Gutters · Cost
Gutters cost — what to expect and what to skip
What gutter work costs, and which of it you should not be paying for at all. Prices vary by region and by how much access the job needs. Where a job has a genuine do-it-yourself version we say so rather than quoting a number for it.
We don’t quote dollar figures here because they vary too much by region and access. Instead, use the table below to understand each line on a quote, and the list further down to spot work you shouldn’t be paying for.
1What the work involves
A typical gutter job has a few parts. Ask for each priced separately so you can compare quotes.
- Removal and disposal of the old gutter and downspouts.
- Fascia and trim repair where the wood behind the gutter has softened.
- The gutter run, by the foot, with corners, end caps and outlets.
- Hangers, their type and spacing.
- Downspouts, elbows and where each one discharges.
- Extras such as guards, drip edge or buried drain lines.
Two problems that usually do need paid work: a gutter pulling away from the fascia when the wood is soft, and ice damage from a winter storm that bent or tore sections.
2What drives the price
| Factor | Why it matters | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Length of run | Most gutter work is priced by the foot | How many feet are being replaced, not just “the front” |
| Material | Aluminum, steel and copper differ widely in price and life | Material and thickness, in writing |
| Seamless or sectional | Seamless is formed on site and has fewer joints to leak | Where the joints and corners will be |
| Downspouts and corners | Each adds parts and labor | How many downspouts and where they discharge |
| Eave height and access | Second-storey and steep sites need more setup and safety gear | Whether access is priced separately |
| Fascia condition | Rotted wood must be replaced before new gutters can hold | Fascia priced per foot as its own line |
| Guards | Priced on top of the gutter itself | Guard cost separately, with warranty terms |
3Things you should not pay for
These problems are usually cheap, do-it-yourself fixes, or a sales pitch. Read the page before you accept a quote for any of them.
A full replacement quoted for a gutter that only overflows in heavy rain. Adding a downspout or a larger outlet often fixes it. And any guard sold as “maintenance-free”. None are.
4Do it yourself or hire a pro
Do it yourself
- Downspout extensions and splash blocks
- Clearing outlets and flushing downspouts
- Resealing a few leaking seams
- Re-hanging a short single-storey section into sound wood
Hire a pro
- Rotted fascia behind the gutter
- Second-storey or steep-site eaves
- Replacing whole runs or going seamless
- Storm damage you are claiming on insurance
Talk to a local gutter contractor and ask for fascia, gutter, downspouts and guards priced as separate lines.
877-360-46575Questions
Why don’t you list prices?
Prices vary by region and by how much access the job needs. A number without that context misleads more than it helps.
Is seamless worth paying more for?
Seamless runs have fewer joints to leak. If your sectional gutters leak at many seams, it is worth pricing. If they leak at one or two, reseal them.
Should fascia be in the quote?
If any of it is soft, yes. Ask for it priced per foot so you can compare quotes.
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Written by Jaylan Jones. I Like To Exterior Services earns a referral fee when a call connects to a contractor. See our business-model disclosure.
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