Gutters cost in Virginia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (160 linear ft)
- $1,200 – $4,050
- Per linear ft
- $7.50 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $2,750
- Metros covered
- 8
Across Virginia, new gutters costs about $1,200 to $4,050 for 160 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 4% below the US figure of $2,750. Sheet metal workers earn a median $25.10 an hour in Virginia (US: $29.71).
Inside Virginia, the metros we cover range from $2,450 (Blacksburg) to $2,600 (Virginia Beach) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Virginia (statewide), standard level
$2,050 to $3,200
About $12.50 to $19 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $770 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Virginia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $640 | $1,600 | $2,550 | 61% |
| Labor | $560 | $910 | $1,250 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $4,050 | 100% |
Gutters cost by metro in Virginia
0 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 6%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −1% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −3% |
| Charlottesville, VA | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −3% |
| Richmond, VA | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −4% |
| Winchester, VA | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −5% |
| Lynchburg, VA | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −6% |
| Roanoke, VA | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −6% |
| Blacksburg, VA | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −7% |
Virginia against its neighbors
Virginia ranks 31 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. Virginia sits at $2,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | +11% |
| Maryland | 150 miles away | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +7% |
| Delaware | 170 miles away | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +3% |
| North Carolina | 180 miles away | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | −3% |
| Pennsylvania | 210 miles away | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +5% |
What sheet metal workers and the other trades earn in Virginia
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 0.88 for Virginia.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $25.10 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.45 and $30.48 an hour. BLS counts 4,520 of them working in the state, 11.0 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 $23.28 an hour, which is 13% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $27.69 an hour. BLS counts 2,070 of them working in the state, 5.0 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 $20.94 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.80 and $22.86 an hour. About 25,830 work in the state. That is 62.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for sheet metal workers ($30.48 an hour) would add about $75 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.45) would take off about $50. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,109,320 jobs across Virginia (May 2025), which is 2.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $21.45 | $25.10 | $30.48 | $29.71 | 0.84 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.00 | $23.28 | $27.69 | $26.65 | 0.87 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.80 | $20.94 | $22.86 | $22.66 | 0.92 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Virginia
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Virginia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (−3%) and roof replacement lowest (−7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,500 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | −3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,900 | −3% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Virginia
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 Virginia
Season matters for gutters. For each Virginia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Virginia Beach has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Virginia at 12 months; Harrisonburg has the shortest at 11 (February through December). Rainfall runs from 39 inches a year in Harrisonburg to 48 inches in Charlottesville.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 32 | 87 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Richmond | 29 | 90 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Roanoke | 29 | 88 | 43 | 12: all year |
| Charlottesville | 28 | 84 | 48 | 11: February through December |
| Lynchburg | 25 | 85 | 44 | 12: all year |
| Blacksburg | 22 | 82 | 43 | 11: February through December |
| Winchester | 24 | 86 | 41 | 11: February through December |
| Harrisonburg | 23 | 86 | 39 | 11: February through December |
Quality levels and sizes in Virginia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Virginia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,200 to $2,350
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,050 to $3,200
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,900 to $4,050
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $900 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,400 | $2,200 – $3,100 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,350 | $2,050 – $3,200 | $2,900 – $4,050 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,450 | $3,050 – $4,700 | $4,300 – $5,950 |
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Gutters in Virginia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Virginia?
$1,200 to $4,050 for 160 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Virginia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Virginia is cheapest for gutters?
Blacksburg at about $2,450 (midpoint, 160 linear ft). The priciest is Virginia Beach at $2,600.
+Is gutters cheaper in Virginia than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $2,600 against $2,750 for 160 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Virginia?
About 35% ($910). Materials are 61%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.88x the national wage level.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Virginia?
The BLS statewide median is $25.10 an hour, against $29.71 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.45 to $30.48.
+Where does Virginia rank for gutters costs?
31st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,600 for 160 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Virginia?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,350 and premium work $2,900 to $4,050. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Does the season matter for gutters in Virginia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Virginia metros we cover, Virginia Beach has the most comfortable months (12 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 Virginia
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.