Factors that Affect House Gutter Cost

Are you curious how much gutters cost and what goes into the house gutter cost? We’re here to help break things down, and explain 4 major factors that affect the cost of gutters, and maybe bring some things to light that may help you in your quest to have new gutters installed. Let’s get started.

1 - Is your house a single or multiple story home?

We get asked why this would matter fairly frequently, and we’re always glad to explain. Installing gutters on single story homes is very straightforward, for the most part. Gutters are usually around 10’ off the ground and are easily installed from a ladder. houses that are multiple stories tall, or have guns of guttering that are 20’ or more in the air not only require larger ladders, often times a lift may be needed. Bringing larger equipment on site incurs additional costs for installation. Additionally, more material is needed when installing downspouts.

2 - Are there existing gutters on the home that need to be removed?

We ask this so that we know if there is additional work needed to be done besides just installing gutters. Our crews are more than happy to remove existing guttering for customers, as long as it is part of the scope of work. From time to time we have customers who will remove the guttering on their own to save a little money, which is great. We want to mention if you choose to do so, be careful not to harm the fascia trim, as the new guttering against damaged/bent fascia may not be the most pleasing thing to look at.

3 - What size and profile gutters?

You have options. There are a couple of different sizes, and profiles to choose from. These profiles vary in price, as they use different amounts of material. The most common option in our area is a standard 5” K-Style gutter profile (see below). For homes with a steeper pitch roof, or perhaps a metal roof, or even a roof that has a large amount of square footage feeding into a single gutter would benefit from upgrading to a larger 6” K-Style gutter. Additionally, there is also a Half-Round gutter option. This is an older style profile that has gained a ton of popularity in recent years. Consider what issues you may have, and size your gutters accordingly.

4 - What gutter material do you want?

Again, we have several options here. Perhaps the most common is a standard aluminum with a baked on enamel. There are many color options available. While it may be tempting to go wild on colors, a good rule of thumb is to match the soffit, fascia, and/or window color. Another option, and perhaps one that is gaining popularity with the “modern farmhouse” looks sweeping the nation is a Galvalume material (especially paired with the half-round profile). Galvalume is a galvanized aluminum material that is both strong and durable, while being corrosion resistant. If you’re looking for the top of the line gutter material, we also offer copper - fair warning, copper is expensive.

If you would like to get an estimate for gutter installation on your home, we’d be glad to help. To get started, simply click the button below.