Gutters cost in Roanoke, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,150 – $3,800
- Per linear ft
- $7.05 – $22.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #267
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Roanoke, plan on $1,150 to $3,800 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $7.05 to $22.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $22.11 an hour in the Roanoke area, 26% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Roanoke, VA, standard level
$1,950 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 | $700 | $950 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Roanoke, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $620 | $1,550 | $2,500 | 63% |
| Labor | $510 | $820 | $1,150 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,450 | $3,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Roanoke number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: sheet metal workers at 40%, roofers at 30%, construction laborers at 30%. Weighted together, Roanoke wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 33% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Roanoke metro is 96.8 (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 (93.6) and land at $0 to $190.
Why two Roanoke quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Roanoke
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Roanoke 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
$1,150 to $2,200
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$1,950 to $3,000
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,750 to $3,800
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $840 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,900 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,200 | $1,950 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,800 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,250 | $2,850 – $4,450 | $4,050 – $5,600 |
Roanoke 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 $2,550 across Roanoke and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VAthis page | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | |
| Blacksburg, VA35 miles | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Lynchburg, VA40 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| Winston, NC85 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
| Charlottesville, VA85 miles | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
| Greensboro, NC90 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,550 | +4% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $1,200 – $4,050 | $2,600 | +6% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Roanoke comes in at #267 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, Roanoke is 6% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +5% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,500 | +2% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $1,150 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | level |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Roanoke's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Roanoke against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +2% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | level |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
Climate in Roanoke: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Roanoke Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Roanoke: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Roanoke gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 15 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.7 inches in June). The station averages about 30 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 | 47 | 29 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 31 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 46 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 55 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 67 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 66 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 59 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 48 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 38 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 32 | 3.1 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Roanoke
Because every project leans on different trades, Roanoke's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and vinyl siding −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $29,000 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,100 | −12% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −6% |
Roanoke labor market for gutters
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 Roanoke is 0.79 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.11 an hour, which is 26% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.43 and $28.27 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 8.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.25 an hour, which is 17% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $19.87 and $24.63 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 5.8 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 $18.34 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.27 and $21.31 an hour. About 1,210 work in the metro. That is 78.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.27 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($18.43) it shrinks by about $50. The total moves by 3.5% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 153,980 jobs in the Roanoke area. That makes it the 153rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $18.43 | $22.11 | $28.27 | $29.71 | 0.74 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $19.87 | $22.25 | $24.63 | $26.65 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.27 | $18.34 | $21.31 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
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Gutters in Roanoke: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Roanoke?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,150 to $3,800 in the Roanoke area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 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 Roanoke?
About $7.05 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 Roanoke or Blacksburg?
Blacksburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,450, which is 1% less than Roanoke ($2,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Roanoke?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $820 out of $2,450. Materials are 63% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Roanoke?
$1,150 to $3,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Roanoke?
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 Roanoke area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Roanoke expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Virginia?
Roanoke is 6% 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 Roanoke?
The BLS median is $22.11 an hour in the Roanoke area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.43 to $28.27.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Roanoke?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,200 and premium work $2,750 to $3,800. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+Is there a bad season to install gutters in Roanoke?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Gutters near Roanoke
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.