Investing in gutters is both large and necessary. Not only do they safeguard your foundation, basement, and landscaping from costly harm by diverting water away from your home; but also minimize the chances of paint damage, mildew growth, and pesky water stains appearing.

Seamless Aluminum Gutters

Seamless gutters are the perfect solution for preventing water leakage from your roof. Unlike traditional gutter systems which require individual sections to be pieced together, seamless gutters are formed with a large metal coil that is extruded through a fabricating machine and can be customized to fit the exact length of your roof line. The only joints on these types of gutters appear at corners, making them highly sought after as they virtually eliminate any possibility of mid-run leakage. Due to their size, seamless gutters must always be installed by professionals who have access to truck-mounted machines capable of creating this specialized type of system.

Gutter Installation Cost Factors

Various factors influence your gutter installation cost, from home size to gutter style. Read a detailed breakdown of these factors below.

1. Home Size

To calculate the exact amount of gutter needed for your home, it is essential to measure its linear feet. This length is usually much shorter than the square footage of your house since gutters are installed along the roofline. One-story residences should have somewhere between 100 and 200 linear feet of gutters; however, two-storied homes require more material as well as extra labor costs. Also, keep in mind that steep or intricate roof designs will raise your installation fees significantly too.

2. Gutter Style, Materials, and Colors

Homeowners looking to install gutters have two options: K-style and Half-round (or U-style). Each one provides unique benefits. The classic, crown molding-like design of the K-Style makes it a popular choice amongst homeowners. Not only does this style offer excellent drainage with its half-pipe troughs, but it can also catch twice as much water as its cheaper counterpart, the Half Round Gutter! These types are often found on older homes due to being easier to clean – both come in standard 5″ – 6″ widths.

3. Gutter Size

When it comes to gutters, the 5-inch K-style is the most popular choice. It can easily accommodate rainfall amounts in most areas of the US and fits on a wide variety of homes. However, if you need an alternate size for whatever reason, custom gutter sizes are available at an increased cost.

Are you considering installing gutters for your single-story home? Prices may range from $1,200 to $5,600 for a 200 linear feet installation. The average cost is around the national median at approximately $3,234; these prices include labor costs as well! Quality and materials can have an effect on pricing: low-end vinyl might run between $3-$6 per linear foot while high-end aluminum could be around double that amount at roughly $8 -$15 per linear foot.

Additional cost

Your gutter system requires more than simply rain gutters for installation. You must buy hangers and brackets, costing roughly $2 to $32 each, which will secure your gutter to the roof every two to three feet. Don’t forget about downspouts too! Investing in at least a few (at an estimated cost of around $8-$20 per linear foot) is essential as one should be located every 25 feet or so. Last but not least you need elbows ($5 -$7 each), linking the gutters with the downpipe against your building’s exterior wall.

From $2 to $4, you may also require end caps at the conclusion of each gutter run. The cost is dependent upon which material is selected; aluminum is more economical and copper costs much more.

To ensure maximum efficiency, regardless of which material you choose for your downspouts, some additional accessories are necessary. Flashing is also essential to avert water destruction on the roof or siding and comes at an affordable cost of between $1-$3.50 per linear foot around the gutters and each downspout.

Installing fresh gutters can not only improve the look of your home, but it will also provide invaluable protection from potential roof, foundation, and basement damage.