Gutters cost in Longview, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,050 – $3,600
- Per linear ft
- $6.65 – $21.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #300
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Longview area: $1,050 to $3,600 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 14% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $20.11 an hour in the Longview area, 32% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Longview, TX, standard level
$1,850 to $2,850
About $11 to $17 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $640 | $870 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,850 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Longview, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 64% |
| Labor | $460 | $750 | $1,050 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $1,050 | $2,350 | $3,600 | 100% |
Where the Longview price comes from
Labor is 32% 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 Longview the blended ratio comes out at 0.73.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Longview is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.5: $0 to $180.
Gutters: what moves the price in Longview
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 Longview
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Longview #2 (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 Longview are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Longview gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, January and November are the driest, at 4.2 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 112 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 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 40 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 74 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 74 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 56 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 5.3 | Workable |
Who does the work: Longview 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 Longview the blend is 0.73.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $20.11 an hour, 32% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.63 and $23.46 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 7.6 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 $18.97 an hour, 29% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.25 and $23.30 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 6.8 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 $18.19 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.53 and $22.15 an hour. BLS counts 1,610 of them working in the area, 136.4 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 $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 1.5% to 2.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Longview has 118,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 186th 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% | $17.63 | $20.11 | $23.46 | $29.71 | 0.68 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $17.25 | $18.97 | $23.30 | $26.65 | 0.71 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.53 | $18.19 | $22.15 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Longview
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Longview. 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
$1,050 to $2,100
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,850 to $2,850
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,600 to $3,600
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $800 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $2,000 – $2,750 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,100 | $1,850 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,600 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,600 – $3,100 | $2,700 – $4,200 | $3,850 – $5,350 |
Is Longview cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Dallas is the priciest of the group at $2,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TXthis page | $1,050 – $3,600 | $2,350 | |
| Tyler, TX35 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +4% |
| Shreveport, LA55 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +6% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX135 miles | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +14% |
| Alexandria, LA145 miles | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +4% |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +9% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Longview ranks #300 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Longview is 8% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +14% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +10% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +10% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,350 | +1% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,100 – $3,650 | $2,400 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Longview against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +17% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,400 | +3% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +9% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | +11% |
Planning more than one job in Longview?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Longview wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−6%) and roof replacement lowest (−19%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,800 – $10,200 | −19% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,700 – $26,900 | −19% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,150 – $21,500 | −15% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $520 – $1,850 | −13% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
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Gutters in Longview: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Longview?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,050 to $3,600 in the Longview area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,850 to $2,850. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Longview?
About $6.65 to $21.50 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 Longview or Tyler?
Tyler is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,450, which is 4% more than Longview ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Longview?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $750 out of $2,350. Materials are 64% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Longview?
$1,050 to $3,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Longview?
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 Longview area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Longview expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Texas?
Longview is 8% below 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 Longview?
The BLS median is $20.11 an hour in the Longview area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.63 to $23.46.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Longview?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,050 to $2,100 and premium work $2,600 to $3,600. 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 Longview?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January and November 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 Longview
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.