Household Services
Household ServicesGutter cleaning
What it is
Gutter clearing is generally treated as a safety-related home maintenance task, since it involves ladders and height, rather than routine housework.
Who's eligible
You have an accepted condition that makes climbing, balance, or working at height unsafe, this is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
As with all household services, DVA considers whether others in your home could reasonably do it (unless that would substantially disrupt their work, or they have their own illness or disability).
How to get it
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Gutter cleaning is claimed on the Claim for Household Services Compensation (form D9319), completed with your GP. Raise it specifically, as a safety-at-height task it is not always included by default.
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Lodge with DVA (MyService, HHS@dva.gov.au, or post). Following the occupational therapist assessment and DVA determination, DVA arranges a contracted provider.
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Approval typically takes around 3 to 6 months as of 2026. DVA household services line: 1800 555 254.
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The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal, medical, or financial advice. Eligibility for RAP and household services items is assessed individually by DVA and your treating practitioner. Clear Path Veterans Pty Ltd (ABN 78 690 447 879) is not a law firm and our team are not registered legal practitioners. Individual circumstances vary and outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.