A $3,200 quote can hide $800 of unnecessary upcharges. Or it might miss $400 of essential work. Knowing what should be in your quote is the difference between a fair deal and a bad one.

What every quote should itemize

Premier Gutters KC line-items every quote. Here's what each section means and what to look for.

Section 1: Gutter material

Listed as linear feet × per-foot rate. Should specify:

  • Size (5″ or 6″ K-style, half-round, etc.)
  • Gauge (.025″ builder grade or .032″ premium)
  • Color (white/brown standard; custom colors are upcharges)
  • Per-foot rate ($8.50-$10 for 5″, $10-$14 for 6″ in 2026 KC market)

Section 2: Downspouts

Listed as count × length × per-foot rate. Should specify:

  • Quantity (typical KC ranch: 4-6; 2-story: 6-8)
  • Size (2x3 standard; 3x4 oversized for high-volume)
  • Per-foot rate ($5.50-$7.50 for 2x3, $8-$10.50 for 3x4)
  • Elbows and accessories (often included; sometimes separate)

Section 3: Hangers + accessories

Usually included in the per-foot gutter rate but worth verifying. Should specify:

  • Hanger type (hidden hangers, not spike-and-ferrule)
  • Hanger spacing (24″ on-center for KC snow load)
  • Screw type (stainless steel preferred)
  • End caps (per gutter section; usually included)
  • Mitered corners (custom-cut on-site; usually included)

Section 4: Tear-off and disposal (replacement only)

Listed as per-foot rate. Should specify:

  • $2-$3 per linear foot in 2026 KC market
  • Whether disposal fee is included or extra
  • Recycling of aluminum gutters (we recycle; some contractors don't)

Section 5: Fascia/soffit repair (if needed)

Listed as feet × per-foot rate. Should specify:

  • $18-$24 per linear foot in 2026 KC market
  • Whether it's an estimate (paid as actual work performed) or a flat rate
  • Wood type (cedar, pine, composite)
  • Paint match (sometimes separate)

Section 6: Gutter guards (optional)

Listed as linear feet × per-foot rate. Should specify:

  • Product (LeafBlaster Pro micro-mesh: $10-$13/ft; Easy Lock: $7-$9/ft)
  • Warranty (LeafBlaster Pro: 40-year manufacturer; Easy Lock: 10-year)
  • Install method (under shingle vs surface-mount)

Section 7: Drainage add-ons (optional)

Underground PVC extensions, pop-up emitters, dry wells. Should specify:

  • Per-foot or per-extension rate
  • Pipe type (Schedule 40 PVC vs corrugated)
  • Outlet type (pop-up, daylight, dry well)
  • Trenching method (machine vs hand-dig)

Section 8: Sales tax

Applied to materials in your city. KC-area sales tax ranges from 8.6% (most areas) to 9.85% (parts of MO). We list this explicitly.

Section 9: Subtotal, deductions, total

Clear math from line items to subtotal, any volume or referral discounts, tax, and final total. Quote should hold for 30 days.

What should NOT be in your quote

  • Lump-sum total with no line items — major red flag
  • "Today only" pricing — pressure tactic, walk away
  • "We'll waive your deductible" — illegal insurance fraud in MO/KS
  • "Trip charge" over $100 for KC metro — unusual
  • "Permit fees" — gutters don't require permits in KC
  • "Demo fee" separate from tear-off — should be one line
How to use this: Get multiple quotes. Compare line-by-line. The cheapest total isn't always the best deal — sometimes the $200 cheaper quote skips the fascia repair you need, then you pay $1,200 in year 2 for fascia rot. Real apples-to-apples comparison only works with line-item quotes.

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