Gutters cost in Rhode Island
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $4,300
- Per linear ft
- $8.35 – $25.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install gutters in Rhode Island? Plan on $1,350 to $4,300 for 160 linear ft. Wages (1.12x the US blend), materials (price index 97.2) and permit costs (102.3) put the state above the national midpoint by 3%.
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Rhode Island (statewide), standard level
$2,250 to $3,400
About $13.50 to $20.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $980 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,400 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Rhode Island
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 55% |
| Labor | $720 | $1,150 | $1,600 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,800 | $4,300 | 100% |
Rhode Island metro-by-metro prices
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | level |
Rhode Island seasons and gutters
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Rhode Island is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Providence has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 22 | 84 | 48 | 9: March through November |
If you are planning more than one job in Rhode Island
Each project weights the trades differently, so Rhode Island's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, roof replacement is +7% and attic insulation level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,600 – $13,300 | +7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $33,800 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,800 | +2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
What sheet metal workers and the other trades earn in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.12 times the national level.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $31.30 an hour, 5% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $25.04 and $39.42 an hour. About 370 work in the state. That is 7.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $29.63 an hour, 11% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $36.81 an hour. About 360 work in the state. That is 7.2 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 $27.52 an hour, which is 21% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.25 an hour. BLS counts 2,110 of them working in the state, 42.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($39.42 an hour) would add about $110 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.04) would take off about $90. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 501,340 jobs across Rhode Island (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $25.04 | $31.30 | $39.42 | $29.71 | 1.05 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.72 | $29.63 | $36.81 | $26.65 | 1.11 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.51 | $27.52 | $37.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Rhode Island prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,350 to $2,500
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,250 to $3,400
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,100 to $4,300
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,000 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,300 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,500 | $2,250 – $3,400 | $3,100 – $4,300 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,000 – $3,750 | $3,300 – $5,050 | $4,600 – $6,350 |
Why two Rhode Island quotes can differ
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.
Rhode Island versus the states around it
Rhode Island ranks 14 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. Rhode Island sits at $2,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 miles away | $1,500 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +9% |
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | +4% |
| New Hampshire | 90 miles away | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −2% |
| New York | 160 miles away | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,050 | +9% |
| Maine | 170 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −6% |
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Gutters in Rhode Island: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Rhode Island?
$1,350 to $4,300 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Rhode Island can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Rhode Island is cheapest for gutters?
Providence at about $2,850 (midpoint, 160 linear ft).
+Is gutters cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
It is 3% more expensive: $2,800 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Rhode Island?
About 41% ($1,150). Materials are 55%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.12x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Rhode Island?
The BLS statewide median is $31.30 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.04 to $39.42.
+Where does Rhode Island rank for gutters costs?
14th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,800 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Rhode Island?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,500 and premium work $3,100 to $4,300. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Rhode Island?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Rhode Island metros we cover, Providence has the most comfortable months (9 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 Rhode Island
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.