Gutters cost in Colorado Springs, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,900
- Per linear ft
- $7.35 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #200
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Colorado Springs, plan on $1,150 to $3,900 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $7.35 to $23 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $22.86 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, 23% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Colorado Springs, CO, 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 Colorado Springs, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $610 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 60% |
| Labor | $560 | $910 | $1,250 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Colorado Springs number
The wage side of the estimate leans on sheet metal workers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.86 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Colorado Springs is 0.87 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 36% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Colorado Springs metro is 96.1 (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 (100.7) and land at $0 to $200.
Colorado Springs: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Colorado Springs 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 $2,250
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,000 to $3,100
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,800 to $3,900
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $880 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,250 | $2,000 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $3,900 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,350 | $2,950 – $4,550 | $4,150 – $5,750 |
Related projects, priced for Colorado Springs
Because every project leans on different trades, Colorado Springs's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +3% and metal roof −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,650 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,100 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,000 – $24,000 | −5% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +3% |
Is Colorado Springs cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 160 linear ft range from $2,500 to $2,750 across Colorado Springs and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, COthis page | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | |
| Denver, CO45 miles | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +9% |
| Pueblo, CO50 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO95 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +4% |
| Greeley, CO120 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Fort Collins, CO135 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +5% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Colorado Springs comes in at #200 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, Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +9% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Colorado Springs's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Colorado Springs against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +10% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $1,400 – $4,550 | $2,950 | +16% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
Climate in Colorado Springs: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Colorado Springs Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Colorado Springs: 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.
Colorado Springs gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 33 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (3.1 inches in July). The station averages about 23 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 | 45 | 19 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 47 | 20 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 27 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 34 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 44 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 53 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 57 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 37 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 26 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 19 | 0.2 | Workable |
Colorado Springs labor market for gutters
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 Colorado Springs is 0.87 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.86 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.59 and $29.34 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 5.7 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 $23.96 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.81 and $28.31 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 9.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.28 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.17 and $24.62 an hour. About 1,790 work in the metro. That is 56.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($19.59) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 3.6% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 316,060 jobs in the Colorado Springs area. That makes it the 81st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $19.59 | $22.86 | $29.34 | $29.71 | 0.77 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.81 | $23.96 | $28.31 | $26.65 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $19.17 | $22.28 | $24.62 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Colorado Springs bid
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).
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Gutters in Colorado Springs: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Colorado Springs?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,900 in the Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?
About $7.35 to $23 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 Colorado Springs or Denver?
Denver is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,750, which is 9% more than Colorado Springs ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs?
$1,150 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Colorado Springs expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($2,700 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Colorado Springs?
The BLS median is $22.86 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.59 to $29.34.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Colorado Springs?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,250 and premium work $2,800 to $3,900. 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 Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs
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.