Gutters cost in Grand Junction, 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
- #205
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Grand Junction area: $1,150 to $3,900 for 160 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $23.56 an hour in the Grand Junction area, 21% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Grand Junction, 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 | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Grand Junction, 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 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Grand Junction number
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, Grand Junction wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Grand Junction is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.5: $0 to $190.
Specs and site conditions that change a Grand Junction 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.
Planning more than one job in Grand Junction?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Grand Junction wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (−2%) and metal roof lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| 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 | $9,150 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $3,900 | −2% |
Grand Junction against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $2,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, COthis page | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | |
| Boulder, CO180 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +4% |
| Denver, CO195 miles | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +9% |
| Fort Collins, CO195 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +2% |
| Colorado Springs, CO205 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Provo, UT215 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +4% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +6% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Grand Junction ranks #205 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Grand Junction is 5% below the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +9% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Grand Junction against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +6% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | +7% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +4% |
Who does the work: Grand Junction trade wages
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 Grand Junction the blend is 0.87.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.56 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.85 and $31.92 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 13.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $24.10 an hour, 10% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.16 and $25.49 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 8.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.51 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $24.79 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 84.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $25. That is a swing of roughly 0.9% to 4.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Grand Junction has 67,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 269th 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% | $21.85 | $23.56 | $31.92 | $29.71 | 0.79 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.16 | $24.10 | $25.49 | $26.65 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.55 | $21.51 | $24.79 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Grand Junction: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Grand Junction. 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
$1,150 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 |
The best months for gutters in Grand Junction
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Grand Junction Walker Fld (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 Grand Junction are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Grand Junction gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, September and October (1.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and June are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 68 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 | 38 | 17 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 32 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 38 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 57 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 95 | 64 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 62 | 0.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 82 | 53 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 40 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 28 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
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Gutters in Grand Junction: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Grand Junction?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,900 in the Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction?
About $7.35 to $23 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Grand Junction or Boulder?
Boulder is 180 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,650, which is 4% more than Grand Junction ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Grand Junction?
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 Grand Junction?
$1,150 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Grand Junction?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Grand Junction area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Grand Junction expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Colorado?
Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction?
The BLS median is $23.56 an hour in the Grand Junction area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.85 to $31.92.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Grand Junction?
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.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Grand Junction?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. February and June 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 Grand Junction
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.