Gutters cost in Lexington Park, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,300 – $4,250
- Per linear ft
- $8.10 – $25
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #107
- 1 = most expensive
Lexington Park homeowners pay roughly $1,300 to $4,250 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $8.10 to $25 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Lexington Park is almost level. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $30.84 an hour in the Lexington Park area, 4% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Lexington Park, MD, standard level
$2,200 to $3,350
About $13 to $20 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $910 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,350 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Lexington Park, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $640 | $1,600 | $2,550 | 58% |
| Labor | $660 | $1,050 | $1,500 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,750 | $4,250 | 100% |
Why Lexington Park 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, Lexington Park wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lexington Park metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,600, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.8) and land at $0 to $200.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Lexington Park. The wage table below marks each row.
When to schedule gutters in Lexington Park
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Patuxent River Nas (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Lexington Park: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Lexington Park gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in August). The station averages about 26 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 | 45 | 30 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 71 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 63 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 52 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 34 | 3.5 | Workable |
How Lexington Park compares
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $2,850. Richmond is the cheapest at $2,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MDthis page | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | |
| Washington, DC65 miles | $1,300 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +3% |
| Baltimore, MD70 miles | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | level |
| Dover, DE75 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −3% |
| Richmond, VA80 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −9% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −6% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Lexington Park comes in at #107 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 Park is 2% below the Maryland figure.
Other Maryland metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | level |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Lexington Park's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lexington Park against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −3% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +9% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +1% |
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 Park is 1.03 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.84 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $38.12 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 4.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lexington Park metro, so we used the Maryland statewide median: $28.89 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $36.08 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.88 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $23.85 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 63.7 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 ($38.12 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($23.00) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 3.7% or 4.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 70,650 jobs in the Lexington Park area. That makes it the 259th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $23.00 | $30.84 | $38.12 | $29.71 | 1.04 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.20 | $28.89 | $36.08 | $26.65 | 1.08 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.05 | $21.88 | $23.85 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Lexington Park
Because every project leans on different trades, Lexington Park's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +5% and vinyl siding +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,400 – $13,000 | +4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,600 – $33,500 | +3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,400 | +1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,150 | +1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
Lexington Park: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lexington Park 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
$1,300 to $2,450
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,200 to $3,350
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,050 to $4,250
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $970 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,550 | $2,350 – $3,250 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,300 – $2,450 | $2,200 – $3,350 | $3,050 – $4,250 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,950 – $3,650 | $3,250 – $4,950 | $4,550 – $6,250 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Lexington Park bid
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.
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Gutters in Lexington Park: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Lexington Park?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,300 to $4,250 in the Lexington Park area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,200 to $3,350. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Lexington Park?
About $8.10 to $25 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 Lexington Park or Washington?
Washington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,850, which is 3% more than Lexington Park ($2,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lexington Park?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,750. Materials are 58% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Lexington Park?
$1,300 to $4,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Lexington Park?
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 Lexington Park area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lexington Park expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Maryland?
Lexington Park is 2% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($2,800 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Lexington Park?
The BLS median is $30.84 an hour in the Lexington Park area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.00 to $38.12.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Lexington Park?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,450 and premium work $3,050 to $4,250. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Is there a bad season to install gutters in Lexington Park?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Gutters near Lexington Park
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.