Gutters cost in Greenville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,900
- Per linear ft
- $7.30 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #217
- 1 = most expensive
Greenville homeowners pay roughly $1,150 to $3,900 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $7.30 to $23 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Greenville is 8% lower. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $24.39 an hour in the Greenville area, 18% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Greenville, NC, standard level
$2,000 to $3,050
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $750 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Greenville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 61% |
| Labor | $550 | $890 | $1,250 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 3% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 100% |
Why Greenville 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, Greenville wages are 0.86 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 North Carolina statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greenville metro is 96.6 (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 (88.4) and land at $0 to $180.
Data note: 40% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Greenville. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Greenville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greenville 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 $2,250
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,000 to $3,050
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,800 to $3,900
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $880 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,100 – $2,950 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,250 | $2,000 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,900 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,350 | $2,950 – $4,550 | $4,150 – $5,750 |
When to schedule gutters in Greenville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greenville (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Greenville (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Greenville gets about 53 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (7.3 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 53 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 | 53 | 33 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 57 | 35 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 41 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 67 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 71 | 5.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 70 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 64 | 7.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 35 | 3.5 | Workable |
Is Greenville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Virginia Beach is the priciest of the group at $2,600. Fayetteville is the cheapest at $2,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NCthis page | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Fayetteville, NC100 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Wilmington, NC100 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Durham, NC100 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +3% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Greenville comes in at #217 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, Greenville is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Greenville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greenville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −2% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +13% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Greenville bid
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.
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 Greenville is 0.86 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Greenville metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median: $24.39 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.56 an hour.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.33 and $23.29 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 3.7 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 $20.40 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.36 and $23.08 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 55.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($29.56 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $70. At the 25th percentile ($21.87) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 2.9% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 80,770 jobs in the Greenville area. That makes it the 236th 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% | $21.87 | $24.39 | $29.56 | $29.71 | 0.82 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $21.33 | $23.00 | $23.29 | $26.65 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.36 | $20.40 | $23.08 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Greenville
Because every project leans on different trades, Greenville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and vinyl siding −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,400 | −10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,600 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,400 | −11% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −6% |
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Gutters in Greenville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Greenville?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,900 in the Greenville area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Greenville?
About $7.30 to $23 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Greenville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 2% more than Greenville ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $890 out of $2,550. Materials are 61% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Greenville?
$1,150 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Greenville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Greenville area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greenville expensive for gutters compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greenville is 1% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($2,550 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Greenville?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $24.39 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.87 to $29.56.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Greenville?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,250 and premium work $2,800 to $3,900. 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 Greenville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February and November 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 Greenville
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.