What drives the price
Seamless gutters are formed on site from a coil by a machine on the truck, which is why they cost more than sectional but last longer. The rest is labour at height, hangers, downspouts, and any fascia board repaired once the old gutters come off.
- Linear footage and number of downspouts
- Material - aluminium standard, steel and copper higher
- Rotten fascia discovered on removal
- Two-storey or steep sections needing more setup
- Gutter guards, which commonly add $5-$12 per foot
Should you DIY this or call a professional?
Call a pro. Sectional gutters from a home centre can be DIY-installed, but seamless cannot - the machine that forms them lives on the installer's truck. The other reason is pitch: gutters need roughly a quarter inch of fall per ten feet, and getting that wrong means standing water and ice damage.
Signs you need this repair
- Water spilling over the edge during rain
- Sagging or pulling away from the fascia
- Rust, splits or leaking seams
- Peeling paint or rot on the fascia behind
- Water pooling near the foundation after storms
How to not get overcharged
Ask for the price per linear foot and the number of downspouts separately - that is how installers price internally and it makes quotes comparable. Get fascia repair priced per board in advance. Treat gutter guards as a separate decision made after the gutters, not bundled into a single number.
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Red flags to watch for
- A total price with no linear footage stated
- Gutter guards presented as necessary rather than optional
- No mention of fascia condition
- Large deposits before material is on site
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace gutters?+
Replacing gutters typically runs $1,200-$3,500 for an average home, averaging near $2,000. Seamless aluminium runs $6-$13 per linear foot installed; copper runs several times that.
Can I replace gutters myself, or should I hire a professional?+
Call a pro. Sectional gutters from a home centre can be DIY-installed, but seamless cannot - the machine that forms them lives on the installer's truck. The other reason is pitch: gutters need roughly a quarter inch of fall per ten feet, and getting that wrong means standing water and ice damage.
How long does it take to replace gutters?+
1 Day for a Typical Home. Scheduling and parts availability can extend the overall timeline beyond the hands-on work itself.
What makes the price of this job go up or down?+
Linear footage and number of downspouts. Material - aluminium standard, steel and copper higher. Rotten fascia discovered on removal. Two-storey or steep sections needing more setup. Gutter guards, which commonly add $5-$12 per foot.
How do I avoid being overcharged?+
Ask for the price per linear foot and the number of downspouts separately - that is how installers price internally and it makes quotes comparable. Get fascia repair priced per board in advance. Treat gutter guards as a separate decision made after the gutters, not bundled into a single number.