Gutter Installation Cost Calculator
Estimate the installed price of new or replacement rain gutters and downspouts by length, material and number of stories. A free gutter cost estimator built from 2026 prices.
- Cost per linear foot
- 5 gutter materials
- Downspouts and guards
- 2026 prices
Gutter Cost Estimate
Most homes pay $1,100 to $3,300 for new gutters, or about $7 to $16 per foot for seamless aluminum. 150 feet on a one-story house, with downspouts and old gutters hauled away, usually runs $1,700 – $3,250.
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Pro tip
Ask for .032-inch aluminum instead of thin .027-inch coil. It costs a little more but resists ladder dents, sagging and ice far better.
Estimates use national 2026 price data and are for planning only. Your final price depends on your home, your area and the contractor.
Gutter Installation Cost Calculator: What It Does and How to Use It
This gutter installation cost calculator estimates the installed price of new or replacement gutters. Enter your gutter length (or your roof area), material and number of stories, and it prices the gutters, downspouts, removal of old gutters and optional gutter guards, with a low, typical and high total.
- Measure your gutter length. Add up every roof edge that needs a gutter, or enter your roof area and let the calculator divide by 10.
- Choose a material. Seamless aluminum suits most homes; vinyl is cheapest; copper and zinc are premium.
- Set the number of stories. Taller homes cost more per foot and need longer downspouts.
- Add downspouts. Leave it blank to use one every 35 feet, or enter your own count.
- Pick extras. Include removal of old gutters and gutter guards if you need them.
Gutter Installation Cost Formula: Step by Step
Downspouts = count × (10 ft per story + 2 ft) × downspout price per ft
Extras = removal ($0.65–$0.85/ft) + guards ($7–$12/ft)
Total = gutters + downspouts + extras (minimum about $500)
Worked example: 150 ft of seamless aluminum on a one-story house.
Gutters = 150 × $7 to 150 × $16 = $1,050 to $2,400. Five 12-ft downspouts = 60 ft × $9–$12 = $540 to $720. Removal adds about $100. Total about $1,700 – $3,250.
Average cost of gutters per foot
Installed gutters are priced per linear foot, measured along the roof edges they hang from. Downspouts are priced separately by the foot. The price per foot depends mostly on the material, then on height and how many corners and downspouts your roofline needs.
| Material | Gutters per ft | Downspouts per ft |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4 – $9 | $5 – $8 |
| Seamless aluminum | $7 – $16 | $9 – $12 |
| Galvanized steel | $10 – $22 | $10 – $14 |
| Zinc | $15 – $35 | $14 – $22 |
| Copper | $28 – $50 | $17 – $30 |
How much are gutters for a house? Cost by house size
A house's footprint sets its roof area, and a common rule of thumb is that roof area divided by 10 gives the gutter length. The table uses that rule, seamless aluminum, downspouts every 35 feet and old gutters removed. A two-story house of the same size has a smaller footprint, so it needs less gutter, but each foot costs more to hang.
| Home size | One-story house | Two-story house |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,500 | $900 – $1,700 |
| 1,400 sq ft | $1,750 – $3,450 | $1,300 – $2,400 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $1,850 – $3,600 | $1,350 – $2,500 |
| 1,800 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,350 | $1,500 – $2,850 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $4,900 | $1,800 – $3,350 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $3,200 – $6,150 | $2,250 – $4,200 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $3,700 – $7,250 | $2,500 – $4,750 |
Example: 200 feet of seamless aluminum on a two-story house, 6 downspouts, old gutters removed and guards added.
Seamless aluminum gutters, 200 ft: $1,600 – $3,800. 6 downspouts (22 ft each): $1,200 – $1,600. Remove and haul old gutters: $130 – $170. Gutter guards: $1,400 – $2,400. Total: $4,300 – $7,950.
Water spilling over your gutters?
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Gutter installation cost breakdown
Every gutter estimate has the same parts: the gutters themselves, downspouts, removal of the old system and any add-ons like guards. Here is how the cost of gutters for a 2,000 square foot house usually breaks down, using seamless aluminum on a one-story home:
| Cost item | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Seamless aluminum gutters, 230 ft | $1,600 – $3,700 |
| 7 downspouts (12 ft each) | $760 – $1,000 |
| Remove and haul old gutters | $150 – $200 |
| Total | $2,500 – $4,900 |
The cost of gutters for a 1,500 sq ft house is about $1,850 – $3,600, and for a 1,200 sq ft house about $1,500 – $2,900, both one-story with seamless aluminum and old gutters removed.
Labor cost to install gutters
Labor is a big part of what new gutters cost. Installers typically charge about $2 to $6 per foot for sectional gutters and $3 to $10 per foot for seamless gutters, which are formed on site. Each extra story adds roughly $1 to $3 per foot. That is why the same gutter price per foot can look very different between a ranch house and a two-story colonial.
Seamless gutters cost vs sectional gutters
Seamless gutters are formed on site from a coil of aluminum, steel or copper, so each run is one continuous piece with joints only at corners. They leak less and look cleaner, and most projects land between $800 and $5,000. Labor for seamless runs about $3 to $10 per foot.
Sectional gutters come in 10- to 20-foot pieces joined with connectors. They cost less in labor, about $2 to $6 per foot, and suit DIY installs, but every seam is a place where leaks start.
