Gutters cost in Winston, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,850
- Per linear ft
- $7.25 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #226
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Winston, NC usually costs $1,150 to $3,850 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7.25 to $23 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $230 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $22.64 an hour in the Winston area, 24% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Winston, NC, standard level
$1,950 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 | $740 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Winston, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 62% |
| Labor | $540 | $870 | $1,200 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,500 | $3,850 | 100% |
Where the Winston price comes from
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 $22.64 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Winston is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Winston 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 92.0: $0 to $180.
Why two Winston quotes can differ
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.
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
Related projects, priced for Winston
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Winston wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (−8%) and attic insulation lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $29,700 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $880 – $3,650 | −10% |
Winston weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Winston Salem Rynlds Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Winston: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Winston gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.5 inches in August). The station averages about 33 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 | 49 | 31 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 57 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 39 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 34 | 3.3 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Winston
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 Winston the blend is 0.84.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.64 an hour, 24% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.89 and $27.46 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 6.3 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 $23.69 an hour, 11% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.18 and $27.37 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 7.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $20.29 an hour, which is 10% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $22.76 an hour. BLS counts 2,000 of them working in the area, 73.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about 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 $55. That is a swing of roughly 2.1% to 2.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Winston-Salem has 271,980 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 94th 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% | $18.89 | $22.64 | $27.46 | $29.71 | 0.76 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.18 | $23.69 | $27.37 | $26.65 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.01 | $20.29 | $22.76 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Is Winston cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Charlotte is the priciest of the group at $2,550. Hickory is the cheapest at $2,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NCthis page | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | |
| Greensboro, NC30 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Burlington, NC55 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| Hickory, NC65 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| Charlotte, NC70 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Durham, NC70 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Winston ranks #226 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Winston is 2% 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 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +7% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +3% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −2% |
Winston: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Winston. 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
$1,950 to $3,050
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,800 to $3,850
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $870 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,950 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,250 | $1,950 – $3,050 | $2,800 – $3,850 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,300 | $2,950 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,700 |
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Gutters in Winston: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Winston?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,850 in the Winston area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 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 Winston?
About $7.25 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 Winston or Greensboro?
Greensboro is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 2% more than Winston ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winston?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $870 out of $2,500. Materials are 62% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Winston?
$1,150 to $3,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Winston?
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 Winston area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winston expensive for gutters compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Winston is 2% 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 Winston?
The BLS median is $22.64 an hour in the Winston area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.89 to $27.46.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Winston?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,250 and premium work $2,800 to $3,850. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Is there a bad season to install gutters in Winston?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Gutters near Winston
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.