How much do gutters cost?
Short answer. Gutter cost depends on total linear feet, material, gutter size, the number of downspouts and corners, and how tall the house is. Seamless aluminum is the usual choice in Georgia and the best value for most homes, copper and steel cost considerably more, and vinyl costs less but holds up poorly in summer heat. Removing old gutters, fixing fascia and adding guards raise the total.
The pieces of a gutter price
- Linear feet of gutter along every eave that drains.
- Material. Vinyl is the cheapest but cracks and sags with age and heat. Seamless aluminum is the common middle choice and does not rust. Galvanized or stainless steel and copper cost much more, and copper is mostly chosen for looks.
- Size. 6-inch gutters and 3 by 4 inch downspouts cost a bit more than 5-inch gutters with 2 by 3 inch downspouts but carry far more water.
- Downspouts, usually priced by the piece or by the foot, plus elbows and extensions.
- Corners and end caps. Each inside or outside miter adds labor.
- Height. Two and three story work takes longer and needs more equipment.
- Removal and repair. Hauling off old gutters and replacing rotted fascia behind them.
- Guards, if you add them.
How it compares with the roof
On most homes, a full set of seamless aluminum gutters costs a small fraction of a roof replacement. That is why replacing tired gutters during a reroof usually makes sense: the incremental cost is modest and the roof edge is open.
When a storm caused the damage
Hail dents aluminum gutters and downspouts easily. When a storm damages the roof, dented gutters are often part of the claim, depending on your policy. See gutter sizing, seamless gutters and guards and Georgia hail season.