Gutters cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $4,550
- Per linear ft
- $9.10 – $27.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #36
- 1 = most expensive
Barnstable homeowners pay roughly $1,450 to $4,550 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $9.10 to $27.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Barnstable is 10% higher. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $39.47 an hour in the Barnstable area, 33% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$2,400 to $3,650
About $14.50 to $22 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,400 | $3,650 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 52% |
| Labor | $840 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,000 | $4,550 | 100% |
Why Barnstable prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on sheet metal workers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $39.47 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Barnstable is 1.31 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Barnstable metro is 97.0 (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 (98.4) and land at $0 to $200.
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 Barnstable. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Barnstable
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Barnstable 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
$1,450 to $2,700
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,400 to $3,650
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,300 to $4,550
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,050 | $1,800 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,450 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,450 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,650 | $3,300 – $4,550 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,200 – $4,000 | $3,550 – $5,400 | $4,900 – $6,750 |
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 Barnstable is 1.31 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Barnstable metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $39.47 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.37 and $44.54 an hour.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Barnstable metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $34.98 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.78 and $39.95 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.87 an hour, 27% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $34.67 an hour. About 750 work in the metro. That is 79.7 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 ($44.54 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $70. At the 25th percentile ($25.37) it shrinks by about $200. The total moves by 2.4% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 94,110 jobs in the Barnstable Town area. That makes it the 212th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $25.37 | $39.47 | $44.54 | $29.71 | 1.33 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $28.78 | $34.98 | $39.95 | $26.65 | 1.31 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.38 | $28.87 | $34.67 | $22.66 | 1.27 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.31 | |||||
Barnstable against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Barnstable. Manchester is the lowest at about $2,700 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | −6% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +1% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $1,550 – $4,800 | $3,200 | +6% |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | −4% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −10% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $1,500 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −9% |
Across 300 US metros, Barnstable comes in at #36 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, Barnstable is 2% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +1% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,550 – $4,800 | $3,200 | +6% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $1,450 – $4,550 | $3,000 | level |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −10% |
Cities with a workforce like Barnstable's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −17% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −11% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −21% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −13% |
What nearby projects cost in Barnstable
Because every project leans on different trades, Barnstable's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +18% and attic insulation level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,400 – $14,500 | +18% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $12,600 – $37,000 | +16% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,150 – $27,500 | +9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,400 | +14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
When to schedule gutters in Barnstable
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Barnstable (10 of 12 months). January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February 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.
Barnstable gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.7 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 30 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 65 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 46 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 29 | 4.7 | Workable |
Gutters: what moves the price in Barnstable
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.
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Gutters in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Barnstable?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $4,550 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,400 to $3,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Barnstable?
About $9.10 to $27.50 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 Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,850, which is 6% less than Barnstable ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,000. Materials are 52% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Barnstable?
$1,450 to $4,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Barnstable?
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 Barnstable area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 2% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($3,050 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Barnstable?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $39.47 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.37 to $44.54.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Barnstable?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $2,700 and premium work $3,300 to $4,550. 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 Barnstable?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. June and July 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 Barnstable
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.