What changes the price
The length of gutter, the roof material, the height and pitch of the roof, and whether valleys are covered are the assumptions behind each quote. Write each installer's answers in one row and the gap between prices usually explains itself.
A cheaper product and a dearer one can look alike from the ground. The brand and material rows are there so you can look them up afterwards.
Before the installer arrives
Make sure there is clear ground along the walls for a ladder, and move cars out of the driveway if the installer asks.
Look up at the gutters after the next rain if you can. Knowing where water spills over now helps you ask the right questions.
Where to check
- ABN Lookup, Australian Business Register
Shows whether a business's ABN is active or cancelled, its business type and its GST status, and the Register says the public can use it to check a business before buying.
Read 15 October 2026