Gutters cost in Dover, DE
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,250 – $4,100
- Per linear ft
- $7.85 – $24.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #133
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Dover area: $1,250 to $4,100 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.4).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Dover, DE, standard level
$2,100 to $3,250
About $13 to $19.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,250 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Dover, DE
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 57% |
| Labor | $640 | $1,050 | $1,450 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,700 | $4,100 | 100% |
Where the Dover 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, Dover wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dover is at 96.4 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 97.5: $0 to $200.
Why two Dover quotes can differ
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.
How Dover compares
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 $2,700 to $3,300 across Dover and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DEthis page | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | |
| Vineland, NJ25 miles | $1,650 – $5,000 | $3,300 | +23% |
| Atlantic City, NJ45 miles | $1,550 – $4,800 | $3,200 | +18% |
| Philadelphia, PA55 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +7% |
| Baltimore, MD60 miles | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | +3% |
| Lancaster, PA75 miles | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +2% |
| Delaware (statewide) | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dover ranks #133 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dover is 0% below the Delaware figure.
Dover is the only Delaware metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dover against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −2% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −6% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +4% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −8% |
Who does the work: Dover 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 Dover the blend is 1.01.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.55 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $38.65 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 8.8 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 $28.04 an hour, 5% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.27 and $28.37 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 4.4 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 $22.02 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.50 and $24.63 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 58.8 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 $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dover has 68,080 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 265th 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% | $23.00 | $29.55 | $38.65 | $29.71 | 0.99 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $24.27 | $28.04 | $28.37 | $26.65 | 1.05 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.50 | $22.02 | $24.63 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Dover
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dover. 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
$1,250 to $2,400
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,100 to $3,250
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,950 to $4,100
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $940 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,500 | $2,250 – $3,150 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,400 | $2,100 – $3,250 | $2,950 – $4,100 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,550 | $3,150 – $4,800 | $4,400 – $6,050 |
The best months for gutters in Dover
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Dover (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Dover are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Dover gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.9 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 44 | 28 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 29 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 35 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 45 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 54 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 69 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 67 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 61 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 50 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 39 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 49 | 32 | 4.0 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Dover
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dover wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+1%) and vinyl siding lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,200 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,300 – $32,400 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,600 | −6% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | −3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
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Gutters in Dover: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Dover?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,250 to $4,100 in the Dover area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Dover?
About $7.85 to $24.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Dover or Vineland?
Vineland is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,300, which is 23% more than Dover ($2,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dover?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,700. Materials are 57% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Dover?
$1,250 to $4,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Dover?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Dover area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dover expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Delaware?
Dover is 0% below the Delaware statewide estimate ($2,700 at the midpoint).
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Dover?
The BLS median is $29.55 an hour in the Dover area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.00 to $38.65.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Dover?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,400 and premium work $2,950 to $4,100. 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 Dover?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 Dover
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.