What is the average cost to replace gutters?
Short answer. Replacing gutters on an average home usually costs a modest fraction of a roof replacement, with the total driven by linear footage, material, gutter size, downspouts, story height, and how much fascia needs repair once the old gutters come down. Seamless aluminum is the common choice in Georgia and keeps the cost reasonable for most houses.
What replacement adds beyond a new install
- Removal and haul-off of the old gutters, downspouts and hangers.
- Fascia surprises. Old gutters often hide rotted boards, especially behind leaking joints and corners. Repairs are usually priced per foot or per board.
- Fit to the existing roof edge. If the drip edge is missing or short, a gutter apron or new drip edge may be needed so water reaches the new gutters.
- Existing drains. Connecting new downspouts to buried lines that are already in place, or relocating them if downspout positions change.
- Old fastener holes that need filling or covering, especially with a new color.
Why averages miss
Published averages blend vinyl and copper, one-story and three-story, short runs and long ones. Your price depends on your footage and choices. Ask for an itemized quote that lists gutter feet, size, coil thickness, downspouts, corners, fascia repair and removal.
Partial vs full replacement
Replacing one damaged run can make sense, but new and old gutters rarely match in color and profile, and the old runs keep leaking at their joints.
When insurance may pay
Hail dents aluminum gutters easily. If a covered storm damaged them, replacement is commonly part of the claim, subject to your deductible and policy. Wear, rust and rot from age are maintenance and not covered. See gutter sizing, seamless gutters and guards and Georgia hail season.