Gutters cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,750
- Per linear ft
- $7.05 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #282
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Alexandria, plan on $1,150 to $3,750 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $7.05 to $22.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $24.19 an hour in the Alexandria area, 19% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$1,900 to $2,950
About $11.50 to $18 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $730 | $990 |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 61% |
| Labor | $530 | $860 | $1,200 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $85 | $170 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,450 | $3,750 | 100% |
Why Alexandria 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, Alexandria wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 35% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Alexandria metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.7) and land at $0 to $170.
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 Alexandria. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Alexandria?
Because every project leans on different trades, Alexandria's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −7% and vinyl siding −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,200 – $21,600 | −14% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,800 | −14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −7% |
Climate in Alexandria: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Alexandria (5 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 Alexandria (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Alexandria gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (6.1 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 4.6 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 93 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 | 59 | 39 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 55 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 57 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 46 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 40 | 6.0 | Workable |
Alexandria against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Lake Charles is the priciest of the group at $2,550. Monroe is the cheapest at $2,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Alexandria comes in at #282 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, Alexandria is 0% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Alexandria's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +14% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +7% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −2% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +17% |
Alexandria: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Alexandria 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 $2,200
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,900 to $2,950
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,700 to $3,750
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $850 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,850 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,200 | $1,900 – $2,950 | $2,700 – $3,750 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,250 | $2,850 – $4,400 | $4,000 – $5,550 |
Why two Alexandria quotes can differ
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.
Alexandria 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 Alexandria is 0.82 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $24.19 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.86 and $29.45 an hour.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $23.44 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $27.02 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $17.76 an hour, 22% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $15.53 and $21.18 an hour. About 610 work in the metro. That is 101.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 ($29.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($17.86) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 3.0% or 3.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,000 jobs in the Alexandria area. That makes it the 288th 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% | $17.86 | $24.19 | $29.45 | $29.71 | 0.81 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.74 | $23.44 | $27.02 | $26.65 | 0.88 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $15.53 | $17.76 | $21.18 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
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Gutters in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Alexandria?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,750 in the Alexandria area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Alexandria?
About $7.05 to $22.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,450, which is 1% more than Alexandria ($2,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $860 out of $2,450. Materials are 61% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Alexandria?
$1,150 to $3,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Alexandria?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $170 for fees in the Alexandria area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 0% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Alexandria?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $24.19 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.86 to $29.45.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Alexandria?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,200 and premium work $2,700 to $3,750. 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 Alexandria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and September 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 Alexandria
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.