Gutter Installation Cost in 2026
$6 – $30 nationally — most projects land around $12 (installed, per linear ft).
| Low | National average | High |
|---|---|---|
| $6 | $12 | $30 |
| installed, per linear ft | ||
New gutters run $6–$14 per linear foot for aluminum — the American standard — and $25–$40 for copper. A typical home needs 120–200 linear feet plus downspouts, putting most projects between $1,000 and $2,500.
What drives the price
- Material: vinyl ($4–$7/lf) sags in heat; aluminum ($6–$14) is the value pick; steel ($9–$16) for snow country; copper ($25–$40) for premium homes.
- Seamless vs sectional: seamless gutters formed on-site cost 20–30% more and leak far less.
- Size: 6-inch gutters and oversized downspouts add ~15% and are worth it under large or steep roofs.
- Guards: leaf protection adds $6–$25 per linear foot depending on system.
Want a number for your home? Run the free roofing cost calculator — it adjusts for your metro's labor rates.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need gutters replaced with my roof?
If gutters are within 5 years of end-of-life, do both at once: the roofer's drip edge and gutter flashing integrate cleanly and you save a second mobilization.
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