Gutter labor cost calculator
Two ways to price the crew: by the linear foot, or by the hour. Compare them side by side.
Calculator
Labor on 110 ft at $3.00/ft is about $330.00 — or $360.00 priced by the hour (6.0 × $60.00). Ask how the crew builds the quote.
Contractors quote labor either per linear foot or per crew-hour. This tool runs both so you can see if a quote is fair and which basis is cheaper for your run. Material is separate — this is just the hands.
Want the full picture? Fold labor into the installation cost calculator.
Formula
by foot = linear_feet × labor $/ft
by hour = crew_hours × $/hr
Same crew, two lenses. A long, simple run is cheap by the foot; a short, fiddly, high-access run is cheaper to price by the hour.
Worked example
By foot: 110 ft at $3/ft = $330. By hour: 6 hr at $60/hr = $360. Within $30 — the run is straightforward, so both methods agree.
Make it a two-story, cut-up roof and the hours climb while the per-foot rate should too. If one method is way below the other, ask why.
By the foot or by the hour?
What drives labor. Height and access first (a ladder job vs staging), then the number of corners and outlets, then tear-off of old gutter and any fascia work. A plain single-story ranch is a few hours; a three-story with dormers is a day.
Per-foot hides access. A flat per-foot labor rate quietly assumes easy access. On a steep or tall run, either the per-foot rate goes up or you’re better off pricing by the hour. Don’t let a low ground-floor rate set the expectation for a second story.
Minimums. Small jobs often carry a trip minimum, so the effective per-foot labor on a 20-ft repair looks high. That’s normal — the crew still has to show up.
Frequently asked questions
How much is labor to install gutters?
Roughly $2–5/ft of the installed price is labor on a simple single-story run, or about $50–80/hr for a small crew. Access, corners and tear-off push it up. Enter your own figures above.
Should I pay per foot or per hour?
Per foot is simpler and predictable on a long, straightforward run. Per hour can be cheaper for a short or complicated job — but it’s open-ended, so ask for an estimated hour range in writing.
Why is my per-foot labor so high on a small repair?
Trip minimums. A crew charges to show up regardless of length, so a 20-ft job spreads that minimum over few feet. It doesn’t mean you’re overpaying.
Does this include material?
No — labor only. Add gutter with the cost per linear foot calculator or use the full installation cost calculator.