Gutters cost in Kingsport, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $3,900
- Per linear ft
- $7.40 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #197
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Kingsport, TN usually costs $1,200 to $3,900 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7.40 to $23.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $190 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $28.45 an hour in the Kingsport area, 4% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Kingsport, TN, standard level
$2,000 to $3,100
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $780 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Kingsport, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,450 | 60% |
| Labor | $570 | $920 | $1,300 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $85 | $170 | 3% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Kingsport number
Labor is 36% of the midpoint bill here, against 38% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is sheet metal workers (40%), roofers (30%), construction laborers (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Kingsport the blended ratio comes out at 0.89. 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. Kingsport is at 96.2 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 86.4: $0 to $170.
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 Kingsport. The wage table below marks each row.
Kingsport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kingsport. 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
$2,800 to $3,900
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $890 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,300 | $2,000 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $3,900 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,400 | $3,000 – $4,600 | $4,200 – $5,800 |
What local crews earn in Kingsport
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 Kingsport the blend is 0.89.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kingsport 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 $19.10 an hour, 28% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.18 and $23.55 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 7.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $21.81 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.70 an hour. BLS counts 1,430 of them working in the area, 119.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than 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.
Kingsport-Bristol has 119,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 183rd 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% | $17.18 | $19.10 | $23.55 | $26.65 | 0.72 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.40 | $21.81 | $23.70 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Kingsport 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.
Planning more than one job in Kingsport?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kingsport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−3%) and roof replacement lowest (−17%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,950 – $10,500 | −17% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,350 – $28,500 | −14% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $23,000 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −3% |
Kingsport 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, Kingsport (in the city). 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 Kingsport: 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.
Kingsport gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, March and July (5.0 inches in July). The station averages about 28 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 | 46 | 27 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 36 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 54 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 66 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 36 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
How Kingsport 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 Kingsport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +1% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +2% |
| Blacksburg, VA110 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −4% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kingsport ranks #197 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kingsport 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 | +3% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +7% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | level |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +7% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +8% |
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Gutters in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Kingsport?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $3,900 in the Kingsport 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 Kingsport?
About $7.40 to $23.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 0% more than Kingsport ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $920 out of $2,550. Materials are 60% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Kingsport?
$1,200 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Kingsport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $170 for fees in the Kingsport area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport 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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 and premium work $2,800 to $3,900. 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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport
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.