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Gutter replacement cost Netherlands 2026 — price per metre including labour
Current overview of gutter replacement costs in the Netherlands 2026. What does a new gutter cost per metre including labour, which materials are available and when is a permit needed? With cost tables.
Quick answer
Replacing gutters in the Netherlands in 2026 costs on average € 25 to € 70 per linear metre including labour depending on the material. For an average terraced house (approx. 12–16 m of guttering) expect € 400–€ 1,000 including downpipes.
Gutter replacement costs by material
1. Price per metre including labour and brackets
| Material | Cost per m (incl. VAT + labour) | |---|---| | Plastic (PVC) gutter | € 20–€ 35/m | | Aluminium gutter (painted) | € 30–€ 50/m | | Zinc gutter (smooth or patina) | € 40–€ 70/m | | Steel gutter (powder-coated) | € 35–€ 60/m | | Copper gutter | € 70–€ 130/m |
2. Total costs by house type
| House type | Gutter length | Estimated total cost | |---|---|---| | Terraced house (front + rear) | 12–18 m | € 400–€ 1,100 | | Corner/semi-detached | 20–28 m | € 600–€ 1,700 | | Detached house | 35–55 m | € 950–€ 3,500 |
3. Additional costs
| Item | Cost | |---|---| | Downpipe (per unit) | € 80–€ 200/unit | | Soffit / fascia repair | € 100–€ 300 | | Fascia board replacement | € 150–€ 500 |
Tips for gutter replacement
- Inspect the fascia board at the same time — rotten timber behind the gutter only becomes visible during replacement; dealing with it at the same time avoids a second scaffolding hire
- PVC vs zinc: PVC is cheap but expands — for long roof overhangs (> 10 m) aluminium or zinc is better due to thermal expansion
- Match the profile to existing work — half-round 125 mm is the Dutch standard; a different profile causes problems at the downpipe connection
- Plan multi-day scaffolding — gutter + fascia board in one hire saves € 200–€ 500
- Check the fall — gutters must slope 3–5 mm/m towards the outlet; too flat causes standing water and algae
Permit for gutter replacement
Gutter replacement: no permit required (maintenance, no structural change).
Conclusion
Gutter replacement in the Netherlands costs € 25–€ 70 per linear metre including labour. For gutters as part of a roof or facade renovation, a coordinated project brief saves time and cost.
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