 12:22:04 am

The poles from the amazon link are now tapered (decrease in diameter as they go up). Assume that didn't used to be the case

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Nick
10/23/2024 11:52:55 am

Thank you so much for this super helpful article. I made the set up today and it cleans like a dream. I actually went for the 1400w Screwfix own brand titan cleaner and just thought I’d leave a comment to say it does the job fine even up to the second story. I’ll only use it for light use for myself, and time will tell how long the motor lasts but it was £60 and is a reasonable option for those wanting to do it even more cheaply. We have a constant rain of pine needles into our gutters and I think this will make a huge difference!

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Paul Raines
10/27/2024 12:04:49 pm

Hi
So what size flexi vacuum pipe do you need from the 51mm side entry to the flag poles?

Cheers
Paul

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Patriot Pressure Washing link
11/27/2024 03:55:43 am

Great post on DIY gutter vacuum builds! It's impressive to see how you’ve detailed the step-by-step process for creating a custom gutter vacuum that performs at a high level without breaking the bank. While DIY projects like this can save money, some homeowners may prefer the convenience and expertise that comes with professional services.

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Ross Morgan link
1/20/2025 02:04:51 pm

Can I purchase a longer hose or a longer hose with attachment to the hose that comes with the machine.

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Universitas Telkom link
3/10/2025 12:19:06 am

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cleanbydeen link
5/19/2025 07:27:42 pm

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