To estimate what new gutters will cost on your house, you need three things: how many linear feet you need, which material you want, and what installers earn where you live. The calculator below puts those together and gives you a low, typical and high price.
Quick answer
New seamless aluminum gutters on a one-story house typically cost $9 to $12 per linear foot installed, depending on your state. For a 2,000 sq ft house (about 200 feet of gutter), our calculator’s typical estimate runs from $1,823 in Oklahoma to $2,312 in Illinois, and the full range across all states is $1,159 to $2,970. Downspouts ($50 to $100 each) and removal of old gutters ($1 to $2 per foot) come on top.
The gutter itself is the cheapest part of the job. At retail, a linear foot of gutter costs about $0.72 to $3.31 in vinyl, $1.80 to $2.90 in aluminum and $4.33 to $10.48 in steel (prices checked November 3, 2026). Labor, hangers, downspouts and the installer’s overhead make up most of the bill.
Gutter installation cost calculator
Enter the length you need, your state and the material. If you don’t know the length yet, a rough rule is your home’s square footage divided by 10. Measuring the roof edges where gutters will run is always more accurate.
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Gutter cost by material
These are retail prices per linear foot for the gutter section only, before hangers, end caps, outlets, corners, downspouts and labor. Each range runs from the cheapest to the most expensive product we priced.
| Material | Gutter section, per linear foot | What we priced |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $0.72 – $3.31 | 10 ft sections at Lowe’s and GutterSupply |
| Aluminum | $1.80 – $2.90 | 5″ and 6″ K-style sections at Lowe’s; painted aluminum at GutterSupply |
| Steel | $4.33 – $10.48 | Galvalume, galvanized and Paint Grip steel at GutterSupply |
| Copper | from $13.79 | Lowest copper K-style option at GutterSupply; we need more prices before giving a full range |
| Zinc | not yet priced | We haven’t found enough sourced prices yet |
How long each material lasts. The National Association of Home Builders puts the expected life of aluminum and galvanized steel gutters at about 20 years and copper gutters at more than 50. It gives aluminum downspouts about 30 years and copper downspouts 100 (NAHB and Bank of America Home Equity, Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components, February 2007). The study doesn’t rate vinyl gutters, and it notes that maintenance changes these numbers a lot. A cheaper gutter that you replace sooner can end up costing more per year.
What that means for materials alone (gutter sections only):
| Length | Vinyl | Aluminum | Steel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $72 – $331 | $180 – $290 | $433 – $1,048 |
| 150 ft | $108 – $497 | $270 – $435 | $650 – $1,572 |
| 200 ft | $144 – $662 | $360 – $580 | $866 – $2,096 |
Downspouts and fittings
Every run of gutter needs hangers, end caps, at least one outlet and a downspout with elbows. Typical retail prices we found at Lowe’s:
| Part | Vinyl | Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| Downspout, 10 ft | $12.18 | $19.98 (2″×3″) · $22.98 (3″×4″) |
| Downspout elbow | $5.28 | $5.98 (2″×3″) · $6.98 (3″×4″) |
| Hidden hanger | $3.18 | $2.78 (5″) · $4.88 (6″) |
| End cap | $4.66 each (sold as a 2-pack) | $2.48 (5″) · $3.79 (6″) |
| End with drop (outlet) | $10.58 | $11.98 (5″) · $13.98 (6″) |
| Inside or outside corner | $8.48 | $16.98 (5″) |
Turning that into a cost per foot. Manufacturer instructions sold with these parts call for a hanger every 24 inches, or every 18 inches in snowy areas (metal gutter instructions), and at least one downspout for every 40 feet of gutter (vinyl gutter instructions). At those spacings, and with one outlet, one 10-foot downspout and two elbows per 40 feet, the Lowe’s prices above work out to:
| System | Hangers, per foot | Outlet + downspout + 2 elbows, per foot | Fittings, per foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $1.59 | $0.83 | about $2.42 |
| Aluminum 5″ (2″×3″ downspout) | $1.39 | $1.10 | about $2.49 |
| Aluminum 6″ (3″×4″ downspout) | $2.44 | $1.27 | about $3.71 |
That’s for a one-story house with hangers every 24 inches. End caps, corners, screws and sealant come on top, and they depend on how many corners and separate runs your roofline has. In other words, the fittings for a simple run can cost about as much as the gutter itself.
What drives the labor cost
Labor is usually the biggest line on a gutter quote, and it depends heavily on where you live. Gutter installers typically fall under the roofer or sheet metal worker occupations in federal wage data. In May 2025, the median hourly wage for roofers ranged from $21.00 in Oklahoma to $37.45 in Illinois, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For sheet metal workers it ranged from $22.03 in Arkansas to $47.38 in Washington.
| State | Roofers, median hourly wage | Sheet metal workers, median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $22.13 | $26.08 |
| Florida | $22.88 | $23.87 |
| Ohio | $23.74 | $35.96 |
| Pennsylvania | $26.79 | $29.52 |
| California | $30.58 | $36.82 |
| New York | $31.74 | $35.46 |
| Illinois | $37.45 | $41.65 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state data, May 2025. These are what workers earn, not what a company bills: the installer’s overhead and profit come on top.
