Seamless gutters cost
Seamless gutters cost around $10 per foot install. These gutters are one continuous piece rather than multiple pieces tied together. A gutter company will fabricate them onsite, custom to your house. Seamless gutters cost more because you pay more for labor, delivery, and materials. Seamless gutters resist leaks because they're a single, solid piece that's made to fit your roof.
Meanwhile, sectional gutters are gutters that a contractor pieces together for your house using pre-fab 5-, 10- and 15-foot sections of gutter. They're less expensive than seamless gutters, but they're more prone to leaks because of the gaps that appear where the sections are tethered together.
Labor cost to install gutters
The average cost to hire a contractor to install gutters is $65 per hour, or between $5-$10 per linear foot.
Gutter guard installation cost
Gutter guards cost approximately $1.50-$10 per linear foot to install. Different types of gutter guard systems (such as LeafGuard and LeafFilter) will vary in cost. Guards keep leaves and other debris from clogging your gutters and come in many forms, ranging from metal mesh screens that snap on top of the gutters to foam inserts.
Cost to install downspouts
Downspouts, which you need to buy when you purchase new gutters, cost between $5-$18 per linear foot, depending on the material. Depending on the climate you live in, plan for one downspout for every 35 feet of gutter.
Downspouts can be round or square, and come in widths from 3-6 inches. You also may need to pay for splash blocks ($5), flashing ($10 per linear foot) and hangers ($2+) for each downspout, too.
Gutter add-on prices
Not all gutter systems are made equal. Depending on your home and the area you live in, you may also want to add some enhancements, which come at an additional cost. Below are some common gutter additions.
Add-on | Cost | Description |
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Drainage system | $25-$50 per linear foot | These direct water away from the house after it comes out of the gutters and usually involves running an underground pipe from the downspouts into the yard. |
Downspout extensions | $40-$150 (materials and labor) | Downspout extensions channel water from the gutter downspout away from the house and come in a number of forms, like a vinyl chute, pipe, or a catch basin that's buried in the ground. |
Wire mesh screens | $1 per linear foot | These keep insects and other critters from crawling into your gutters. |
Downspout screens | $8 each | Downspout screens keep debris from getting into your downspouts and clogging them. |
Heat tape | $150-$300 per 100 linear feet (labor and materials) | Heat tape is an electrical cord that generates heat and can stop gutters from freezing. It's a good investment if you live in an area where temperatures routinely dip below freezing, because ice in gutters can crack and damage them. |
Gutter replacement cost considerations
Your total gutter replacement costs can be broken down into labor costs and the price to purchase new gutters.
Gutter prices vary depending on the type, size, material and downspouts. Your house's height and roof slope will also impact the overall cost to replace your gutters.
Removal and disposal of old gutters
Expect to pay $100-$300 to have a contractor remove and dispose of your old gutters, depending on the amount of gutter and difficulty of the job. If you're replacing existing gutters with new gutters, you'll need to take the old gutters off your house and haul them away.
Roof slope and size
The bigger the roof, the more linear foot of gutter you need. If your roof is especially steep, you'll need to pay for wider gutters to handle the runoff. You'll also pay more for a home with multiple roof lines and multiple gables.
Number of stories in your house
The taller the house, the more you'll pay for installation. Installing gutters on multi-story homes requires taller ladders, experience, and linear square feet of gutter. In short, it will cost less to put gutters on a single-story house versus a two-story house.
Climate
Homes in areas with rainy, extreme hot, or extreme cold climates will need wider gutters of sturdier material than houses in milder, drier climates. Wider and sturdier gutters cost more money.
Gutter cleaning prices
You'll need to clean out your gutters at least once a year to keep them working properly. Expect to pay anywhere from $100-$400 for professional gutter cleaning, depending on slope of your roof and the linear feet of gutters you have. Gutter repair costs
Gutter repairs cost anywhere from $70-$591, depending on the issue. Most homeowners pay between $175-$250 for repairs.
How do I hire a contractor to install gutters?
Most homeowners will want to hire a contractor to install their gutter system. Before you hire someone to install gutters on your home, be sure to:
Check their experience. Make sure the contractor has experience installing gutters and read reviews from previous customers to check the quality of their work. Get more tips for hiring a pro by visiting our Smart Hiring guide.
Ask about what's included in their costs. For example, will they charge you extra to remove the old gutters from the house and haul them away? Does the cost include the cost downspouts?
Ask about a warranty. Some contractors offer a warranty on their work. A Thumbtack pro in Baytown, Texas, offers a five-year workmanship guarantee on gutter installations.
Ask for a free estimate on gutter installation costs. Before you hire anyone, ask for an estimate and make sure the estimate details specific project costs, like hourly rates and materials. Be sure to ask what what width of gutter and how many downspouts are included in the quote.
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FAQs
How long does a gutter installation project take?
A professional gutter installer can mount around 50 linear feet of gutter in seven hours. Installation will take about one to three days, depending on the size of the home, roof slope and number of gables.
What are the best gutters to install?
What is gutter width?
Gutters come in 4-, 5-, and 6-inch widths. Wider gutters can handle more runoff and debris than narrower ones, but cost more. Houses with steep roofs in wet climates will need wide gutters with extra downspouts to drain water quickly.
What is the standard residential gutter size?
A 5-inch wide is standard and will handle the rainfall in just about any area of the country, but a gutter professional can better calculate the width you need. Figuring gutter sizes and capacities involves a complex mathematical equation involving size and slope of your roof and the average maximum rainfall your area can expect to receive.
What is a half-round gutter?
Gutters come in two shapes, K-style and half-round. A half-round gutter is an arc-shaped, a half-round tube—just like the name says. Half-rounds are used on older, historic homes because it's an old-fashioned looking style.
What is a K-style gutter?
K-style gutters have flat bottoms and backs, and the front side of the gutter has a decorative shape like a curve or ogee. They're used on contemporary homes. K-style gutters generally have twice the water carrying capacity of half rounds, and can cost up two times more per linear foot.