Gutter cost guide

Gutter Installation Cost

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Quick answer Estimate
$9 – $15 per linear ft

That's our range to install aluminum gutters, the most common choice, with a typical price of about $10 per linear foot. A home with 150 ft of gutters typically pays about $1,500 for aluminum, or about $1,150 for vinyl. Downspouts, guards and removing the old gutters can add to that.

Estimate Our range, based on sources [1][2][3]. Planning numbers, not quotes. Height, roofline and seamless vs. sectional move the price.

Cost range at a glance EstimateLow–High Typical
Gutter Installation Cost: low, typical and high cost by option$0$10.14$20.28$30.42$40.56Aluminum$9–$15 · typ. $10Vinyl (PVC)$5.50–$9.50 · typ. $7.50Steel (galvanized)$10.50–$22 · typ. $16.50Copper$25.50–$38 · typ. $30Zinc$24.50–$39 · typ. $32.50

Bars run from our Low to High figure; the dark tick marks Typical. Same numbers as the table below.

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Gutter installation cost by material

Most homes get 5-inch K-style aluminum gutters. Vinyl costs less but doesn't last as long; copper and zinc cost several times more and can last for decades.

Gutter installation cost per linear foot by material
MaterialOur range EstimateTypical EstimateWhat the sources publish Sourced
Aluminum$9 – $15$10HomeGuide $10 – $20; Angi $3 – $15, and $7 – $13 in its aluminum guide[1][2][3]
Vinyl (PVC)$5.50 – $9.50$7.50HomeGuide $8 – $12; Angi $3 – $7[1][2]
Steel (galvanized)$10.50 – $22$16.50HomeGuide steel $10 – $35; Angi galvanized $5 – $20[1][2]
Copper$25.50 – $38$30HomeGuide $25 – $40; Angi $15 – $40[1][2]
Zinc$24.50 – $39$32.50HomeGuide $35 – $45; Angi $15 – $30[1][2]

Estimate Our range, based on sources [1][2][3]. For each tier we pooled the low, midpoint and high figure each source publishes for a comparable scope (a single benchmark figure counts once), then used the median as Typical and the middle half of the pooled figures as Low–High. We pooled HomeGuide's and Angi's installed per-foot ranges for each material, plus Angi's aluminum-specific guide for aluminum. See How we build our ranges.

Aluminum gutter cost by home size Estimate

Most homes need 100 to 200 linear feet of gutters, roughly a tenth of the home's square footage.[1] HomeGuide's typical gutter lengths for single-story homes, priced at our aluminum range:

Aluminum gutter cost by home size
Home sizeGutter length SourcedOur range EstimateTypical EstimateHomeGuide, any material Sourced
1,000 sq ft homeabout 130 ft$1,150 – $1,950$1,300$1,600 – $3,300
1,500 sq ft homeabout 150 ft$1,350 – $2,250$1,500$1,800 – $3,800
2,000 sq ft homeabout 180 ft$1,600 – $2,700$1,800$2,200 – $4,500
2,500 sq ft homeabout 200 ft$1,800 – $3,000$2,000$2,400 – $5,000
3,000 sq ft homeabout 220 ft$2,000 – $3,300$2,200$2,600 – $5,500

What the sources say Sourced

HomeGuide puts gutter installation at $12 – $25 per linear foot, or $2,200 – $5,000 for an average home.[1] Angi's average gutter job is $1,182, with most between $629 – $1,736.[2] Angi's aluminum guide puts a full aluminum system at $2,400 on average ($900 – $3,300) and 150 ft at $1,050 – $1,800.[3]

Extra costs to check for in your quote

Gutter installation add-on costs
ItemCostBasis
Remove old gutters$90 – $200 EstimateBlend of HomeGuide $50 – $200 and Angi $80 – $300[1][3]
Downspouts$30 – $75 each SourcedHomeGuide, installed[1]
Gutter guards$7.50 – $26.50 per ft EstimateBlend of HomeGuide $15 – $45 and Angi $5 – $9 per ft[1][3]
Two-story home+$1 – $3 per ft SourcedHomeGuide[1]
Seamless instead of sectional+$3 – $5 per ft SourcedHomeGuide; Angi prices seamless aluminum at $9 – $13 vs. $7 – $10 seamed[1][3]
Fascia board replacement$5 – $12 per ft SourcedHomeGuide; rotted fascia must be fixed first[1]
Splash blocks or extensions$10 – $50 per downspout SourcedHomeGuide[1]
Permit (where required)$50 – $200 SourcedHomeGuide[1]

