How Much Does It Cost to Install Gutters? (Price Guide)

Installing gutters on a 2,000 square foot home typically costs $600 – $5,800, according to This Old House. Gutters are priced by the linear foot, so the total rises with the length of roofline you cover and with the material you choose.

The tables below show per-foot prices, the cost of a 200-foot materials package, labor, and common add-ons. Figures carry a check date of Oct 11, 2026.

Per-foot pricing lets you scale a quote to your own house. Measure the length of eaves that need gutters, then multiply by the per-foot range for your chosen material. Vinyl is the lowest in the table, while copper is the highest. Seamless aluminum and steel fall between them.

The per-foot range typically includes both the gutter and the labor to hang it, though guides define this differently. Check the label before applying a figure to your own measurements.

If you plan to buy the gutters yourself, the materials-only prices matter more. The table below gives the cost of the materials for a 200-foot system by type.

Materials-only prices leave out labor, downspouts in some cases, hangers, and sealant, so budget extra for accessories.

Labor is a significant part of the final invoice. The aluminum example below separates materials from labor per linear foot, which shows how the total builds up.

Labor goes up with steep roofs, multi-story homes, and complicated rooflines with many corners, because each corner needs extra cuts and joints.

• Material. Vinyl, aluminum, steel, and copper differ greatly in price and lifespan.
• Seamless or sectional. Seamless gutters are formed to length on site and have fewer joints that can leak. Sectional gutters are cheaper and easier for DIY but have more seams.
• Length and layout. More linear feet and more corners increase the price.
• Height. Two-story homes require ladders or lifts, which add labor time.
• Downspouts. The number and placement of downspouts change the materials and the work.
• Old gutter removal. Tearing out and disposing of old gutters may be charged separately.
• Fascia repair. Rotted fascia boards must be fixed before new gutters go up.
• Region. Labor rates and material costs vary by area.

Timber, metal, and vinyl systems all wear out differently, so the age and condition of your current gutters decide whether replacement is due.

Replacement costs about the same as a first-time installation per foot, plus the cost of removing the old system. The savings come from reusing correctly placed downspouts and from not needing to alter the roofline. If the fascia or soffit is damaged, expect repair work on top of the gutter price.

Minor repairs, such as resealing a leaking joint, reattaching a sagging section, or clearing a clogged downspout, are small jobs. If sagging or leaks recur across most of the run, replacement is often the better value than repeated repairs. The sources in this guide report installation rather than repair figures, so ask for a separate repair quote to compare.

Guards reduce how often you clean the gutters and add to the project cost.

Guards vary in design, and none removes the need for occasional inspection. A guard system priced per foot can approach or exceed the gutter itself, so decide whether the convenience justifies the cost.

Guides disagree because they measure different things. One reports a typical whole-house total for a home of a given size, while another reports a market-wide range across all home sizes and materials.

A market-wide range is naturally wider than a figure for one home size. Roof complexity and region account for much of the rest.

You can build a rough estimate in three steps.

1. Measure the total linear feet of eave that needs gutters.
2. Choose a material and take the low and high per-foot figures from the first table.
3. Multiply, then add allowances for downspouts, old gutter removal, guards, and any fascia repair.

A contractor's on-site measurement turns this into a firm quote.

Vinyl sectional gutters are a manageable DIY project for a single-story house, and materials-only pricing shows the potential savings. Seamless aluminum requires a roll-forming machine, so it is typically a professional job. Working on ladders at height is the main risk, and incorrect slope causes standing water and overflow. Check whether the materials warranty depends on professional installation.

• Is the quote per linear foot, and how many feet did the contractor measure?
• Are downspouts, hangers, end caps, and sealant included?
• Is the gutter seamless, and what gauge and finish is the material?
• Does the price include removal and disposal of the old system?
• What does the warranty cover on both materials and workmanship?