Gutters cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,300 – $4,200
- Per linear ft
- $8 – $25
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #118
- 1 = most expensive
Burlington homeowners pay roughly $1,300 to $4,200 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $8 to $25 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Burlington is almost level. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.3).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Burlington, VT, standard level
$2,150 to $3,300
About $13 to $20 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $910 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,150 | $3,300 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 57% |
| Labor | $660 | $1,050 | $1,500 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,750 | $4,200 | 100% |
Where the Burlington price comes from
Labor is 39% 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 Burlington the blended ratio comes out at 1.03.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Burlington metro is 97.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,550, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $0 to $200.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Burlington. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a Burlington bid
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Burlington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Burlington 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
$1,300 to $2,450
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,150 to $3,300
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,000 to $4,200
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $960 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,200 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,300 – $2,450 | $2,150 – $3,300 | $3,000 – $4,200 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,900 | $4,450 – $6,150 |
Planning more than one job in Burlington?
Because every project leans on different trades, Burlington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +3% and French drain level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,350 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,500 – $32,800 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | +1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | level |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +1% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Burlington is 1.03 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $29.23 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $35.34 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 19.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Burlington metro, so we used the Vermont statewide median: $28.39 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $29.38 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $24.01 an hour, 6% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $28.38 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 38.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer 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 ($35.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($23.38) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 3.1% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 120,150 jobs in the Burlington-South Burlington area. That makes it the 182nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $23.38 | $29.23 | $35.34 | $29.71 | 0.98 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $23.44 | $28.39 | $29.38 | $26.65 | 1.07 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.00 | $24.01 | $28.38 | $22.66 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Burlington against nearby metros and the rest of Vermont
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Albany is the priciest of the group at $2,850. Portland is the cheapest at $2,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +4% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −1% |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | level |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −1% |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −1% |
| Vermont (statewide) | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Burlington comes in at #118 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, Burlington is 1% above the Vermont figure.
Burlington is the only Vermont metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Burlington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −7% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −9% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −6% |
When to schedule gutters in Burlington
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Burlington Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Burlington (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Burlington gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 88 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and October (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 29 | 13 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 14 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 32 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
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Gutters in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Burlington?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,300 to $4,200 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $3,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Burlington?
About $8 to $25 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 Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,850, which is 4% more than Burlington ($2,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,750. Materials are 57% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Burlington?
$1,300 to $4,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Burlington?
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 Burlington area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 1% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($2,700 at the midpoint).
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $29.23 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.38 to $35.34.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Burlington?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,450 and premium work $3,000 to $4,200. 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 Burlington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April 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 Burlington
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.