Gutters cost in Birmingham, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,800
- Per linear ft
- $7.10 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #258
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Birmingham, AL usually costs $1,150 to $3,800 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7.10 to $22.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $270 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $23.12 an hour in the Birmingham area, 22% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Birmingham, AL, standard level
$1,950 to $3,000
About $12 to $18 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $710 | $970 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Birmingham, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 62% |
| Labor | $520 | $840 | $1,150 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,450 | $3,800 | 100% |
Why Birmingham prices look the way they do
Labor is 34% of the midpoint bill here, against 38% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is sheet metal workers (40%), roofers (30%), construction laborers (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Birmingham the blended ratio comes out at 0.81.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Birmingham is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.6: $0 to $180.
Why two Birmingham quotes can differ
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
Stories
Two-story homes add $1-$3 per linear foot for ladders and fall protection.
Is Birmingham cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 160 linear ft range from $2,450 to $2,500 across Birmingham and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, ALthis page | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | |
| Tuscaloosa, AL60 miles | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Decatur, AL75 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Montgomery, AL80 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | level |
| Huntsville, AL90 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Auburn, AL100 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Birmingham ranks #258 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Birmingham is 1% above the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | level |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Birmingham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +16% |
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +9% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +13% |
Birmingham weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Birmingham Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Birmingham are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Birmingham gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and July (5.7 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 4.0 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 65 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 35 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 38 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 45 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 52 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 69 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 71 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 65 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 54 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 43 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 57 | 38 | 4.9 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Birmingham
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Birmingham the blend is 0.81.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.12 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $28.91 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 10.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.41 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $20.90 and $27.09 an hour. About 260 work in the metro. That is 5.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $18.45 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.51 and $22.60 an hour. BLS counts 4,780 of them working in the area, 91.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 2.6% to 3.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Birmingham has 520,290 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 50th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $18.51 | $23.12 | $28.91 | $29.71 | 0.78 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $20.90 | $22.41 | $27.09 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $15.51 | $18.45 | $22.60 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Birmingham
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Birmingham wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Birmingham
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Birmingham. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,150 to $2,200
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,950 to $3,000
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,750 to $3,800
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $850 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,900 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,200 | $1,950 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,800 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,250 | $2,900 – $4,450 | $4,050 – $5,650 |
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Gutters in Birmingham: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Birmingham?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,800 in the Birmingham area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Birmingham?
About $7.10 to $22.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Birmingham or Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,450, which is 1% less than Birmingham ($2,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Birmingham?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $840 out of $2,450. Materials are 62% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Birmingham?
$1,150 to $3,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Birmingham?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Birmingham area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Birmingham expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Alabama?
Birmingham is 1% above the Alabama statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Birmingham?
The BLS median is $23.12 an hour in the Birmingham area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.51 to $28.91.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Birmingham?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,200 and premium work $2,750 to $3,800. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Birmingham?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Gutters near Birmingham
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Home Genius Exteriors: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus the $4-$9 per linear foot labor figure from Home Genius Exteriors.