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- Strengthens the gutters on the home
How to choose the best gutter guards in East Palo Alto
The benefits of gutter guards
When you have gutter guards installed on your house in East Palo Alto, you add to its value and reap many long- and short-term benefits. The biggest benefit is that putting gutter guards on your home cuts down on the need for gutter cleaning. While no device can eliminate the need to clean your gutters, adding guards greatly cuts down on the amount of time that you (or your local gutter service professionals) need to spend on a ladder.
Some other benefits of gutter guards include reducing the chance of water damage to your home and property and keeping pests away — including bees and birds that may nest in your gutters, in addition to roaches and other insects that feed on gutter debris. Unobstructed, free-flowing gutters are also at less risk for premature rust or corrosion, which will save you money on repair and replacement.
Different types of gutter guards
Gutter guards can be divided into six main types, with different levels of installation difficulty. Brush and foam guards are simpler to DIY; screen and mesh guards require more effort and should be installed by a professional; and micro-mesh and surface tension guards require professional installation.
- Brush Guards: These guards are made of large brush bristles that partially obstruct your gutters, catching debris while allowing water to pass through. To be cleaned, they must be completely removed.
- Foam Guards: These gutter guards are lightweight and easy to install. This type of guard catches debris on the foam and keeps it out of your gutter. Instead of being cleaned, this type of guard is removed and replaced when the need arises.
- Screen Guards: These guards have large holes, which let water flow through while keeping debris out. They need to be fully removed annually for cleaning.
- Mesh Guards: These gutter guards are similar to screen guards in the way that they stop debris while letting water filter through small holes. Mesh gutter guards are durable, rarely need to be removed for cleaning, and help debris slide off onto the lawn rather than sit on your gutters.
- Micro-Mesh Guards: These types of guards have even smaller holes than mesh guards, which allows even less debris through into your gutters. Micro-mesh guards are extremely effective.
- Surface Tension Guards: This type of gutter guard, also called a reverse curve guard, uses surface tension to permit water to flow into your gutter system while debris slides off. Your gutter service professionals will need to lift your roof shingles to install surface tension guards, and they will be visible from the ground. Typically, they come with a warranty.
Each type of guard has its own benefits and drawbacks. The best type for your East Palo Alto home will be determined by a number of factors. It is in your best interest to speak with one or more of East Palo Alto's local gutter guard installation companies to find out what types of guards they install, and which are best for you.
How expensive are gutter guards?
Gutter guard cost
Gutter guard installation services in East Palo Alto, California, can be over a wide price range. One of several factors that will help determine this price is whether you do everything on your own, hire a local contractor from East Palo Alto, or utilize one of the full-service gutter guard installation companies that provide services in California. The full-service company is going to be the most expensive, but can also offer the most support during tasks such as measuring your gutters and selecting a type of guard. If you don't install the guards yourself, the labor costs you'll pay will be influenced by property-specific factors like the accessibility of your gutter system and the size of your house. Finally, the cost of materials will depend on what type of gutter guard you decide to go with.
To most accurately estimate how much you will spend on gutter guards for your home, speak with one or more of the gutter guard service companies from our list above and ask about getting a free inspection and estimate. You can also see our table below to determine specific price ranges for the various kinds of gutter guard materials. Know that these estimates are not a guarantee of prices in East Palo Alto, and they do not take into account the cost of labor.
Cost by material
| Gutter guard material | Cost per foot of material | Cost for typical home | Total cost including labor |
| Brush | $4.52 - $12.34 | $1130-$3085 | $2,701 - $4,656 |
| Foam | $1.92 - $3.52 | $480-$880 | $2,051 - $2,451 |
| Screen | $0.38 - $1.38 | $95-$345 | $1,666 - $1,916 |
| Mesh | $0.82 - $2.7 | $205 - $687 | $1,776 - $2,258 |
| Micro-mesh | $1.69 - $2.32 | $244 - $580 | $1,815 - $2,151 |
| Surface tension | $1.08 - $1.55 | $270 - $387 | $1,841 - $1,958 |
Should you install your East Palo Alto gutter guards alone or hire a company?
You may be used to handling many household projects on your own — you may even have installed your East Palo Alto home's gutter system on your own — but gutter guard installation is best handled by the professionals. An East Palo Alto gutter services professional can help guarantee that all measuring work is totally accurate and that you purchase exactly the right amount of materials. They are the experts in installing gutter guards and can install them safely and efficiently, saving you time and stress. They will be able to recommend the best guards for your house based on specific features of your property. For some types of gutter guards, such as mesh, screen, micro-mesh, and surface tension, professional installation is strongly recommended or required.
If you want to hire a company that can offer you a free inspection and estimate as well as a full installation, no need to look beyond LeafFilter. The company's patented three-piece 275-micro micromesh screen system also has a lifetime transferable warranty.
