Gutter guard installation cost: per foot, by house size and by state
A mid-size house, 160 ft of gutter: about $2,400 to $3,850, typically $3,000. That's a mid-grade gutter guard installed on the existing gutters, priced by the foot, plus the contractor's overhead, profit and sales tax. Everything in, it runs $15.00 to $24.00 a linear ft. Cleaning or repairing the gutters first, new gutters and premium guards are extra.
Anthony Hicks30+ years in construction. Updated November 5, 2026.
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What it costs
| Job | Cost |
|---|---|
| A small house, 120 ft of gutter | $1,800 to $2,900 |
| A mid-size house, 160 ft of gutter | $2,400 to $3,850 |
| A large house, 220 ft of gutter | $3,300 to $5,300 |
About $15.00 to $24.00 a linear ft, everything in.
Totals include the contractor's overhead and profit (20%) and the state's average sales tax. Prices as of November 2026.
What’s in these numbers
Each total is a typical job, priced the way a contractor’s estimate is priced:
- A mid-grade gutter guard, fastened on the existing gutters, by the linear foot of gutter.
- Overhead and profit: 20%, the standard markup on a contractor’s estimate.
- Sales tax on the materials, at the state’s average rate.
Not in them: cleaning out or repairing the gutters first, rehanging sagging runs, guards on the downspouts, new gutters, and basic snap-in screens or premium guards, which are priced differently.
Guards with new gutters
On the same house sizes, priced the same way:
| House | Gutter guards | New 5 inch aluminum gutters and downspouts |
|---|---|---|
| Small, 120 ft | $1,800 to $2,900 | $1,250 to $1,750 |
| Mid-size, 160 ft | $2,400 to $3,850 | $1,650 to $2,350 |
| Large, 220 ft | $3,300 to $5,300 | $2,300 to $3,200 |
Totals include the contractor’s overhead and profit (20%) and the state’s average sales tax. New gutters with guards is the two added together. The gutter installation cost guide prices the gutters by state, and the types of gutters guide goes through the styles.
What moves the price
- Grade. Basic snap-in screens cost far less per foot than this mid grade, and premium guards more.
- The gutters’ condition. Guards go on clean, sound gutters; cleaning, resealing or rehanging comes first.
- Height and access. Second-story runs and steep roofs take longer and need more ladder or safety setup.
- Where you live. Pick your state in the box above.
Common questions
How much do gutter guards cost per foot installed?
$15.00 to $24.00 a linear ft for a mid-grade guard on existing gutters, with overhead, profit and sales tax included.
How much are gutter guards for a whole house?
About $2,400 to $3,850 for 160 feet of gutter, typically $3,000.
How much for 200 feet of gutter guards?
About $3,000 to $4,800, by the price per foot above.
How do I measure my gutters for guards?
Add up the length of every gutter run along the eaves: on a simple gable house, that’s the house’s length on each side, plus the overhangs at the ends. The gutter installation guide covers how gutters are laid out.