Angi puts labor at $1.40 to $6 per linear foot, or 20% to 50% of the job.[3] Sourced

What drives the price

  • Length and height. Gutters are priced by the foot, and two-story homes add $1 – $3 per foot for ladders and safety gear.[1]
  • Roofline. Dormers, valleys and many corners mean more cuts, miters and downspouts. HomeGuide says difficult roofs can add 10% to 30%.[1]
  • Seamless vs. sectional. Seamless gutters are formed on site in one piece per run. They cost more but leak less at the joints.
  • Size and style. 6-inch gutters for big roofs or heavy rain add $1 – $2 per foot; half-round gutters add $1 – $2.[1]
  • Fascia condition. New gutters need solid fascia boards to hang on. HomeGuide says damaged or rotting fascia must be repaired first, at $5 – $12 per foot.[1]

Regional differences Estimate

Our exterior cost index and typical aluminum gutter installation cost by division
Region (Census division)Our cost index EstimateTypical 150 ft aluminum Estimate
New England
CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
1.02
2% above U.S.
$1,550
Middle Atlantic
NJ, NY, PA
1.15
15% above U.S.
$1,700
South Atlantic
DE, DC, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV
0.96
4% below U.S.
$1,450
U.S. average1.00$1,500
East North Central
IL, IN, MI, OH, WI
1.01
1% above U.S.
$1,500
East South Central
AL, KY, MS, TN
0.90
10% below U.S.
$1,350
West North Central
IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD
1.01
1% above U.S.
$1,500
West South Central
AR, LA, OK, TX
0.91
9% below U.S.
$1,350
Mountain
AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY
0.97
3% below U.S.
$1,450
Pacific
AK, CA, HI, OR, WA
1.05
5% above U.S.
$1,600

Estimate Derived, not published. Our exterior index divides each division's 2025 Cost vs. Value average for six exterior projects (vinyl and fiber-cement siding, vinyl and wood windows, wood and composite decks) by the national average and averages the six ratios.[4] The typical column multiplies our national typical by the index. See How we build our ranges.

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Costs in your city

Our local cost pages adjust these national ranges for 25 metro areas using local construction wages, and add each area's housing age, climate zone and permit office: Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Hartford, Houston, Kansas City, Louisville, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Tampa, Washington. See all local costs →

Gutter installation FAQ

How much does it cost to replace gutters?

For aluminum, our range is $9 – $15 per linear foot, typically $10, so about $1,500 for 150 ft before downspouts and extras. HomeGuide puts an average home at $2,200 – $5,000; Angi's average gutter job is $1,182.[1][2]

How much are gutters per linear foot?

Typically about $10 per foot for aluminum and $7.50 for vinyl by our blend, and about $30 for copper.[1][2][3]

Are seamless gutters worth it?

For most homes, yes. HomeGuide puts seamless gutters at $3 – $5 more per foot than sectional ones, and Angi prices seamless aluminum at $9 – $13 per foot.[1][3] Fewer joints means fewer leaks.

Are gutter guards worth the cost?

They help most under trees. Guards typically add $7.50 – $26.50 per foot by our blend; Angi puts a full guard system at $700 – $1,700, about $1,200 on average.[1][3]

How long do gutters last?

HomeGuide puts aluminum gutters at about 20 to 25 years with maintenance and vinyl at 10 to 15 years; copper and zinc often last more than 50 years.[1]

Sources

  1. HomeGuide, “How much does gutter installation cost?” (updated Oct 28, 2025). homeguide.com/costs/gutter-installation-cost (accessed Oct 13, 2026).
  2. Angi, “How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? [2026 Data]” (updated Jul 9, 2026). angi.com/articles/how-much-does-gutter-replacement-cost.htm (accessed Oct 13, 2026).
  3. Angi, “How Much Does It Cost to Install Aluminum Gutters? [2026 Data]” (updated Oct 9, 2026). angi.com/articles/aluminum-gutter-cost.htm (accessed Oct 13, 2026).
  4. Zonda / Journal of Light Construction, 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages and regional pages (New England, Middle Atlantic, South Atlantic, East North Central, East South Central, West North Central, West South Central, Mountain, Pacific) (accessed Oct 8, 2026). © 2025 Zonda Media. We quote a few national figures and use the regional figures only to derive our own cost index. States per division from the U.S. Census Bureau, Census Regions and Divisions.

Quoted figures are labeled Sourced. Everything labeled Estimate is our own arithmetic on these sources, explained in How we build our ranges. Planning numbers only, not quotes. Get itemized local bids before you commit.