Gutter installation costs $12 to $25 per linear foot installed, or $2,200 to $5,000 for an average home with 100 to 200 linear feet of gutter.2 Angi’s average project is $1,182 across 8,227 jobs1 while Fixr’s is $3,223 for a full new system3 — the spread is scope, and we unpack it below. Prices are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on linear footage, material, home height, roofline complexity, and whether old gutters need removal.
$12 – $25
per linear ft. installed, HomeGuide
100 – 200 ft.
typical home, HomeGuide
$1,182
average project, Angi (8,227 jobs)
$3,223
average full system, Fixr
Quick math: 200 linear feet at $12 to $25 = $2,400 to $5,000, our arithmetic — exactly HomeGuide’s table row for a 2,500 sq. ft. home.2 Rule of thumb for footage: about 1 linear foot of gutter per 10 square feet of house.2
Why the averages disagree
Three sources, three very different “average” jobs: Angi’s $1,182 (typical $629 to $1,736) blends partial runs, replacements, and budget materials across 8,227 projects.1 Fixr’s $3,223 (range $2,320 to $4,222) describes a complete new system on a house with no gutters yet.3 HomeGuide’s $2,200 to $5,000 assumes 100 to 200 linear feet installed.2 Same words, three different jobs — price your own footage and material instead of anchoring on any single average.
Cost by material (installed, per linear foot)
| Material | Angi | HomeGuide | Fixr | Lifespan (HomeGuide) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl / PVC | $3 – $7 | $8 – $12 | $5 – $10 | 10 – 20 years |
| Aluminum | $3 – $15 | $10 – $20 | $7 – $13 | 20 – 30 years |
| Steel | — | — | $7 – $12 | — |
| Zinc | — | — | $16 – $29 | — |
| Copper | $15 – $40 | $25 – $40 | $18 – $32 | 50 – 100 years |
Aluminum is the value standard: mid-price, rust-proof, 20 to 30 years.2 Vinyl is cheapest but shortest-lived.2 Copper costs 3x aluminum and outlives the mortgage at 50 to 100 years.2 For 200 feet of aluminum, expect $1,467 to $2,668 (Fixr) or $2,000 to $4,000 (HomeGuide).23
Cost by home size
| Home size | Typical gutter length | Total installed (HomeGuide) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq. ft. | 130 linear ft. | $1,600 – $3,300 |
| 1,500 sq. ft. | 150 linear ft. | $1,800 – $3,800 |
| 2,000 sq. ft. | 180 linear ft. | $2,200 – $4,500 |
| 2,500 sq. ft. | 200 linear ft. | $2,400 – $5,000 |
| 3,000 sq. ft. | 220 linear ft. | $2,600 – $5,500 |
| 3,500 sq. ft. | 240 linear ft. | $2,900 – $6,000 |
Angi’s length-based table brackets the same jobs: 150 linear feet runs $600 to $6,000 depending on material.1 Multi-story homes and complex rooflines with dormers push toward the top of every range — high-rainfall regions can add up to 50% for wider gutters and larger downspouts.1
The extras
Old gutter removal: $1.31 to $2.38 per linear foot — about $262 to $476 on a 200-foot job (Fixr); replacement projects run several hundred dollars above new installs for this reason.3
Style: half-round adds $1 to $2 per foot over K-style; seamless adds $3 to $5+ over sectional but leaks less.2
Downspouts: $30 to $75 each installed; splash blocks or extensions $10 to $50 each.2
Gutter guards: $15 to $45 per linear foot installed — often more than the gutters themselves.2
Labor: around $75 per hour, typically 10% to 50% of the project total.1
Worked examples
Example 1 — 1,500 sq. ft. ranch, aluminum, 150 feet. At HomeGuide’s aluminum rate of $10 to $20 per foot: $1,500 to $3,000, our arithmetic2 — against its house-size table at $1,800 to $3,800 and Angi’s 150-foot band of $600 to $6,000.12
Example 2 — copper upgrade, 200 feet. HomeGuide: $5,000 to $8,000.2 Fixr: $3,491 to $6,352.3 Angi: $15 to $40 per foot = $3,000 to $8,000, our arithmetic.1 All three overlap at $5,000 to $6,400 — a rare premium-material agreement.
Example 3 — replacement vs new install. New system (Fixr average): $3,223.3 Same house replacing old gutters: add removal at $1.31 to $2.38 per foot — $262 to $476 on 200 feet, our arithmetic — plus disposal. Ask whether removal is itemized before comparing quotes.3
FAQ
How many feet of gutters does my house need? Roughly 1 linear foot per 10 square feet of floor area — a 2,000 sq. ft. home typically needs 180 to 200 feet, plus downspout drops at each corner.12
Seamless or sectional? Seamless costs $3 to $5 more per foot but has no joints to leak; sectional vinyl is the DIY-friendly option.2
Can I install gutters myself? Sectional vinyl on a single-story home is realistic DIY; two-story work, seamless runs (roll-formed on site), and anything near power lines is pro territory.2
Are gutter guards worth it? At $15 to $45 per foot they can double the project price; they pay off in heavy tree cover but not on an open lot.2
How long do gutters last? Vinyl 10 to 20 years, aluminum 20 to 30, copper 50 to 100.2
DIY shopping: gutter guards are a realistic DIY add-on that undercuts the $15 to $45 per foot installed price (plain link, no affiliate relationship).
Sources
- Angi, How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (2026 data, 8,227 projects).
- HomeGuide, How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (2026).
- Fixr, What Does Gutter Installation Cost on Average?.
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