Home Repair Decoded

Gutter Replacement Cost in Louisiana

$650 – $2,750We estimate gutter replacement in Louisiana at $650 to $2,750 for aluminum gutters and downspouts on a typical home. The national estimate is $700 to $2,950. Louisiana roofer pay is 12% below the national median, ranking 31 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$300$1,500
Labor hours (our assumption)612
Billed labor rate per hour$59$105
Estimated total$650$2,750

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Louisiana median wage from BLS (2025, $23.44 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What our assumptions are based on

ItemSourced figureBasisSource
Labor hours7 – 107 to 10 hours for professional installation.Bob Vila

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$600$5,8002,000 square foot home, 200 linear feet, all materials. Page dated October 2026.
Bob Vila$622$1,677Installed, citing HomeAdvisor. Page dated June 2023.

Who can legally do this in Louisiana

Residential Roofing is a subclassification under Residential Construction and requires a trade exam. It covers the construction, installation or repair of roofs on residential structures.

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Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Arkansas$22.82$640$2,750
Mississippi$21.61$620$2,650
Texas$22.13$630$2,700

Other roofer jobs in Louisiana

Gutter Replacement cost in every state · Louisiana home repair guide

Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.