Gutter Estimating & Invoicing Software for Gutter Contractors
A gutter job is footage plus a lot of small parts. Trades HQ helps you count every corner, cap and elbow, price it with your own rates, and get paid fast.
Small parts add up. Corners, end caps, outlets, elbows and hangers are easy to undercount.
Downspouts. Their number and length depend on the roof and the house height.
Seamless or sectional. Coil and sections price and install differently.
Removal and repairs. Old gutters, rotten fascia and guards change the job.
How Trades HQ helps gutter contractors
Ready-made gutter items in your Price Book, like 5" and 6" K-style, half-round, seamless coil, 2 × 3 and 3 × 4 downspouts, corners, end caps, outlets and elbows. Add your prices once and reuse them.
Labor-rate guidance by state. See typical sheet metal worker wages in your state, then set your own rate.
Quick quotes from your phone at the house.
Change orders for rotten fascia found during the job.
Proposals homeowners approve online, then one click to invoice.
Live job profit across all your jobs.
A gutter estimate, step by step
Measure each eave run.
Count inside and outside corners, end caps and outlets.
Place downspouts and measure their height.
Count elbows (often three per downspout) and hangers.
Add removal, fascia repair and guards if needed.
Apply your overhead and profit.
Example (illustrative): two 40 ft eaves on a one-story house, with a downspout at each end of each run.
Step
Math
Result
Gutter
2 × 40
80 ft
Downspouts
2 runs × 2
4 downspouts
Downspout length
4 × 10 ft
40 ft
Elbows at 3 per downspout
4 × 3
12 elbows
Hangers about every 2 ft
80 ÷ 2
40 hangers
End caps and outlets
2 per run each
4 caps, 4 outlets
Pricing tip: Set a minimum job price, so small repair calls still cover your drive and setup time. And remember that markup and margin aren't the same number: a 20% margin needs a 25% markup. The Estimating Basics guide walks through the math, and the free markup and margin calculator does it for you.
See it in Trades HQ
A sample estimate in Trades HQ. Each line has its own material and labor cost, and the Bid Summary adds your overhead and profit. Sample numbers.
Questions gutter contractors ask
How many downspouts does a gutter need?
It depends on the roof area draining to the gutter and your local rainfall. Many installers place one downspout for every 30 to 40 feet of gutter, and at least one per run.
How far apart should gutter hangers be?
Many installers space hangers about every 2 feet, closer in areas with heavy snow. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the system you use.
Can I use Trades HQ on my phone?
Yes. Trades HQ runs in your phone’s web browser, and you can add it to your home screen like an app, so you can build an estimate or send an invoice from the truck.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, and you don’t need a credit card to start. Plans start at $75 a month, and you can cancel anytime.
Examples on this page use illustrative numbers only. Use your own costs, rates and local requirements. This page is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice.
