Gutter repair costs $100 to $450 total for most average jobs. Fixing sagging gutters or adjusting the pitch to improve the drainage will cost $75 to $300. A downspout replacement costs $2 to $4 per linear foot.

• Built-in box gutters are the most expensive types to repair at $40 to $180 per linear foot to replace damaged sections.
• Gutter cleaning costs $100 to $250 on average, or up to $400 for a 3-story home. This price includes cleaning work only without any repairs or replacing parts.

You should repair most gutters if they have minor damage in 1 to 2 places only, have never failed before, and are less than 10 years old.

You should replace your gutters when they are:

• Sagging down and hanging from the roof or siding
• Showing many cracks, holes, or rust spots
• Overflowing every time it rains
• Causing rot on the fascia boards
• Eroding the landscaping below
• Leaving water puddles around the foundation

New gutter installation costs $6 to $17 per linear foot for a replacement.

You will know that your gutters need repairing when:

• The gutters start coming loose.
• You notice that the downspout isn't draining when it rains.
• Rust or leaks are visible on the gutters.
• You see birds or plants living in your gutters.
• Mold is visible on the gutters.
• The siding has stains on it near the gutters.
• More than 1 year has passed since you cleaned the gutters.

If you don't repair gutters, then the consequences include:

• The gutters will eventually fall off the roof.
• Overflowing gutters or missing gutters cause water damage to the home's foundation.
• Your yard will flood as water accumulates around the home perimeter.
• Pools of water will attract pests since the gutters aren't draining rainwater.
• Pests will nest inside your clogged gutters on the roof.
• Mold can grow in damp gutters that don't drain, and the water makes the eaves rot.

Gutter repairs take 1 to 2 hours minimum or up to a full day for multiple repairs. The total repair time depends on the job complexity, home size, site conditions, and the gutter type.

Most home insurance doesn't cover gutter repair for damages due to neglecting to clean the gutters regularly. However, your homeowners insurance can cover gutter repairs if the cause of damages were sudden accidents, such as a falling tree, lightning strike, fire, or a hurricane.

The coverage varies depending on the type of insurance you have.

You can repair seamless gutters for minor jobs like replacing fasteners, sealing a small hole, and re-attaching loose gutters. However, bigger repairs require a full replacement for seamless gutters because they are all connected in one long piece. You cannot replace only a small section of seamless gutters.

Seamless gutters cost $6 to $20 per linear foot installed on average.

Start by looking through our list of gutter installers, roofers, and handymen for hire to compare services.

• Collect at least 3 estimates to weigh your choices.
• Select a licensed, insured, and bonded gutter-repair company with several years of experience.
• Read the reviews from past customers on HomeGuide and Google.
• Request copies of the itemized bid, contract, and warranty before work starts.
• Beware of the lowest quotes that typically indicate low-quality standards.
• Never make the last payment until the job ends.

• How long have you been fixing gutters?
• Do you have a list of your past references?
• Have you worked on gutters like mine before?
• Do you charge a flat rate?
• Will you give me a free onsite estimate?
• How much more do second-story gutters cost?
• What are the options to help my gutters last longer?
• Does it cost extra to clean out mold inside the gutters also?
• Will you make minor roof repairs if needed?
• Does your quote include all materials, labor, equipment, and site cleanup fees?
• Would you recommend gutter guards?
• Are both the downspouts and gutters draining well?
• Does your company offer annual roof cleaning?
• What other unexpected costs can come up?
• Can I get a labor warranty?
• How long will the project take?