Gutter Guards

Gutters with gutter guards still need to be cleaned.

Most gutter guards make big promises that you’ll never have to clean your gutters again. After decades of experience, we haven’t found one that delivers on it.

Fine debris like pollen, roof granules, seed pods, and grit works its way into the system and builds up over time. Larger debris like leaves, twigs, and small branches sits on top. Both need to be manually removed.

When a heavy rain hits, that accumulated debris blocks water from flowing through properly. Instead of moving through the downspout, water overflows and can pool around your foundation, soak into the fascia board behind the gutter, and cause rot and warping to your house.

Gutter guards can slow down how fast debris accumulates, but they don’t eliminate the need to clean your gutters.