Gutter installation cost per foot in 2026, and how to get a gutter quote without a visit
What seamless aluminium, copper and vinyl gutters cost per linear foot in 2026, what moves the price, what a gutter quote must include, and how gutters are measured from satellite imagery.
Gutters are priced by the foot, and the footage is one of the easiest things on a house to measure from above: it is the length of the roof edges that shed water. That is why a gutter quote can be fast — and why the cheapest one is often cheap for a reason you cannot see.
Gutter cost per foot in 2026
| Type | Per linear foot installed | Life |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl (sectional) | $6-$12 | 10-20 yrs |
| Seamless aluminium | $8-$15 | 20-30 yrs |
| Steel | $10-$20 | 20-30 yrs |
| Copper | $20-$30+ | 50+ yrs |
A typical house needs 150 to 200 feet, so seamless aluminium usually lands around $1,500-$3,000 before guards.
What moves the price
- Size: 6-inch K-style carries more water than 5-inch and costs more; steep or large roofs need it.
- Downspouts: priced per downspout, and more of them is usually the right call.
- Height: two-storey work needs more ladder time and safety kit.
- Fascia repair: rotten fascia boards must be replaced before new gutters go on.
- Guards: quality micro-mesh can cost more per foot than the gutter itself.
How gutters are measured
By the roof edges that drain — normally the eaves, not the sloping gable ends. That length is visible on satellite imagery of the roof outline, so an installer can put a price on it before visiting. The visit then confirms fascia condition and downspout positions.
What a gutter quote must include
- Linear footage, gutter size and material, and the gauge
- Number and size of downspouts, and where they discharge
- Removal and disposal of old gutters
- Fascia repairs, priced or explicitly excluded
- Guards, as their own line
- Warranty on material and workmanship
Common questions
How much do gutters cost per foot?
$6-$12 vinyl, $8-$15 seamless aluminium, $20-$30+ copper, installed.
How are gutters measured?
By the draining roof edges, which can be measured from satellite imagery.
Are gutter guards worth it?
Under trees, usually — quote them as a separate line.
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