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Gutter Replacement Cost

Removing and installing new seamless aluminum or copper gutters with downspouts.

Typical range
$1,000–$4,000
Most people pay
$1,800
Service life
20–30 years for aluminum; 50+ for copper

National cost range

National range, per home, ~200 linear feet

$1,000 – $4,000

Most homeowners pay around $1,800. The spread is real, not hedging — the drivers below determine which end of it you land on.

Low end
$1,000
Simple access, like-for-like
Typical
$1,800
What most jobs come in at
High end
$4,000
Upgrades, difficult access, code work

What you are actually paying for

Find the row that matches your situation. Quotes that differ wildly from each other usually differ in scope, not in price.

ScenarioTypical cost
Seamless aluminum, single-story, 150 ftStandard replacement on a ranch or small home.$900–$1,600
Seamless aluminum, two-story, 200 ftHeight access adds labor.$1,400–$2,500
Aluminum with gutter guardsGuards roughly double the material cost.$2,000–$4,000
Copper gutters, custom homePremium material; 50+ year lifespan.$5,000–$10,000
Gutters plus fascia repairFascia rot is common on homes with original gutters over 20 years.$1,800–$3,500

What moves the price

In descending order of impact. These are also the questions worth asking a contractor whose quote sits outside the range above.

  1. Material

    Seamless aluminum is standard at $5 to $12 per linear foot installed. Copper runs $25 to $40 per foot. Steel and zinc are mid-range options.

  2. Linear footage and stories

    A typical home has 150 to 250 linear feet of gutter. Two-story homes cost more in labor for height access.

  3. Gutter guards

    Mesh or reverse-curve gutter guards add $4 to $12 per linear foot. They reduce cleaning frequency but are not maintenance-free.

  4. Downspout count and routing

    Each downspout needs a splash block or underground drain connection. Underground drainage adds $200 to $500 per downspout.

  5. Fascia repair

    Rotted fascia behind existing gutters must be replaced before new gutters mount. Fascia repair adds $6 to $12 per linear foot.

Can you do it yourself?

Limited DIY scope

Pre-cut sectional gutters are DIY-friendly on a single-story home. Seamless gutters require a forming machine and professional installation. Two-story work at roofline height is dangerous without proper equipment.

Permits and inspection

A permit is generally not required for gutter replacement.
Run the DIY vs. pro decisionCheck a quote you already have

When this cannot wait

  • Gutters pulling away from the fascia
  • Overflow during rain causing foundation erosion
  • Visible rust holes or separated seams leaking

Common questions

How much does gutter replacement cost?
Seamless aluminum gutters run $5 to $12 per linear foot installed. A typical home with 200 linear feet costs $1,000 to $2,400. Gutter guards add $4 to $12 per foot.
How much do seamless gutters cost per foot?
Installed seamless aluminum gutters cost $5 to $12 per linear foot, including hangers, downspouts, and end caps. Material-only is $3 to $5 per foot for DIY sectional gutters.
Are gutter guards worth the cost?
Gutter guards reduce cleaning from twice a year to every 2 to 3 years. They cost $4 to $12 per foot installed. Worth it if you pay for gutter cleaning ($100 to $200 per visit) or have trees overhanging the roof.
How often should gutters be replaced?
Aluminum gutters last 20 to 30 years. Replace when seams fail repeatedly, fascia rot appears behind them, or they pull away from the house. Cleaning twice a year extends life.
Gutters overflowing during rain and causing foundation problems — replace cost?
New seamless gutters for 200 linear feet run $1,000 to $2,400. Foundation damage from years of overflow runs $2,000 to $15,000 to remediate. Gutter replacement is cheap insurance — address gutters before foundation cracks appear.
Gutter pulled away from the house and hanging down — repair cost?
Re-securing pulled gutters runs $100 to $300 per section. If fascia board behind the gutter is rotted, fascia replacement adds $8 to $15 per linear foot ($1,600 to $3,000 for 200 feet). Full gutter replacement with fascia repair runs $2,500 to $5,500.
Ice dams damaged the gutters — winter replacement cost?
Ice-damaged gutter sections replacement runs $200 to $600 per section. Full replacement runs $1,000 to $2,400 for 200 linear feet. Heated gutter cables run $500 to $1,500 installed and prevent recurrence. Address attic insulation and ventilation ($500 to $2,000) to reduce ice dam formation.
Water pouring over gutters during heavy rain — replace or add downspouts cost?
Undersized gutters (4-inch) on a large roof need 6-inch replacement at $7 to $14 per foot ($1,400 to $2,800 for 200 feet). Adding downspouts runs $100 to $200 each. Gutter guards ($4 to $12 per foot) reduce clogging that causes overflow.
Gutters rusted through and leaking at seams — replacement cost?
Sectional galvanized gutters rust at seams after 15 to 20 years. Seamless aluminum replacement runs $1,000 to $2,400 for 200 linear feet and eliminates seam leaks permanently. Patching rust holes is temporary — $50 to $150 per patch lasts one to two seasons.
No gutters on the house and water pooling at the foundation — install cost?
New gutter installation for a home without any runs $1,000 to $2,400 for 200 linear feet including downspouts and splash blocks. Underground drain extensions to daylight run $300 to $800. This is the cheapest foundation protection available.

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