How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost in Washington?
Gutter installation costs $12 to $25 per linear foot, including labor and materials, according to one national cost guide. That guide puts the total for an average home at $2,200 to $5,000. A second national cost guide lists $600 to $5,800 for a typical 2,000-square-foot home, or $3,200 on average.
These are market numbers, not our price list. Neither guide lists a Washington price, and both say local labor rates move the number. We price gutter installation after a free look at your roof edge and the wood behind the old gutters.
How much does gutter installation cost per foot?
Gutters are priced by the linear foot, the length of gutter along the roof edge. The first guide’s prices include installation, and the material you pick moves the price.
| Gutter material or option | Published price per linear foot | What the price covers |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl or PVC | $8 to $12 | Installed, first national guide |
| Aluminum | $10 to $20 | Installed, first national guide |
| Steel | $10 to $35 | Installed, first national guide |
| Copper | $25 to $40 and up | Installed, first national guide |
| Vinyl and aluminum | $3 to $8 | Material, second national guide |
| Seamless instead of sectional | $3 to $5 or more extra | First national guide |
The two guides do not measure the same thing. The second guide gives its price per linear foot of material, $3 to $29, or $16 on average. Its $600 to $5,800 range for a 2,000-square-foot home is 200 feet of gutter at those prices. Read each guide on its own terms, and do not average the two into one number.
Sectional gutters are sealed with caulk at the seams. The second guide says those seams can weaken as the caulk dries out. We install seamless aluminum gutters.
How much are gutters for a 1,000, 1,500 or 2,000 sq ft house?
Most homes have 100 to 200 linear feet of gutters, about one tenth of the home’s square footage. The second guide uses the same shortcut: divide your square footage by 10.
Both guides also price common house sizes. The first guide’s table is for a single-story home with a fairly simple roofline. Its gutter lengths do not follow the one tenth rule exactly, so the table shows the feet each figure assumes.
| Home size | First national guide, installed | Second national guide, average |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | $1,600 to $3,300 (130 feet) | $1,600 (100 feet) |
| 1,500 sq ft | $1,800 to $3,800 (150 feet) | $2,400 (150 feet) |
| 2,000 sq ft | $2,200 to $4,500 (180 feet) | $3,200 (200 feet) |
| 2,500 sq ft | $2,400 to $5,000 (200 feet) | $4,000 (250 feet) |
Some people look up gutter installation cost per square foot. Gutters are priced by the foot, but the one tenth rule gives a rough idea. At the first guide’s $12 to $25 a foot, that is about $1.20 to $2.50 per square foot of house. Treat it as a rough market estimate.
How much do 40 or 60 feet of gutter cost?
A single run is simple math at the first guide’s installed price of $12 to $25 a foot. Forty feet comes to about $480 to $1,000. Sixty feet comes to about $720 to $1,500. Both are rough market estimates, not quotes.
That guide lists downspouts as an extra, at $30 to $75 each installed. It also says seamless gutters cost $3 to $5 or more per foot over sectional ones. On a 60-foot run, that gap is about $180 to $300 or more. The guide’s $12 to $25 range does not say which type it assumes.
What moves the price on an island home?
Whidbey sits in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, yet island gutters still stay busy. The south end of the island averages 30-plus inches of rain a year. Island County sees measurable rain or snow on about 120 days a year.
Height adds cost. The first guide says two-story homes add $1 to $3 or more per linear foot over single-story work. Steep, complex rooflines with hard roof access can add 10 to 30 percent.
Gutter size matters too. Most homes use 5-inch K-style gutters, the first guide says. A large roof area may need 6-inch gutters, which add $1 to $2 per linear foot.
Then there is the wood behind the gutter. The first guide says damaged or rotting fascia boards must be repaired before new gutters go on. It prices fascia board replacement at $5 to $12 per linear foot. Replacing both the fascia and the soffits can add $9 to $34 per linear foot.
Under big firs, needles and moss pack the gutters, and the overflow keeps the back of the fascia wet. That fix is soffit and fascia repair, and it comes before the new gutters.
Where the water goes counts, too. Each downspout adds to the total, and so does getting the water away from the house. Splash blocks or extensions add $10 to $50 per downspout, the first guide says. Removing and hauling off the old gutters adds $50 to $200.
Some homeowners under big firs also price gutter guards. The first guide lists them at $15 to $45 per linear foot installed.
If the roof is near the end of its life, price the gutters with a roof replacement. Our roof replacement work includes new gutters and fascia where they go together, since both meet at the roof edge.
Should you repair or replace your gutters?
Gutter repairs cost $100 to $450 on average, the first guide says. With several problems, or gutters over 20 years old, it says replacement is often more cost effective than patchwork repairs. Aluminum gutters can last 20 to 25 years with proper maintenance, that guide says.
New gutters do not take long to hang. The first guide says most installs take 1 to 2 days for an average-sized home.
When is it time to price new gutters?
The first guide lists warning signs for gutter replacement. Watch for gutters pulling away from the fascia and sections that sag even when empty. Water staining on the siding beneath a gutter is another. The second guide adds leaking seams as a sign of gutter wear.
Published ranges help you plan, but your number depends on your house and the wood behind the gutters. We are based in Langley, on the south end of Whidbey Island. Our island crew works with no ferry wait. Read how we install gutters, then call or text (360) 544-9655 for a free estimate.