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- Professional installation
- Number one gutter guard company
- Quick installation
Best Design
- It has a lifetime transferable warranty
- Can be used with metal roofs
- Micro-mesh material for superior filtration
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- Has impressive BBB ratings
- Strengthens the gutters on the home
How to choose the best gutter guards in South San Francisco
The benefits of gutter guards
By investing your money and time into adding gutter guards now, you and your South San Francisco house will reap the benefits for years to come. The first and most obvious benefit is that adding gutter guards to your home cuts down on the need to clean your gutters. While there is nothing that can eliminate the need to clean your gutters, adding gutter guards greatly cuts down on the amount of time that you (or your local gutter service technicians) will need to spend on a ladder.
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 nest in gutters, as well as roaches and other insects that are attracted to gutter debris. Unclogged, free-flowing gutters are also at less of a risk of rusting or corroding prematurely, which will save you money on repair and replacement.
Different types of gutter guards
There are six primary types of gutter guards. Foam and brush guards are easy to install yourself; mesh and screen guards can be installed yourself, but generally should be professionally installed; and surface tension and micro-mesh guards will always require installation by a professional.
- Brush Guards: This type of gutter guard catches debris on its large bristles while allowing water to pass through and drain via your gutter system. To clean them, brush guards need to be completely removed.
- Foam Guards: These types of guards are made of pieces of foam that rest in your gutter and block debris. They are light and easy to install, but cannot be cleaned and need to be replaced instead.
- Screen Guards: These guards have large holes that allow water through while stopping debris. About once a year, the guards will need to be taken down for cleaning purposes.
- Mesh Guards: These gutter guards are durable and rarely need to be taken off for cleaning. In the same manner as screen guards, they have holes that allow water through while stopping debris. One benefit of mesh gutter guards is that the shape of the guards allows debris to slide off onto your yard rather than collect on top of your gutters.
- Micro-Mesh Guards: This type of guard, thanks to its extremely small holes, lets even less debris through than mesh guards. They are extremely effective.
- Surface Tension Guards: This type of guard — also called a reverse curve guard — needs the expertise of a local gutter services professional, who will have to lift your roof tiles to install them. Surface tension guards often come with a warranty. They are visible from the ground, and they encourage water to flow into your gutters while debris slides off.
There are upsides and downsides to every type of gutter guard, and the variety you select for your South San Francisco home will depend on several factors. It is a smart idea to contact a local South San Francisco gutter guard installer to inquire about different types and decide which is best for your house.
How expensive are gutter guards?
Gutter guard cost
The amount you spend on gutter guard installation in South San Francisco will be based on several factors. The first variable is the type of gutter guards you are choosing — different materials cost different amounts per linear foot. Next you must decide whether you would prefer to install the guards yourself, to hire a local South San Francisco contractor, or to hire one of California's full-service installers. A full-service company can provide more guidance when you are choosing a guard type and measuring your house's gutter system. Lastly, there are the unique aspects of your home, including the size of your house and the accessibility of your gutter system.
To more precisely estimate how much it will cost to add gutter guards to your home, reach out to one or more of the gutter guard service companies from our list above and request a free inspection and estimate. You can also see our table below to estimate specific price ranges for various kinds of gutter guard materials. Note that these estimates are not a guarantee of prices in South San Francisco, and do not take into account labor costs.
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 | $2,751 - $4,706 |
| Foam | $1.92 - $3.52 | $480-$880 | $2,101 - $2,501 |
| Screen | $0.38 - $1.38 | $95-$345 | $1,716 - $1,966 |
| Mesh | $0.82 - $2.7 | $205 - $687 | $1,826 - $2,308 |
| Micro-mesh | $1.69 - $2.32 | $244 - $580 | $1,865 - $2,201 |
| Surface tension | $1.08 - $1.55 | $270 - $387 | $1,891 - $2,008 |
Should you install your South San Francisco gutter guards alone or hire a company?
There may be many home projects that you feel comfortable taking care of on your own, but it is always a smart idea to enlist professional guidance when installing gutter guards on your South San Francisco home. If you know you want to install a specific style of gutter guard — including mesh, screen, surface tension, or micro-mesh guards — hiring a professional to install them may be required or strongly recommended. If you are unsure, one of South San Francisco's local gutter service professionals can guide you in picking the best gutter guard type for you. Your local experts can assist with measuring your gutter system, helping you save by preventing over-purchasing of materials. They will also be able to install your guards safely and efficiently, saving you time and headache.
Should you need a company that offers both full installation and a lifetime transferable warranty, you may want to do some research into LeafFilter. With their patented three-piece 275-micron micromesh screen system also comes a free inspection and estimate.
