Gutters cost in Dallas, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,250 – $4,150
- Per linear ft
- $7.70 – $24.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #134
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Dallas area: $1,250 to $4,150 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 lands close to the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $27.04 an hour in the Dallas area, 9% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Dallas, TX, standard level
$2,100 to $3,250
About $13 to $19.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,050 |
| Labor | $790 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,250 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Dallas, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $660 | $1,650 | $2,650 | 61% |
| Labor | $570 | $930 | $1,300 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,700 | $4,150 | 100% |
Where the Dallas price comes from
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 $27.04 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Dallas is 0.90 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dallas is at 102.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,650 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.1: $0 to $210.
Who does the work: Dallas 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 Dallas the blend is 0.90.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $27.04 an hour, 9% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $30.48 an hour. About 2,890 work in the metro. That is 7.1 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 $22.59 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.54 and $27.29 an hour. About 2,180 work in the metro. That is 5.4 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 $21.14 an hour, which is 7% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.19 and $22.79 an hour. BLS counts 29,670 of them working in the area, 73.3 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 $50 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 2.6% to 1.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington has 4,049,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 4th 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% | $22.13 | $27.04 | $30.48 | $29.71 | 0.91 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.54 | $22.59 | $27.29 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.19 | $21.14 | $22.79 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Dallas: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dallas. 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
$1,250 to $2,400
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,100 to $3,250
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,950 to $4,150
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $920 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,500 | $2,250 – $3,150 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,400 | $2,100 – $3,250 | $2,950 – $4,150 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,550 | $3,100 – $4,800 | $4,400 – $6,100 |
Dallas against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $2,350 to $2,700 across Dallas and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | |
| Waco, TX90 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −7% |
| Tyler, TX105 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −10% |
| Killeen, TX125 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −9% |
| Longview, TX135 miles | $1,050 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −13% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −8% |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −5% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dallas ranks #134 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dallas is 5% above the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −4% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −7% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,350 | −12% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −11% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dallas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $1,600 – $5,050 | $3,350 | +24% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $1,450 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +14% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $1,300 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +6% |
What nearby projects cost in Dallas
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dallas wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+2%) and roof replacement lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,900 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,900 – $23,700 | −6% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | −3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,100 | +2% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Dallas
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.
The best months for gutters in Dallas
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Dallas Love Fld (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 Dallas are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dallas gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.8 inches in October). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 108 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 | 58 | 38 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 74 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 78 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 77 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 48 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 3.2 | Workable |
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Gutters in Dallas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Dallas?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,250 to $4,150 in the Dallas area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Dallas?
About $7.70 to $24.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Dallas or Waco?
Waco is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,500, which is 7% less than Dallas ($2,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dallas?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $930 out of $2,700. Materials are 61% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Dallas?
$1,250 to $4,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Dallas?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Dallas area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dallas expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Texas?
Dallas is 5% above the Texas statewide estimate ($2,550 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Dallas?
The BLS median is $27.04 an hour in the Dallas area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.13 to $30.48.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Dallas?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,400 and premium work $2,950 to $4,150. 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 Dallas?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January and February 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 Dallas
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.