Gutter guards
Leaf Blaster Pro micro-mesh for reducing debris inside sound existing gutters or a new installation.
When you need it
Signs it is time
- Heavy tree cover means you're arranging repeated cleanings.
- A tall or complicated roof makes gutter access difficult.
- Needles or fine roof debris pass through the covers you already have.
- Downspouts become blocked again soon after cleaning.
- Oaks, eucalyptus, sweetgum or redwoods overhang the roof.
- You're installing new gutters and want to discuss protection while access is available.
What we do
How we do the work
Guards can reduce how much debris gets into a gutter. They are most useful where nearby trees keep filling the runs or the roof is difficult to reach for cleaning. They don't remove the need to check the gutters, and debris can still settle on top. We fit Leaf Blaster Pro micro-mesh over existing gutters. The stainless steel screen is supported by an aluminum frame and attaches at the gutter lip without lifting the shingles. Before fitting it, we check the gutters and outlets. A guard won't put a sagging run back on slope or make an undersized downspout carry more rain.
Start with clear gutters
We remove debris and flush the runs before fitting covers.
Put drainage faults right
We check the hangers, joints and slope and address the agreed repairs.
Fit the mesh
Leaf Blaster Pro panels are cut and secured to suit the existing gutter.
Connect the panels
We fit the joins to avoid leaving openings for debris.
Check the flow
A water test checks that the panels sit correctly and the system drains.
Explain the upkeep
We show you the finished guards and go through the care they still need.
Rain gutters, in detail
A gutter has to fit the roof above it
The profile is only part of the choice. We also look at where runoff gathers, how the gutter is supported and where the downspout empties. Three profiles, drawn to the same scale.
5-inch K-style rain gutters
The standard profile for most East Bay homes, and the one we hang most weeks of the year.
- Most one and two-story homes
- About 5,500 square feet of roof
- 2x3-inch or 3x4-inch downspouts
- Seamless aluminum, formed on site to the length of each run
6-inch K-style rain gutters
The step up for a roof that sends down more water than a 5-inch trough can carry in the worst hour of a storm.
- About 40 percent more water than 5-inch
- Roughly 7,900 square feet of roof
- Large or steep roofs and long runs
- 3x4-inch downspouts
Half-round rain gutters
The profile for a house where the gutter is meant to be seen, hung on brackets rather than tucked behind the fascia.
- External brackets
- Smooth trough, easier to clean
- Copper or aluminum
- Mediterranean, Spanish, Craftsman and historic homes
Up close
The guard over the trough
Options
What you can choose
Leaf Blaster Pro micro-mesh
Fine stainless steel mesh sits on an aluminum frame to screen out needles and small debris. Its surface still needs checking and cleaning as dust and organic material collect.
Fitted over existing gutters
Guards can be fitted to existing gutters if the runs and their supports are sound. We address cleaning and necessary repairs first rather than cover a drainage problem.
Fitted with new gutters
Guards can be planned alongside new 5-inch or 6-inch gutters. Fitting both together lets us assess the channel, outlets and cover as parts of the same installation.
How long it takes
How long it takes, and what is covered
The guards go on after the cleaning and any repair underneath. The written estimate carries the dates.
- 10 yearsWorkmanship on new installs
- one to five years depending on scopeOn repairs, by scope
- 40 years on partsLeaf Blaster Pro gutter guards
Questions
Questions about gutter guards
Will I ever have to clean the gutters again?
Yes. Guards reduce cleaning, but pollen and fine dust can still collect on the surface. The usual schedule changes from two to four cleanings a year to a rinse every one to three years, with checks in between. We can discuss what that maintenance involves for your roof. The aim is to reduce how much debris gets into the channel, not promise you will never need to look at it again.
Do they handle pine needles?
Fine stainless steel mesh is intended to keep needles out more effectively than covers with larger slots or holes. Needles can slip through those wider openings and collect inside the gutter. Leaf Blaster Pro uses micro-mesh to screen out fine debris while letting rain through. Debris can still collect on top of a guard, so choosing mesh doesn't remove the need to check and maintain the surface.
Are they visible from the ground?
They have a low profile and are usually difficult to see from street level. Leaf Blaster Pro panels sit close to the gutter channel rather than standing up prominently above the roof edge. We'll discuss the fit with your existing roofline when planning the work. If appearance is a concern, it is worth looking at that detail along with the gutter's condition and the debris you want to keep out.
Related
Other rain gutters problems
Service
Gutter cleaning
We remove debris, flush the channels, clear the downspouts and report the condition we find.
Service
Seamless gutter installation
We form each straight gutter run at your property and fit it to carry water toward the outlets.
Guide
When gutter guards are worth it
Guards can be useful when nearby trees keep filling the gutters or cleaning access is difficult.
Overview
Rain gutters
Seamless aluminum and copper, with repairs, cleaning and guards on the same crew.
Free estimate
Find out what it costs
Tell us what's happening at your property, one step at a time. We'll review your request during business hours and arrange a free inspection.
What happens after you send it
- We call during business hours to set a time.
- A free visit. We measure on site and nothing is signed at the door.
- The proposed work and the price, in writing.
- (925) 555-0100Phone
- Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PMHours
Sat by appointment · Sun closed
100 Example Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 · office@example-roofing.demo
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