Gutters cost in Hartford, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,400 – $4,450
- Per linear ft
- $8.75 – $26.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #56
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Hartford, CT usually costs $1,400 to $4,450 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $8.75 to $26.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $180 more. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $37.22 an hour in the Hartford area, 25% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Hartford, CT, 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 | $140 |
| Total | $2,300 | $3,550 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Hartford, CT
| 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 | $2,900 | $4,450 | 100% |
Where the Hartford price comes from
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, Hartford wages are 1.21 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hartford is at 97.3 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 102.7: $0 to $210.
Gutters: what moves the price in Hartford
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).
Hartford: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hartford. 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
$1,400 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 |
What nearby projects cost in Hartford
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hartford wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+11%) and attic insulation lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,900 – $13,700 | +11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,700 – $35,300 | +10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,800 – $26,400 | +5% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $650 – $2,250 | +8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,950 | −1% |
What local crews earn in Hartford
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 Hartford the blend is 1.21.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $37.22 an hour, 25% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $26.77 and $44.53 an hour. About 490 work in the metro. That is 8.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $31.59 an hour, 19% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.77 and $45.17 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 5.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $27.06 an hour, which is 19% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $35.02 an hour. BLS counts 2,430 of them working in the area, 40.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 3.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford has 599,770 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 47th 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% | $26.77 | $37.22 | $44.53 | $29.71 | 1.25 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $24.77 | $31.59 | $45.17 | $26.65 | 1.19 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.76 | $27.06 | $35.02 | $22.66 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Hartford weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Hartford Brainard 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 Hartford are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Hartford gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.2 inches in October). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 17 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 | 37 | 20 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 22 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 40 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 66 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 64 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 44 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 42 | 26 | 3.8 | Cold |
Hartford against nearby metros and the rest of Connecticut
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $3,000. Waterbury is the cheapest at $2,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CTthis page | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,900 | |
| Norwich, CT25 miles | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT30 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −4% |
| Springfield, MA30 miles | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +3% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −2% |
| Amherst, MA45 miles | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +1% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hartford ranks #56 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hartford is 0% below the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $1,500 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +4% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −2% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −4% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hartford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −11% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −13% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −14% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −2% |
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Gutters in Hartford: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Hartford?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,400 to $4,450 in the Hartford area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,300 to $3,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Hartford?
About $8.75 to $26.50 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 Hartford or Norwich?
Norwich is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,900, which is 1% less than Hartford ($2,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hartford?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,900. Materials are 53% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Hartford?
$1,400 to $4,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Hartford?
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 Hartford area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hartford expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Hartford is 0% below the Connecticut statewide estimate ($2,950 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Hartford?
The BLS median is $37.22 an hour in the Hartford area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.77 to $44.53.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Hartford?
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.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Hartford?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. May and November 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 Hartford
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.