Gutters cost in Vermont
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,250 – $4,150
- Per linear ft
- $7.90 – $24.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 1
Vermont prices for gutters: $1,250 to $4,150 for 160 linear ft, or $7.90 to $24.50 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 1% below the national one. Local wages for sheet metal workers are $28.00 an hour.
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Vermont (statewide), standard level
$2,150 to $3,250
About $13 to $19.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $890 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,150 | $3,250 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 58% |
| Labor | $640 | $1,050 | $1,450 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,700 | $4,150 | 100% |
Vermont against its neighbors
Vermont ranks 24 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for gutters, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $3,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $2,400, both for 160 linear ft at the midpoint. Vermont sits at $2,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 140 miles away | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +2% |
| Maine | 150 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −2% |
| Massachusetts | 180 miles away | $1,500 – $4,650 | $3,050 | +14% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $1,400 – $4,450 | $2,950 | +8% |
| Rhode Island | 220 miles away | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +4% |
If you are planning more than one job in Vermont
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Vermont wages and prices. Against national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+3%) and French drain lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,400 – $32,700 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,400 – $25,100 | level |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +1% |
Quality levels and sizes in Vermont
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Vermont wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,250 to $2,400
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,150 to $3,250
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,000 to $4,150
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $950 – $1,850 | $1,600 – $2,500 | $2,250 – $3,150 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,400 | $2,150 – $3,250 | $3,000 – $4,150 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,600 | $3,150 – $4,850 | $4,400 – $6,100 |
Gutters: what moves the price in Vermont
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.
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
Weather windows across Vermont
Season matters for gutters. For each Vermont metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Burlington has 8 comfortable months (April through November), with about 38 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 13 | 82 | 38 | 8: April through November |
What sheet metal workers and the other trades earn in Vermont
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.01 for Vermont.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.00 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $32.03 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the state, 12.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $28.39 an hour, which is 7% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $29.38 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the state, 6.9 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 $23.36 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $27.94 an hour. About 1,430 work in the state. That is 47.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($32.03 an hour) would add about $55 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.38) would take off about $65. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 303,890 jobs across Vermont (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $23.38 | $28.00 | $32.03 | $29.71 | 0.94 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.44 | $28.39 | $29.38 | $26.65 | 1.07 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.49 | $23.36 | $27.94 | $22.66 | 1.03 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Which Vermont city is cheapest for gutters?
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (160 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +1% |
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Gutters in Vermont: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Vermont?
$1,250 to $4,150 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Vermont can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Vermont is cheapest for gutters?
Burlington at about $2,750 (midpoint, 160 linear ft).
+Is gutters cheaper in Vermont than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $2,700 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Vermont?
About 39% ($1,050). Materials are 58%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.01x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Vermont?
The BLS statewide median is $28.00 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.38 to $32.03.
+Where does Vermont rank for gutters costs?
24th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,700 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Vermont?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,400 and premium work $3,000 to $4,150. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Vermont?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Vermont metros we cover, Burlington has the most comfortable months (8 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Gutters by city in Vermont
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.