Gutters cost in Montgomery, 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
- #256
- 1 = most expensive
Montgomery homeowners pay roughly $1,150 to $3,800 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $7.10 to $22.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Montgomery is 10% lower. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $24.63 an hour in the Montgomery area, 17% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, 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 | $2,500 | $3,800 | 100% |
Why Montgomery prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: sheet metal workers at 40%, roofers at 30%, construction laborers at 30%. Weighted together, Montgomery wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 34% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Montgomery metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,550, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.7) and land at $0 to $180.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Montgomery. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Montgomery
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Montgomery wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
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 – $3,300 | $2,900 – $4,450 | $4,050 – $5,650 |
Related projects, priced for Montgomery
Because every project leans on different trades, Montgomery's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and roof replacement −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,000 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Montgomery is 0.81 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.63 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.11 and $32.68 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 4.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Montgomery metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $21.96 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.36 and $25.64 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $17.61 an hour, 22% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.10 and $21.41 an hour. About 1,040 work in the metro. That is 62.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($32.68 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($21.11) it shrinks by about $50. The total moves by 4.6% or 2.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 165,550 jobs in the Montgomery area. That makes it the 142nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $21.11 | $24.63 | $32.68 | $29.71 | 0.83 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $20.36 | $21.96 | $25.64 | $26.65 | 0.82 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $14.10 | $17.61 | $21.41 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Montgomery bid
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
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.
Is Montgomery cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Montgomery is the priciest of the group. Dothan is the cheapest at $2,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, ALthis page | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | |
| Auburn, AL50 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Birmingham, AL80 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | −3% |
| Dothan, AL95 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −3% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL95 miles | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Montgomery comes in at #256 from the top. The priciest is San Francisco, CA at $3,450; the cheapest is Longview, TX at $2,350 (midpoints, 160 linear ft). Statewide, Montgomery is 1% above the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| 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% |
Cities with a workforce like Montgomery's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Montgomery against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $1,500 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +22% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $1,050 – $3,650 | $2,350 | −5% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +1% |
When to schedule gutters in Montgomery
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Montgomery Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Montgomery (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Montgomery gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.2 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.7 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 93 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 40 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 47 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 53 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 69 | 4.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 66 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 62 | 39 | 5.0 | Workable |
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Gutters in Montgomery: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Montgomery?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,800 in the Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
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 Montgomery or Auburn?
Auburn is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,450, which is 1% less than Montgomery ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Montgomery?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $840 out of $2,500. Materials are 62% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Montgomery?
$1,150 to $3,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Montgomery?
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 Montgomery area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Montgomery expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Alabama?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
The BLS median is $24.63 an hour in the Montgomery area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.11 to $32.68.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Montgomery?
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 Montgomery?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. 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 Montgomery
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.