How Much to Charge for Gutter Guard Installation
Gutter guard installation typically runs $5–$12 per linear foot installed for mid-grade guards, or roughly $700–$1,800 for an average home, driven by guard type, home height, and whether the gutters need cleaning or repair first. Micro-mesh guards price above screen or foam, a two-story home carries a reach premium, and pre-install cleaning or fascia repair is a separate line.
Base pricing per foot
$5–$12 per linear foot installed for mid-grade guards, landing around $700–$1,800 for an average home. Guard type and home height move the number most.
Guard type sets the range
- Foam / screen — the budget end, quick to install.
- Micro-mesh — professional-grade, more material and install time, the premium.
Quote the specific type you install so the customer isn’t comparing your mesh to a foam price.
Height is a premium
A two-story home means ladders, more setup, and more risk. Price the reach as its own factor rather than charging the same per-foot rate as a single-story ranch.
Cleaning and repair are separate
Guards go on clean, sound gutters. If the gutters need clearing, or the fascia needs repair before install, price each as its own line — it’s work the guard price shouldn’t hide.
Frequently asked questions
Per foot or per job?
Per linear foot is the standard base since guards run the length of the gutters. Convert to a job total for the customer, but keep the per-foot math so odd rooflines price consistently.
Does guard type change the price?
Significantly. Foam and screen guards are the low end, while professional micro-mesh systems cost more in material and install time — quote the type you're installing, not a generic rate.
Should cleaning be included?
Price it separately. Guards go on clean gutters, so if the gutters need clearing first, that's a distinct service — and fascia or gutter repair before install is another separate line.