Gutters cost in Modesto, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $4,600
- Per linear ft
- $8.95 – $27.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #31
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Modesto, CA usually costs $1,450 to $4,600 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $8.95 to $27.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $280 more. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $34.07 an hour in the Modesto area, 15% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Modesto, CA, standard level
$2,400 to $3,650
About $14.50 to $22 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $150 |
| Total | $2,400 | $3,650 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Modesto, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $670 | $1,700 | $2,700 | 56% |
| Labor | $760 | $1,250 | $1,700 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,000 | $4,600 | 100% |
Why Modesto prices look the way they do
Labor is 41% 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 Modesto the blended ratio comes out at 1.19.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Modesto is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,700 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.1: $0 to $210.
What nearby projects cost in Modesto
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Modesto wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+24%) and attic insulation lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,900 – $13,900 | +12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,500 – $35,800 | +11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,600 – $28,800 | +14% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $740 – $2,600 | +24% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Modesto
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Modesto. 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
$1,450 to $2,700
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,400 to $3,650
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,350 to $4,600
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,050 | $1,800 – $2,800 | $2,550 – $3,500 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,450 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,650 | $3,350 – $4,600 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,150 – $4,000 | $3,550 – $5,400 | $4,950 – $6,800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Modesto bid
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.
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
Is Modesto cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Modesto. Stockton is the lowest at about $3,000 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CAthis page | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | |
| Stockton, CA30 miles | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | −1% |
| Merced, CA30 miles | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | −1% |
| San Jose, CA50 miles | $1,650 – $5,150 | $3,400 | +13% |
| Santa Cruz, CA65 miles | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +1% |
| Vallejo, CA70 miles | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | −1% |
| California (statewide) | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | +2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Modesto ranks #31 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Modesto is 2% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,450 | +14% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,450 – $4,750 | $3,100 | +3% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,650 – $5,150 | $3,400 | +13% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Modesto against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −17% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −18% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −10% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −12% |
What local crews earn in Modesto
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 Modesto the blend is 1.19.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $34.07 an hour, 15% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.03 and $46.21 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 4.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $30.26 an hour, 14% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $28.54 and $35.26 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 14.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.15 an hour, which is 29% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.89 and $38.02 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 54.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 5.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Modesto has 195,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 117th 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% | $28.03 | $34.07 | $46.21 | $29.71 | 1.15 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $28.54 | $30.26 | $35.26 | $26.65 | 1.14 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.89 | $29.15 | $38.02 | $22.66 | 1.29 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
Modesto 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, Modesto City Co 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 Modesto are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Modesto gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (2.6 inches in January). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 90 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 | 56 | 39 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 48 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 59 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 63 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 62 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 52 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 43 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 39 | 2.2 | Workable |
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Gutters in Modesto: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Modesto?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $4,600 in the Modesto area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,400 to $3,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Modesto?
About $8.95 to $27.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Modesto or Stockton?
Stockton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,000, which is 1% less than Modesto ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Modesto?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $3,000. Materials are 56% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Modesto?
$1,450 to $4,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Modesto?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Modesto area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Modesto expensive for gutters compared with the rest of California?
Modesto is 2% below the California statewide estimate ($3,100 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Modesto?
The BLS median is $34.07 an hour in the Modesto area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.03 to $46.21.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Modesto?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $2,700 and premium work $3,350 to $4,600. 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 Modesto?
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 Modesto
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.