New gutters & replacement cost calculator
Tear-off plus new gutter, downspouts, labor and a contingency — all from the prices you enter.
Calculator
Tearing out and replacing 110 ft is about $1,677.50 — removal plus new gutter, downspouts and labor with 10% contingency. Enter your own prices.
Replacement is installation plus tear-off. You pay to haul the old gutter away before the new run goes up, so removal gets its own price per foot on top of everything else.
Starting from scratch on new construction? Skip removal and use the installation cost calculator instead.
Formula
total = (linear_feet × removal $/ft + linear_feet × new $/ft + downspouts + labor − discount) × (1 + contingency)
Removal and new gutter both scale with the feet; downspouts and labor are lump line items.
Worked example
Remove 110 ft at $1/ft = $110. New 110 ft at $8/ft = $880. Downspouts $135, labor $400. Subtotal $1,525. Add 10% and the replacement estimate is $1,677.50.
That’s about $120 more than the same job without tear-off — removal is cheap, but it’s real, and a bare quote sometimes forgets it.
Repair or replace?
When to replace vs repair. Sagging that returns after a re-hang, seams that leak after resealing, rust-through, or peeling paint and stained fascia usually mean the run is done. If it’s one bad section, price a fix with the repair cost calculator first.
Fascia and soffit. Old gutter often hides rotted fascia board. Budget for board replacement as a line item — it’s the gutter’s mounting surface, and hanging new gutter on soft wood just repeats the failure. (Fascia as a siding project belongs to a different trade; here it’s only the mounting surface.)
Upgrade at replacement. Tear-off is the moment to step from 5" to 6", from sectional to seamless, or add guards — the labor is already committed. Compare 5" vs 6" here.
Reference table
Typical installed $/ft (material & labor) — a labeled planning band, not a quote. You enter the real price from your bill.
| Material | Installed $/ft (labeled) |
|---|---|
| Vinyl | $3.00–$6.00/ft |
| Aluminum | $4.00–$13.00/ft |
| Seamless aluminum | $6.00–$15.00/ft |
| Galvanized / galvalume steel | $9.00–$20.00/ft |
| Copper | $25.00–$40.00/ft |
| Zinc | $25.00–$50.00/ft |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace gutters?
Removal is cheap (about $1/ft); the cost is the new gutter. A 110-ft aluminum replacement with downspouts, labor and a 10% buffer lands near $1,678. Copper or a two-story, cut-up roof runs much higher — enter your own prices.
Do I pay extra to remove old gutters?
Usually a small per-foot charge for tear-off and disposal, plus dump fees on some quotes. It’s the removal price per foot above. Don’t let it be silently rolled into a vague total.
Should I replace fascia at the same time?
If the board is soft or rotted, yes — the gutter mounts to it. Add fascia replacement as a line item in labor. It’s cheaper to do it with the gutter off than to come back later.
Is now the time to upgrade size or go seamless?
Often, because the labor is already committed. Check whether you need 6" with the gutter size calculator.
Is this a bid?
No — a planning estimate from your numbers. Get itemized written quotes from licensed, insured gutter contractors before you commit.