Best Overall
- 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
Best Customer Service
- Has impressive BBB ratings
- Strengthens the gutters on the home
How to choose the best gutter guards in Avon
The benefits of gutter guards
There are a number of benefits to having gutter guards installed on your house in Avon. The most obvious benefit is that putting gutter guards on your home reduces the need for gutter cleaning. While nothing can eliminate the need to clean your gutters, adding guards greatly reduces the amount of time that you (or your local gutter service professionals) have to spend on a ladder.
Other benefits of gutter guards include keeping pests away — including bees and birds that may nest in your gutters, in addition to roaches and other insects that eat gutter debris — and reducing the chance of water damage to your home and property. Unblocked, smooth-flowing gutters are also less likely to rust and corrode prematurely, saving you money on repair and replacement.
Different types of gutter guards
Generally, gutter guards can be broken down into six types, and separated based on how easy they are to DIY. Foam and brush guards are the easiest to DIY, while screen and mesh guards are in the middle and ought to be installed professionally. Surface tension and micro-mesh guards require professional installation.
- Brush Guards: This type of gutter guard catches debris on its large bristles but allows water to pass through and drain via your gutter system. To be cleaned, they must be completely removed.
- Foam Guards: This type of gutter guard is light and easy to install, but can't be cleaned — instead, they need to be replaced. The foam blocks debris and keeps it out of the water.
- Screen Guards: These types of guards have large holes, which let water flow through while keeping debris out. They need to be fully removed for cleaning once a year.
- Mesh Guards: This type of gutter guard is similar to screen guards, in that they catch debris while letting water filter through small holes. These guards are durable, infrequently need to be taken down for cleaning, and let debris slide off onto the ground rather than sit on your gutters.
- Micro-Mesh Guards: These types of guards are generally the most effective. They have even smaller holes than standard mesh gutter guards, and let even less debris through.
- 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. These types of guards are visible from the ground, and they allow water to flow into your gutters while debris slides off.
Each type of gutter guard has its pros and cons — the best type for your house in Avon will be determined by several factors. It is a smart idea to get in touch with one or more local Avon gutter guard installation companies to learn about which types of guards are available, and which are best for your home.
How expensive are gutter guards?
Gutter guard cost
The cost of gutter guard installation in Avon will depend on several factors. First, the type of gutter guards you pick — different materials have different rates per linear foot. Next you will need to decide whether you are installing the guards yourself, employing a local Avon contractor, or hiring one of Indiana's full-service installation companies. A full-service company will provide more guidance when it comes to choosing a guard type and measuring your house's gutter system. Finally, there are the unique details of your property, including the size of your house and ease of access to the gutter system.
The easiest way to get a rough idea of the cost of your project is to speak to one or two of the gutter guard service providers from the list above to request a free inspection and estimate. You can also utilize our table below to estimate specific price ranges for different kinds of gutter guard materials. Be mindful of the fact that these estimates are not a guarantee of prices in Avon, and do not account for 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 | $2,286 - $4,241 |
| Foam | $1.92 - $3.52 | $480-$880 | $1,636 - $2,036 |
| Screen | $0.38 - $1.38 | $95-$345 | $1,251 - $1,501 |
| Mesh | $0.82 - $2.7 | $205 - $687 | $1,361 - $1,843 |
| Micro-mesh | $1.69 - $2.32 | $244 - $580 | $1,400 - $1,736 |
| Surface tension | $1.08 - $1.55 | $270 - $387 | $1,426 - $1,543 |
Should you install your Avon gutter guards alone or hire a company?
However handy you are, adding gutter guards to the gutter system on your Avon home is one task that benefits from professional guidance. When you hire a professional Avon gutter services company, they can help with deciding which type of gutter guards are best for your home, and can assist with measuring to determine how many linear feet will be required. This helps you get the correct amount and type of materials and avoid over- or under-purchasing. Your gutter services professional will also save you time and hassle by using their expertise to install your gutter guards safely and quickly. Should you go with certain types of gutter guards, such as screen, mesh, micro-mesh, or surface tension, then hiring a professional to do the installation is required or strongly recommended.
We recommend selecting a company like LeafFilter, whose patented three-piece 275-micron micromesh screen system comes with a free inspection and estimate as well as full installation. Their system is also backed by a lifetime transferable warranty.
