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Free roof inspection, with a photo report of what we find.
Free gutter cleaning with every gutter guard install.
Why homeowners add gutter guards
Open gutters collect leaves, seeds, needles and shingle granules. Once they clog, rainwater spills over the front edge or backs up behind the gutter, soaking the fascia and dropping right beside the foundation. A guard that suits your gutters means fewer clogs, less overflow at the fascia and foundation, and fewer ladder trips to scoop them out.
Many homes in Madison and St. Clair counties sit under mature oaks, maples and pines. Oak catkins and acorns, maple seeds and pine needles land in gutters at different times of year, so the right guard depends on what your trees drop.
Gutter guard types we compare for you
Gutter guards fall into a few broad types. Each has trade-offs:
- Micro-mesh: a fine mesh over the gutter. It stops small debris, including pine needles and shingle grit. Leaves and seeds can sit on top and need brushing off now and then, and a dirty mesh takes water more slowly.
- Screen: a perforated cover with larger holes. It is simple and keeps out big leaves, but needles, seeds and small debris can slip through or lodge in the holes.
- Reverse-curve (surface tension): a solid cover that curves over the front edge. Water follows the curve into the gutter while leaves slide off. It sheds large leaves well, but it is more visible from the ground and heavy rain can run past the curve.
- Brush or foam inserts: sit inside the gutter without changing the roof edge. They are quick to fit, but they catch debris that has to be pulled out and cleaned, and foam can hold debris and sprouting seeds.
Not every type suits every home. After we look at your roof, gutters and trees, we recommend the type that suits them and explain why.
Can gutter guards go on your existing gutters?
Yes, if the gutters are sound, pitched correctly toward the downspouts and securely fastened. A guard relies on the gutter staying in line, so we check those first.
If your gutters are sagging, leaking at the seams or pulling away from rotted fascia, we quote new gutters first, because a guard on a failing gutter only hides the problem. See gutter installation and replacement.
What's included
You get a written quote before any work starts. On the day, we:
- Clean out the gutters and downspouts, free with every gutter guard install.
- Check the pitch, seams and hangers, and point out any fascia damage.
- Fit the guards to suit your roof edge and gutters.
The price depends on the length of your gutters, the number of stories and the guard type. We give you a written quote after a free inspection.
Gutter guards, ice and Metro East winters
Gutter guards do not stop ice dams. Ice dams form when attic heat melts snow higher on the roof and the water refreezes at the colder edge, so the cause is attic heat and ventilation, not the gutter. We check the roof edge for signs of ice damage at the same visit. If water is already getting in, see roof leak repair.
10-year craftsmanship warranty.