Gutter Installer Estimate Template
A gutter installer estimate forecasts the price before work starts: 8 lines for install 160 ft of 5-inch seamless aluminum gutters with six downspouts and guards, totalling $4,550.00, with services the largest share (52%). It states its assumptions and stays valid for 30 days. Edit the lines and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a gutter installer: install 160 ft of 5-inch seamless aluminum gutters with six downspouts and guards. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Fox Hollow Gutter Installation
867 Market Street
Fairview, OR 97024
billing@example.com
(503) 555-0167
Estimate
Prepared for
Avery Lindqvist
9 Willow Court
Springfield, IL 62704
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove and dispose of old gutters | 160 linear ft | $1.50 | $240.00 |
| 5 in seamless aluminum gutter, formed on site | 160 linear ft | $9.50 | $1,520.00 |
| Downspouts, 3x4 in aluminum | 108 linear ft | $8.00 | $864.00 |
| Downspout elbows and outlets | 18 each | $9.00 | $162.00 |
| Hidden hangers, every 24 in | 80 each | $2.50 | $200.00 |
| Replace rotted fascia board | 24 linear ft | $14.00 | $336.00 |
| Mesh gutter guards | 160 linear ft | $7.00 | $1,120.00 |
| Splash blocks | 6 each | $18.00 | $108.00 |
- Subtotal
- $4,550.00
- Estimate total
- $4,550.00
Notes
A gutter estimate should give linear footage, gutter size and material, downspout footage, guard options, fascia repair pricing and removal of the old gutters.
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Gutter Installer estimate at a glance
| Scope estimated | Install 160 ft of 5-inch seamless aluminum gutters with six downspouts and guards |
|---|---|
| Estimate total | $4,550.00 before tax |
| Valid for | 30 days from the estimate date |
| Deposit | Most gutter jobs are paid on completion; larger guard installations sometimes take a materials deposit. |
| Services (2 lines) | $2,384.00, 52% |
| Products (2 lines) | $1,228.00, 27% |
| Labour (2 lines) | $576.00, 13% |
| Priced in | linear ft |
Estimate breakdown for install 160 ft of 5-inch seamless aluminum gutters with six downspouts and guards
| Item | Type | Est. quantity | Est. amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove and dispose of old gutters | Labour | 160 linear ft | $240.00 |
| 5 in seamless aluminum gutter, formed on site | Services | 160 linear ft | $1,520.00 |
| Downspouts, 3x4 in aluminum | Services | 108 linear ft | $864.00 |
| Downspout elbows and outlets | Materials | 18 each | $162.00 |
| Hidden hangers, every 24 in | Materials | 80 each | $200.00 |
| Replace rotted fascia board | Labour | 24 linear ft | $336.00 |
| Mesh gutter guards | Products | 160 linear ft | $1,120.00 |
| Splash blocks | Products | 6 each | $108.00 |
| Estimated total | $4,550.00 |
What to write on a gutter installer estimate
A gutter estimate should give linear footage, gutter size and material, downspout footage, guard options, fascia repair pricing and removal of the old gutters.
Materials and products are $1,590.00 of this $4,550.00 estimate (35%), so say how long those prices hold: supplier prices can move before the job starts.
Prices seamless gutters per linear foot by size and material, with downspouts, guards and removal of old gutters added by the foot or piece.
Assumptions behind each line
Write these next to the 8 lines so the customer sees what the $4,550.00 depends on.
- Remove and dispose of old gutters: 160 linear ft at $1.50 per linear ft ($240.00); extra linear ft at the same rate.
- 5 in seamless aluminum gutter, formed on site: 160 linear ft, $1,520.00.
- Downspouts, 3x4 in aluminum: 108 linear ft, $864.00.
- Downspout elbows and outlets: 18 each at $9.00 ($162.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Hidden hangers, every 24 in: 80 each at $2.50 ($200.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Replace rotted fascia board: 24 linear ft at $14.00 per linear ft ($336.00); extra linear ft at the same rate.
- Mesh gutter guards: 160 linear ft at $7.00 ($1,120.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Splash blocks: 6 each at $18.00 ($108.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
Changes, overruns and change orders
If the customer adds work, put it on a signed change order first. Pricing the extra in linear ft keeps it comparable with the $4,550.00 you estimated.
A 10% rise in material prices would add $159.00 to this job, which is why many gutter installers limit how long an estimate stays valid.
Tips from gutter installation billing
- Write the gutter size, metal gauge and color on the invoice; a later repair crew needs them to match, and a 6-inch gutter rightly costs more than a 5-inch one.
- Show downspouts as total footage rather than a count, since that is what customers check when they look up at a two-story wall.
- Charge fascia repair per foot after the old gutters come down, because rotted fascia hides behind them and cannot be priced until removal.
- State the hanger spacing used; closer spacing costs more and matters in snow country, yet owners comparing bids rarely see it unless you print it.
Turning the gutter installer estimate into an invoice
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Get it approved
Ask Avery Lindqvist to sign or reply in writing to estimate EST-3188.
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Record the changes
Update quantities to what was actually used across the 8 lines.
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Switch the document type
Change Estimate to Invoice in the tool; the lines and parties stay.
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Deduct what was paid
Enter any deposit as amount paid so the balance due is correct.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a gutter installer estimate?
Describe the job (Install 160 ft of 5-inch seamless aluminum gutters with six downspouts and guards), list each line with an estimated quantity and rate, total it ($4,550.00 in the sample), state how long it is valid and what it assumes, then send it as a PDF for approval.
Is a gutter installer estimate binding?
An estimate is a forecast, not a fixed price, so the final invoice can differ when the work or materials change. Rules vary by country and state; to stay safe, get written approval before billing noticeably more than the $4,550.00 you estimated.
How long should a gutter installer estimate be valid?
Thirty days is common and is what this template uses. With 35% of the price in materials, a shorter validity protects you if supplier prices rise.