Gutter Repair Cost: $120–$900 (Average $390) in 2026
Author: CostGuideHQ Editorial·✓ Fact-checked·Updated July 2026·6 min read·6 sources·US national averages, USD Quick answerQuick answer: Most gutter repairs cost $120 to $900, averaging $390 nationally. A typical single job — a leak, a sag, or a bad section — lands closer to $194 to $641. Leaks and pitch fixes run cheapest; sagging runs, physical damage, and section replacement cost more.
- ✓Gutter repair costs $120 to $900 nationally, averaging $390 (Angi).
- ✓A typical repair job (not the extremes) runs $194 to $641 (HomeAdvisor, This Old House, Thumbtack).
- ✓Leak repairs are the cheapest fix at $80 to $225; sagging gutters and physical damage cost more, up to $600 (Angi, HomeGuide).
- ✓Seamless gutters cost more to repair than sectional — $125 to $750 versus $100 to $450 — because a damaged spot often can't be patched piecemeal (HomeGuide, HomeAdvisor).
How much does gutter repair cost?
National average
$390
total project
Typical range
$120–$900
Most projects
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Cost by material / type
| Type | Low | High |
|---|
| leaking gutters | $80 | $225 |
| sagging gutters | $75 | $600 |
| pitch/slope adjustment | $75 | $250 |
| resealing / small hole patching | $100 | $225 |
| physical damage / section replacement | $240 | $550 |
| downspout replacement (per downspout) | $30 | $75 |
What affects the cost?
- Type and extent of damage — sagging repairs run $80-$600, leaks $80-$140 (up to $225 per HomeGuide), improper slope $80-$250, clogged/blocked $160-$400, and physical damage $240-$550 (Angi)
- Gutter material — aluminum repairs run $150-$400, vinyl $100-$350, steel $230-$600, and copper $300-$1,000 (Angi); This Old House and HomeAdvisor both put vinyl repairs around $135-$143 average and copper around $185-$188 average, confirming the same material spread
- Repair method and scope — simple fixes like leak sealing or fixing supports run $2-$7 per linear foot, while complex repairs or partial section replacement run $5-$18 per linear foot depending on material (Angi)
- Number of stories / home height — one-story repairs average $100-$300 (HomeGuide) or about $170 per job (HomeAdvisor); two-story jobs run $135-$450 (HomeGuide) or about $330 (HomeAdvisor); three-plus stories run $165-$750 (HomeGuide) or about $500 (HomeAdvisor)
- Sectional vs. seamless gutters — sectional/seamed repairs cost $100-$450 (HomeGuide) or $100-$225 average $160 (HomeAdvisor), while seamless repairs run $150-$750 (HomeGuide) or $125-$250 average $185 (HomeAdvisor/This Old House), since a damaged section of a seamless run often can't be patched piecemeal
- Labor rates — most gutter repair pros charge $50-$100 per hour (Angi) to $50-$150 per hour (HomeGuide)
- Rotted fascia or soffit behind the gutter — replacing rotted wood the gutter is mounted to adds $4-$22 per linear foot on top of the gutter repair itself (HomeGuide)
How much does gutter repair actually cost?
Most homeowners pay $120 to $900 for gutter repair, averaging $390 nationally (Angi). That’s a wide spread because “gutter repair” covers everything from a five-minute leak patch to swapping out a damaged section — for a single typical job, expect something closer to $194 to $641 (HomeAdvisor), a range This Old House ($195–$625) and Thumbtack ($215–$685) land in almost exactly. Fixr’s average comes in lower and tighter, $218 to $396, which likely reflects smaller single-issue jobs like a patch or a couple of hangers rather than sagging or section work. The bottom line: what kind of repair you need moves the number more than anything else.
Why does the price swing so much between a $120 fix and a $900 job?
Because “gutter repair” isn’t one job — it’s several different jobs at different price points. Angi breaks it down by damage type: leaking gutters run $80 to $140, improper slope $80 to $250, clogged or blocked gutters $160 to $400, sagging gutters $80 to $600, and physical damage $240 to $550. HomeGuide’s numbers track closely — sagging repairs $75 to $300, leak repairs $100 to $225, pitch adjustments $75 to $200. Material matters too: aluminum repairs run $150 to $400, vinyl $100 to $350, steel $230 to $600, and copper $300 to $1,000 (Angi), a spread confirmed by This Old House and HomeAdvisor, which both put vinyl around $135 to $143 average and copper around $185 to $188 average. Per linear foot, simple fixes like sealing a leak run $2 to $7, while complex repairs or partial section swaps run $5 to $18 depending on material (Angi).
