How much does it cost to replace gutters?
Short answer. Replacing gutters costs about what a new installation costs plus the work of removing the old system, repairing any rotted fascia behind it, and making the new gutters meet the existing roof edge correctly. The cheapest time to replace them is during a roof replacement, when drip edge is new and the crew is already set up.
Costs that are specific to replacement
- Tear-off and disposal. Old gutters, downspouts and hangers come down and get hauled away.
- Fascia repair. Years of overflow often leave soft wood behind the gutter. Ask for a per-foot repair price in writing, and for photos of any rot found.
- Rafter tails and soffit. Where rot goes deeper than the fascia, the ends of rafters and nearby soffit may need repair too.
- Roof edge. If the roof has no drip edge or gutter apron, water will run behind the new gutters as it did the old ones. Adding it to an existing roof means carefully lifting the first course of shingles.
- Downspout drains. Old underground lines may be crushed or full of silt and need clearing or replacing.
Upgrades worth considering while you are at it
- Seamless runs instead of sectional.
- Six-inch gutters and 3 by 4 inch downspouts on large or steep roof planes.
- Hidden hangers at close spacing.
- Guards under heavy trees.
Timing and insurance
If the roof is within a few years of replacement, coordinate the two so gutters are hung once against new drip edge. If storm damage is the reason for replacement, such as hail dents along the gutter face or downspouts crushed by a limb, the gutters may be covered as part of a claim depending on your policy, so photograph the damage first. Budget context for the roof itself is in roof replacement cost in Georgia; gutter sizing basics are in gutter sizing and seamless gutters.