Gutter replacement costs
Updated October 2026 · Data as of 2026-09-26
Replacing gutters on a whole home costs $724–$4,222 installed (about $2,055 typical). Per linear foot that is $3–$25/LF (typical $14), and the standard 200-LF total runs $600–$2,800–$5,000. Where you land is set by material, linear feet, stories and downspout count — plus whether the old system comes off. Every figure below is a cited installed band; per-source bands are kept separate and never averaged.
Replacement cost by linear feet
Full-replacement totals, installed. These are whole-project bands — tear-off is not included (see removal below):
| Linear feet | Installed total (low–typical–high) | Source detail |
|---|---|---|
| 100 linear feet | $300–$1,400–$2,500 | Thumbtack (single-publisher, flagged) |
| 200 linear feet | $600–$2,800–$5,000 | Thumbtack totals; Fixr cross-check 200 LF aluminum $1,729–$3,145 |
| 300 linear feet | $900–$4,200–$7,500 | Thumbtack (single-publisher, flagged) |
Read: the 200-LF row straddles two publishers — Thumbtack's totals and Fixr's aluminum cross-check — so it carries a wider band than the single-publisher 100- and 300-LF rows. Treat the 100/300 rows as directional (single-publisher).
Replacement cost per linear foot, by material
The per-LF replacement band, installed (not materials-only):
| Material | Per-LF installed (low–typical–high) | Source detail |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl (PVC) | $3–$4–$5/LF | Thumbtack (single-publisher, flagged) |
| Aluminum | $4–$9–$13/LF | Thumbtack install $4–$9/LF; Fixr material $7–$13/LF |
| Seamless | $8–$10–$12/LF | Thumbtack ~$10/ft; band widened conservatively (flagged) |
| Steel | $9–$15–$20/LF | Thumbtack (single-publisher, flagged); 35%+ above aluminum |
| Copper | $18–$22–$32/LF | Thumbtack $20–$25/LF; Fixr material $18–$32/LF |
| Any material (overall) | $3–$25/LF | Thumbtack install $3–$25/LF |
Unit caution: the aluminum and copper rows mix an installed band with a materials-only band from Fixr — the dataset records both and keeps them distinct. Per-LF install, not materials-only, is what to budget from. The vinyl, steel and seamless rows are single-publisher (Thumbtack) — directional only.
The tear-off: old-gutter removal and disposal
Replacement — unlike a first install — adds removal. Two dataset rows cover it, and they are not the same unit:
- Per linear foot: $1–$2.38/LF (Fixr $1.31–$2.38; Angi $1–$2; HomeAdvisor $1–$2).
- Per job: $100–$200–$300 (Thumbtack $100–$300; Fixr ~$1/LF).
A 200-LF tear-off lands around $150–$350 (Angi/HA book) — though Fixr's per-LF math reaches $262–$476, a discrepancy the dataset keeps as bands rather than averaging. Budget removal, then add the new system on top.
Add-ons that decide the real total
| Add-on | Band | Unit / note |
|---|---|---|
| Downspouts | $5–$12–$18/LF, or $30–$75 each | Per LF / each — typical home 4–5 units; per-each math derived (flagged) |
| Gutter guards | $1.50–$5–$10/LF | Per LF — whole-system Fixr band $69–$600; reduces, never eliminates, cleaning |
| Fascia board repair | $4–$22/LF | Per LF — if the wood behind the old gutters is rotted |
Read: fascia is the wildcard. Rotted boards behind a torn-off run can add $4–$22/LF before new gutters go up, so the 200-LF total can rise by hundreds of dollars on inspection.
Material choice for a replacement
The material decision is the same as a first install — the gutters hub covers it in depth — but replacement reframes the math around lifespan vs upfront:
- Vinyl ($3–$5/LF) — shortest life (10–20 yrs); fine for a rental refresh, poor for a long-hold home.
- Aluminum ($4–$13/LF) — the seamless standard; rust-proof, dents in hail.
- Seamless ($8–$12/LF) — pro-only, roll-formed on site; zero mid-span joints.
- Steel ($9–$20/LF) — sturdier vs snow/impact; coating quality drives rust risk.
- Copper ($18–$32/LF) — 50–100+ yr lifespan; you pay once, for decades.
Repair, replace, or add guards?
- Repair — localized leaks, re-pitching or patching runs $194–$320–$643 per job. If the system is otherwise sound, repair beats replacement.
