How Much Does Eavestrough Installation Cost? What Ontario Homeowners Should Know

If your eavestroughs are leaking, sagging or overflowing every time it rains, one of the first questions you probably have is how much new ones will cost.

The honest answer is that it depends on your home. Two houses on the same street can get very different quotes. Here is what goes into the price of eavestrough installation and replacement, so you know what you are paying for and how to compare quotes.

How Eavestrough Quotes Are Usually Priced

Most contractors price eavestrough by the linear foot. That means the total length of eavestrough needed around your roofline is the biggest factor in the cost.

On top of the eavestrough itself, a quote will usually include:

• Downspouts and elbows
• Corners, end caps and outlets
• Hangers
• Removal and disposal of the old system
• Labour

Some quotes also include extras such as gutter protection, fascia repairs or downspout extensions.

What Affects the Cost of New Eavestroughs

1. The size of your home

A bungalow with a simple roofline needs far less eavestrough than a two storey home with an attached garage, porch and several roof sections. More length means more material and more labour.

2. Roof height and access

Single storey homes are quicker and safer to work on. Two and three storey homes, steep lots, decks, landscaping and tight side yards can all add time to the job.

3. Complexity of the roofline

Every corner, valley and change in roof height adds work. A roof with many inside and outside corners needs more fittings and more sealing than one long straight run.

4. Eavestrough size

Most homes use 5 inch or 6 inch eavestrough. A 6 inch system costs a little more, but it carries much more water. It is often the right call for large roofs, steep pitches or areas where two roof sections drain into one spot.

5. Number of downspouts

More downspouts mean more material and labour, but they also mean better drainage. Cutting corners on downspouts is one of the most common reasons eavestroughs overflow.

6. Seamless vs. sectional eavestrough

Seamless eavestrough is formed on site to the exact length of each roof section. It has far fewer joints than sectional eavestrough, which means fewer places for leaks to start. For most homeowners, it offers better long term value.

7. Colour

Aluminum eavestrough comes in a wide range of factory finished colours. Standard colours are easy to source, while some specialty colours may affect the price or availability.

8. The condition of your fascia

This is the cost many homeowners do not see coming. When the old eavestroughs come off, the fascia board behind them is exposed. If the wood is soft or rotting, it needs to be repaired before new eavestroughs can be hung. A good contractor will tell you about this up front rather than hanging a new system on a failing board.

9. Gutter protection

Adding gutter guards such as Alu Rex at the same time as new eavestroughs adds to the upfront cost, but it can save years of cleaning and help prevent overflow and clogs.

Repair or Replace?

Not every eavestrough problem needs a full replacement. A leaking corner, a loose hanger or a single sagging section can often be repaired.

Replacement usually makes more sense when:

• Leaks keep coming back in different spots
• Several sections are sagging or pulling away
• The eavestroughs are too small for the roof
• The system is old, dented or corroded
• You are replacing soffit, fascia or siding at the same time

Why the Cheapest Quote Is Not Always the Best Deal

A low price can be tempting, but eavestroughs that are installed poorly cost more in the long run. Watch for quotes that:

• Do not mention downspout count or placement
• Use sectional eavestrough with many joints
• Skip removal of the old system
• Do not mention checking the fascia
• Leave out warranty details

Water damage to a foundation, basement or siding costs far more to fix than a properly installed eavestrough system.

Questions to Ask When Comparing Quotes

• Is the eavestrough seamless?
• Is it 5 inch or 6 inch, and why?
• How many downspouts are included, and where will they go?
• Does the price include removing and disposing of the old system?
• What happens if the fascia is damaged?
• Is gutter protection included or optional?
• What warranty comes with the product and the workmanship?

Financing Options

If new eavestroughs are not in this year's budget, financing can help you spread the cost over time so you can protect your home now instead of waiting for water damage to get worse.

Related reading: What Happens During a Professional Eavestrough Installation and Exterior Financing: How to Finance Your Siding, Soffit, Fascia, or Eavestrough Project

Get an Eavestrough Quote in Barrie and Simcoe County

Reynolds Brothers Exteriors installs and replaces seamless aluminum eavestrough for homes throughout Barrie, Orillia, Innisfil, Springwater, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Newmarket and surrounding communities.

We will measure your home, check your fascia and drainage, and give you a clear quote with everything included.

Contact Reynolds Brothers Exteriors today to request a quote for eavestrough installation.