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 Upper Arlington
The benefits of gutter guards
Having gutter guards installed on your Upper Arlington home can provide both short- and long-term benefits. Most importantly, gutter guards lessen the amount of time you will have to spend on gutter cleaning. No device will eliminate the need for cleaning, but gutter guards will permit you to spend less time on this task, or less money hiring a gutter services company.
Some other benefits of installing gutter guards include less gutter overflow, which puts you at less of a risk for mold growth and water damage on your house and lawn. Gutters that don't fill with standing water are less prone to premature rust or corrosion, which will save you money on repair and replacement services. Gutters that are covered avoid becoming home to beehives and birds' nests, and avoid the buildup of debris that attracts insect pests like roaches.
Different types of gutter guards
In general, gutter guards can be broken down into six types, and placed in tiers based on how easy they are to DIY. Brush and foam guards are the easiest to DIY, while screen and mesh guards are in the middle and should be installed by professionals. Micro-mesh and surface tension guards require professional installation.
- Brush Guards: This type of guard catches debris on its large bristles while allowing water to pass through and drain via your gutter. They need to be removed completely in order to be cleaned.
- Foam Guards: These guards are made of pieces of foam that rest in your gutter and stop debris. They are light and easy to install, but need to be replaced instead of cleaned.
- Screen Guards: These types of guards have large holes that let water through while keeping out debris. About once a year, you will need to take down the guards for cleaning purposes.
- Mesh Guards: These guards are durable and rarely need to be taken off for cleaning. In the same manner as screen guards, they have holes that let water in 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: These guards have even smaller holes than mesh guards, which lets even less debris through into your gutters. Micro-mesh guards are very effective.
- Surface Tension Guards: These types of guards — also called reverse curve guards — need the expertise of a local gutter services professional, who will need to lift the tiles on your roof to install them. They often come with a warranty. These types of guards are visible from the ground, and they permit water to flow into your gutters while debris slides off.
The different kinds of gutter guards have different pros and cons, and which one is best for your Upper Arlington home will depend on your specific situation. The best way to decide is to speak with one or more of Upper Arlington's local gutter guard professionals to inquire about which types of guards they carry and determine which one is the best fit for your needs.
How expensive are gutter guards?
Gutter guard cost
The amount you spend on gutter guard installation in Upper Arlington will be based on several factors. First is the kind of gutter guards you are going with — different materials will have different costs per linear foot. Next you will need to decide whether you would prefer to install the guards yourself, to hire a local Upper Arlington contractor, or to hire one of the full-service installers in Ohio. A full-service company will provide more guidance in terms of choosing a gutter guard type and measuring your home's gutters. Finally, there are the specific details of your job, such as the size of your house and the accessibility of your gutter system.
The simplest way to get a rough idea of the cost of your project is to get in touch with several of the gutter guard service providers from the above list to ask about a free inspection and estimate. You can also utilize our table below to estimate specific price ranges for various styles of gutter guard materials. Note that these estimates are not a guarantee of prices in Upper Arlington, and they do not account for 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 | $2,326 - $4,281 |
| Foam | $1.92 - $3.52 | $480-$880 | $1,676 - $2,076 |
| Screen | $0.38 - $1.38 | $95-$345 | $1,291 - $1,541 |
| Mesh | $0.82 - $2.7 | $205 - $687 | $1,401 - $1,883 |
| Micro-mesh | $1.69 - $2.32 | $244 - $580 | $1,440 - $1,776 |
| Surface tension | $1.08 - $1.55 | $270 - $387 | $1,466 - $1,583 |
Should you install your Upper Arlington gutter guards alone or hire a company?
Gutter guard installation is a task that benefits from professional guidance from a local Upper Arlington gutter services company, even for someone who is normally handy around the house. A Upper Arlington gutter services professional can help make sure that all measurements taken are one hundred percent accurate and that materials are not over-purchased. They are the experts when it comes to installing gutter guards and can install them quickly and safely, ultimately saving you time and stress. They can recommend the best kind of guard for your house based on specific features of your property. For a handful of gutter guard types, such as mesh, screen, surface tension, and micro-mesh, professional installation is strongly recommended or required.
We recommend employing the services of a company like LeafFilter, whose patented three-piece 275-micron micromesh screen system comes with a free inspection and estimate as well as a full installation. Their system also comes with a lifetime transferable warranty.
