Gutters cost in Chattanooga, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $3,950
- Per linear ft
- $7.45 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #179
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Chattanooga, TN usually costs $1,200 to $3,950 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7.45 to $23.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $170 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $28.45 an hour in the Chattanooga area, 4% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Chattanooga, TN, standard level
$2,000 to $3,100
About $12.50 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Chattanooga, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $610 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 60% |
| Labor | $580 | $940 | $1,300 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,550 | $3,950 | 100% |
Why Chattanooga prices look the way they do
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 $28.45 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Chattanooga is 0.90 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Chattanooga is at 96.0 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 91.5: $0 to $180.
Data note: 40% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Chattanooga. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Chattanooga bid
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).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
How Chattanooga 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 $2,500 to $2,650 across Chattanooga and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TNthis page | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | |
| Dalton, GA35 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Huntsville, AL80 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −3% |
| Knoxville, TN95 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Gainesville, GA100 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −4% |
| Nashville, TN105 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +2% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Chattanooga ranks #179 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Chattanooga is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | +2% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −4% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Chattanooga against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +17% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −3% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −4% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −3% |
What local crews earn in Chattanooga
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 Chattanooga the blend is 0.90.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Chattanooga metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $28.45 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $35.40 an hour.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.89 an hour, 18% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.45 and $22.14 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 5.2 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 $20.80 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $23.48 an hour. BLS counts 1,800 of them working in the area, 67.0 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 $95 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $95. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Chattanooga has 268,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 98th 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% | $21.74 | $28.45 | $35.40 | $29.71 | 0.96 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.45 | $21.89 | $22.14 | $26.65 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.64 | $20.80 | $23.48 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Chattanooga 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, Chattanooga Lovell 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 Chattanooga are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Chattanooga gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.9 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 51 | 32 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 36 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 64 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 35 | 5.3 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Chattanooga
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Chattanooga. 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
$1,200 to $2,300
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,000 to $3,100
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,850 to $3,950
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $900 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,300 | $2,000 – $3,100 | $2,850 – $3,950 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,400 | $3,000 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,800 |
What nearby projects cost in Chattanooga
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Chattanooga wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−4%) and roof replacement lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,700 – $23,100 | −8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −4% |
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Gutters in Chattanooga: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Chattanooga?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $3,950 in the Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga?
About $7.45 to $23.50 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 Chattanooga or Dalton?
Dalton is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,500, which is 2% less than Chattanooga ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Chattanooga?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $940 out of $2,550. Materials are 60% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Chattanooga?
$1,200 to $3,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Chattanooga?
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 Chattanooga area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Chattanooga expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Chattanooga is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Chattanooga?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.45 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.74 to $35.40.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Chattanooga?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 and premium work $2,850 to $3,950. 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 Chattanooga?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May 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 Chattanooga
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.