Gutters cost in the District of Columbia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $4,450
- Per linear ft
- $8.45 – $26.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 1
Across the District of Columbia, new gutters costs about $1,350 to $4,450 for 160 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 6% above the US figure of $2,750. Sheet metal workers earn a median $29.71 an hour in the District of Columbia (US: $29.71).
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in District of Columbia (statewide), standard level
$2,300 to $3,550
About $14 to $21 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $930 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $2,300 | $3,550 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in District of Columbia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $680 | $1,700 | $2,750 | 59% |
| Labor | $670 | $1,100 | $1,500 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $220 | 4% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,900 | $4,450 | 100% |
Other District of Columbia jobs that often go with gutters
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+10%) and attic insulation lowest (+5%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,700 – $13,600 | +9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $35,000 | +8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,800 – $26,400 | +5% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $660 – $2,300 | +10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
Wages behind the District of Columbia 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 1.05 for the District of Columbia.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for District of Columbia, so we used the national median: $29.71 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $39.24 an hour.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.69 an hour, which is 11% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.37 and $48.83 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the state, 1.4 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 $24.05 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.80 and $28.41 an hour. About 2,090 work in the state. That is 29.8 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 ($39.24 an hour) would add about $130 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.99) would take off about $95. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 701,920 jobs across the District of Columbia (May 2025), which is 0.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $22.99 | $29.71 | $39.24 | $29.71 | 1.00 | US |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.37 | $29.69 | $48.83 | $26.65 | 1.11 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $20.80 | $24.05 | $28.41 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Gutters: what moves the price in the District of Columbia
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.
District of Columbia metro-by-metro prices
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $1,300 – $4,350 | $2,850 | −2% |
Quality levels and sizes in the District of Columbia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,350 to $2,600
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,300 to $3,550
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,200 to $4,450
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,000 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,400 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,550 | $3,200 – $4,450 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,050 – $3,850 | $3,400 – $5,200 | $4,750 – $6,600 |
How District of Columbia compares with nearby states
District of Columbia ranks 12 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. District of Columbia sits at $2,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 50 miles away | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Virginia | 110 miles away | $1,200 – $4,050 | $2,600 | −10% |
| Pennsylvania | 110 miles away | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −6% |
| Delaware | 110 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −8% |
| New Jersey | 160 miles away | $1,600 – $5,000 | $3,300 | +14% |
When District of Columbia weather lets you install
Season matters for gutters. For each District of Columbia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Washington has 11 comfortable months (August through June), with about 42 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 30 | 90 | 42 | 11: August through June |
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Gutters in the District of Columbia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in the District of Columbia?
$1,350 to $4,450 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside the District of Columbia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in the District of Columbia is cheapest for gutters?
Washington at about $2,850 (midpoint, 160 linear ft).
+Is gutters cheaper in the District of Columbia than the US average?
It is 6% more expensive: $2,900 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in the District of Columbia?
About 38% ($1,100). Materials are 59%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.05x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in the District of Columbia?
BLS has no statewide figure for this trade, so we use the national median of $29.71 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.99 to $39.24.
+Where does District of Columbia rank for gutters costs?
12th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,900 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in the District of Columbia?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,600 and premium work $3,200 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 the District of Columbia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the District of Columbia metros we cover, Washington has the most comfortable months (11 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 the District of Columbia
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.