Gutters cost in San Francisco, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,650 – $5,200
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $31
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +26%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #1
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in San Francisco, CA usually costs $1,650 to $5,200 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $31 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $700 more. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $49.35 an hour in the San Francisco area, 66% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in San Francisco, CA, standard level
$2,750 to $4,150
About $16.50 to $25 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $160 |
| Total | $2,750 | $4,150 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in San Francisco, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,750 | $2,800 | 50% |
| Labor | $980 | $1,600 | $2,200 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $120 | $230 | 3% |
| Total | $1,650 | $3,450 | $5,200 | 100% |
Where the San Francisco price comes from
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, San Francisco wages are 1.53 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. San Francisco is at 108.5 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,750 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 115.6: $0 to $230.
San Francisco 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, San Francisco Dwtn (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in San Francisco: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
San Francisco gets about 23 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (4.8 inches in December). 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 | 58 | 47 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 60 | 48 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 49 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 50 | 1.6 | Workable |
| May | 64 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 67 | 53 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 66 | 54 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 68 | 56 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 56 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 54 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 51 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 47 | 4.8 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in San Francisco?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same San Francisco wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+41%) and attic insulation lowest (+25%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,900 – $15,600 | +26% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,700 – $40,700 | +28% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $10,900 – $32,700 | +30% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $840 – $2,950 | +41% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,950 | +25% |
Is San Francisco cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than San Francisco. Stockton is the lowest at about $3,000 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAthis page | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,450 | |
| Vallejo, CA40 miles | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | −13% |
| Napa, CA50 miles | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,050 | −11% |
| Santa Cruz, CA55 miles | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | −12% |
| Stockton, CA55 miles | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | −13% |
| Santa Rosa, CA65 miles | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | −11% |
| California (statewide) | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | −10% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −20% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, San Francisco ranks #1 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, San Francisco is 12% above 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 | −11% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −15% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,450 – $4,750 | $3,100 | −10% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,650 – $5,150 | $3,400 | −1% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | −11% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | −13% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is San Francisco against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −26% |
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | −5% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | −11% |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $1,500 – $4,700 | $3,100 | −11% |
Gutters: what moves the price in San Francisco
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.
What local crews earn in San Francisco
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 San Francisco the blend is 1.53.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $49.35 an hour, 66% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $34.66 and $70.04 an hour. About 880 work in the metro. That is 3.7 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 $35.74 an hour, 34% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $29.86 and $37.91 an hour. About 2,610 work in the metro. That is 11.0 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 $34.91 an hour, which is 54% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $28.03 and $40.50 an hour. BLS counts 11,620 of them working in the area, 48.9 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 $290 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 8.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont has 2,373,920 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 12th 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% | $34.66 | $49.35 | $70.04 | $29.71 | 1.66 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $29.86 | $35.74 | $37.91 | $26.65 | 1.34 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $28.03 | $34.91 | $40.50 | $22.66 | 1.54 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.53 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in San Francisco
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to San Francisco. 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
$1,650 to $3,100
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,750 to $4,150
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,800 to $5,200
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,350 | $2,050 – $3,150 | $2,900 – $3,950 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,650 – $3,100 | $2,750 – $4,150 | $3,800 – $5,200 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,600 | $4,050 – $6,150 | $5,600 – $7,700 |
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Gutters in San Francisco: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in San Francisco?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,650 to $5,200 in the San Francisco area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,750 to $4,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in San Francisco?
About $10.50 to $31 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $230 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in San Francisco or Vallejo?
Vallejo is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,000, which is 13% less than San Francisco ($3,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in San Francisco?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $1,600 out of $3,450. Materials are 50% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in San Francisco?
$1,650 to $5,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in San Francisco?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $230 for fees in the San Francisco area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is San Francisco expensive for gutters compared with the rest of California?
San Francisco is 12% above 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 San Francisco?
The BLS median is $49.35 an hour in the San Francisco area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $34.66 to $70.04.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in San Francisco?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,650 to $3,100 and premium work $3,800 to $5,200. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Is there a bad season to install gutters in San Francisco?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Gutters near San Francisco
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.