Gutters cost in New Haven, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $4,350
- Per linear ft
- $8.50 – $26
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #65
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in New Haven, plan on $1,350 to $4,350 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $8.50 to $26 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% higher than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $33.00 an hour in the New Haven area, 11% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in New Haven, CT, standard level
$2,250 to $3,450
About $14 to $21 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,450 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in New Haven, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 54% |
| Labor | $740 | $1,200 | $1,650 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,850 | $4,350 | 100% |
What is behind the New Haven 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 $33.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for New Haven is 1.16 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 42% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the New Haven metro is 97.3 (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 (104.6) and land at $0 to $210.
Why two New Haven quotes can differ
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).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
New Haven: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for New Haven 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
$1,350 to $2,550
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,250 to $3,450
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,150 to $4,350
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,000 – $1,950 | $1,700 – $2,650 | $2,400 – $3,350 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,450 | $3,150 – $4,350 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,050 – $3,800 | $3,350 – $5,150 | $4,700 – $6,450 |
What nearby projects cost in New Haven
Because every project leans on different trades, New Haven's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +11% and attic insulation level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,600 – $13,300 | +7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $34,000 | +6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,700 | +6% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
New Haven 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 New Haven is 1.16 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $33.00 an hour, which is 11% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $26.73 and $45.16 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 6.4 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 $29.23 an hour, which is 10% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $25.35 and $38.53 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 6.4 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 $29.02 an hour, 28% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $35.51 an hour. About 1,220 work in the metro. That is 43.4 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 ($45.16 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($26.73) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 5.9% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 281,410 jobs in the New Haven area. That makes it the 91st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $26.73 | $33.00 | $45.16 | $29.71 | 1.11 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $25.35 | $29.23 | $38.53 | $26.65 | 1.10 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.36 | $29.02 | $35.51 | $22.66 | 1.28 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.16 | |||||
New Haven against nearby metros and the rest of Connecticut
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bridgeport is the priciest of the group at $3,050. Waterbury is the cheapest at $2,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CTthis page | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | |
| Waterbury, CT20 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −2% |
| Bridgeport, CT30 miles | $1,500 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +7% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +2% |
| Norwich, CT40 miles | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Springfield, MA60 miles | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +5% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | +2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, New Haven comes in at #65 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, New Haven is 2% below the Connecticut figure.
Other Connecticut metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +2% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $1,500 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +7% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −2% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like New Haven's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is New Haven against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −9% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −10% |
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −5% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | −15% |
Climate in New Haven: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for New Haven Tweed Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in New Haven (9 of 12 months). 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.
New Haven gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, September and October (4.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, July and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 38 | 23 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 24 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 30 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 59 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 66 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 57 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 46 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 29 | 3.5 | Cold |
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Gutters in New Haven: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in New Haven?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $4,350 in the New Haven area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,250 to $3,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in New Haven?
About $8.50 to $26 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 New Haven or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,800, which is 2% less than New Haven ($2,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in New Haven?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,850. Materials are 54% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in New Haven?
$1,350 to $4,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in New Haven?
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 New Haven area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is New Haven expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Connecticut?
New Haven is 2% 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 New Haven?
The BLS median is $33.00 an hour in the New Haven area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.73 to $45.16.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in New Haven?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,550 and premium work $3,150 to $4,350. 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 New Haven?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. July 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 New Haven
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.