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Gutter guard cost by house size: footage from 120 to 300 feet and what moves the price
Footage tables for six common house sizes, how to count your own feet from the ground, and what moves the per-foot price up or down.
Gutter guard cost by house size depends on feet of gutter, not square footage. Guttrz prices stainless steel micro-mesh guards per linear foot, with one rate for single-story gutters and a higher rate for two-story or steep roofs, corners included. A 1,600 square foot ranch often has 150 to 180 feet of gutter, a two-story colonial often has 160 to 220 feet, and a large two story with porches can pass 250. More feet means a higher price, and the same feet at second-story height costs a few dollars more per foot. You get a written range within the hour and one firm price after a 20-minute on-site check.
Gutter guard cost by house size comes down to one measurement: the feet of gutter along your roof edge. Square footage only hints at it. Guttrz prices stainless steel micro-mesh guards per linear foot, with one rate for single-story gutters and a higher rate for two-story or steep-pitch gutters, corners included at no extra charge. So a 150-foot ranch costs less than a 200-foot colonial because price follows footage, and the same 180 feet costs a bit more at second-story height than at first-floor height because the ladder work is slower. The tables below show how much gutter six common house sizes carry, explain how to estimate your own footage from the ground, list what moves the per-foot rate and what does not, and put the same footages next to the per-foot rates national brands are commonly quoted at.
How much do gutter guards cost by house size?
The price of gutter guards follows feet of gutter first and the height of those gutters second. A 120-foot single-story cottage is the low end of what a whole house costs, a 300-foot two-story home with porches and a side-load garage is the high end, and most houses land in between with 150 to 220 feet. Guttrz quotes the job as measured footage times a per-foot rate, with corners and miters included, and the written price lists the footage so you can see how it was counted. Nothing is added for corners, downspouts, or travel.
| Gutter footage | What it usually is | Where the gutters sit | Rate that applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 ft | Small ranch or cottage, gutters on the house only | Single story, about 9 to 10 feet up | Single-story rate on every run |
| 150 ft | Mid-size ranch, or a compact two story | One height or the other | Single-story rate on the ranch, two-story rate on the compact two story |
| 180 ft | Ranch with an attached garage, or an average colonial | Ranch runs low, colonial runs mostly high | Same footage, two different rates, so the colonial costs more |
| 200 ft | Larger colonial with garage and porch | Main runs at two-story height, garage and porch at one story | Two-story rate on the high runs, single-story rate on the low ones |
| 250 ft | Large two story with porch, garage, and a bump-out or two | Mostly two-story height | Mostly the two-story rate |
| 300 ft | Large or L-shaped home with many roof sections | Mixed heights, often a steep section | Each run priced at the rate for its height and pitch |
The rows are tied to footage, not house style. A sprawling ranch can have 250 feet of gutter, and a tall, narrow two story can have 140. Doubling the footage roughly doubles the price, since the rate is per foot, while moving a run from the single-story rate to the two-story rate adds a few dollars per foot. That is why the next sections are about counting your own feet. How the per-foot pricing works, and what every install includes, is also on our gutter guard cost page.
Is there a minimum job size?
Whole houses are priced as measured: footage times the rate for the height. Very short runs are different. A detached garage, a small cottage, or a single side of a house can add up to so little footage that the setup and travel outweigh the guard work, so Guttrz applies a job minimum to short runs. It is stated up front, before anyone measures, so you know the floor from the start.
An example of how that plays out: a detached garage with 70 feet of gutter and 2 corners is a short job, and the same 70 feet at two-story height is still a short job, just at the higher rate. If your measured footage prices below the minimum, the job is priced at the minimum. When that happens, adding a garage or porch run to the same visit usually gets you more guard for close to the same money than paying the minimum for a short run alone. The minimum is the only floor. There is no trip charge, fuel fee, or per-corner charge on top of it.
How many feet of gutters does a house have?
