Gutters cost in Lexington, KY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $4,000
- Per linear ft
- $7.60 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #162
- 1 = most expensive
Lexington homeowners pay roughly $1,200 to $4,000 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $7.60 to $24 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Lexington is 5% lower. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $29.17 an hour in the Lexington area, 2% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Lexington, KY, standard level
$2,050 to $3,150
About $12.50 to $19 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,150 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,150 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Lexington, KY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 59% |
| Labor | $600 | $980 | $1,350 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $4,000 | 100% |
Where the Lexington price comes from
Labor is 37% 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 Lexington the blended ratio comes out at 0.94. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Kentucky statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lexington metro is 96.2 (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 (92.9) and land at $0 to $190.
Data note: 40% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Lexington. The wage table below marks each row.
How Lexington 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 $2,500 to $2,750 across Lexington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KYthis page | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | |
| Cincinnati, OH65 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | +5% |
| Louisville, KY70 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +1% |
| Huntington, WV100 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +4% |
| Dayton, OH120 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +4% |
| Bowling Green, KY130 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −4% |
| Kentucky (statewide) | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Lexington comes in at #162 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, Lexington is 0% above the Kentucky figure.
Other Kentucky metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +1% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Lexington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lexington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +4% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +10% |
| Stockton, CA | 289,660 jobs | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +14% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −1% |
Why two Lexington quotes can differ
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.
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
When to schedule gutters in Lexington
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Lexington Bluegrass Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Lexington (11 of 12 months). 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.
Lexington gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 15 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 42 | 25 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 28 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 36 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 55 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 63 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 67 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 36 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 30 | 4.2 | Workable |
Lexington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lexington 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
$1,200 to $2,350
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,050 to $3,150
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,900 to $4,000
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $910 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,050 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,350 | $2,050 – $3,150 | $2,900 – $4,000 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,450 | $3,050 – $4,700 | $4,300 – $5,900 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Lexington is 0.94 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lexington metro, so we used the Kentucky statewide median: $29.17 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.25 and $39.69 an hour.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.42 an hour, which is 16% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.57 and $26.49 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 8.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.26 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.37 and $24.40 an hour. About 1,810 work in the metro. That is 63.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.69 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($23.25) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 5.6% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 286,910 jobs in the Lexington-Fayette area. That makes it the 90th 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% | $23.25 | $29.17 | $39.69 | $29.71 | 0.98 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $21.57 | $22.42 | $26.49 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.37 | $22.26 | $24.40 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Lexington
Because every project leans on different trades, Lexington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs −1% and roof replacement −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,600 | −6% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −6% |
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Gutters in Lexington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Lexington?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $4,000 in the Lexington area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $3,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Lexington?
About $7.60 to $24 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Lexington or Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,750, which is 5% more than Lexington ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lexington?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $980 out of $2,600. Materials are 59% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Lexington?
$1,200 to $4,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Lexington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Lexington area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lexington expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Kentucky?
Lexington is 0% above the Kentucky statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Kentucky; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Lexington?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $29.17 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.25 to $39.69.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Lexington?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,350 and premium work $2,900 to $4,000. 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 Lexington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. September 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 Lexington
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.