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Gutters: costs, choices and hiring advice
Keep water away from your roof, siding and foundation. Here is what to know before you get quotes.
What it costs
$629–$1,736
Gutters are priced by the linear foot, so the length of your roofline and the material drive most of the cost.
- Single-story home, 120 ft. of aluminum gutter$680–$2,360
- Two-story home, 200 ft. of aluminum gutter$1,400–$4,360
- Adding guards to 150 ft. of gutter$900–$1,950
Choices that change the price
- Seamless or sectionalSeamless gutters are formed on site to the length of each run, so they have fewer joints that can leak.
- 5-inch or 6-inchLarger gutters and downspouts carry more water.
- Guard typesMicro-mesh blocks the most debris.
Problems and hidden costs to watch for
- Fascia repairGutters attach to the fascia board.
- Drainage at the groundDownspouts that dump water at the foundation can cause basement leaks.
- Guards do not mean zero maintenanceAngi notes that guards reduce cleaning but do not eliminate it.
Upkeep and lifespan
- Clean twice a yearClean gutters in spring and fall, and more often under trees.
- Check slope and hangersSagging sections and standing water mean hangers or slope need adjustment.
Hiring and comparing quotes
- Are these seamless gutters? What size and gauge?
- How many downspouts, and where will they discharge?
- Is removal of the old gutters included? What do you charge per foot for fascia repair?
- What warranty covers the gutters, the guards and the labor?
All gutters guides
Costs, budgets and timelines
- Gutters cost guideNational prices, example budgets and what each price covers
- Gutter Cleaning Cost and What the Service IncludesGutter cleaning averages about $167. What is included, what costs extra (downspout flushing, repairs) and how often to clean.
- Gutter Guard Installation CostGutter guards run $6–$13 per linear foot installed, about $900–$1,950 for 150 feet. Types, prices and what to ask.
Repair, replace or choose
- Are Gutter Guards Worth It?Guards reduce cleaning but do not eliminate it. When they pay off, when they do not, and their limitations.
Materials and methods
- Seamless vs. Sectional GuttersSeamless gutters are formed on site in one piece per run. Sectional gutters snap together. Cost, leaks and DIY compared.
Common problems
- Why Do Gutters Overflow? Causes and FixesClogs, undersized gutters, wrong slope and too few downspouts. How to find the cause and why it matters for your foundation.
Hiring and comparing quotes
- How to Compare Contractor Estimates (With an Annotated Example)Line up scope, quantities, allowances, exclusions and warranty terms so you compare the same job, not just the bottom line.
- Questions to Ask Before Hiring a ContractorA practical checklist for the first call, the estimate visit and before you sign, plus links to project-specific questions.
- How to Verify a Contractor's License and InsuranceWhere to look up a license, how to confirm insurance with the insurer, and what each check does and does not tell you.
- Quote comparison worksheetLine up up to three quotes side by side
Budget tools
Cost figures are national ranges from the sources listed in the cost guide. They are not a quote from FixFinch or any contractor.