Gutters cost in Greenville, SC
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
- $7.20 – $23
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #239
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Greenville area: $1,150 to $3,850 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 9% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $22.14 an hour in the Greenville area, 25% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Greenville, SC, standard level
$1,950 to $3,050
About $12 to $18 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $730 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Greenville, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 62% |
| Labor | $530 | $870 | $1,200 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,500 | $3,850 | 100% |
What is behind the Greenville number
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 $22.14 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Greenville is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greenville is at 96.3 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 93.3: $0 to $190.
How Greenville compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 160 linear ft range from $2,450 to $2,600 across Greenville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SCthis page | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | |
| Spartanburg, SC35 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Asheville, NC65 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +3% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Gainesville, GA85 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Augusta, GA90 miles | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greenville ranks #239 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greenville is 1% below the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +4% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +2% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +4% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $1,600 – $5,100 | $3,350 | +35% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −1% |
The best months for gutters in Greenville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Greenville Dwtn Ap (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Greenville are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Greenville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 52 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 | 54 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 65 | 44 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 68 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 54 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
Who does the work: Greenville 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 Greenville the blend is 0.83.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.14 an hour, 25% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.25 and $27.84 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 12.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.37 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $25.38 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 3.9 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 $21.34 an hour, which is 6% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $23.59 an hour. BLS counts 3,250 of them working in the area, 74.7 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 $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 3.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greenville-Anderson-Greer has 434,900 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 58th 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% | $18.25 | $22.14 | $27.84 | $29.71 | 0.75 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $17.90 | $22.37 | $25.38 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.77 | $21.34 | $23.59 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Gutters: what moves the price in Greenville
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.
What nearby projects cost in Greenville
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greenville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and metal roof lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,300 | −10% |
| 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 | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Greenville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greenville. 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
$2,750 to $3,850
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $860 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,950 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,250 | $1,950 – $3,050 | $2,750 – $3,850 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,300 | $2,900 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,700 |
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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 $3,850 in the Greenville 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 Greenville?
About $7.20 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 Greenville or Spartanburg?
Spartanburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 2% more than Greenville ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greenville?
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 Greenville?
$1,150 to $3,850. 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 $190 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 South Carolina?
Greenville is 1% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($2,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Greenville?
The BLS median is $22.14 an hour in the Greenville area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.25 to $27.84.
+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 $2,750 to $3,850. 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. September and October 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.