Gutters cost in Connecticut
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,400 – $4,450
- Per linear ft
- $8.75 – $26.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 5
Across Connecticut, new gutters costs about $1,400 to $4,450 for 160 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 7% above the US figure of $2,750. Sheet metal workers earn a median $37.86 an hour in Connecticut (US: $29.71).
Inside Connecticut, the metros we cover range from $2,800 (Waterbury) to $3,050 (Bridgeport) 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 Connecticut (statewide), standard level
$2,300 to $3,550
About $14 to $21 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $150 |
| Total | $2,300 | $3,550 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Connecticut
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 53% |
| Labor | $780 | $1,250 | $1,750 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,950 | $4,450 | 100% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Connecticut
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.
Connecticut against its neighbors
Connecticut ranks 11 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. Connecticut sits at $2,950. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 80 miles away | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,050 | +5% |
| Rhode Island | 80 miles away | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −4% |
| Massachusetts | 110 miles away | $1,500 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +5% |
| New Hampshire | 110 miles away | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −6% |
| New Jersey | 150 miles away | $1,600 – $5,000 | $3,300 | +13% |
Wages behind the Connecticut 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 1.22 for Connecticut.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $37.86 an hour, which is 27% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $27.82 and $44.53 an hour. BLS counts 1,480 of them working in the state, 8.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.84 an hour, which is 12% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.80 and $44.93 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the state, 4.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.03 an hour, 24% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.92 and $34.98 an hour. About 7,360 work in the state. That is 43.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($44.53 an hour) would add about $95 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.82) would take off about $140. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,696,170 jobs across Connecticut (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $27.82 | $37.86 | $44.53 | $29.71 | 1.27 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $24.80 | $29.84 | $44.93 | $26.65 | 1.12 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.92 | $28.03 | $34.98 | $22.66 | 1.24 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Connecticut
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Connecticut wages and prices. Against national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+10%) and attic insulation lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,650 – $13,300 | +8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,400 – $34,700 | +8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $660 – $2,300 | +10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
Connecticut seasons and gutters
Season matters for gutters. For each Connecticut metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Connecticut metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 42 inches a year in New Haven to 52 in Norwich.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 20 | 85 | 43 | 9: March through November |
| Bridgeport | 24 | 83 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| New Haven | 23 | 82 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Waterbury | 19 | 84 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Norwich | 21 | 84 | 52 | 9: March through November |
Quality levels and sizes in Connecticut
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Connecticut wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,400 to $2,600
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,300 to $3,550
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,250 to $4,450
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,000 | $1,750 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,400 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,400 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,550 | $3,250 – $4,450 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,100 – $3,900 | $3,450 – $5,250 | $4,800 – $6,550 |
Which Connecticut city is cheapest for gutters?
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,950, and the top-to-bottom gap is 9%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $1,500 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +4% |
| Hartford, CT | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,900 | level |
| Norwich, CT | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | −1% |
| New Haven, CT | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −2% |
| Waterbury, CT | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −4% |
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Gutters in Connecticut: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Connecticut?
$1,400 to $4,450 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Connecticut can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Connecticut is cheapest for gutters?
Waterbury at about $2,800 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Bridgeport at $3,050.
+Is gutters cheaper in Connecticut than the US average?
It is 7% more expensive: $2,950 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Connecticut?
About 43% ($1,250). Materials are 53%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.22x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Connecticut?
The BLS statewide median is $37.86 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.82 to $44.53.
+Where does Connecticut rank for gutters costs?
11th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,950 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Connecticut?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,600 and premium work $3,250 to $4,450. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Connecticut?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Connecticut metros we cover, Hartford has the most comfortable months (9 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 Connecticut
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.