Gutters cost in Flagstaff, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $3,950
- Per linear ft
- $7.35 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #190
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Flagstaff, AZ usually costs $1,200 to $3,950 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7.35 to $23.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $190 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $24.16 an hour in the Flagstaff area, 19% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Flagstaff, AZ, standard level
$2,000 to $3,100
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $770 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Flagstaff, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 60% |
| Labor | $560 | $910 | $1,250 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,550 | $3,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Flagstaff number
Labor is 36% 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 Flagstaff the blended ratio comes out at 0.88. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Flagstaff is at 96.2 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 100.3: $0 to $200.
Data note: 70% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Flagstaff. The wage table below marks each row.
Flagstaff 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, Flagstaff Pulliam 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 Flagstaff are February through November: 10 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Flagstaff gets about 21 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 90 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, July and August (3.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 3 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 | 43 | 18 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 20 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 52 | 24 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 28 | 0.9 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 35 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 43 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 51 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 51 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 43 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 32 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 23 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 17 | 1.9 | Cold |
How Flagstaff compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Flagstaff. Prescott Valley is the lowest at about $2,500 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZthis page | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | |
| Prescott Valley, AZ95 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −1% |
| St. George, UT135 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Las Vegas, NV185 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | level |
| Phoenix, AZ185 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Arizona (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Flagstaff ranks #190 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Flagstaff is 0% above the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Flagstaff against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +3% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +16% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | +7% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
What local crews earn in Flagstaff
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 Flagstaff the blend is 0.88.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Flagstaff metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $24.16 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.19 and $33.14 an hour.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Flagstaff metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $22.76 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.16 and $28.43 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.32 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.61 and $24.26 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 70.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 3.3% to 4.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Flagstaff has 66,610 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 272nd 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% | $18.19 | $24.16 | $33.14 | $29.71 | 0.81 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $19.16 | $22.76 | $28.43 | $26.65 | 0.85 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.61 | $22.32 | $24.26 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Flagstaff: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Flagstaff. 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
$1,200 to $2,300
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,000 to $3,100
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,850 to $3,950
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $880 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,300 | $2,000 – $3,100 | $2,850 – $3,950 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,400 | $2,950 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,800 |
Why two Flagstaff quotes can differ
Stories
Two-story homes add $1-$3 per linear foot for ladders and fall protection.
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).
Related projects, priced for Flagstaff
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Flagstaff wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (level) and metal roof lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,600 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,900 | −5% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
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Gutters in Flagstaff: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Flagstaff?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $3,950 in the Flagstaff area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Flagstaff?
About $7.35 to $23.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Flagstaff or Prescott Valley?
Prescott Valley is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,500, which is 2% less than Flagstaff ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Flagstaff?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $910 out of $2,550. Materials are 60% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Flagstaff?
$1,200 to $3,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Flagstaff?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Flagstaff area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Flagstaff expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Arizona?
Flagstaff is 0% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($2,550 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Flagstaff?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $24.16 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.19 to $33.14.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Flagstaff?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 and premium work $2,850 to $3,950. 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 Flagstaff?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through November. May and June 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 Flagstaff
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.