Gutters cost in Blacksburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,100 – $3,750
- Per linear ft
- $6.95 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #279
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Blacksburg, VA usually costs $1,100 to $3,750 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $6.95 to $22.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $300 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $18.16 an hour in the Blacksburg area, 39% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Blacksburg, VA, standard level
$1,900 to $3,000
About $11.50 to $18 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $680 | $930 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,900 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Blacksburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 63% |
| Labor | $490 | $800 | $1,100 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,450 | $3,750 | 100% |
Where the Blacksburg price comes from
Labor is 33% 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 Blacksburg the blended ratio comes out at 0.77.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Blacksburg is at 96.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $190.
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 Blacksburg. The wage table below marks each row.
How Blacksburg compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Blacksburg. Roanoke comes closest at about $2,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VAthis page | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | |
| Roanoke, VA35 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Winston, NC75 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +3% |
| Lynchburg, VA75 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC85 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +5% |
| Charleston, WV95 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +10% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $1,200 – $4,050 | $2,600 | +7% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Blacksburg ranks #279 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Blacksburg is 7% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +6% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | +3% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | +1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Blacksburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +8% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −2% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $1,650 – $5,200 | $3,400 | +40% |
Blacksburg weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Blacksburg Nwso (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 Blacksburg are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Blacksburg gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 25 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.5 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 42 | 22 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 24 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 30 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 39 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 48 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 41 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 31 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 25 | 3.3 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Blacksburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Blacksburg. 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
$1,100 to $2,200
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,900 to $3,000
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,700 to $3,750
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $830 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,250 | $2,050 – $2,900 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,200 | $1,900 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,750 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,650 – $3,250 | $2,850 – $4,400 | $4,000 – $5,550 |
Related projects, priced for Blacksburg
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Blacksburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−5%) and vinyl siding lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,200 | −12% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,800 | −5% |
What local crews earn in Blacksburg
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 Blacksburg the blend is 0.77.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.16 an hour, 39% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.95 and $21.20 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 5.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Blacksburg metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $23.28 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $27.69 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $20.03 an hour, which is 12% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.47 and $22.13 an hour.
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 $5. That is a swing of roughly 0.1% to 1.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford has 74,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 248th 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% | $17.95 | $18.16 | $21.20 | $29.71 | 0.61 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.00 | $23.28 | $27.69 | $26.65 | 0.87 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.47 | $20.03 | $22.13 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Why two Blacksburg quotes can differ
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 Blacksburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Blacksburg?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,100 to $3,750 in the Blacksburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $3,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Blacksburg?
About $6.95 to $22.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Blacksburg or Roanoke?
Roanoke is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,450, which is 1% more than Blacksburg ($2,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Blacksburg?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $800 out of $2,450. Materials are 63% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Blacksburg?
$1,100 to $3,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Blacksburg?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Blacksburg area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Blacksburg expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Virginia?
Blacksburg is 7% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Blacksburg?
The BLS median is $18.16 an hour in the Blacksburg area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.95 to $21.20.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Blacksburg?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,200 and premium work $2,700 to $3,750. 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 Blacksburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 Blacksburg
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.