Gutter installation cost in 2026 — per linear foot by type

Gutters are a fast, repeatable, high-margin exterior job. In 2026 installed gutters run about $6 to $73 per linear foot depending on material — so a typical home with 150–200 linear feet runs $1,200 to $6,000 for standard aluminum, more for copper. Here is the breakdown.

Gutter cost per linear foot (material + installation)

• Vinyl — $4 to $9 / lin ft
• Aluminum (seamless K-style) — $6 to $16 / lin ft
• Steel (galvanized) — $9 to $20 / lin ft
• Half-round aluminum — $13 to $32 / lin ft
• Copper — $28 to $73 / lin ft

Add-ons

• Downspouts — $18 to $45 each
• Gutter guards — $7 to $20 / lin ft
• Ice / heat cable — $10 to $30 / lin ft
• Underground drain tie-in — $11 to $32 / lin ft
• Fascia repair — $8 to $23 / lin ft
• Remove old gutters — $1 to $3 / lin ft

Whole-house total (seamless aluminum)

• Small home (120 lin ft, 4 downspouts) — $1,000 to $2,200
• Average home (180 lin ft, 6 downspouts) — $1,500 to $3,500
• Large home (250 lin ft, 8 downspouts) — $2,200 to $5,000
• With gutter guards — add $1,300 to $4,000

What drives cost up

• Two+ stories — height adds labor and safety setup
• Material — copper is 4–5x aluminum
• Guards — often double the project cost
• Fascia / soffit repair — rotted wood found during install
• Drainage work — tying downspouts to underground drains

How to quote a gutter job

Measure the linear feet of roof edge, count downspouts and inside/outside corners, and itemize gutter, downspouts, guards, and any fascia repair separately.

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