Gutters cost in Wilmington, 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
- −7%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #204
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Wilmington area: $1,150 to $3,900 for 160 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $22.78 an hour in the Wilmington area, 23% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Wilmington, NC, standard level
$2,000 to $3,100
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 | $760 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $130 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Wilmington, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 61% |
| Labor | $550 | $900 | $1,250 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Wilmington 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, Wilmington wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 35% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Wilmington is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.4: $0 to $190.
Gutters: what moves the price in Wilmington
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.
Planning more than one job in Wilmington?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Wilmington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (−6%) and attic insulation lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,800 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $560 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $890 – $3,650 | −9% |
How Wilmington compares
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Raleigh is the priciest of the group at $2,550. Myrtle Beach is the cheapest at $2,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NCthis page | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC60 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Florence, SC100 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC105 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Wilmington ranks #204 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Wilmington is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| 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 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wilmington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +4% |
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,350 – $4,400 | $2,850 | +12% |
The best months for gutters in Wilmington
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Wilmington Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Wilmington are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Wilmington gets about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (8.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 45 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 60 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 53 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 69 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 6.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 72 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 67 | 8.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 56 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
Wilmington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Wilmington. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,150 to $2,250
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,000 to $3,100
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 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,250 | $2,000 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $3,900 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,350 | $2,950 – $4,550 | $4,150 – $5,750 |
Who does the work: Wilmington trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Wilmington the blend is 0.86.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.78 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.77 and $27.47 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 4.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.43 an hour, 12% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.76 and $24.20 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 8.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.16 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.02 and $26.94 an hour. BLS counts 1,870 of them working in the area, 97.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $40. That is a swing of roughly 1.7% to 2.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Wilmington has 191,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 120th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $19.77 | $22.78 | $27.47 | $29.71 | 0.77 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.76 | $23.43 | $24.20 | $26.65 | 0.88 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.02 | $22.16 | $26.94 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Gutters in Wilmington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Wilmington?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,900 in the Wilmington area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Wilmington?
About $7.30 to $23 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Wilmington or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,450, which is 3% less than Wilmington ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wilmington?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $900 out of $2,550. Materials are 61% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Wilmington?
$1,150 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Wilmington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Wilmington area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wilmington expensive for gutters compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
The BLS median is $22.78 an hour in the Wilmington area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.77 to $27.47.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February and April 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 Wilmington
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.