Gutters cost in North Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $3,950
- Per linear ft
- $7.40 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 11
Across North Carolina, new gutters costs about $1,200 to $3,950 for 160 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 7% below the US figure of $2,750. Sheet metal workers earn a median $24.39 an hour in North Carolina (US: $29.71).
Inside North Carolina, the metros we cover range from $2,500 (Hickory) to $2,600 (Asheville) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in North Carolina (statewide), standard level
$2,000 to $3,100
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $770 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in North Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 61% |
| Labor | $560 | $910 | $1,250 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,550 | $3,950 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in North Carolina
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Carolina wages and prices. Against national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (−6%) and vinyl siding lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,100 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −6% |
North Carolina labor market for gutters
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.88 for North Carolina.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.39 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.56 an hour. BLS counts 2,780 of them working in the state, 5.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.56 an hour, which is 12% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $27.18 an hour. BLS counts 3,060 of them working in the state, 6.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.50 an hour, 5% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $23.59 an hour. About 35,620 work in the state. That is 72.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($29.56 an hour) would add about $70 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.87) would take off about $35. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,941,820 jobs across North Carolina (May 2025), which is 3.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $21.87 | $24.39 | $29.56 | $29.71 | 0.82 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $21.61 | $23.56 | $27.18 | $26.65 | 0.88 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.97 | $21.50 | $23.59 | $22.66 | 0.95 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in North Carolina
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Carolina wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,200 to $2,300
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,000 to $3,100
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) | $890 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,300 | $2,000 – $3,100 | $2,850 – $3,950 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,400 | $3,000 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,800 |
When North Carolina weather lets you install
Season matters for gutters. For each North Carolina metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Greensboro has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in North Carolina at 12 months; Burlington has the shortest at 11 (August through June). Rainfall runs from 41 inches a year in Asheville to 60 inches in Wilmington.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 32 | 90 | 44 | 11: August through June |
| Raleigh | 32 | 91 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Greensboro | 30 | 89 | 46 | 12: all year |
| Durham | 32 | 91 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Winston | 31 | 88 | 43 | 12: all year |
| Wilmington | 36 | 90 | 60 | 11: August through June |
| Asheville | 29 | 86 | 41 | 12: all year |
| Hickory | 30 | 87 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Fayetteville | 34 | 91 | 45 | 11: August through June |
| Greenville | 33 | 90 | 53 | 11: August through June |
| Burlington | 30 | 91 | 43 | 11: August through June |
North Carolina metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 11 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,550, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (160 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Charlotte, NC | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | level |
| Greensboro, NC | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Durham, NC | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Greenville, NC | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Burlington, NC | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Winston, NC | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Hickory, NC | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
How North Carolina compares with nearby states
North Carolina ranks 42 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for gutters, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $3,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $2,400, both for 160 linear ft at the midpoint. North Carolina sits at $2,550. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 120 miles away | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Virginia | 180 miles away | $1,200 – $4,050 | $2,600 | +3% |
| West Virginia | 240 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +5% |
| District of Columbia | 260 miles away | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +14% |
| Georgia | 270 miles away | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +1% |
Gutters: what moves the price in North Carolina
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.
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
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Gutters in North Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in North Carolina?
$1,200 to $3,950 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Carolina is cheapest for gutters?
Hickory at about $2,500 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Asheville at $2,600.
+Is gutters cheaper in North Carolina than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $2,550 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Carolina?
About 36% ($910). Materials are 61%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.88x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in North Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $24.39 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.87 to $29.56.
+Where does North Carolina rank for gutters costs?
42nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,550 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in North Carolina?
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.
+Does the season matter for gutters in North Carolina?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Carolina metros we cover, Greensboro has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Gutters by city in North Carolina
- Asheville, NC$2,600 midpoint
- Raleigh, NC$2,550 midpoint
- Charlotte, NC$2,550 midpoint
- Greensboro, NC$2,550 midpoint
- Wilmington, NC$2,550 midpoint
- Durham, NC$2,550 midpoint
- Greenville, NC$2,550 midpoint
- Fayetteville, NC$2,500 midpoint
- Burlington, NC$2,500 midpoint
- Winston, NC$2,500 midpoint
- Hickory, NC$2,500 midpoint
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.