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 Orange
The benefits of gutter guards
Getting gutter guards installed on your house in Orange offers both long- and short-term benefits. Primarily, gutter guards reduce how much time you will need to spend on gutter cleaning. Nothing will eliminate the need for cleaning, but with gutter guards you will spend less time on this task, or less money hiring a gutter services professional.
Additional benefits of gutter guards include keeping pests away — including bees and birds that make nests in gutters, in addition to roaches and other insects that are attracted to gutter debris — and reducing the chance of water damage to your home and property. 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
There are typically six types of gutter guards: brush, foam, screen, mesh, surface tension, and micro-mesh. The first four can be installed on your own (although mesh and screen tend to be more difficult and should generally be professionally installed), while micro-mesh and surface tension gutter guards always need to be installed by a professional.
- Brush Guards: These types of guards are just what they sound like — they are comprised of large brush bristles that sit in your gutters and block debris while letting water through. They must be removed completely in order to be cleaned.
- Foam Guards: These gutter guards are light and easy to install. With this type of guard, debris lands on the foam instead of in your gutter. Instead of having to be cleaned, this type of guard is replaced entirely when necessary.
- Screen Guards: This type of guard allows water to pass through its holes while simultaneously stopping debris. You will need to remove the guards for cleaning about once a year.
- Mesh Guards: These types of gutter guards are durable and rarely need to be taken off for cleaning. Similar to screen guards, they have holes that let water through while stopping debris. One benefit of mesh gutter guards is that their shape allows debris to slide off onto your yard rather than collect on top of your gutters.
- Micro-Mesh Guards: This type of guard is usually the most effective. They have even smaller holes than regular mesh gutter guards, which allows even less debris through.
- Surface Tension Guards: These types of guards, also called reverse curve guards, use surface tension to encourage water to flow into your gutters while debris slides off. Your gutter service professionals will need to lift your roof's shingles to install surface tension guards, and they are visible from the ground. They usually come with a warranty.
Each type of guard has its own benefits and drawbacks — the best type for your house in Orange will be decided by multiple factors. It is a smart idea to contact one or more of Orange's local gutter guard installation companies to find out what types of guards they install, and which are best for your home.
How expensive are gutter guards?
Gutter guard cost
The total cost of installing gutter guards in Orange will change based on multiple factors, including the size of your house and the accessibility of your gutters. The style of gutter guards you select will also have an effect on the price, as the cost per linear foot changes based on the material type. Another thing that will change the cost is whether you DIY your gutter guards, hire a local contractor in Orange, or hire one of Ohio's full-service gutter companies. Taking care of the job yourself is the cheapest option. Going with a full-service company will be the most expensive but also offer the most support during steps of the process such as measuring your gutters and selecting a material.
The best way to obtain a rough idea of the cost of your project is to reach out to one or more gutter guard service providers from our above list to inquire about a free inspection and estimate. You can also take a look at our table below to explore specific price ranges for the different styles of gutter guard materials. Note that these estimates are not a guarantee of prices in Orange, 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 | $2,313 - $4,268 |
| Foam | $1.92 - $3.52 | $480-$880 | $1,663 - $2,063 |
| Screen | $0.38 - $1.38 | $95-$345 | $1,278 - $1,528 |
| Mesh | $0.82 - $2.7 | $205 - $687 | $1,388 - $1,870 |
| Micro-mesh | $1.69 - $2.32 | $244 - $580 | $1,427 - $1,763 |
| Surface tension | $1.08 - $1.55 | $270 - $387 | $1,453 - $1,570 |
Should you install your Orange gutter guards alone or hire a company?
Even if you are someone who is handy, adding gutter guards to the gutter system on your Orange home is one project that benefits from the assistance of a professional. If you are planning to install mesh, screen, surface tension, or micro-mesh gutter guards, then hiring a professional to complete the installation will be strongly recommended or often required. A local Orange gutter services professional can also aid with measuring your gutters to ensure that you don't under- or over-purchase materials. If you are having a hard time deciding what style of gutter guards are right for your house, a professional can make a recommendation based on the unique features of your property. Lastly, they work to install your guards quickly and safely, saving you time and headache.
One particular gutter services company that we highly recommend to assist with installation is LeafFilter. The company's patented three-piece 275-micron micromesh screen system benefits from a free estimate, a complete installation, and a lifetime transferable warranty.
