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How much does gutter installation cost?

US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

Gutter installation costs $600 to $5,800 in the US, with a typical job around $3,200. Basis: per house: a typical 2,000 sq ft home (about 200 linear feet of gutter). Figures from This Old House, checked October 2026.

US national range, per house: a typical 2,000 sq ft home (about 200 linear feet of gutter)

Low
$600
Typical
$3,200
High
$5,800

Gutter installation cost: low, typical and high

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Gutter installation cost: low, typical and high
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
US national range$600$3,200$5,800Per house: a typical 2,000 sq ft home (about 200 linear feet of gutter) (This Old House)October 2026

Gutter installation cost by type or size

US national figures in USD, as published by each source.

Gutter installation cost by type or size
Type or sizePrice (USD)Source
Vinyl, 200 linear feet (materials)$571This Old House
Aluminum, 200 linear feet (materials)$1,535This Old House
Copper, 200 linear feet (materials)$5,749This Old House

What drives the cost of gutter installation

  1. Linear feet

    Installers price by the foot, about $3 to $29 and $16 on average.

  2. Material

    Vinyl and aluminum cost least; copper and zinc are premium.

  3. Style

    Seamless and box gutters cost more than standard sectional gutters.

  4. Stories and roof pitch

    Tall or steep rooflines need more safety equipment and time.

  5. Downspouts and add-ons

    Downspouts, guards and heating cables add parts and labor.

Permits and what's included

Permit note

Most gutter jobs need no permit, but some areas require one for drainage changes. Ask whether the quote includes it.

What’s usually included

  • Gutters, hangers and downspouts
  • Installation labor
  • Removal of old gutters (confirm on the quote)

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

Gutter installation cost: questions

How much does gutter installation cost?

Gutter installation costs $600 to $5,800 in the US, with a typical job around $3,200. Basis: per house: a typical 2,000 sq ft home (about 200 linear feet of gutter). Figures from This Old House, checked October 2026.

What affects the cost of gutter installation?

Linear feet: installers price by the foot, about $3 to $29 and $16 on average. Material: vinyl and aluminum cost least; copper and zinc are premium. Style: seamless and box gutters cost more than standard sectional gutters. Stories and roof pitch: tall or steep rooflines need more safety equipment and time.

Do I need a permit for gutter installation?

Most gutter jobs need no permit, but some areas require one for drainage changes. Ask whether the quote includes it.

What is usually included in the price?

Gutters, hangers and downspouts; Installation labor; Removal of old gutters (confirm on the quote). Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

How much does gutter installation cost by type or size?

Vinyl, 200 linear feet (materials): $571; Aluminum, 200 linear feet (materials): $1,535; Copper, 200 linear feet (materials): $5,749.

Where do these prices come from?

The low, typical and high figures come from This Old House (“Gutter installation cost (figures from Homewyse 2026 estimates)”, updated October 9, 2026). We checked them in October 2026. They are national estimates, not quotes.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. This Old House: Gutter installation cost (figures from Homewyse 2026 estimates) · page updated October 9, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; basis; material prices; drivers; permit.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $600 to $5,800. Editorial policy

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