Gutter installation costs an average of $9 per linear foot.
To estimate gutter linear feet, you don’t need to go on the roof or mount a ladder.
Measure the length of each section of the home’s perimeter on the ground.
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Add the sections together for the total linear footage.
Multiply the linear footage by the average cost of gutter installation.
Vinyl
Vinyl or PVC gutters cost an average of $6 per linear foot.
Vinyl gutters never need to be painted and are easy to maintain.
The average cost of aluminum gutters is $9 per foot.
Aluminum gutters are lightweight and easy to install.
They do not rust.
However, they dent easily and can even crack in temperature extremes.
Galvanized Steel
The average cost of steel gutters is $12 per linear foot.
Steel gutters range in cost from $8 to $16 per linear foot.
Steel gutters are extremely durable because the metal is thick and heavy.
However, they are also more difficult to install and usually require a professional to solder the joints.
Steel gutters are a good long-term choice.
Zinc
Zinc gutters cost an average of $21 per linear foot.
Copper gutters are considered to be premium gutters that grace traditional and classic-style homes.
They’re also very durable, with lifespans as long as four to five decades.
Many older homes have half-round gutters.
K-Style
K-style gutters cost an average of $15 per linear foot.
K-style gutters are also easily found in home centers, so they lend themselves well to do-it-yourself installation.
Downspouts are an essential component of the gutter system.
Height
One-story gutters cost less to install than two-story gutters.
Two-story gutters can cost up to 80-percent more to install than one-story gutters.
Two-story gutters also require longer downspouts.
Removing Old Gutters
The cost to remove old gutters averages $2 per linear foot.
Some existing gutters, such as aluminum or copper, can be recycled.
Because this metal can be several hundred feet long, seamless gutters can be fabricated to any length.
Seamless gutters can run from end to end of a house without a break.
Sectional gutters can leak at the seams, and leaves and debris can become caught on them.
One advantage of sectional gutters is that they are DIY-friendly.
While do-it-yourselfers cannot fabricate seamless gutters, they can easily purchase sectional gutters from any home center.
Gutters are definitely worth the money as long as they are reasonably priced.
They stash your home from costly long-term foundation repair issues.
It may not be necessary to install gutters over areas of hardscaping that are well-sloped away from the house.
However, it’s generally safest to install gutters around the whole house to ensure maximum protection.
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