Most houses have 120 to 250 feet of gutter. The number is the length of every roof edge that carries a gutter, not the square footage of the house. A 1,600 square foot ranch often has 150 to 180 feet. A two-story colonial often has 160 to 220 feet, because stacking the same living space on two floors leaves a shorter roof edge relative to square footage.
Roof shape matters as much as size. On a gable roof, the two sloped ends have no gutter, so a plain rectangular gable ranch has gutters on the two long sides only. On a hip roof, all four sides slope to an eave and all four carry gutter. A 30 by 50 foot rectangle works out to 100 feet of gutter under a gable roof and 160 feet under a hip roof, before adding the garage. Most homes are somewhere between those two, with a gable main roof and hipped or gabled additions that add runs.
| House | Approximate square feet | Common gutter footage | What sets the footage and the rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small ranch or cottage | 1,000 to 1,300 | 100 to 140 ft | Gable ends carry no gutter, so a plain rectangle stays low. Single-story rate. |
| Ranch with attached garage | About 1,600 | 150 to 180 ft | The garage front, and sometimes its back, adds a run. Single-story rate unless the roof is steep. |
| Cape Cod or other steep roof, one and a half story | 1,500 to 2,000 | 130 to 180 ft | Fewer feet than a ranch of the same size, but the steep pitch puts every run at the higher rate. |
| Two-story colonial | 2,000 to 2,400 | 160 to 220 ft | Main runs at the two-story rate, with garage and porch runs at the single-story rate. |
| Large two story with porch and side-load garage | 3,000 and up | 220 to 300 ft | Side-load garage, wraparound porch, and bump-outs each add edge. Mostly the two-story rate. |
Those footages are typical, not guaranteed. Northeast Ohio has plenty of ranches with a breezeway and a detached garage, split-levels where the front is one story and the back is two, and colonials with a front porch and a three-car garage. Each changes the count, and each changes how many of the feet sit at the higher rate.
How do I estimate my own gutter footage?
Walk the outside of the house and measure the wall under each gutter run, or trace each gutter line on a satellite map with a distance tool. Add the runs together. Skip roof edges with no gutter. Then count the stories and note whether the roof is steep. That is enough for a close estimate.
- Stand at each corner and look up. Note which roof edges have a gutter. Gable ends, where the roof comes to a peak, usually do not.
- Measure each run. A tape along the ground under the gutter is close enough. On a satellite map, most mapping tools have a measure distance option that works well on roof edges.
- Walk the whole house. Garage, back porch, sunroom, breezeway, and any addition. The runs that get missed are almost always behind the house.
- Add it up and round to the nearest 10 feet.
- Note the height and pitch of each run. Gutters at first-floor height on a normal pitch take the single-story rate. Gutters at second-story height, or under a steep roof, take the higher rate.
- Send the footage with your address. You get a written price range within the hour, and the 20-minute on-site check turns it into one firm price that is good for one year.
Example: a 30 by 50 foot gable ranch with a 24-foot-wide attached garage in front. The two long eaves are 50 + 50 = 100 feet. The garage has a gutter across its front, 24 feet, and its back ties into the house roof, so no separate run there. A covered back porch adds 20 feet. Total: 100 + 24 + 20 = 144 feet, call it 140 to 150, all at single-story height, so the whole job is priced at the single-story rate. If you would rather not measure, send your address and we will do it from satellite imagery and text back a range within an hour. The steps are on our how it works page.
What adds gutter footage?
Anything that adds roof edge adds gutter. The big ones are attached garages, covered porches, and bump-outs like a breakfast nook or a bay window with its own small roof. A 24-foot-wide garage adds 24 feet if only its front has a gutter and about 48 feet if the front and back both do. A wraparound porch can add 60 feet or more on its own.
- Attached garage. Front-load garages usually add one run. Side-load garages often add two or three because more of the garage roof faces out.
- Porches and sunrooms. Each has its own low roof edge, and it is usually at single-story height even on a two-story house, so those feet take the lower rate.