Does the number of stories or gutter type change the price?
Yes, on both counts. A one-story home’s repair averages $100 to $300 (HomeGuide) or roughly $170 per job (HomeAdvisor); a two-story home runs $135 to $450 (HomeGuide) or about $330 (HomeAdvisor); three-plus stories climb to $165 to $750 (HomeGuide) or about $500 (HomeAdvisor) — the extra ladder work, staging, and safety gear add up. This Old House puts it simply: two-story repair costs run roughly double single-story. Gutter type matters just as much. Sectional (seamed) gutters cost $100 to $450 to repair (HomeGuide) because a crew can swap just the damaged piece. Seamless gutters, fabricated as one continuous run, cost more to fix — $150 to $750 (HomeGuide) or averaging $185 versus $160 for sectional (HomeAdvisor) — because a bad spot often means replacing a longer stretch instead of one section.
Should I repair or just replace the whole gutter system?
Repair almost always costs less for a single problem. The national repair average is $390 (Angi) against $1,600 to $2,175 or more for a full system replacement (HomeAdvisor), and HomeGuide’s replacement figures run even higher, $2,200 to $5,000. The practical rule both Angi and HomeGuide point to: if the repair quote comes in above roughly half of what full replacement would cost, replace instead of patching — especially if the gutters are old, sagging badly, or you’re also dealing with rotted fascia or soffit behind them, which adds another $4 to $22 per linear foot on top of the gutter work itself (HomeGuide). Get a repair quote first; a reputable pro will tell you honestly when replacement is the better deal.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fix a leaking gutter?+
Leak repairs run $80 to $140 (Angi) up to $100 to $225 (HomeGuide), depending on whether it's a small hole patched with roofing cement or a seam that needs resealing. Resealing itself costs $1.50 to $6.50 per linear foot in sealant (HomeGuide).
How much does it cost to fix a sagging gutter?+
Sagging gutter repairs cost $75 to $600 (HomeGuide, Angi). The low end covers remounting with new spikes or tightened screws; the high end covers cases where brackets, fascia, or a full section need replacing.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace my gutters?+
Repair almost always wins for a single issue — repair averages $390 versus $1,600 to $2,175+ for a full replacement job (Angi, HomeAdvisor). The rule of thumb: if repair costs more than half of what full replacement would cost, replace instead.
How much does it cost to replace one section of gutter?+
Physical-damage or section-replacement jobs run $240 to $550 (Angi). By linear foot, replacing sections runs $6 to $17 (HomeGuide) or $5 to $18 for complex repairs (Angi), depending on material.
Does gutter repair cost more for a two-story house?+
Yes. One-story repairs average about $170 to $300 per job; two-story jobs run about $330 to $450; three-plus stories run $500 to $750 (HomeAdvisor, HomeGuide). This Old House puts two-story repair costs at roughly double single-story.
How much does it cost to fix or replace a downspout?+
Downspout replacement runs $30 to $75 per downspout, or $2 to $4 per linear foot (HomeGuide). HomeAdvisor cites a lower $5 to $11 per installation for simpler downspout fixes.
Are seamless gutters more expensive to repair than sectional ones?+
Yes. Sectional (seamed) repairs run $100 to $450 (HomeGuide) or average $160 (HomeAdvisor), while seamless repairs run $150 to $750 (HomeGuide) or average $185 (HomeAdvisor, This Old House) — because seamless gutters are one continuous piece, so damage often means replacing a longer run instead of swapping a section.
What's the average hourly rate for a gutter repair pro?+
Most gutter repair contractors charge $50 to $100 per hour (Angi) to $50 to $150 per hour (HomeGuide), plus a call-out fee of $75 to $200 that typically covers the first hour (HomeGuide).
Sources
Figures synthesized and cross-checked across these sources (retrieved 2026-07-28):
- Angi — Professional gutter repair averages $390; normal range $240 to $480; overall range $120 to $900 depending on damage type and material. By damage type: sagging gutters $80 to $600, improper slope angle $80 to $250, leaking gutters $80 to $140, clogged/blocked gutters $160 to $400, physical damage $240 to $550. By material: aluminum $150 to $400, copper $300 to $1,000, steel $230 to $600, vinyl $100 to $350. Simple repairs (leaks, fixing supports) run $2 to $7 per linear foot; complex repairs or replacement run $5 to $18 per linear foot. Labor $50 to $100 per hour.
