The ranges
A small bungalow with easy access sits near the bottom. A sprawling ranch with long runs sits near the top.
The ladder work is real and so is the insurance behind it. This is most of the area's housing stock.
Specialty access, sometimes roof harnesses. Fewer crews do it, and the price reflects that honestly.
What legitimately moves the number
Heavy buildup that has composted into soil (yes, that happens, and yes, things grow in it) can add $60 to $160. Gutter guards that need removal and reinstall add real labor. Long detached runs, steep pitches, and downspouts feeding underground drains all cost more for honest reasons. A crew that explains WHY the price moved is being straight with you.
What should not move the number
Fear. "Your fascia is about to go" from someone who has not opened a ladder is not a line item. Neither is "prices go up next week," nor the mysterious fuel surcharge on a crew based four miles away. If a quote lands far outside the ranges above and the explanation is a vibe rather than a reason, get a second quote. That single habit saves homeowners more money than any coupon.
The math nobody runs
A $180 cleaning twice a year is $360. Replacing rotted fascia and repainting runs well into four figures, and water in a crawl space is worse. Cleaning is cheap insurance, which is exactly why the scare-tactic companies inflate it. The honest price is boring. Pay the boring price.