- Bump-outs and additions. An L-shaped or T-shaped footprint has more edge than a rectangle of the same square footage.
- Detached garages and sheds. Separate buildings on the same visit count toward the same job.
- Dormers. Small dormers usually have no gutter. Large shed dormers sometimes do.
What does not change the price?
Corners do not change the price. Guttrz includes every inside and outside corner in the per-foot rate, so a house with 12 corners pays the same per foot as a house with 4. Gutter size does not change it either: 5-inch and 6-inch gutters are the same rate. Number of downspouts, tree cover, and the color of your gutters have no effect on the number. Neither does the cleaning that comes before the guards go on, the downspout flush, or the corner reseal, because all three are included with every guard install.
That is worth checking when you compare quotes, because per-corner fees are one of the most common ways a low headline rate turns into a high total. The full list of fees to look for is in our gutter guard quote breakdown.
What moves the per-foot rate up?
Two things move the rate: gutters at second-story height, and a steep roof pitch. Both mean taller ladders, more repositioning, and slower, more careful work along the edge. The guard is the same stainless micro-mesh either way, so the higher rate is labor, a few dollars more per foot. A one-story home with a steep roof, such as a Cape Cod or a house with tall front gables, is priced at the two-story rate for that reason.
Split-levels, ranches with a two-story wing, and two-story homes with a single-story porch or garage have runs at both heights. The 20-minute on-site check with a ladder sorts out which runs are which before you get a firm price, and the written price lists the footage so you can see how it was counted. The condition of the gutters can also add a separate repair line if a run needs to be rehung or resloped. If yours are already tipping forward, read why gutters pull away from the house before you buy guards.
How much do gutter guards cost for a 2,000 square foot house?
Gutter guards for a 2,000 square foot house are priced on roughly 150 to 200 feet of gutter, depending on whether it is one story or two. A 2,000 square foot ranch with an attached garage often has 170 to 200 feet of gutter, all at the single-story rate. A 2,000 square foot two story often has 150 to 190 feet, mostly at the two-story rate.
Notice how those pull in opposite directions. The ranch has more roof edge, and the two story has the higher rate, so the same square footage often ends up in a similar price range. Square footage is a rough starting point, but gutter footage and height set the number. Roofing estimates measure the whole sloped surface in squares of 100 square feet, which says nothing about the edge.
How much do gutter guards cost for a two story house?
Gutter guards for a two story house are priced on the common range of 160 to 220 feet at the two-story rate, corners included. A two story with 180 feet and 6 corners pays for 180 feet and nothing for the corners. Seniors 65 and older and military get a discount on a gutter guard install, never stacked with another offer, with the amount shown on the quote.
Two-story homes are where guards earn their cost fastest, because cleaning a second-story gutter needs an extension ladder and costs more per visit than cleaning a ranch. Gutter cleaning in Northeast Ohio commonly runs about $100 to $250 for a single-story and $150 to $350 for a two-story, a market range, not a Guttrz price. Twice a year for 10 years is 20 visits, and 20 visits at two-story prices add up to more than most guard installs cost once. The full 10-year comparison, including who should skip guards, is in are gutter guards worth it.
How does gutter guard cost by house size compare with national brands?
National micro-mesh brands are commonly quoted at $25 to $40 per foot, based on quotes homeowners report, which is often $5,000 to $8,000 for a typical home. The table below applies both ends of that reported range to the same six footages. It is not a quote from any company, and it is not a Guttrz price. Your own quote could be higher or lower.
