Enter your gutter length, material, home height, and downspouts to estimate gutter installation or replacement cost. Covers vinyl through copper, with DIY-vs-pro pricing and gutter guard add-ons.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the total gutter length in linear feet (measure each eave).
- Pick a material and your home’s stories — taller homes cost more in labor.
- Add downspouts and optional gutter guards, then compare DIY vs pro.
The math behind it
Total = (length × per-foot rate × story labor multiplier) + (downspouts × $150 pro / $60 DIY) + guards at $7/ft. Installed rates run roughly $6/ft vinyl, $11/ft aluminum, $15/ft steel, and $30/ft copper. Recommended gutter slope is 1/4 inch of drop per 10 feet of run.
FAQs
How much does gutter installation cost?
A typical 150-ft aluminum install runs about $1,650–$2,250 pro-installed, or under $1,000 DIY. Copper can triple that.
How many downspouts do I need?
One per 30–40 feet of gutter is the rule of thumb — a 150-ft run usually needs 4.
Are gutter guards worth it?
At ~$7/ft installed they pay off if you clean gutters often or have heavy tree cover; otherwise they’re an easy skip.