Gutters cost in Denver, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,300 – $4,250
- Per linear ft
- $8.10 – $25.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #104
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Denver, plan on $1,300 to $4,250 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $8.10 to $25.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 1% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 101.0).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Denver, CO, standard level
$2,200 to $3,350
About $13 to $20 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $890 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,350 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Denver, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $650 | $1,600 | $2,600 | 58% |
| Labor | $650 | $1,050 | $1,450 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,750 | $4,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Denver number
Labor is 38% 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 Denver the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Denver metro is 101.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,600, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.8) and land at $0 to $210.
Climate in Denver: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Denver-Stapleton (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Denver (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Denver gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, July and August (2.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and December are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 42 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 | 47 | 18 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 19 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 27 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 34 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 53 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 59 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 57 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 48 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 36 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 18 | 0.5 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Denver 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).
Cost by quality level and size in Denver
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Denver 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
$1,300 to $2,500
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,200 to $3,350
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,050 to $4,250
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $970 – $1,900 | $1,650 – $2,550 | $2,350 – $3,250 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,300 – $2,500 | $2,200 – $3,350 | $3,050 – $4,250 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,950 – $3,650 | $3,250 – $4,950 | $4,550 – $6,250 |
Denver against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
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 Denver and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, COthis page | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO45 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −8% |
| Boulder, CO55 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −4% |
| Greeley, CO80 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −8% |
| Fort Collins, CO90 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −7% |
| Pueblo, CO90 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −9% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −3% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Denver comes in at #104 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, Denver is 3% above the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −8% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −7% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −8% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −8% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −9% |
Cities with a workforce like Denver's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Denver against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +6% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,450 – $4,750 | $3,100 | +12% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +5% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −9% |
Denver 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 Denver is 1.01 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $29.63 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.68 and $39.47 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the area, 5.5 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 $26.84 an hour, which is in line with the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.52 and $29.79 an hour. BLS counts 1,900 of them working in the area, 11.8 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 $23.44 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.48 and $27.44 an hour. About 9,650 work in the metro. That is 60.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.47 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($22.68) it shrinks by about $95. The total moves by 5.0% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,609,350 jobs in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. That makes it the 17th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.03% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $22.68 | $29.63 | $39.47 | $29.71 | 1.00 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.52 | $26.84 | $29.79 | $26.65 | 1.01 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.48 | $23.44 | $27.44 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Denver?
Because every project leans on different trades, Denver's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +6% and metal roof +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,150 – $12,700 | +1% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,200 – $32,800 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,650 – $26,000 | +3% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +2% |
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Gutters in Denver: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Denver?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,300 to $4,250 in the Denver area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,200 to $3,350. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Denver?
About $8.10 to $25.50 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 Denver or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 8% less than Denver ($2,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Denver?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,750. Materials are 58% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Denver?
$1,300 to $4,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Denver?
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 Denver area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Denver expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Colorado?
Denver is 3% above 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 Denver?
The BLS median is $29.63 an hour in the Denver area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.68 to $39.47.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Denver?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,500 and premium work $3,050 to $4,250. 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 Denver?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. January and December 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 Denver
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.