How Much Does It Cost To Install Copper Gutter?

$3,357

(150 feet of copper gutter)

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Copper Gutter Costs

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Gutters are installed at the roof edge in order to collect rainwater and direct it to the ground via downspouts.

You will find that the cost to install average copper gutter depends upon material and finish grade, length, width, fittings, preparation and special needs, and the labor rate.

In the following table the Labor Cost figure is what the able and prepared DIY persons should expect to save by performing the corresponding tasks.

Gutter installation: 150 feet with 4 corners and 4 downspouts on a single story home; include all material, equipment, and waste.

Item	Unit Cost		Quantity	Line Cost
Copper box gutter: install sections of 5" copper gutter, including hangers, couplers, and touch up. Include 4 corners and 4 outlet fittings.	$12.38	per foot	161	$1,986
Downspout: 10' sections, 2" x 3" rectangle or round.	$125.40	each	4	$502
Downspout accessories: for each downspout; anchors, hardware, 3 ells, 1 splashblock.	$84.15	each	4	$337
Remove and dispose: 150 feet of gutter; include transport and non-hazardous dump fees.	$45	per CY	3	$135
Material Cost	$19.73	per foot	150	$2,960
+ Labor Cost (remove)	$32	per hour	6	$192
+ Labor Cost (replace)	$38	per hour	14	$532
Total Cost	$24.56	per foot	150	$3,684

Other considerations and costs

These prices are for service in the immediate area of the provider.
Taxes and permit fees are not included.
Copper requires no maintenance, its finish-brightness burnishes darker with time.
A two-story home will require additional downspout sections listed above, and may add safety rigging cost and 10% more man-hours.
Gutter cleaning service costs around $75, some regions demand 3 services per year.
Vinyl gutter guards that snap in place cost from $1 to $3 per foot.
Gutter heating-tape material is available to prevent gutter freezing situations.

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DIY considerations

This project is not suitable for DIY requiring a special set of copper tools and skills.
The work is atop ladders or scaffold that may require safety measures.
Installation imperfections will negatively affect curb-appeal.

References

Craftsman Estimator Costbook, complete series year 2015.
Latest prices found on Home Depot and other vendor Web sites.
Literature review of DIY Web sites.

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