Gutter replacement cost in Australia (2026)
Updated , rebuilt monthly. Public ranges extracted 17 Oct 2026.
Published cost guides put a gutter replacement at $45 to $95 per linear metre from one source only (published cost guides, checked 17 Oct 2026). We have no ballpark figures from the Reply Test yet, so the by-city table shows published ranges next to our listing medians, which are Google ratings and review counts and not prices. Updated 17 Oct 2026.
What published cost guides say
| Region | Range | What it covers | Source | Rates as of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $45 to $95 per linear metre | headline range on the source's cost guide index | Yakka Labour | 2026 |
Gutter replacement by city
| City | Roofers on our list | Median Google rating | Median review count | Ballpark figures given in reply to our standard enquiry (1) | Published cost guides (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney NSW | 193 | 4.9 / 5 | 24 | No figure yet | No figure yet |
| Melbourne VIC | 140 | 5.0 / 5 | 22 | No figure yet | No figure yet |
| Brisbane QLD | 135 | 4.9 / 5 | 24 | No figure yet | No figure yet |
| Perth WA | 82 | 4.9 / 5 | 22 | No figure yet | No figure yet |
| Adelaide SA | 74 | 4.9 / 5 | 23 | No figure yet | No figure yet |
No ballpark figures have been collected yet, because the Reply Test has not run. We hold 0 written quotes so far. A city gets its own page, built from both, when it reaches 10 prices.
What changes the price
- Length of gutter. Price follows the run. Count the metres on the quote.
- Box gutters. A box gutter is built into the roof and can cost far more than a standard one. One Adelaide homeowner reported a $35,000 quote to fix a 30 m box gutter (r/Adelaide, September 2026).
- Downpipes. Check how many are included.
- Fascia and brackets. Rotten fascia boards change the job.
- Storeys and access. A second storey adds time and equipment.
- Simple swaps that turn out bigger. One homeowner was first quoted just over $3,000 for what looked like a simple swap of an old gutter on a patio (r/AusRenovation, September 2026). A job that looks simple can change once the roofer is up there, so ask what would change the price.
- Waste disposal. Ask for it in the quote.
Ask every roofer to price the same list, in writing, so you are comparing like with like.
Questions to ask before accepting a quote
How much does gutter replacement cost in Australia?
Published cost guides put a gutter replacement at $45 to $95 per linear metre from one source only (published cost guides, checked 17 Oct 2026). Box gutters and second storeys sit at the high end.
Should I replace the gutters when I replace the roof?
Some roofers bundle gutters into a roof quote: one Brisbane quote for a 90 m² highset covered the roof, insulation, gutters and four downpipes (r/AusRenovation, October 2024). Ask for gutters as a separate line so you can compare.
What is a box gutter and why does it cost more?
A box gutter is built into the roof structure rather than hung from the edge. Fixing one means working into the roof structure, so quotes can run much higher. Ask for a detailed scope before you accept.
Do I need a licensed roofer for gutters in your state?
Ask for the number and look it up on your state register. The guide to hiring a roofer links to each one.
Is a call-out fee normal for a gutter quote?
Some roofers charge one and some do not. Ask before they visit, and get the answer in writing, so a fee does not appear on the invoice. A Perth homeowner reported a $300 quote fee that was never mentioned beforehand (r/perth, 2026).
How do I compare gutter quotes fairly?
Published cost guides put a gutter replacement at $45 to $95 per linear metre from one source only (published cost guides, checked 17 Oct 2026).
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Sources
- Yakka Labour: cost guides index (yakkalabour.com.au/cost-guides), rates as of 2026, extracted 17 Oct 2026.