Gutters cost in Bellingham, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,500 – $4,750
- Per linear ft
- $9.35 – $28.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #15
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new gutters in the Bellingham area: $1,500 to $4,750 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 14% higher than the US figure. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $43.67 an hour in the Bellingham area, 47% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Bellingham, WA, standard level
$2,450 to $3,750
About $15 to $22.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $2,450 | $3,750 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Bellingham, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $670 | $1,700 | $2,700 | 54% |
| Labor | $820 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 3% |
| Total | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,750 | 100% |
Where the Bellingham price comes from
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, Bellingham wages are 1.28 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bellingham is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,700 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.3: $0 to $210.
Cost by quality level and size in Bellingham
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bellingham. 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
$1,500 to $2,800
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,450 to $3,750
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,450 to $4,750
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,100 | $1,850 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,600 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,500 – $2,800 | $2,450 – $3,750 | $3,450 – $4,750 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,250 – $4,150 | $3,650 – $5,600 | $5,100 – $7,000 |
Gutters: what moves the price in Bellingham
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).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
Who does the work: Bellingham 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 Bellingham the blend is 1.28.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $43.67 an hour, 47% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $30.55 and $59.74 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 10.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.72 an hour, 8% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.26 and $37.17 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 48.1 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 $28.06 an hour, which is 24% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.41 and $36.85 an hour. BLS counts 1,030 of them working in the area, 112.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 7.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bellingham has 91,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 217th 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% | $30.55 | $43.67 | $59.74 | $29.71 | 1.47 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $24.26 | $28.72 | $37.17 | $26.65 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.41 | $28.06 | $36.85 | $22.66 | 1.24 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.28 | |||||
Is Bellingham cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (160 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $3,250. Yakima is the cheapest at $2,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WAthis page | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,100 | |
| Bremerton, WA90 miles | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | −1% |
| Seattle, WA95 miles | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +5% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA175 miles | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −6% |
| Spokane, WA200 miles | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −5% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,500 – $4,800 | $3,150 | +1% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bellingham ranks #15 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bellingham is 1% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,600 – $4,950 | $3,250 | +5% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −5% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | +1% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $1,500 – $4,750 | $3,150 | level |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | −6% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bellingham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $1,450 – $4,700 | $3,100 | −1% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −20% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −14% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −18% |
The best months for gutters in Bellingham
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bellingham Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Bellingham: 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.
Bellingham gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (5.2 inches in November).
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 | 46 | 34 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 35 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 38 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 42 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 64 | 47 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 68 | 52 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 55 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 73 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 68 | 50 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 38 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 34 | 4.3 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Bellingham?
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bellingham wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+24%) and roof replacement lowest (+8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,650 – $13,500 | +8% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $36,100 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,650 – $28,900 | +15% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $740 – $2,600 | +24% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,200 – $4,600 | +16% |
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Gutters in Bellingham: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Bellingham?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,500 to $4,750 in the Bellingham area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,450 to $3,750. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Bellingham?
About $9.35 to $28.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Bellingham or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $3,100, which is 1% less than Bellingham ($3,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bellingham?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,100. Materials are 54% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Bellingham?
$1,500 to $4,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Bellingham?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Bellingham area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bellingham expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Washington?
Bellingham is 1% below the Washington statewide estimate ($3,150 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Bellingham?
The BLS median is $43.67 an hour in the Bellingham area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.55 to $59.74.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Bellingham?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,500 to $2,800 and premium work $3,450 to $4,750. 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 Bellingham?
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 Bellingham
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.