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Gutter guard cost by house size: the math for 120 to 300 feet of gutter
Price tables for six common footages, how to count your own feet from the ground, and what moves the number.
Gutter guard cost by house size depends on feet of gutter, not square footage. With Guttrz, a 120-foot single-story home is 120 x $15 = $1,800, a 180-foot home is $2,700 single story or $3,060 two story, and a 250-foot two story is 250 x $17 = $4,250. A 1,600 square foot ranch often has 150 to 180 feet of gutter, and a two-story colonial often has 160 to 220 feet. Corners are included, and jobs under $1,200 are priced at $1,200.
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. At Guttrz rates of $15 per foot for single story and $17 per foot for two story or steep pitch, corners included, a 150-foot ranch is $2,250 and a 200-foot two-story home is $3,400. The tables below work the math for six common footages, show when the $1,200 minimum applies, explain how to estimate your own footage from the ground, 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?
Stainless steel micro-mesh gutter guards from Guttrz cost $1,800 for a 120-foot single-story home and $5,100 for a 300-foot two-story home, with most houses landing between $2,100 and $3,300. The price is feet of gutter times $15 for single story or $17 for two story or steep pitch. Corners are included, and jobs under $1,200 are priced at $1,200.
| Gutter footage | Single story, at $15 per foot | Two story or steep, at $17 per foot | What it usually is |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 ft | 120 x $15 = $1,800 | 120 x $17 = $2,040 | Small ranch or cottage, gutters on the house only |
| 150 ft | 150 x $15 = $2,250 | 150 x $17 = $2,550 | Mid-size ranch, or a compact two story |
| 180 ft | 180 x $15 = $2,700 | 180 x $17 = $3,060 | Ranch with an attached garage, or an average colonial |
| 200 ft | 200 x $15 = $3,000 | 200 x $17 = $3,400 | Larger colonial with garage and porch |
| 250 ft | 250 x $15 = $3,750 | 250 x $17 = $4,250 | Large two story with porch, garage, and a bump-out or two |
| 300 ft | 300 x $15 = $4,500 | 300 x $17 = $5,100 | Large or L-shaped home with many roof sections |
Every number in the table is above the $1,200 minimum, so the minimum does not change any of them. 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. That is why the next sections are about counting your own feet. Every rate is also on our gutter guard cost page.
When does the $1,200 minimum apply?
The $1,200 minimum applies when feet times rate comes to less than $1,200, which means under 80 feet of single-story gutter or under about 71 feet of two-story gutter. Whole houses rarely fall below that. Detached garages, small cottages, and single sides of a house do.
An example: a small single-story home or a detached garage with 70 feet of gutter and 2 corners. 70 x $15 = $1,050. That is under the floor, so the job is priced at $1,200. The same 70 feet at two-story height is 70 x $17 = $1,190, which is also under the floor, so it is priced at $1,200 too. If your number comes in under $1,200, adding a garage or porch run to the job usually gets you more guard for the same money than paying the minimum for a short run. 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 | Guttrz math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small ranch or cottage | 1,000 to 1,300 | 100 to 140 ft | 100 x $15 = $1,500, up to 140 x $15 = $2,100 |
| Ranch with attached garage | About 1,600 | 150 to 180 ft | 150 x $15 = $2,250, up to 180 x $15 = $2,700 |
| Cape Cod or other steep roof, one and a half story | 1,500 to 2,000 | 130 to 180 ft | 130 x $17 = $2,210, up to 180 x $17 = $3,060 |
| Two-story colonial | 2,000 to 2,400 | 160 to 220 ft | 160 x $17 = $2,720, up to 220 x $17 = $3,740 |
| Large two story with porch and side-load garage | 3,000 and up | 220 to 300 ft | 220 x $17 = $3,740, up to 300 x $17 = $5,100 |
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.
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.
- Pick the rate. $15 per foot if the gutters are at first-floor height on a normal pitch. $17 per foot if they are at second-story height or the roof is steep.
- Multiply, then apply the $1,200 minimum if the total is under it.
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. At $15 per foot that is $2,100 to $2,250. 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.
- 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.
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 changes the rate from $15 to $17 per foot?
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. A one-story home with a steep roof, such as a Cape Cod or a house with tall front gables, is priced at $17 per foot 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 price text 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 cost about $2,550 to $3,230 with Guttrz, 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 at $15 per foot, which is $2,550 to $3,000. A 2,000 square foot two story often has 150 to 190 feet at $17 per foot, which is $2,550 to $3,230.
Notice how close those land. The ranch has more roof edge, and the two story has a higher rate, so the same square footage often ends up in the same price range. Square footage is a rough starting point, but gutter footage sets 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 cost $2,720 to $3,740 with Guttrz for the common range of 160 to 220 feet, at $17 per foot with corners included. A two story with 180 feet and 6 corners is 180 x $17 = $3,060, or $2,910 with the $150 senior or military discount.
Two-story homes are where guards earn their cost fastest, because cleaning a second-story gutter needs an extension ladder and often lands at the top of the $150 to $300 cleaning range. Twice a year for 10 years at $300 is $6,000, against $3,060 for guards 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 $30 per foot, a point near the middle of that range, to the same six footages. It is not a quote from any company. Your own quote could be higher or lower.
| Gutter footage | Guttrz single story, $15 | Guttrz two story or steep, $17 | At $30 per foot, as commonly quoted for national brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 ft | $1,800 | $2,040 | $3,600 |
| 150 ft | $2,250 | $2,550 | $4,500 |
| 180 ft | $2,700 | $3,060 | $5,400 |
| 200 ft | $3,000 | $3,400 | $6,000 |
| 250 ft | $3,750 | $4,250 | $7,500 |
| 300 ft | $4,500 | $5,100 | $9,000 |
The product on both sides of the table is in the same category: stainless micro-mesh on a frame, fastened to your existing gutters. The gap is the sales model, with advertising, in-home presentations, and commissions built into the per-foot rate. 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.
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 a 1,800 square foot ranch with a garage, porch, and an L-shaped plan. Count the roof edge that carries gutter, then apply $15 per foot for single story or $17 for two story or steep.
How much do gutter guards cost for a ranch house?
With Guttrz, most ranches land between $1,800 and $3,000, which is 120 to 200 feet at $15 per foot with corners included. A typical 1,600 square foot ranch with an attached garage has 150 to 180 feet, so $2,250 to $2,700. A ranch with a steep roof is priced at $17 per foot instead.
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 cost $17 per foot?
Yes. Steep pitch is priced at $17 per foot 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 is $15 per foot.
How much do gutter guards cost per linear foot in Ohio?
Guttrz charges $15 per linear foot for single story and $17 per linear foot for two story or steep pitch, installed, with corners, cleaning, downspout flush, and resealing included. 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 less than the $1,200 minimum, though. If the back is 60 feet at single-story height, that is 60 x $15 = $900, so the job is priced at $1,200. Adding the garage or the front run usually gets you more coverage for the same money.
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Written by Christian Schaffner, owner of Guttrz. Updated September 17, 2026.
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