Cost of gutters for a 2-story house
Crews need taller ladders, more safety setup and longer downspouts on taller homes, which adds roughly $1 to $3 per foot for each extra story. Downspouts also get longer, about 10 feet per story, so a two-story house pays more for downspouts even with the same number of them.
Downspout cost and gutter guard cost
Most homes need one downspout for every 30 to 40 feet of gutter, plus one at the end of long runs and where two roof slopes dump water into the same corner. Installed downspouts cost about $9 to $12 per foot in aluminum. Add downspout extensions or splash blocks to carry water at least a few feet from the foundation.
Gutter guards cost about $7 to $12 per foot installed. The main types are mesh and micro-mesh screens, perforated covers, reverse-curve (surface tension) hoods, and foam or brush inserts. Micro-mesh blocks the most debris; foam and brush inserts are cheapest but need cleaning more often.
K-style vs half-round, and 5-inch vs 6-inch gutters
K-style gutters have a flat back and a decorative front that looks like crown molding. They're the most common style in the U.S. and hold more water than half-round gutters of the same width. Half-round gutters are a semicircle, often paired with round downspouts on historic or high-end homes, and usually cost more.
Most houses use 5-inch gutters. 6-inch gutters carry noticeably more water and suit large or steep roofs, metal roofs and areas with heavy rain, and they cost a little more per foot. For aluminum, a thicker .032-inch gauge resists ladder dents and sagging better than thin .027-inch coil.
6-inch gutters and aluminum gutter cost
Seamless aluminum gutters, the most common choice, cost about $7 to $16 per foot installed. Six-inch gutters cost a little more per foot than standard 5-inch gutters because they use wider coil and larger downspouts, but they handle heavy rain and large roofs better. If you get a rain gutter estimate for both sizes, the gap is usually small compared with the cost of the whole job.
Gutter replacement cost vs new gutter installation
Replacing gutters costs about the same as installing new ones, plus about $0.65 to $0.85 per foot to remove and haul away the old system. The bigger unknown is the fascia board the gutters hang on. If it's rotten, it has to be replaced first, and soffit and fascia repairs are priced separately.
Signs it's time to replace your gutters
- Gutters sag, pull away from the house or have loose hangers.
- Seams leak or rust spots and cracks keep coming back.
- Water spills over the front edge in normal rain.
- You see peeling paint, rotting fascia, or a wet basement or crawl space.
How gutters are installed
- Measure every roof edge and plan downspout locations.
- Remove old gutters and check the fascia boards for rot.
- Snap a slope line, typically about 1/4 inch of fall for every 10 feet, so water runs toward the downspouts.
- Form or cut the gutters, on site for seamless runs.
- Hang them with hidden hangers every 2 to 3 feet, then seal end caps and corners.
- Attach downspouts and extensions so water drains away from the foundation.
Industry References
Every rate in this calculator comes from these published sources. Prices last reviewed October 2026; see how we estimate for the full method.
- Bob Vila: Gutter installation cost: per-foot prices by material, downspouts, removal, guards, labor by story
- Inch Calculator: Cost to install gutters: installed prices by material, project minimums
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- How Long Do Gutters Last?Aluminum gutters last 20 to 40 years, copper 50+. Here's how to tell when yours are done, and what replacement costs.
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Gutter Installation Cost Calculator: Frequently Asked Questions
Are seamless gutters worth the extra cost?
For most homes, yes. Seamless gutters are formed to fit your house in one long run, so there are far fewer joints to leak or collect debris.
How many downspouts do I need?
A common rule is one downspout for every 30–40 feet of gutter, plus one at each end of long runs and anywhere water from two roof slopes meets.
Are gutter guards worth it?
They cut down on cleaning, especially near trees, but they add about $7–$12 per foot. Compare that with paying for gutter cleaning once or twice a year.
Should I get 5-inch or 6-inch gutters?
5-inch gutters suit most homes. Larger or steeper roofs, metal roofs and areas with heavy rain often need 6-inch gutters and larger downspouts, which cost a little more per foot.
How long does gutter installation take?
Most crews finish a typical house in one day. Removing old gutters or repairing fascia can add time.
Can I install gutters myself?
Vinyl and sectional aluminum gutters are DIY-friendly on one-story homes. Seamless gutters need a forming machine, so they're installed by pros.
How much do gutters cost for a 2,000 sq ft house?
With seamless aluminum and old gutters removed, about $2,500 – $4,900 for a one-story house and $1,800 – $3,350 for a two-story house.
How much do seamless gutters cost per foot installed?
Seamless aluminum gutters typically cost $7 to $16 per foot installed, with downspouts adding about $9 to $12 per foot.
Is it cheaper to replace gutters or install new ones?
The installation price is about the same. Replacement adds $0.65–$0.85 per foot to remove the old gutters, plus any fascia repair.
How do I get an exact gutter estimate?
Use the gutter estimate calculator above for a ballpark, then ask a local installer for a written gutter quote. They measure your roofline, count downspouts and check your fascia before giving a firm price.
Are eavestroughs the same as gutters?
Yes. Eavestrough is the common term in Canada and parts of the northern U.S. Eavestrough installation is priced the same way as gutter installation, per linear foot by material.