| Gutter footage | At $25 per foot, the low end homeowners report for national brands | At $40 per foot, the high end homeowners report | What it usually is |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 ft | $3,000 | $4,800 | Small ranch or cottage |
| 150 ft | $3,750 | $6,000 | Mid-size ranch, or a compact two story |
| 180 ft | $4,500 | $7,200 | Ranch with garage, or an average colonial |
| 200 ft | $5,000 | $8,000 | Larger colonial with garage and porch |
| 250 ft | $6,250 | $10,000 | Large two story with porch and garage |
| 300 ft | $7,500 | $12,000 | Large or L-shaped home with many roof sections |
The product on both sides of the comparison is in the same category: stainless micro-mesh on a frame, fastened to your existing gutters. The gap between those columns and a local installer's per-foot rate is the sales model, with advertising, in-home presentations, and commissions built into the national per-foot number. Our Guttrz vs LeafFilter page lays out the differences, and if you have a national quote in hand, divide it by your footage to see where it falls, then ask for a Guttrz range on the same footage.
The table also cannot show what happens under the guard. Every Guttrz price includes a full cleaning, a downspout flush, corner resealing, and guards fastened to the gutter lip and roof edge without screwing through shingles. Small fixes found during the install, like a missing downspout section, a loose hanger, or a leaking seam, are included at no charge. To see that install step by step, read how to install gutter guards.
To get your real footage and a price, use the form on this page or text your address to (330) 818-5584. You get a range by text within an hour, then a 20-minute on-site check and one firm price that is good for one year.
Common questions
How many linear feet of gutters does a 1,500 square foot house have?
Usually 120 to 170 feet, depending on roof shape and whether a garage or porch adds runs. A rectangular gable ranch has gutters on the two long sides only, so it can be as low as 100 feet. A hip roof carries gutter on all four sides and lands higher. Measure the wall under each run or trace the roof edge on a satellite map for a real number.
Does a bigger house always cost more for gutter guards?
Not always. Price follows gutter footage and height, not square footage. A 2,400 square foot two story with a simple rectangular footprint can have less gutter than an 1,800 square foot ranch with a garage, porch, and an L-shaped plan. Count the roof edge that carries gutter, then note which runs sit at second-story height or under a steep roof, since those take the higher per-foot rate.
How much do gutter guards cost for a ranch house?
Most ranches carry 120 to 200 feet of gutter, priced at the single-story rate with corners included, so a 200-foot ranch costs more than a 120-foot ranch in proportion to the feet. A typical 1,600 square foot ranch with an attached garage has 150 to 180 feet. A ranch with a steep roof is priced at the higher rate instead, because the ladder work matches a taller house. Send the address for a written range within the hour.
Do downspouts count toward gutter footage?
No. Gutter guards go on the horizontal gutter runs along the roof edge, so only those runs count. Downspouts carry water down the wall and do not get guards. Every downspout is flushed as part of a Guttrz install, but its length is not part of the price.
How do I measure gutter footage from a satellite map?
Open a satellite view of your address, switch on the measure distance tool, and click along each roof edge that has a gutter. Skip the gable ends where the roof peaks. Add the runs, then double check any spots hidden by trees by walking outside. The result is usually within 10 feet of a tape measurement.
Does a steep roof on a one story house take the two-story rate?
Yes. Steep pitch is priced at the higher rate with Guttrz even at single-story height, because working along a steep edge safely takes more setup and more care. Cape Cods and homes with tall front gables are common examples. A normal pitch at first-floor height takes the single-story rate, and the written price shows which rate applied to each run.
How much do gutter guards cost per linear foot in Ohio?
Guttrz prices per linear foot, with one rate for single story and a higher rate for two story or steep pitch, installed, with corners, cleaning, downspout flush, and resealing included. The rate appears on your written range and firm price. National brands are commonly quoted at $25 to $40 per foot, based on quotes homeowners report. Store-bought screens and foam cost under $4 per foot in materials but do a weaker job.
Can I get gutter guards on just the back of the house where the trees are?
Yes, at the same per-foot rates. A single side often adds up to very little footage, though, and short runs carry a job minimum that is stated up front. If the back is 60 feet at single-story height, adding the garage or the front run to the same visit usually gets you more coverage for close to the same money.
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Written by Christian Schaffner, owner of Guttrz. Updated October 8, 2026.
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