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Leaf guard or other alternatives
Posted on 9/12/25 at 10:45 am
Posted on 9/12/25 at 10:45 am
Anyone have experience with them? They want 10k to do my house and I like the technology but not sure if it’s a gimmick
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Posted on 9/12/25 at 1:48 pm to fareplay
I have the Leaf Guard system. It will keep the leaves out of your gutters but...
1. Work down that price. I got them down to 50% of the initial quote and probably left money on the table.
2. Vet your installer. They contract some complete morons to handle the installation. The guy we had drove his F250 right up onto my 4" thick concrete patio designed for foot traffic only in order to use the truck bed as an elevated platform so he didn't have to pull out his ladder. I made him park in front of my house and walk his tools and supplies around. He also tried to take a few shortcuts to finish quicker so he and I butted heads a few times. Total dumbass. I reported him to Leaf Guard and they sent another guy out to inspect and fix the moron's work so at least Leaf Guard responded properly. In fact, Leaf Guard contacted me a few months later to see if we were pleased with their product and asked if they could do anything to make us happy. They seem to have good customer service.
3. Spec the gutter and downspout sizes properly. If your roof sheds too much water, it will simply pour over the gutter. I have a steep roof and the screen material over the gutters can't handle the water load during intense storms. Light rains are fine, heavy ones are not. I suspect that is specific to my home but I should have done my homework on sizing in advance. That's on me.
Anyhow, if you get it cheaply enough, I think it is worth it. I simply had to do something because the leaf load where I live would fill the gutters multiple times per season and I could not keep up with it. At least I don't have that issue any longer. Good luck.
1. Work down that price. I got them down to 50% of the initial quote and probably left money on the table.
2. Vet your installer. They contract some complete morons to handle the installation. The guy we had drove his F250 right up onto my 4" thick concrete patio designed for foot traffic only in order to use the truck bed as an elevated platform so he didn't have to pull out his ladder. I made him park in front of my house and walk his tools and supplies around. He also tried to take a few shortcuts to finish quicker so he and I butted heads a few times. Total dumbass. I reported him to Leaf Guard and they sent another guy out to inspect and fix the moron's work so at least Leaf Guard responded properly. In fact, Leaf Guard contacted me a few months later to see if we were pleased with their product and asked if they could do anything to make us happy. They seem to have good customer service.
3. Spec the gutter and downspout sizes properly. If your roof sheds too much water, it will simply pour over the gutter. I have a steep roof and the screen material over the gutters can't handle the water load during intense storms. Light rains are fine, heavy ones are not. I suspect that is specific to my home but I should have done my homework on sizing in advance. That's on me.
Anyhow, if you get it cheaply enough, I think it is worth it. I simply had to do something because the leaf load where I live would fill the gutters multiple times per season and I could not keep up with it. At least I don't have that issue any longer. Good luck.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 2:15 pm to fareplay
It works well, but they are pretty cheap to purchase and not hard at all to install. That price is waaaayy too much $$$
Posted on 9/12/25 at 4:22 pm to fareplay
Any leaf guards where the tv commercials mention financing available seems a bit high priced to me.
I did some problem areas around my house with the thicker wire gutter guards from the big box stores. Keeps all the bigger leaves out but not the smaller stuff like shingle sand with no water run off...works for me.
At the time, self installed, screwed in, about $1.50 a foot.
I did some problem areas around my house with the thicker wire gutter guards from the big box stores. Keeps all the bigger leaves out but not the smaller stuff like shingle sand with no water run off...works for me.
At the time, self installed, screwed in, about $1.50 a foot.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 5:21 pm to Grillades
Muuuuuch cheaper to do it yourself.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:51 pm to fareplay
Buddy of mine had Leaf Guard installed and the installer put them on flat enough that they collected leaves and acorns on top so efficiently that water flowed over the screens and rotted his fascia.
Having them installed well is key.
I installed metal screens from Home Depot and they work perfectly.
Having them installed well is key.
I installed metal screens from Home Depot and they work perfectly.
Posted on 9/12/25 at 11:37 pm to fareplay
That is hardly technology….they re screeens and that is too damn expensive.
Posted on 9/15/25 at 10:01 am to fareplay
What type of \trees do you have around your house?
I used the plastic guards from HD, and the only issue I had was my Drake Elm leaves would sometimes pile up on a few of them and cave the guard in. No big deal, just had to pull them off, clear the muck, and reinstall.
No matter what type you get, you should stay on top of clearing them off every so often. I have a 1 story, so I can just hit the gutters with a blower while walking around the house to keep leaves from piling up on them.
I used the plastic guards from HD, and the only issue I had was my Drake Elm leaves would sometimes pile up on a few of them and cave the guard in. No big deal, just had to pull them off, clear the muck, and reinstall.
No matter what type you get, you should stay on top of clearing them off every so often. I have a 1 story, so I can just hit the gutters with a blower while walking around the house to keep leaves from piling up on them.
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