- Replace — when seams are failing across the run, or the gutters are undersized for the roof, budget from the per-LF/total bands plus removal.
- Add guards instead — if the goal is maintenance reduction, guards run $1.50–$5–$10/LF and cut scooping from 2–4×/yr to brushing 1–2×/yr. They do not replace a failing system.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace gutters?
$724–$4,222 installed whole-home; $3–$25 per linear foot; a standard 200-LF replacement runs $600–$2,800–$5,000 before tear-off.
How much does gutter removal add?
$1–$2.38/LF, or about $150–$350 for a 200-LF home (Fixr's per-LF math runs higher — kept as bands).
Is seamless worth it for a replacement?
Seamless runs $8–$10–$12/LF vs aluminum $4–$9–$13/LF; seamless removes mid-span seams but is pro-only. The delta buys leak points, not a different material.
Do I need new gutters if only one section leaks?
No — localized repair runs $194–$320–$643 per job. Replace when seams fail across the run, not for one leak.
Sources
- Fixr - What Does Gutter Installation Cost on Average? (updated Jan 31, 2025) — high reliability — FETCHED LIVE 2026-09-26. National avg $3,223, band $2,320-$4,222 (whole home, 200 LF). Material table per LF materials + whole-home installed: aluminum $7-$13 / $1,467-$2,668; copper $18-$32 / $3,491-$6,352; vinyl $5-$10 / $1,044-$1,900; steel $7-$12 / $1,344-$2,445; wood $17-$31 / $3,384-$6,157; zinc $16-$29 / $3,192-$5,808. Downspouts $7.43-$13.51/LF. Removal $1.31-$2.38/LF. Guards 'a few hundred dollars' whole-system; heat tape ~$5 (context). High-end metal +$10-$20/LF vs PVC.
- Angi - gutter replacement/seamless cost articles ('2026 Data') — medium reliability — SEARCH-SERVED capture 2026-09-26 (live fetch Cloudflare-403). Overall $4-$40/LF installed; typical job $1,050-$1,350 (150-200 LF). Sectional $4-$10/LF (labor $2-$6); seamless $6-$25+/LF (labor $3-$10); 200-ft projects: sectional $800-$1,400, seamless $1,200-$2,500+. Materials installed: vinyl $3-$11; aluminum $6-$18; galvanized steel $8-$26; copper/zinc $25-$50+. Line items: removal $1-$2/LF ($150-$350); height surcharge $1-$3+/LF multi-story; downspouts $30-$75 each (4-5 per home); fascia repair $4-$22/LF; guards +$7-$15+/LF.
- HomeAdvisor - gutters cost guides (seamless / install / repair; search-served) — medium reliability — SEARCH-SERVED captures 2026-09-26 (live pages JS-shell). Seamless aluminum installed $8-$14/LF (range $6-$20 by region); materials-only $3-$5/LF; labor $4-$9/LF; 150-200 LF project $1,200-$2,400. Replacement total $1,180-$2,200 ($6-$16/LF incl. removal); removal $1-$2/LF ($150-$350 flat). Repair avg $238-$400, typical $194-$643, $4-$30/LF; re-pitch $80-$300; leak sealing $100-$300; downspout replacement $5-$11/LF (~$100 disposal). Multi-story +20-50% labor; fascia/soffit $6-$20/LF; guards +$5-$9/LF.
Gutter replacement cost calculator
Pick your replacement material and enter linear feet. The result is your dataset's installed band multiplied by your footage, with removal, guards and downspouts as separate add-ons and confidence flags shown.
Dataset whole-home basis is 200 LF; per-LF band for this material is $4–$13/LF.
Estimated installed cost
$800–$1,800–$2,600
low · typical · high, installed, for 200 LF. per linear foot (installed) Base system only — no add-ons. Tear-off is a separate line; fascia repair is quoted on inspection.
No quality flags on this row.
Estimate only — get local written quotes. Figures are national installed bands from public cost guides (Fixr, Thumbtack, Angi, HomeAdvisor) as of 2026-09-26, not verified contractor pricing. Vinyl, steel and seamless per-LF rows are single-publisher (Thumbtack); the removal-band conflict and the derived downspout context are flagged; per-source bands are kept separate, never averaged. Related: the gutters hub and the full gutter cost guide — or run your numbers in the gutter replacement cost calculator.