As a single female with some bad experiences with previous contractors, I'm always wondering how you go about getting a good and fair estimate. I read a previous posting that said that gutters should cost approx. $2 a linear foot installed. The posting was from 2004, so I'm wondering if this is still a fair estimate. If so, does this include gutters and downspouts? I got an estimate of $575 for 66 feet of gutter and 88 feet of downspout. Does anyone know if this is a fair quote? I also received (2) other quotes of $750 and $650. Thanks in advance for any help. Also, all (3) estimates don't say anything about replacing the fascia board, and from what I've seen, it looks rotted???????

 

Giving gutter estimates are kind of hard to give. They depend on many things. How high up are the gutters, what kind of gutters, the attachment of the gutters, what type of roof do you have, do you already have gutter aprons, haw many corners, etc. ? Lots of things. I don't know where you got the $2.00 a linar foot, but it is way short. I have never done gutters by linar foot in 35 years. I do it by the job. All three of you bids are really pretty close. Only $175.00 difference. I guess you pick the one you feel most confortable with. Don't take the one with a beat up panel or pickup. As far as your fascia. Most gutter installers do not do carpenter work. but if you ask them they might install new fascia for you. That is usually not included with a gutter estimate. That will probably be another $150.00. Good Luck

 

Thanks for the advice Jack. The roof is ashpalt shingles and according to the neighbor was just replaced 7 yearso ago. However, there is some water spots coming through the bedroom ceiling so the roof is going to be replaced. I've heard the the fascia board should be replaced first, then the roof and last the gutters. Is this the correct sequence? The existing gutters are aluminum with some type of bracket that screws into the fascia board and bends around underneath the gutter. There are 6 downspouts as there was an attachment built on to the existing home. The original home was built in 1947 but unsure of any recent work. The home is a dormered cape, so the gutters in the front are above the first floor, and in the back above the second floor. I'm unsure what a gutter apron is but I'll assume it is there. I hope this info gives you a little better picture. I thank you again for any advice.

Kerry