Gutters: seamless aluminum, vinyl, steel or copper?
Published national ranges for new gutters by material, for downspouts, for taking down old gutters and for repairs, and what to ask before you choose.
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The figures here are published national ranges from cost guides. They aren't quotes, we didn't measure them, and local prices vary. Use them to plan a budget, then get quotes from gutter installers near you if you'd like to compare.
What new gutters cost by material
These ranges are per linear foot of gutter, installed.
| Material | Published range |
|---|---|
| Seamless aluminum | $7 to $20 per linear foot installed1-4 |
| Vinyl | $4 to $12 per linear foot installed1-4 |
| Steel | $7 to $20 per linear foot installed; one guide's range runs to $351-4 |
| Copper | $15 to $40 per linear foot installed1-5 |
The ranges for aluminum, vinyl and steel overlap, so the material alone won't tell you which quote is lower. Ask each installer to price the same material, the same gutter size and the same number of downspouts.
The rest of the job
| Job | Published range |
|---|---|
| New gutters for a whole home | about $2,200 to $4,2001-4 |
| Downspouts | $5 to $14 per foot, or $30 to $75 each1-2, 5 |
| Removing old gutters | $1 to $2.50 per foot, or $50 to $200 for the job1-3 |
| Gutter repair | $100 to $450 for most repairs, up to about $9006-8 |
If only one section is sagging or leaking, ask whether a repair would do before you price a new set. The roofing and gutter cost estimator shows these ranges for the job you pick.
Comparing quotes
Ask every installer to put the same things in writing:
- The material, its thickness or gauge, and the gutter size.
- How many feet of gutter and how many downspouts the price covers.
- Whether taking down and hauling away the old gutters is included.
- How the gutters are fastened, and how far apart the hangers are.
- What the warranty covers, on the materials and on the work, and for how long.
If you're also replacing your roof, ask the roofer whether they install gutters, and whether doing both at once changes the price. The new roof cost guide has published ranges for the roof. If you're thinking about guards, the gutter guards guide compares them with regular cleaning.
Ranges compiled from HomeGuide, Fixr, Forbes Home, This Old House and Angi, checked September 2026.
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