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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · 9.4 million people

Gutter guards cost in Chicago, IL

Most homeowners pay $3,550 – $5,950 (mid-range, typical $4,550, before sales tax), 14% above the national average and 1% above the Illinois average.

Most homeowners pay

$3,550 – $5,950Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · 148 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $4,550
Labour $2,145Materials $2,423Work hours: 21.4

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Price levels in Chicago, IL

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$1,050
$800 – $1,350
$534$496
Mid-range$4,550
$3,550 – $5,950
$2,145$2,423
Premium$4,750
$3,700 – $6,200
$2,145$2,618

Why prices in Chicago, IL are different

Labor is about 47% of a mid-range gutter guards job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Chicago, IL area cost about 35% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 14% above the national figure and 1% above the Illinois average.

Chicago, IL ranks 2 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does gutter guards cost in Chicago, IL?

A mid-range job typically costs $4,550 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $3,550 – $5,950. Basic is about $1,050 and premium about $4,750.

Is gutter guards more expensive in Chicago, IL than elsewhere in Illinois?

Chicago, IL: 1% above the Illinois average of $4,500. Labor is about 47% of a mid-range gutter guards job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Chicago, IL area cost about 35% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 14% above the national figure and 1% above the Illinois average.

How does Chicago, IL compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Chicago, IL ranks 2 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $4,000.

How much of the price is labor in Chicago, IL?

About 47% at the mid-range level, around 21 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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