How much does Aluminum gutter installation cost?

Aluminum gutters prevent rainwater runoff from pouring over eaves, windows, doors, and siding. That, in turn, keeps it from pooling along the building’s foundation, where it could leak into the basement or crawl space, causing water damage to your home. 

In the past, 8- or 10-foot lengths of sectional wood gutters, vinyl gutters, or metal gutters were typically attached end-to-end along house eaves. The installation was labor-intensive, because each joint required soldering, sealing, or gluing (depending on the gutter material), and these sectional gutters often leaked at the joints. Fortunately, in the early 1960s, seamless aluminum gutters—without joints—were invented, putting an end to those problems. 

Installing seamless gutters correctly requires the right equipment and expertise, so it’s not a good DIY project for most homeowners. You’ll want to contact a licensed and insured gutter contractor—or call several companies and compare their estimates.

In this seamless gutters cost estimator, you’ll learn about the typical expense of having aluminum gutters installed.

The national average cost for professional installation of aluminum gutters, including materials and labor, is ​​$900–2,250. 

Seamless gutters are formed on site from aluminum that comes coiled in a big roll. This “coil stock” is fed into a portable roll-forming machine that extrudes long, continuous lengths of finished gutters that reach from corner to corner on a roof. No connections are needed, except at corners, end caps, and downspouts. 

Though most seamless gutters are aluminum, you can also get galvanized steel or copper versions. However, they’re typically more expensive for the same length. Here’s how they compare, including labor and material costs: 

Sometimes, replacing gutters is necessary because parts of the roofline—or the gutters themselves—have become damaged. If soffits (the eaves’ undersides) or fascia boards (which run along the outer edge of the roof) are damaged, expect to pay an additional $300–1,000+, or $6–18 per linear foot, for repair. 

If new downspouts are necessary during a gutter replacement job, expect aluminum downspout costs to range from $6–15 per linear foot.

To figure gutter installation costs and provide you with a bid, a gutter pro will measure your roof and calculate the linear feet of gutters needed. The resulting price should include all necessary materials, including hangers, downspouts, outlets, and elbows. If there’s any doubt that downspouts will successfully direct water away from the house, have the pro include splash blocks (which sit at the base of downspouts) and downspout extensions.

These issues can affect the total cost of gutter installation: 

Here are some easy to reduce the cost of gutter installation:

How much does it cost to install aluminum gutters on a house?

For the average-size American house, you’ll need about 150 linear feet of seamless aluminum gutters. Seamless gutter installation costs range from $6–15 per linear foot, so you’d pay $900–2,250, including materials and labor.

Do gutters increase home value?

Home buyers expect functioning gutter systems, so hiring a gutter company to install new ones won’t necessarily raise a house’s sales price. However, if you don’t have rain gutters that work effectively, you could end up with water damage that can detract significantly from a home’s value or cost several thousand dollars to repair.

Which is better, vinyl or aluminum gutters?

In most cases, aluminum gutters are preferred, because of their greater durability, strength, and ease of installation. In addition, they come in a variety of colors (or can be painted), and are available as seamless gutters, which are less likely to leak. However, at an installed price of $6–15 per linear foot, aluminum gutters are usually more expensive than vinyl gutters, which cost $3–11 per linear foot.

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