The national numbers
HomeGuide puts seamless aluminum gutters at about $6 to $12 per linear foot installed, the upgrade from 5-inch to 6-inch at about $1 to $2 more per foot, and downspouts at about $2 to $4 per foot. HouseLogic puts 6-inch half-round gutters at about $10 to $24 per foot depending on material, and HomeGuide data from Fort Worth puts copper at about $15 to $40 per foot. Angi’s city pages show whole-project averages from about $782 in Orlando to about $1,715 in St. Louis. See our cost guide for the city table.
What a per-foot price usually includes
- The gutter itself, formed on site from coil.
- Hidden hangers and fasteners at the installer’s standard spacing.
- End caps, miters (corners) and outlets, sealed.
- Labor to hang the gutter on a one-story home with normal access.
What it often does not include: downspouts (priced separately per foot), elbows and straps, removal of old gutters, fascia repair, guards, extensions or buried drainage, and extra charges for second stories or steep sites. Two quotes with the same per-foot price can differ by hundreds of dollars once these are added. See gutter parts explained.
Why per-foot prices vary
Material and size
Aluminum is the baseline. Steel costs more, copper several times more. 6-inch gutters use more metal and cost about $1 to $2 more per foot than 5-inch. See aluminum vs. steel vs. copper gutters and 5-inch vs. 6-inch gutters.
Thickness
Heavier .032-inch aluminum costs more per foot than .027-inch but resists dents from ladders, hail and ice. Quotes should state the thickness.
Hanger spacing
Hangers every 2 feet cost more than every 3 feet but hold up better in snow and heavy rain. See gutter hangers explained.
Height and access
Second and third stories, steep roofs, slopes and landscaping that blocks ladders take more time and equipment. Many installers add a per-foot surcharge for upper levels.
Corners and short runs
Every miter is cut, fitted and sealed by hand. A complex roofline with many short runs and corners costs more per foot than a long straight ranch house, even at the same total length.
Region and season
Labor rates differ by metro, and demand rises in fall and after storms. Angi’s city averages show the spread across the country.
How to count your linear feet
Walk the house and measure each eave that has or needs a gutter; most homes fall between 120 and 250 feet. Count the downspouts you have or need, usually one per 30 to 40 feet of gutter and more at inside corners, and measure their height. Multiply gutter feet by the per-foot price, add downspout feet times the downspout price, then add elbows, removal, guards and repairs. See how to measure your home for new gutters.
A worked example
A one-story home with 160 feet of gutter and four 10-foot downspouts: at $8 per foot for 5-inch aluminum, the gutter is about $1,280; 40 feet of downspout at $3 is about $120; removal of the old system, a few extra elbows and extensions add a bit more. That lands in the range Angi reports for many metros. Upgrading to 6-inch adds about $160 to $320; guards are priced on top. Your installer’s measurements and local rates replace these examples.
What should be in the quote
A per-foot price alone is not a quote. Ask for the total linear feet measured, gutter size and thickness, hanger type and spacing, number and size of downspouts, how discharge is handled, removal and disposal, fascia repair pricing, guards if any, and the warranty. Then compare totals, not per-foot numbers. See how to compare gutter quotes.
When a higher per-foot price is worth it
Thicker metal, closer hangers, 6-inch gutters and larger downspouts cost more per foot and are worth it on large or steep roofs, in heavy-rain and hail regions and on homes with basements that have flooded. A low per-foot price with thin metal and few downspouts often means another replacement sooner. See how long do gutters last?
Paying and timing
Most jobs finish in a day and are paid on completion, sometimes with a modest deposit. Avoid large cash deposits. Scheduling before the fall rush can mean more flexibility. See paying for new gutters and the best time of year to install gutters.