Gutters cost in Reno, NV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $3,950
- Per linear ft
- $7.45 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #175
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Reno, plan on $1,200 to $3,950 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $7.45 to $23.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $22.15 an hour in the Reno area, 25% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Reno, NV, standard level
$2,050 to $3,150
About $12.50 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,150 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Reno, NV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 60% |
| Labor | $580 | $940 | $1,300 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $3,950 | 100% |
What is behind the Reno number
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, Reno wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Reno 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 (101.0) and land at $0 to $200.
How Reno compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Reno. Stockton comes closest at about $3,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NVthis page | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | |
| Chico, CA115 miles | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +16% |
| Sacramento, CA125 miles | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +18% |
| Redding, CA135 miles | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +17% |
| Stockton, CA185 miles | $1,400 – $4,550 | $3,000 | +15% |
| Vallejo, CA185 miles | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +16% |
| Nevada (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Reno comes in at #175 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, Reno is 1% above the Nevada figure.
Other Nevada metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Reno's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Reno against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +11% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | −6% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −3% |
Reno 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 Reno is 0.91 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.15 an hour, which is 25% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.26 and $25.94 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 10.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 6% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.29 and $31.07 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 23.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $24.63 an hour, 9% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $34.75 an hour. About 2,510 work in the metro. That is 91.0 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 ($25.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($21.26) it shrinks by about $10. The total moves by 2.1% or 0.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 275,680 jobs in the Reno area. That makes it the 92nd 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% | $21.26 | $22.15 | $25.94 | $29.71 | 0.75 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $24.29 | $25.00 | $31.07 | $26.65 | 0.94 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.27 | $24.63 | $34.75 | $22.66 | 1.09 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Climate in Reno: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Reno Tahoe Intl Ap (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 Reno (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Reno gets about 7 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 21 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and December (1.3 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 65 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 | 48 | 26 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 34 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 39 | 0.4 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 47 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 54 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 60 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 58 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 50 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 40 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 31 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 26 | 1.1 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Reno?
Because every project leans on different trades, Reno's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +7% and metal roof −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,850 – $12,000 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,400 – $30,500 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,300 – $25,000 | −1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −3% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Reno
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Reno 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 $2,300
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,050 to $3,150
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,850 to $3,950
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $900 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,050 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,300 | $2,050 – $3,150 | $2,850 – $3,950 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,400 | $3,000 – $4,650 | $4,250 – $5,850 |
Gutters: what moves the price in Reno
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 Reno: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Reno?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $3,950 in the Reno 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 Reno?
About $7.45 to $23.50 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 Reno or Chico?
Chico is 115 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,000, which is 16% more than Reno ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Reno?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $940 out of $2,600. Materials are 60% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Reno?
$1,200 to $3,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Reno?
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 Reno area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Reno expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Nevada?
Reno is 1% above the Nevada statewide estimate ($2,550 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Nevada; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Reno?
The BLS median is $22.15 an hour in the Reno area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.26 to $25.94.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Reno?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 and premium work $2,850 to $3,950. 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 Reno?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June 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 Reno
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.