Linear footage
Gutters are priced mostly by the foot, so the length of your rooflines sets the base. Homes with lots of corners, dormers and short runs need more miters, end caps and hangers, which adds labor even when the footage is modest.
Gutter Installation Cost in Baton Rouge, LA
Typical price ranges for seamless gutters, guards, downspouts and drainage around Baton Rouge, plus a calculator for a quick ballpark. For a real number, request a free quote from a local installer.
Get a Free QuoteTypical gutter prices in Baton Rouge
These are typical ranges from cost guides, 2023–2026 — estimates, not quotes. The sources disagree, especially on gutter guards, so use them to sanity-check bids rather than as a price list. Your quote depends on footage, number of stories, material, downspout count and any drainage work.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Seamless aluminum, Baton Rouge (HomeBlue, 2025) | $5.90–$10.30 per linear ft installed |
| Installed aluminum, Baton Rouge: 150 / 200 / 250 ft | $880–$1,550 / $1,180–$2,060 / $1,470–$2,580 |
| Gutter guards, Baton Rouge (HomeBlue, 2025) | $3.20–$8.80 per ft; national pro-installed micro-mesh often $15–$45 per ft |
| Whole-house gutters, national (This Old House, 2026) | $600–$5,800, avg about $3,200 |
| Steel | $9–$20 per ft |
| Copper | $25–$50 per ft |
| Half-round | $4–$25 per ft (copper half-round at the high end) |
| Vinyl | $3–$6 per ft |
| Downspouts | aluminum $9–$12 per ft |
| Old gutter removal | $1–$2 per ft, or $150–$300 total |
| Two-story add-on | +$1–$3 per ft |
| French drain | $10–$65 per ft (100 ft: $1,000–$6,500) |
| Fascia replacement | $5–$12 per ft |
Baton Rouge numbers come from HomeBlue's local page (2025); the rest are national figures from This Old House, Bob Vila, HomeGuide, Inch Calculator and LawnStarter. Many of the guides are a year or more old, and material prices move.
Gutter cost calculator
Enter the total length of gutter along your roof edges and pick a material. If you don't know the footage, add up the length of each eave; a typical single-story home often lands around 150–250 feet.
Estimated range: $1,180–$2,060
Estimate only, based on published cost-guide ranges. Downspout count, drainage work, fascia repair and roof access change the price; your real quote comes from an installer's on-site measurement.
What drives the price of new gutters?
Material and profile
Seamless aluminum is the usual choice and the most common quote. Steel costs more, and copper costs several times as much. Half-round gutters range widely depending on whether they are aluminum or copper. See copper and half-round gutters.
Size: 5-inch vs 6-inch
A 6-inch gutter uses more metal than a 5-inch and usually pairs with larger 3x4 downspouts. With about 62 inches of rain a year in Baton Rouge, many installers suggest 6-inch on larger roofs. Read 5 vs 6 inch gutters for Baton Rouge.
Stories and roof access
Two-story homes often add about $1–$3 per foot for ladders, staging and slower work. Steep roofs, tall eaves and tight lot lines can add more.
Downspouts and drainage
More downspouts, larger downspouts and underground lines that carry water away from the house all add cost. On flat, slow-draining Baton Rouge lots, French drains can run $10–$65 per foot. See downspouts and drainage.
Tear-off and fascia
Removing old gutters typically adds $1–$2 per foot. If the fascia board behind them has rotted from humidity and overflow, replacement runs about $5–$12 per foot. See gutter replacement and fascia repair.
Gutter guards
Guards range from simple screens to micro-mesh, and prices vary more than anything else on this page. If oak leaves and pine needles are your problem, compare types on our gutter guards page.
Timing after storms
Demand jumps after hurricanes. Louisiana bans price gouging during declared emergencies (La. R.S. 29:732), but getting more than one written quote is still the surest way to check a price.
What a typical gutter quote should include
Installers differ, but a clear written quote for a Baton Rouge home usually spells out:
- Total linear feet, gutter size (5-inch or 6-inch) and profile (K-style or half-round)
- Material, metal thickness and color
- Number and size of downspouts, plus where each one drains
- Hanger type and spacing
- Removal and haul-away of old gutters, if any
- Any fascia repair, priced per foot or as a not-to-exceed amount
- Guards or drainage work as separate line items
- Payment schedule and start date
Louisiana rules that can affect your project
According to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) and Act 178 of 2024, residential home improvement projects of about $7,500 and up, and under $50,000, must be done by a registered home improvement contractor or a licensed residential contractor; projects of $50,000 or more need a residential license. Most gutter-only jobs fall below $7,500, but gutters, guards and drainage on a large home can go over. Registration requires liability insurance and workers' compensation, and Act 757 of 2026 raised the minimum liability coverage to $500,000.
Before you sign, look the company up on LSLBC's contractor search, ask for a current insurance certificate and get a written contract. Under La. R.S. 14:202.1, a contractor who takes payment and does no work for 45 days can be presumed to intend fraud. Permit rules vary, so check with your parish permit office. This is general information, not legal advice. More in our guide to checking a gutter contractor's license in Louisiana.
Gutter cost FAQ
How much does gutter installation cost per linear foot in Baton Rouge?
HomeBlue's 2025 Baton Rouge figures put seamless aluminum at about $5.90–$10.30 per linear foot installed. National guides list steel at $9–$20, copper at $25–$50 and vinyl at $3–$6 per foot. Two-story homes often add $1–$3 per foot. Treat all of these as estimates; an installer's on-site measurement sets the real price.
How much do gutters cost for a whole house?
For installed aluminum in Baton Rouge, HomeBlue lists about $880–$1,550 for 150 feet, $1,180–$2,060 for 200 feet and $1,470–$2,580 for 250 feet. Nationally, This Old House (2026) gives $600–$5,800 with an average near $3,200. Your total depends on footage, stories, material, downspout count and any drainage work.
Does gutter installation include downspouts?
Most gutter quotes include the downspouts needed for the system, but the number, size and length vary. Aluminum downspouts run about $9–$12 per foot in cost guides. Oversized 3x4 downspouts, extra drops and underground lines may be priced separately, so ask each installer to list downspouts on the quote by count and size.
How much do gutter guards add?
HomeBlue lists gutter guards in Baton Rouge at about $3.20–$8.80 per foot, while national guides put pro-installed micro-mesh at $15–$45 per foot. The sources disagree widely, mostly because guard types and installation methods differ. Ask for the guard type, material and any cleaning advice in writing so you can compare quotes fairly.
Is removing old gutters extra?
Often, yes. Cost guides list old gutter removal at about $1–$2 per foot, or $150–$300 for a typical house. Some installers fold it into the price, others list it as a line item. If the fascia behind the old gutters is rotted, replacement runs about $5–$12 per foot and is usually quoted after the old gutters come down.
Can you finance gutter installation?
Some installers offer payment plans or third-party financing, and terms differ from company to company. If financing matters to you, mention it in your quote request and ask the installer to put the interest rate, term and total cost in writing. Be wary of anyone who asks for most of the payment before any work starts.
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