Gutters cost in South Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,850
- Per linear ft
- $7.25 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 7
What does it cost to install gutters in South Carolina? Plan on $1,150 to $3,850 for 160 linear ft. Wages (0.84x the US blend), materials (price index 96.3) and permit costs (93.7) put the state below the national midpoint by 8%.
Inside South Carolina, the metros we cover range from $2,450 (Myrtle Beach) to $2,600 (Charleston) 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 South Carolina (statewide), 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 South Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 61% |
| Labor | $540 | $880 | $1,200 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,500 | $3,850 | 100% |
South Carolina seasons and gutters
Season matters for gutters. For each South Carolina metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Charleston has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in South Carolina at 12 months; Columbia has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Columbia to 54 inches in Myrtle Beach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 35 | 91 | 47 | 11: August through June |
| Columbia | 37 | 93 | 44 | 9: September through May |
| Charleston | 44 | 88 | 44 | 12: all year |
| Spartanburg | 32 | 90 | 50 | 11: August through June |
| Myrtle Beach | 34 | 87 | 54 | 12: all year |
| Florence | 36 | 92 | 45 | 10: September through June |
| Hilton Head | 40 | 92 | 45 | 10: September through June |
South Carolina against its neighbors
South Carolina ranks 46 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. South Carolina sits at $2,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 120 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Georgia | 180 miles away | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +3% |
| Virginia | 300 miles away | $1,200 – $4,050 | $2,600 | +4% |
| West Virginia | 340 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +7% |
| Tennessee | 350 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +3% |
Related projects, priced for South Carolina
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide South Carolina wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $29,200 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Gutters cost by metro in South Carolina
3 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +4% |
| Spartanburg, SC | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Hilton Head, SC | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Florence, SC | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| Columbia, SC | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| Greenville, SC | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −2% |
Wages behind the South Carolina number
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 0.84 for South Carolina.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.00 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.49 and $30.55 an hour. BLS counts 1,710 of them working in the state, 7.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.00 an hour, which is 17% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.26 and $25.37 an hour. BLS counts 850 of them working in the state, 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 $20.65 an hour, 9% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $23.62 an hour. About 19,620 work in the state. That is 85.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($30.55 an hour) would add about $90 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.49) would take off about $75. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,305,080 jobs across South Carolina (May 2025), which is 1.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $18.49 | $24.00 | $30.55 | $29.71 | 0.81 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.26 | $22.00 | $25.37 | $26.65 | 0.83 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.64 | $20.65 | $23.62 | $22.66 | 0.91 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in South Carolina
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide South Carolina wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
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 – $3,350 | $2,950 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,700 |
Gutters: what moves the price in South 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 South Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in South Carolina?
$1,150 to $3,850 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Carolina is cheapest for gutters?
Myrtle Beach at about $2,450 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Charleston at $2,600.
+Is gutters cheaper in South Carolina than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $2,500 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Carolina?
About 35% ($880). Materials are 61%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.84x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in South Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $24.00 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.49 to $30.55.
+Where does South Carolina rank for gutters costs?
46th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,500 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in South Carolina?
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.
+Does the season matter for gutters in South Carolina?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the South Carolina metros we cover, Charleston 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 South Carolina
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.