Gutters cost in Houston, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $4,000
- Per linear ft
- $7.40 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #173
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Houston, plan on $1,200 to $4,000 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $7.40 to $23.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $24.94 an hour in the Houston area, 16% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Houston, TX, standard level
$2,050 to $3,150
About $12.50 to $19 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $740 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,150 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Houston, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $640 | $1,600 | $2,600 | 62% |
| Labor | $540 | $880 | $1,200 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $4,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Houston number
Labor is 34% 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 Houston the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Houston metro is 100.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,600, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.6) and land at $0 to $200.
Climate in Houston: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Houston Hobby Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Houston (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Houston gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (6.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 2.9 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 101 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64 | 46 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 50 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 56 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 62 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 69 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 75 | 6.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 77 | 4.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 77 | 5.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 73 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 64 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 54 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 48 | 4.3 | Workable |
Houston labor market for gutters
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Houston is 0.85 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $24.94 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.46 and $30.47 an hour. BLS counts 2,610 of them working in the area, 7.9 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 $21.87 an hour, which is 18% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.84 and $24.37 an hour. BLS counts 1,230 of them working in the area, 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 $19.88 an hour, 12% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.82 and $22.88 an hour. About 34,080 work in the metro. That is 103.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.47 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($20.46) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 3.0% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 3,289,720 jobs in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. That makes it the 5th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 2.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $20.46 | $24.94 | $30.47 | $29.71 | 0.84 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $17.84 | $21.87 | $24.37 | $26.65 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.82 | $19.88 | $22.88 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Houston?
Because every project leans on different trades, Houston's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −1% and roof replacement −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,800 – $29,900 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,300 | −8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,950 | −1% |
Houston 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 $2,450 to $2,600 across Houston and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TXthis page | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | |
| Beaumont, TX70 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −3% |
| College Station, TX95 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −5% |
| Lake Charles, LA130 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −2% |
| Austin, TX140 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | level |
| Waco, TX170 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Houston comes in at #173 from the top. The priciest is San Francisco, CA at $3,450; the cheapest is Longview, TX at $2,350 (midpoints, 160 linear ft). Statewide, Houston is 1% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +4% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | level |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −4% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,350 | −9% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −8% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Houston's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Houston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +4% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $1,300 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +10% |
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $1,600 – $5,050 | $3,350 | +29% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Houston
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Houston wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,200 to $2,300
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,050 to $3,150
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,850 to $4,000
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $890 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,050 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,300 | $2,050 – $3,150 | $2,850 – $4,000 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,400 | $3,000 – $4,650 | $4,250 – $5,900 |
Gutters: what moves the price in Houston
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.
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Gutters in Houston: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Houston?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,200 to $4,000 in the Houston area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $3,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Houston?
About $7.40 to $23.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Houston or Beaumont?
Beaumont is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,500, which is 3% less than Houston ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Houston?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $880 out of $2,600. Materials are 62% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Houston?
$1,200 to $4,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Houston?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Houston area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Houston expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Texas?
Houston is 1% 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 Houston?
The BLS median is $24.94 an hour in the Houston area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.46 to $30.47.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Houston?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 and premium work $2,850 to $4,000. 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 Houston?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Houston
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.