How Much Does Gutter Installation or Replacement Cost?

Common Range: $7 to $24 / Foot, Installed

National Average: $15.50 Per Foot, Installed

Updated: November 17, 2023. Written by: Steve Hansen

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Seamless Gutters Installation Cost

The cost to have seamless gutters installed on your home will depend greatly on many factors like the length of gutters needed, height of your home, number of stories, corners and eaves, downspouts and more.

The most common range is $7 to $24 per linear foot, but you can expect to pay between $12 and $60 per foot for the installation when copper gutters are one of the material options.

The national average cost is $15.50 per foot.

Total cost on most 2-story, 2,500 square foot homes is $1,475 to $3,300 for steel or aluminum gutters. When copper is your choice, total cost can be as high as $10,000.

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Expect a gutter contractor to obtain all permits and inspections as needed by local coding laws, remove the old gutters if needed, install new gutters and downspouts, and cleanup of the outside work area once the installation is completed. If old gutters were in place, they usually include disposal of the old gutters.

Average Costs

Average Do It Yourself Cost
$5 / Foot
Average Contractor Installed Cost
$15.50 / Foot Installed
Typical Cost Average
$7 – $24 / Foot Installed

seamless gutters on a house

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Overview of Seamless Rain Gutters

Rain gutters and downspouts are typically installed around the roof edges of your home and are designed to channel the flow of rain runoff away from your roof into downspouts that carry it away from your home’s foundation and perimeter of your home. This prevents water damage to the foundation that can result in the need for foundation repair and/or mold removal, which the EPA considers essential to a healthy home.

Properly installed gutters will not only prevent erosion and mold and mildew problems around your house, they’ll also prevent damage to siding that doesn’t handle excess water as well, potentially leading to fiber cement siding replacement or the cost of new wood siding.

In this Costimate, you’ll learn about options for seamless gutters on your home. We’ll detail the factors that can affect seamless gutter installation cost, as well as the difference between copper, steel, vinyl and aluminum gutter cost.

We’ll also help you understand more about the shape of your gutters, size and number of downspouts, and many other features will impact how much seamless gutters cost for your home. If you prefer, just go to the seamless gutter cost calculator on our site to get an estimate of your cost.

Gutter Cost Factors

The three biggest factors that are going to determine the cost of gutters for your home are the raw material of the gutter itself, the type of gutter, and the number of linear feet of gutter your home requires. After that, the shape and number of downspouts have much less impact on the overall cost of the project.

  • Gutter Material – There are 4-5 different materials used to create gutters. Painted aluminum, Steel, and Vinyl gutters are the most popular materials used on most homes today. However, galvanized steel and copper gutters are also widely available at a premium cost.
  • Style of Gutter – There are not too many styles of gutter to choose from.  Open top, partially enclosed or protective like gutter guards, to keep out leaves and other debris, and inserts or guards you install yourself or have a installed for you, that act as a screen and deflect debris away.
    • Open Top – These are the most common and affordable gutters. The top of the gutter is open, which allows all rain water to flow off the roof and into the gutter. Unfortunately, it also allows leaves and other debris to enter the gutter which requires regular cleaning.
    • Gutter Guard or Gutter Helmet – These are deflectors that are easily installed in sections onto your gutters, that divert or screen the debris over the top and only allow the water into the gutter.
    • LeafGuard style Gutters – These are formed-on-site gutters that have an integrated guard on the top of the gutter that allows the water to flow into the gutter and the debris to wash away, without clogging the gutter itself.
  • Amount / Length of Gutters Needed – Gutter costs by the foot. So basically, the larger your roof, the more its going to cost. This is true regardless of any other factor where gutter replacement costs are concerned. The more you need, the more you’ll have to pay.
  • Number and Length of Downspouts – Downspouts connect to the gutter and allow you to drain the gutters to the ground. They come in 10′ lengths for most types of gutters and are cut to fit onsite. Along with each downspout, elbows and small extensions are used to allow the downspout to be installed tightly against your home, without restricting the flow.
  • New or Replacement – If you currently have gutters installed, there will be an extra fee to remove and dispose of the old gutters.
  • Facia Repair Work Needed – The facia is the flat wood surface that the gutters attach to. If rotten wood is found on any of the facia around the roof line, the installers may not install gutters until it has been repaired. In most cases they’ll provide a price to replace them during the project.
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installation of a downspout on a new gutters

Cost of Gutter and Installation Supplies

Seamless Gutters by Material

  • $3.50 – $4.25 per foot | Seamless Aluminum Gutters
    Budget friendly, and available in 20-30 different factory painted colors. Aluminum gutters are made to fit, onsite.
  • $3.90 – $6.50 per 10′ length | Vinyl Gutters
    These are usually found in most home improvement stores, affordable, and easier for the DIY’er to install.
  • $6.00 – $9.75 per foot | Galvanized Steel
    Thicker steel which is stronger and more durable. Galvanized steel gutters are also rust resistant.
  • $15 – $65 per foot | Copper Gutters
    The most expensive gutter material, copper will provide a more refined look to a historical home and last forever.