Other things that raise the labor cost:
- Height. Second- and third-story gutters need longer ladders or staging and take longer to hang. Installers we checked add 10% to 40% for a second story, which works out to about 15% more on the total in our calculator.
- Removing old gutters. Taking down and hauling away the old system adds time.
- Fascia condition. Gutters hang from the fascia board. If it’s rotten, it has to be repaired first.
- Corners and downspouts. A simple rectangle is quicker than a roofline with many corners and outlets.
What installers actually charge
To estimate how long the job takes, we started from the prices gutter companies publish on their own websites. We only counted companies that state their own rate, not the national averages many contractor sites repeat. All prices were checked November 3, 2026.
| Installer | State | 5″ seamless aluminum, per foot | Downspouts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Gutter Company | Colorado | from $11 | about $100 each (one story), $200 (two stories) |
| ARP Roofing & Remodeling | Texas | $11 – $12 | included |
| Gutter Masters Pro | Virginia | from $10 | from $60 each |
| All Homes Seamless Gutters | Ohio | $9 | $50 each |
| Owl Roofing | Minnesota | about $9 (company estimate) | not listed |
| American Gutter Service | Oregon | $7.75 | $6.50 – $7 per foot |
From each price we took out the contractor’s margin, the gutter and the hangers. What’s left is labor, and dividing it by what roofers earn in that state gives the hours each company effectively bills per foot. The middle half of those six results falls between 0.07 and 0.12 hours per foot, and that’s what our calculator uses. It’s consistent with the usual industry rule that a two-person crew hangs 150 to 250 feet of seamless gutter a day, once you add payroll taxes and insurance on top of wages. Our method page explains each step.
Two things this sample can’t tell you yet: labor for vinyl, steel and copper, which none of these companies price per foot, and three-story homes. Our calculator leaves those options out until we have enough published data, rather than guessing.
Seamless vs. sectional gutters
Sectional gutters come in pre-cut lengths, usually 10 feet, that are joined with connectors. They’re what you’ll find on the shelf at home-improvement stores and the usual choice for DIY.
Seamless gutters are formed on site from a coil of metal by a gutter machine, so each run is one continuous piece cut to the exact length of your roof edge. Fewer joints means fewer places to leak, which is why most professional installers sell seamless aluminum. You can’t buy seamless gutters off the shelf: you need an installer with a machine.
That’s why our calculator prices professional installation as seamless aluminum. Sectional gutters are mostly a do-it-yourself product: if you hang them yourself, your cost is the gutter and fittings from the tables above, with no labor or markup.
Home Depot or Lowe’s vs. a local installer
Both big-box stores sell gutter parts for DIY, and Lowe’s lists installation as available on its gutter products. Buying the parts yourself saves the labor and markup, but a first-time installer has to get the slope right, fasten into solid fascia and work safely on a ladder.
If you buy installation through Lowe’s, the work is done by an independent installer, not a store employee. According to Lowe’s gutter installation page (checked November 3, 2026), the process starts with a free consultation, where the installer reviews material options and your budget. You then get a quote covering materials, labor and financing options, and the labor carries a one-year warranty. Lowe’s doesn’t publish a price list: the quote depends on the size of the job, the material and your home’s specific requirements. That makes a big-box quote just one more quote to compare per foot with a local installer’s.
How to check a gutter quote
- Divide the total by the linear feet. That gives you a price per foot you can compare between quotes and with our calculator.
- Check what’s included. Downspouts, removal of old gutters, haul-away and fascia repair are often priced separately.
- Ask about material thickness. Two aluminum quotes can use different gauges.
- Price gutter guards separately. If the quote bundles guards, check that line against what gutter guards cost by type.
- Confirm license and insurance. Requirements vary by state.
Gutter installation cost: FAQ
How much do gutters cost for a 1,000 sq ft house?
Using the square-footage-divided-by-10 rule, a 1,000 sq ft house needs roughly 100 feet of gutter. The gutter sections alone cost about $180 to $290 in aluminum or $72 to $331 in vinyl at retail.
Installed in seamless aluminum on a one-story house, 100 feet typically costs $911 to $1,156 depending on the state, before downspouts and removal.
How much does it cost to install 200 feet of gutters?
For 200 feet, aluminum gutter sections cost about $360 to $580 and steel about $866 to $2,096 before fittings and labor.
Installed in seamless aluminum on a one-story house, 200 feet typically costs $1,823 to $2,312 depending on the state, before downspouts and removal. On a two-story house, expect roughly 15% more.
How much do 60 feet of seamless gutters cost?
About $547 to $694 on a one-story house, depending on the state, plus downspouts. Check for a minimum charge: some installers set one, for example $450 per project or a 100-foot minimum.
How much does Lowe’s charge to install gutters?
Lowe’s doesn’t publish installation prices. An independent installer visits for a free consultation and gives you a quote based on the length of gutter, the material and your home. The labor is covered by a one-year warranty (Lowe’s, checked November 3, 2026). To compare it with other quotes, divide the total by the linear feet.