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Cost guide · 2026

Gutter installation cost

How much do new gutters cost?

New gutters cost about $12 to $25 per linear foot installed. HomeAdvisor puts seamless gutter installation at $290 to $3,300, averaging $1,228. Material changes the price: vinyl is cheapest, and copper runs about two to three times the price of aluminum per foot.

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Footprint mode estimates length as the perimeter of a square footprint, which over-counts gables with no gutter. Measure your eaves for a better number.

Gutter cost per foot by material

MaterialFixr, installedHomeAdvisor
Seamless aluminum$14–$20$4–$9
Vinyl$6–$11$3–$5
Galvanized steel$12–$20$8–$10
Copper$29–$40$15–$25

The two sources disagree by a wide margin, so both are shown. Fixr's figures are installed prices per foot; the Roof Cost Index calculator uses $12 to $25 per foot installed from its own cited tables. Downspouts are usually included; Fixr puts them at roughly $480 for most installations when bought separately.

Sizing and downspouts

  • 5-inch or 6-inch. 5-inch K-style gutters are generally enough; large roofs and heavy-rain areas may need 6-inch (This Old House).
  • Downspouts. One every 30 to 40 feet of gutter; 2x3-inch for 5-inch gutters and 3x4-inch for 6-inch.

With a new roof

Gutters hang on the fascia, so replacing them during a roof job means one setup and a chance to fix rotten fascia first (fascia and soffit cost). The roof cost calculator can add gutters to a roof estimate. Guards: gutter guard cost.

Sources for the figures on this page

Gutter cost per foot

Gutter projects and downspouts

  • HomeAdvisor: How Much Do Seamless Gutters Cost? (page dated Jun 17, 2026), retrieved 2026-09-28: Installing seamless gutters costs homeowners an average of $1,228 , with most homeowners spending between $290 and $3,300 .
  • Fixr: Cost to Install Seamless Gutters (page dated January 31, 2025), retrieved 2026-09-28: The national average cost to install seamless gutters is $1,400 to $3,000 , with most homeowners spending $1,582 for 150 linear feet of installed galvanized steel seamless gutters.
  • Fixr: Cost to Install Seamless Gutters (page dated January 31, 2025), retrieved 2026-09-28: These are generally included in the overall cost, but they can also be purchased and installed separately. They cost roughly $480 for most installations.

Sizing and downspout spacing

  • This Old House: A Guide To Gutters and Downspouts (page dated 06/05/2026), retrieved 2026-09-28: Generally, 5-inch K-style gutters are sufficient. However, for homes with large roofs or areas that get heavy rainfall, 6-inch gutters may be a better choice.
  • This Old House: A Guide To Gutters and Downspouts (page dated 06/05/2026), retrieved 2026-09-28: For 5-inch gutters, use 2×3-inch downspouts For 6-inch gutters, use 3×4-inch downspouts
  • This Old House: A Guide To Gutters and Downspouts (page dated 06/05/2026), retrieved 2026-09-28: You should install a downspout for every 30 to 40 feet of gutter. However, this varies depending on roof size and local rainfall patterns. In areas with heavy rainfall, you may need downspouts every 20 to 30 feet.

Roof Cost Index gutter row

  • HomeGuide (page dated 2026), retrieved 2026-09-25: Gutter installation costs $12 to $25 per linear foot, including labor and materials ... Aluminum gutters cost $10 to $20 per linear foot with professional installation.
  • HomeAdvisor (page dated Jun 20, 2026), retrieved 2026-09-25: "$4 to $40 per linear foot" ... aluminum gutters generally at "$3–$15 per linear foot"
  • HomeGuide (page dated 2026), retrieved 2026-09-25: Gutter replacement costs $12 to $25 per linear foot. New gutter installation costs $5 to $15 per linear foot.

Written by the Thomas Town Digital editorial team. We match homeowners with roofers; we do not roof.

Gutter cost questions

How much do new gutters cost?

HomeAdvisor puts seamless gutter installation at an average of $1,228, with most homeowners spending $290 to $3,300. The Roof Cost Index uses $12 to $25 per linear foot installed.

How much do gutters cost per foot?

It depends on the material and the source. Fixr gives installed prices per foot of $6 to $11 for vinyl, $14 to $20 for aluminum, $12 to $20 for galvanized steel and $29 to $40 for copper. HomeAdvisor's figures are lower: $3 to $5 vinyl, $4 to $9 aluminum, $8 to $10 steel and $15 to $25 copper.

How many feet of gutter does a house need?

Measure the eaves where water runs off. As a rough check, a square 2,000 sq ft single-story footprint has about 179 ft of perimeter; gutters usually run on the eaves only, so most homes need less than the full perimeter.

How many downspouts do I need?

This Old House recommends a downspout for every 30 to 40 feet of gutter, closer together in areas with heavy rainfall.

5-inch or 6-inch gutters?

This Old House: 5-inch K-style gutters are generally sufficient; homes with large roofs or heavy rainfall may be better served by 6-inch gutters, with 3x4-inch downspouts instead of 2x3.