HOW MUCH DO SEAMLESS GUTTERS COST ?
To answer this question lets take a look at how much the materials cost 1st. Using the diagram image lets assume the gutter is on a one story house and its 20' long with two 3' turns and we only need one downspout to flush the water out of the gutter.
Seamless Gutter Material Costs
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Raw Gutter Coil Material:
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26 feet needed
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Cost per foot: $1.27
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Total cost: $33.02
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Hidden Screw Hangers:
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14 hangers needed
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Cost per hanger: $2.12
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Total cost: $29.68
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Miters:
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One outside miter: $10.47
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One inside miter: $10.47
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Total cost: $20.94
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End Caps:
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Two end caps
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Cost per end cap: $1.62
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Total cost: $3.24
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Outlet:
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One 2x3 round outlet
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Cost: $1.15
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Total cost: $1.15
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Caulk:
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One tube of caulk
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Cost: $8.27
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Total cost: $8.27
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45-Degree Elbows:
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Three elbows needed
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Cost per elbow: $2.12
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Total cost: $6.36
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Downspout:
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One downspout
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Cost: $19.27
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Total cost: $19.27
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Wall Straps:
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Two wall straps needed
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Cost per strap: $0.75
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Total cost: $1.50
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Total Material Cost:
$33.02 (raw gutter coil material) + $29.68 (hangers) + $20.94 (miters) + $3.24 (end caps) + $1.15 (outlet) + $8.27 (caulk) + $6.36 (elbows) + $19.27 (downspout) + $1.50 (wall straps) = $123.43
So, the total material cost to build the seamless rain gutter material only with one downspout is $123.43.
Now that we know how much the parts cost lets take a look at how much it cost to remove an existing gutter so that we can replace it with a new gutter.
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Cost Explanation for Gutter Removal
One-Story House:
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Cost per foot: $1.00
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Removing gutters on a one-story house is generally less labor-intensive and poses fewer safety risks. Therefore, the cost is lower at $1.00 per foot.
For a 26-foot gutter on a one-story house, the cost to remove it would be:
26 { feet} times $1.00 { per foot} = $26.00
Two-Story House:
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Cost per foot: $2.00
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Removing gutters on a two-story house involves more labor and increased safety precautions, such as the use of scaffolding which can increase the cost for staging complicated areas. Consequently, the cost is higher at $2.00 per foot using ladders without scaffolding.
For a 26-foot gutter on a two-story house, the cost to remove it would be:
26 { feet} times $2.00 { per foot} = $52.00
Summary
The cost to remove an existing 26-foot gutter depends on the height of the house:
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One-story house: $26.00
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Two-story house: $52.00
These costs reflect the labor and safety considerations involved in the removal process.
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So now comes the labor to install the seamless rain gutters 6
Labor Cost Explanation for Gutter Installation
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One-Story House:
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Cost per foot: $2.75
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Installing gutters on a one-story house typically involves less complexity and lower risk. Therefore, the labor cost is set at $2.75 per foot.
For example, if you need to install 26 feet of gutter on a one-story house, the cost of labor would be:
26 { feet} times $2.75 { per foot} = $71.50
Two-Story House:
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Cost per foot: $3.60
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Installing gutters on a two-story house requires more effort, additional safety measures, and specialized equipment. As a result, the labor cost is higher at $3.60 per foot.
For example, if you need to install 26 feet of gutter on a two-story house, the cost of labor would be:
26 { feet} times $3.60 { per foot} = $93.60
Summary
The cost of labor to install gutters depends on the height of the house:
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One-story house: $2.75 per foot
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Two-story house: $3.60 per foot
These costs reflect the increased complexity and safety considerations required for installing gutters on different story levels.
Now the insurance Cost!
Explanation for Workers' Compensation and General Liability Insurance so if any of the workers are injured on your property the liability falls back onto the contractor you hired and not you the homeowner. General Liability is injury to a third party or to the property itself such as e.g a car wind shield or a pool liner, furniture, house windows ect.
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To calculate the total cost for workers' compensation and general liability insurance, let's break it down step by step:
Workers' Compensation:
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Cost per man-hour: $3.50
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Number of workers: 2
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Number of hours worked: 2
Total cost for workers' compensation:
2 { workers} times 2 { hours} times $3.50 { per hour} = $14.00
General Liability Insurance:
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Cost per man-hour: $0.49
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Number of workers: 2
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Number of hours worked: 2
Total cost for general liability insurance:
2 { workers} times 2 { hours} times $0.49 { per hour } = $1.96
Total Insurance Cost:
$14.00 (workers' compensation} + $1.96 (general liability insurance} = $15.96
So, for two men working 2 hours to install seamless gutters, the total cost for workers' compensation and general liability insurance is $15.96.
Travel Cost Explanation
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To calculate the travel cost for a round trip within a 5-mile radius, we need to determine the total distance traveled and then multiply it by the cost per mile.
Distance Calculation:
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One-way distance: 5 miles
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Round trip distance: 5 miles×2=10 miles 5 { miles} \times 2 = 10 { miles}
Cost Calculation:
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Cost per mile: $0.54
Total travel cost:
10 { miles } times $0.54 { per mile } = $5.40
Summary
The travel cost for a round trip within a 5-mile radius, at $0.54 per mile, is $5.40.
Cost Breakdown
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Materials:
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26' seamless gutter with two turns and one downspout: $123.43
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7% tax on materials: 123.43 \times 0.07 = $8.64
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Total material cost (including tax): $123.43 + $8.64 = $132.07
Removal of Existing Gutter:
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Cost to remove the existing 26' gutter: $26.00
Labor for Gutter Installation:
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Cost to install 26' of gutters: $71.50
Labor for Downspout Installation:
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One downspout, 13 feet long
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Cost per foot: $5.00
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Total cost for downspout installation: 13 \times $5.00 = $65.00
Insurance:
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Workers' compensation and general liability insurance for two hours of work: $15.96
Travel:
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Round trip travel cost within a 5-mile radius: $5.40
Grand Total:
$132.07 ( materials including tax ) + $26.00 ( removal } + $71.50 ( labor for gutter ) + $65.00 ( labor for downspout } + $15.96 ( insurance ) + $5.40 ( travel ) = $315.93
So, the grand total cost for installing a 26-foot seamless gutter, including removal of the existing gutter, labor, insurance, travel, and a 7% tax on materials, plus the installation of a 13-foot downspout at $5.00 per foot, is $315.93.
Summary of Gutter Installation Costs
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The installation of a 26-foot seamless gutter with two turns and a 13-foot downspout will cost approximately $8.10 per foot. This cost includes materials, removal of the existing gutter, labor, insurance, travel, and a 7% tax on materials.
Grand Total:
The grand total for the gutter installation is $315.93.