Ask three contractors what new gutters cost and you can get three very different numbers. Usually that is not because someone is gouging you. It is because the quotes are not pricing the same job. Once you know what goes into the number, comparing quotes gets a lot easier.
How Gutter Pricing Works
Most gutter jobs are priced by the linear foot of gutter, plus the pieces that go with it: downspouts, corners, end caps, and outlets. Then come the extras, like taking down the old system, repairing what is behind it, and adding guards.
What Moves the Number
Length of Your Roofline
The biggest single factor. More eaves means more gutter. A simple ranch and a cut-up colonial with porches and dormers can be very different jobs.
Size: 5-Inch or 6-Inch
6-inch gutters and their larger downspouts use more material and cost more, but they carry noticeably more water. On big or steep roofs they are often the right call. More in seamless vs. sectional gutters.
Material
Seamless aluminum is the standard for most New England homes. Heavier-gauge aluminum holds up better to snow, ladders, and ice. Steel and copper cost considerably more.
Number of Downspouts
Each downspout adds material and labor. Skimping on them is one of the most common reasons gutters overflow.
Height and Access
Two- and three-story homes, steep lots, and tight spaces take more setup and more time. A triple-decker is not priced like a ranch.
Where Homeowners Get Surprised
- ✗Rotted fascia. Years of dripping seams rot the boards behind the gutters, and you often cannot see it until the old gutters come down. Ask how fascia repair is priced before the job starts.
- ✗Removal and disposal. Some quotes include taking down the old system. Some do not.
- ✗Gutter guards. Useful under heavy tree cover, but they add to the total. Make sure they are listed separately so you can decide.
- ✗Too few downspouts. A cheaper quote with fewer downspouts can mean overflow, and paying to add them later.
How to Compare Quotes
- 1Same size and material? 5-inch vs. 6-inch, and the aluminum gauge.
- 2Same number of downspouts? And where they discharge.
- 3Old gutter removal and fascia repair included? Get it in writing.
- 4Seamless or sectional? Seamless has far fewer joints to fail in freeze-thaw.
Replacing your roof too? Doing gutters at the same time is usually easier and cleaner, since the edge of the roof is already being worked on. See roof replacement cost in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most gutter jobs are priced by the linear foot of gutter, plus downspouts, corners, and any extras like removing old gutters, repairing fascia, or adding guards. Size, material, and the height and layout of the house all move the number.
Seamless gutters usually cost more up front than store-bought sectional gutters, but they have far fewer seams to leak and reseal. Over the life of the system, most New England homeowners come out ahead with seamless.
Yes, somewhat, because they use more material and larger downspouts. On larger or steeper roofs, or long runs, the extra capacity is often worth it to stop overflow in heavy rain.
Quotes often include different things. One may include removing old gutters, repairing rotted fascia, more downspouts, or heavier aluminum, and another may not. Compare line by line, not just the total.
Get a Real Number for Your House
Faria & Son is owner-operated, and our gutter quotes are itemized so you can see exactly what you are paying for. Call 508-989-8383 or request a free estimate for seamless gutter replacement.
We serve Somerset, Swansea, Rehoboth, Westport, Seekonk, Fall River, and Freetown in Massachusetts, plus Warren, Barrington, and Tiverton in Rhode Island.