Gutters cost in Atlanta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $4,050
- Per linear ft
- $7.60 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #147
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Atlanta area: $1,200 to $4,050 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 runs 4% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $27.28 an hour in the Atlanta area, 8% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Atlanta, GA, standard level
$2,050 to $3,200
About $12.50 to $19 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $790 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Atlanta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $640 | $1,600 | $2,550 | 61% |
| Labor | $580 | $940 | $1,300 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,650 | $4,050 | 100% |
Why Atlanta prices look the way they do
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, Atlanta wages are 0.90 times the national level. Labor makes up about 35% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Atlanta is at 100.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,600 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.1: $0 to $200.
Atlanta: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Atlanta. 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
$1,200 to $2,350
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,050 to $3,200
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,950 to $4,050
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $910 – $1,800 | $1,550 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,100 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,350 | $2,050 – $3,200 | $2,950 – $4,050 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,500 | $3,100 – $4,750 | $4,350 – $6,000 |
Gutters: what moves the price in Atlanta
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.
Atlanta against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Atlanta. Athens is the lowest at about $2,450 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GAthis page | $1,200 – $4,050 | $2,650 | |
| Gainesville, GA50 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −7% |
| Macon, GA70 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Dalton, GA80 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −5% |
| Warner Robins, GA95 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | level |
| Georgia (statewide) | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Atlanta ranks #147 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Atlanta is 2% above the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −7% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −5% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | −9% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −7% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlanta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +9% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +2% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $1,300 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +7% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +15% |
The best months for gutters in Atlanta
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Atlanta Fulton Co Ap (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 Atlanta are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Atlanta gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, March and July (5.0 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 54 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 | 54 | 34 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 58 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 70 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 69 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 41 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
Who does the work: Atlanta 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 Atlanta the blend is 0.90.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $27.28 an hour, 8% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.23 and $36.73 an hour. About 1,550 work in the metro. That is 5.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.61 an hour, 11% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $19.19 and $26.97 an hour. About 1,440 work in the metro. That is 5.0 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 $20.20 an hour, which is 11% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.61 and $23.07 an hour. BLS counts 16,460 of them working in the area, 57.0 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 $70. That is a swing of roughly 2.7% to 5.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell has 2,889,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 8th 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% | $22.23 | $27.28 | $36.73 | $29.71 | 0.92 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $19.19 | $23.61 | $26.97 | $26.65 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.61 | $20.20 | $23.07 | $22.66 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Atlanta
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Atlanta wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+3%) and roof replacement lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,300 – $30,900 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,500 | −7% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +3% |
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Gutters in Atlanta: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Atlanta?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $4,050 in the Atlanta area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $3,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Atlanta?
About $7.60 to $24 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 Atlanta or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,500, which is 6% less than Atlanta ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlanta?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $940 out of $2,650. Materials are 61% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Atlanta?
$1,200 to $4,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Atlanta?
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 Atlanta area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlanta expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Georgia?
Atlanta is 2% above the Georgia statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $27.28 an hour in the Atlanta area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.23 to $36.73.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Atlanta?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,350 and premium work $2,950 to $4,050. 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 Atlanta?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. September and October 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 Atlanta
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.