Oaks, palms and pines drop debris all year in Tampa Bay, and a clogged gutter is as bad as no gutter at all. When it fills up, water spills over the front and soaks your fascia, landscaping and foundation. Gutter guards (also called leaf guards) cover your gutters so rain gets in and leaves, needles and twigs stay out.
We install [confirm product: e.g. micro-mesh / perforated aluminum] guards that sit under the first row of shingles or tile and fasten to the front of the gutter. They’re built to handle the heavy rainfall Tampa Bay gets, and they’re [confirm: color-matched / low-profile] so they’re hard to see from the street.
The best time to add guards is with a new seamless gutter installation, since everything is sized and fitted together. We can also add guards to existing gutters if they’re in good shape. If they aren’t, we’ll tell you before you spend money covering a gutter that needs replacing.
Most homes run about $7 to $15 per linear foot installed, depending on the guard type and your roof. We’ll give you a firm written price after a free measurement.
For most Florida homes with trees nearby, yes. They cut down on cleanings, prevent overflow damage and help your gutters last longer.
No guard is 100% maintenance-free. Expect an occasional rinse or brush-off of the top surface, but no more digging debris out of the gutter.
[Confirm which roof types your guards are rated for.] We check this at your estimate.