Installation Supplies

In most cases, the only supplies needed are already factored into the per foot cost for the gutter. This generally changes only if there are repairs needed to the facia board or other structural repairs that need to be completed before the gutters can be attached to the roof line.

  • $1 – $3 each | Gutter hangers (1 needed for every 2 feet of gutter)
  • $9 – $20 each | 10′ Section of downspout.
  • $2 – $4 each | Downspout elbows and radius connectors.
  • $15 – $30 each | Splash diverters below the downspouts.
  • $50 – $100 | Miscellaneous repair to facia boards that are rotted or in need of repair.
  • $35 – $75 each | Inside corner splash guards and shaped flashing.
  • $15 – $30 | Sealant for end caps and any seams.
  • $25 – $50 | Miscellaneous supplies like screws, downspout fasteners, touch-up paint, etc.

Sample Project Costs – Home Sizes and Materials Cost Comparison

1,500 Square Foot Home

Material Total Installed Cost
Vinyl $840 – $1,450
Aluminum $1,300 – $1,975
Steel $1,650 – $2,200
Copper $2,700 – $7,400

2,000 Square Foot Home

Material Total Installed Cost
Vinyl $1,100 – $1,885
Aluminum $1,675 – $2,550
Steel $2,150 – $2,900
Copper $3,500 – $11,500

2,500 Square Foot Home

Material Total Installed Cost
Vinyl $1,400 – $2,450
Aluminum $2,200 – $3,300
Steel $2,750 – $3,700
Copper $4,500 – $12,500

Single-story vs 2-story Cost 

2,000 Sq. Ft. Home Low Average High
Single-story $1,275 – $2,100 $1,800 – $3,300 $2,350 – $10,000+
Two-story $1,100 – $1,850 $1,550 – $2,900 $2,100 – $9,000+
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Permits, Inspection, and Installation Costs

You do not usually have to have a permit or inspection for gutter replacement or installation. Always check with your local code office to be sure.

Gutter Installation Cost and Time

Gutters are usually installed by the linear foot, and the labor rates are already factored into the gutter cost per foot, that the contractor provides. If your home still has old gutters on it, there will be added cost to remove and dispose of the old gutters.

Completed Installation Time

In most simple gutter projects, you can expect 2 or more installers to show up to your home. Some will be tasked with measuring the area the gutters are going to be installed, running the machine in the truck that rolls and forms your gutters. Others may be removing old gutters for disposal, preparing the facia board, etc.

In most cases, rain gutter installation takes less than a full day for an experienced crew. If you choose to do the project yourself, be sure you have at least 1 or 2 helpers to get the job done. Gutters are lightweight, but due to the length and the need to work from a ladder, you’ll appreciate the extra help.

  • 2-4 hours | Simple Installation
    Single level home with a simple roof that does not have too many corners. No existing gutter to remove.
  • 4-8 hours | Most Common Installation
    1 or 2 level homes with several inside corners, a lot of downspouts and terminations, or hard to reach sections. This is where most gutter replacement projects will fall as well, due to removal of old gutter.
  • 8 hours or more | Difficult Installations
    Gutter installation longer than 8 hours are usually 2-3 stories high, have multiple roof heights, and/or require additional repair work to be completed before the new gutters can be installed.

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DIY or Hire a Pro

Installing your own gutters is a good DIY project for the homeowner who wants non-seamless gutters, has the proper tools and ladders, and is not worried about working from a ladder or over the edge of a roof, for extended periods of time. Myself, I don’t really care much for heights or working from ladders, so the last time we had to put gutters on our home in October 2015, I weighed the risk versus cost after getting a couple quotes and paid a local company to do the installation.

  • Will not be seamless gutters – and will have to be sealed together at joints.
  • Requires at least 2 extension ladders for you and a helper to install at same time.

Really, DIY gutter installation is more about yourself than anything else. The installation itself is pretty straightforward and simple if you can use a chalk-line, hammer, drill and other basic hand tools. There are several good diy resources on the web that can familiarize you with the project before deciding as well. If you aren’t comfortable on a ladder, don’t like heights, or just want it done as quickly as possible, hire a pro. Otherwise, give it a shot on your own.

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Reviewed and edited by Steve Hansen of Costimates

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"Like most homeowners, I was frustrated with the lack of quality information available on specific home improvement repairs and renovations. In 2015, Costimates was formed to help homeowners learn as much as possible about various projects and their costs so they could make better financial decisions."