Gutters cost in Colorado
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,250 – $4,100
- Per linear ft
- $7.80 – $24.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 7
What does it cost to install gutters in Colorado? Plan on $1,250 to $4,100 for 160 linear ft. Wages (0.96x the US blend), materials (price index 98.7) and permit costs (103.1) put the state below the national midpoint by 2%.
Inside Colorado, the metros we cover range from $2,500 (Pueblo) to $2,750 (Denver) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Colorado (statewide), standard level
$2,100 to $3,250
About $13 to $19.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $840 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,250 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Colorado
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $630 | $1,600 | $2,550 | 59% |
| Labor | $610 | $1,000 | $1,400 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,700 | $4,100 | 100% |
Wages behind the Colorado number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.96 for Colorado.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.83 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.60 and $33.85 an hour. BLS counts 1,660 of them working in the state, 5.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $24.88 an hour, which is 7% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $29.40 an hour. BLS counts 3,340 of them working in the state, 11.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.03 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.53 and $27.25 an hour. About 18,680 work in the state. That is 65.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($33.85 an hour) would add about $85 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.60) would take off about $75. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,873,900 jobs across Colorado (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $22.60 | $27.83 | $33.85 | $29.71 | 0.94 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.93 | $24.88 | $29.40 | $26.65 | 0.93 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $20.53 | $23.03 | $27.25 | $22.66 | 1.02 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Colorado seasons and gutters
Season matters for gutters. For each Colorado metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Colorado Springs has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Colorado at 12 months; Grand Junction has the shortest at 8 (February through June and September through November). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in Grand Junction to 21 inches in Boulder.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 18 | 90 | 15 | 11: August through June |
| Colorado Springs | 19 | 87 | 16 | 12: all year |
| Boulder | 22 | 88 | 21 | 12: all year |
| Fort Collins | 18 | 87 | 16 | 11: January through November |
| Greeley | 18 | 92 | 15 | 9: February through June and August through November |
| Grand Junction | 17 | 95 | 9 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Pueblo | 15 | 93 | 12 | 10: September through June |
How Colorado compares with nearby states
Colorado ranks 27 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for gutters, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $3,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $2,400, both for 160 linear ft at the midpoint. Colorado sits at $2,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 120 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −4% |
| New Mexico | 340 miles away | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Utah | 410 miles away | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| South Dakota | 440 miles away | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Kansas | 450 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −4% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Colorado
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.
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
Gutters cost by metro in Colorado
1 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 10%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (160 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +3% |
| Boulder, CO | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Fort Collins, CO | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −4% |
| Greeley, CO | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −4% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −5% |
| Grand Junction, CO | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −5% |
| Pueblo, CO | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −6% |
Related projects, priced for Colorado
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Colorado wages and prices. Against national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+3%) and metal roof lowest (−4%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,850 – $12,100 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,650 – $31,400 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | level |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $620 – $2,150 | +3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
Quality levels and sizes in Colorado
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Colorado wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,250 to $2,400
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,100 to $3,250
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,950 to $4,100
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $930 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,500 | $2,250 – $3,150 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,400 | $2,100 – $3,250 | $2,950 – $4,100 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,550 | $3,150 – $4,800 | $4,400 – $6,050 |
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Gutters in Colorado: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Colorado?
$1,250 to $4,100 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Colorado can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Colorado is cheapest for gutters?
Pueblo at about $2,500 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Denver at $2,750.
+Is gutters cheaper in Colorado than the US average?
It is 2% cheaper: $2,700 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Colorado?
About 37% ($1,000). Materials are 59%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.96x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Colorado?
The BLS statewide median is $27.83 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.60 to $33.85.
+Where does Colorado rank for gutters costs?
27th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,700 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Colorado?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,400 and premium work $2,950 to $4,100. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Colorado?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Colorado metros we cover, Colorado Springs has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Gutters by city in Colorado
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.