Gutters cost in Harrisonburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,900
- Per linear ft
- $7.35 – $23.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #202
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Harrisonburg area: $1,150 to $3,900 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 7% lower than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $25.10 an hour in the Harrisonburg area, 16% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Harrisonburg, VA, standard level
$2,000 to $3,100
About $12 to $18.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $760 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Harrisonburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 61% |
| Labor | $550 | $900 | $1,250 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 100% |
Where the Harrisonburg price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on sheet metal workers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $25.10 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Harrisonburg is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 35% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Harrisonburg 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 94.9: $0 to $190.
Data note: 40% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Harrisonburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Harrisonburg quotes can differ
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.
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
Planning more than one job in Harrisonburg?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Harrisonburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−5%) and roof replacement lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,800 – $29,400 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,800 | −5% |
Harrisonburg against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 160 linear ft range from $2,450 to $2,850 across Harrisonburg and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg, VAthis page | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | |
| Charlottesville, VA40 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Winchester, VA55 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −2% |
| Washington, DC80 miles | $1,300 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +12% |
| Lynchburg, VA80 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Morgantown, WV85 miles | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +6% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $1,200 – $4,050 | $2,600 | +3% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Harrisonburg ranks #202 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Harrisonburg is 3% 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 | +2% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | −1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | level |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Harrisonburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +16% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +18% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | level |
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Harrisonburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Harrisonburg. 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
$1,150 to $2,250
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,000 to $3,100
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,800 to $3,900
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $880 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $3,000 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,250 | $2,000 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $3,900 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,350 | $2,950 – $4,550 | $4,150 – $5,750 |
Who does the work: Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg the blend is 0.86.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Harrisonburg metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $25.10 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.45 and $30.48 an hour.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.12 an hour, 17% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.64 and $22.55 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 13.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $20.92 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.76 and $22.82 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 73.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $50. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 3.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Harrisonburg has 65,460 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 274th 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% | $21.45 | $25.10 | $30.48 | $29.71 | 0.84 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $18.64 | $22.12 | $22.55 | $26.65 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.76 | $20.92 | $22.82 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
The best months for gutters in Harrisonburg
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Dale Enterprise (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 Harrisonburg 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.
Harrisonburg gets about 39 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 19 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and October are the driest, at 2.2 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 21 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 | 23 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 54 | 30 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 50 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 64 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 55 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 43 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 33 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 26 | 2.9 | Workable |
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Gutters in Harrisonburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Harrisonburg?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,900 in the Harrisonburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Harrisonburg?
About $7.35 to $23.50 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 Harrisonburg or Charlottesville?
Charlottesville is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,550, which is 0% less than Harrisonburg ($2,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Harrisonburg?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $900 out of $2,550. Materials are 61% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Harrisonburg?
$1,150 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Harrisonburg?
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 Harrisonburg area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Harrisonburg expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Virginia?
Harrisonburg is 3% 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 Harrisonburg?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $25.10 an hour, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.45 to $30.48.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Harrisonburg?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,250 and premium work $2,800 to $3,900. 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 Harrisonburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and October 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 Harrisonburg
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.