- HomeGuide — National average $275; minimum $75; maximum $850; average range $100 to $450; $6 to $17 per linear foot to replace sections. By type: gutter pitch adjustment $75 to $200, sagging gutter repair $75 to $300, repair gutter leak $100 to $225. Filling small holes with roofing cement costs $100 to $225 for most 1-story homes; applying sealant costs $1.50 to $6.50 per linear foot; patching larger holes with metal flashing costs $1 to $2 per linear foot. Downspout replacement $30 to $75 per downspout or $2 to $4 per linear foot. Labor $50 to $150 per hour. By home height: one-story $100 to $300, two-story $135 to $450, three-plus stories $165 to $750. Sectional repairs $100 to $450; seamless repairs $150 to $750. Removing old gutters $150 to $300 or $1 to $2 per linear foot; fascia/soffit replacement $4 to $22 per linear foot. Full gutter replacement costs $2,200 to $5,000 on average, or $12 to $25 per linear foot.
- Fixr — Gutter repair costs range from $218 to $396, national average around $307. Full system replacement $2,582 to $4,699. Per linear foot by material: aluminum $7 to $13, copper $18 to $32, vinyl/PVC $5 to $10, steel $7 to $12, wood $17 to $31, zinc $16 to $29. Labor averages around $5 per linear foot. Minor repairs (hangers, patching) around $100 or less.
- Thumbtack — Average range $215 to $685; most people pay around $384. Low end $93; high end $1,589. Aluminum repairs around $5 per linear foot; copper repairs upwards of $25 per linear foot.
- This Old House — Low end $195; average $385; high end $625. Per linear foot: K-style $8 to $15 (average $12), half-round average $13, box/fascia average $35, downspout replacement about $8 per linear foot. By material: PVC/vinyl $75-$200 (avg $138), aluminum $85-$200 (avg $143), steel $100-$225 (avg $163), copper $125-$250 (avg $188), zinc $150-$325 (avg $238). Seamless gutters $125 to $250; sectional gutters $100 to $225. Two-story homes run about 2x single-story repair costs.
- HomeAdvisor — National average $399; average price range $194 to $641. Labor $4 to $30 per linear foot. By material: aluminum $85-$200 (avg $140), copper $125-$250 (avg $185), steel $100-$225 (avg $160), vinyl $75-$200 (avg $135), zinc $150-$325 (avg $235). By style: box gutters $20-$50/ft, half-round $9.50-$17/ft, K-style $8.25-$15/ft. Seamed $100-$225 (avg $160); seamless $125-$250 (avg $185). Downspout replacement $5 to $11 per installation; removal/disposal about $100 per job. By home height: one-story about $170 per job, two-story about $330 per job, three-plus stories $500 per job. Full replacement $1,600 to $2,175 per job.
Six sources were pulled for the repair-specific (not full-installation) angle. National averages reported: HomeGuide $275, Fixr $307, Thumbtack ~$384, This Old House $385, Angi $390, HomeAdvisor $399 — a tight cluster with a median around $384-$385. We anchored national_average_usd to Angi's $390 because it sits essentially at that median and comes paired with a full published range ($120-$900) that comfortably contains nearly every other source's typical range. range_low_usd/range_high_usd ($120-$900) are Angi's own headline figures, corroborated by HomeGuide's reported min/max ($75-$850) and Thumbtack's low/high extremes ($93-$1,589, of which $900 sits well inside). project_low_usd/project_high_usd ($194-$641) capture the narrower 'typical single repair job' band reported consistently by HomeAdvisor ($194-$641), This Old House ($195-$625), and Thumbtack's average range ($215-$685) — useful as a tighter planning estimate versus the full $120-$900 spread that includes both minor single-leak patches and larger multi-section or physical-damage jobs. Fixr's range ($218-$396) is narrower and lower than the rest, likely reflecting smaller single-issue repairs (a patch or a few hangers) rather than sagging, multi-section, or physical-damage jobs. by_type figures combine the closest matching low/high figures reported across sources for each repair category (see cost_factors for full source-by-source numbers); each number traces to a source's figure string. Full gutter system replacement ($900-$5,000+ per HomeGuide/Fixr/HomeAdvisor) is a materially different, higher-cost service and is intentionally out of scope here — see the gutter-installation-cost guide for that.