Gutters cost in Dalton, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,850
- Per linear ft
- $7.25 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #227
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Dalton, plan on $1,150 to $3,850 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $7.25 to $23 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $27.31 an hour in the Dalton area, 8% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Dalton, GA, standard level
$1,950 to $3,050
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $740 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Dalton, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 61% |
| Labor | $540 | $880 | $1,200 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,500 | $3,850 | 100% |
Why Dalton prices look the way they do
Labor is 35% of the midpoint bill here, against 38% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is sheet metal workers (40%), roofers (30%), construction laborers (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Dalton the blended ratio comes out at 0.85. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dalton metro is 96.3 (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 (89.8) and land at $0 to $180.
Data note: 70% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Dalton. The wage table below marks each row.
Dalton against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Dalton. Gainesville is the lowest at about $2,500 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GAthis page | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | |
| Chattanooga, TN35 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Gainesville, GA70 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Atlanta, GA80 miles | $1,200 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +5% |
| Knoxville, TN95 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +4% |
| Huntsville, AL105 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +3% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Dalton comes in at #227 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, Dalton is 3% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $1,200 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +5% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Dalton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dalton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +20% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +7% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +11% |
Dalton 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 Dalton is 0.85 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Dalton metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $27.31 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.23 and $33.96 an hour.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Dalton metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $22.57 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.69 and $26.36 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $16.98 an hour, 25% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $12.27 and $20.63 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 36.8 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 ($33.96 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($22.23) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 3.7% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,300 jobs in the Dalton area. That makes it the 276th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $22.23 | $27.31 | $33.96 | $29.71 | 0.92 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.69 | $22.57 | $26.36 | $26.65 | 0.85 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $12.27 | $16.98 | $20.63 | $22.66 | 0.75 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Dalton?
Because every project leans on different trades, Dalton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −5% and vinyl siding −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,150 – $21,500 | −15% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,800 | −14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Why two Dalton 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.
Dalton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dalton 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
$1,150 to $2,250
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,950 to $3,050
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,800 to $3,850
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $870 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,950 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,250 | $1,950 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,850 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,300 | $2,950 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,700 |
Climate in Dalton: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Chattanooga Lovell Ap (20 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Dalton (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dalton gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.9 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 51 | 32 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 36 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 64 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 35 | 5.3 | Workable |
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Gutters in Dalton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Dalton?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,850 in the Dalton area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Dalton?
About $7.25 to $23 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Dalton or Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 2% more than Dalton ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dalton?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $880 out of $2,500. Materials are 61% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Dalton?
$1,150 to $3,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Dalton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Dalton area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dalton expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Georgia?
Dalton is 3% below 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 Dalton?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $27.31 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.23 to $33.96.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Dalton?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,250 and premium work $2,800 to $3,850. 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 Dalton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May 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 Dalton
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.