Leaf Guard Cost: Average Prices & Cost Factors

LeafGuard is a branded gutter system, not a cover that snaps onto the gutters you already have. The gutter and the leaf hood are formed as one seamless piece, and the curved hood is meant to let rainwater follow it into the trough while leaves and twigs slide off the edge. Because the whole system replaces your existing gutters, it costs more than most add-on gutter guards.

LeafGuard is sold through authorized dealers, usually after an in-home consultation, and the company does not publish a national price list. The figures here come from published reviews and a dealer, and they work best as a benchmark when a quote arrives.

Gutters are priced by the linear foot, measured along every roof edge that gets a gutter. Downspouts and corners are usually included in the per-foot figure or itemized separately.

This Old House reports an installed average of $39.59/linear ft, and Northstar Gutter lists $22 – $38/linear ft. LeafFilter, a competing brand that installs a mesh guard over new or existing gutters, averages $41.72/linear ft in the same review, so the two brands land close together per foot.

A dealer may shave the per-foot price on a larger home, since setup and travel costs are spread over more footage. Expect it to rise on steep or multistory roofs where crews need more ladder work and safety gear.

Home size is a rough stand-in for gutter length. A single-story house with a simple roofline needs less gutter than a two-story home with dormers, valleys, and a garage.

A 1,500 sq ft home with about 150 linear feet of gutter averages $5,939, and a 2,500 sq ft home with about 250 feet averages $9,898. Customer reviews report a range of $3,600 – $16,000, which shows how much individual jobs differ from the averages.

To estimate your own length, measure each roof edge that sheds water, either from the ground with a measuring wheel along the house or from a property plan. Multiply that total by a per-foot rate from the table above. The quote you receive may differ once the dealer counts downspouts, corners, and any repairs to the fascia boards behind the gutter.

LeafGuard and LeafFilter are the two names homeowners compare most often, and they work differently.

• LeafGuard replaces your gutters with a one-piece seamless gutter that has a built-in hood. You get new gutters and leaf protection in a single installation, which makes sense when your current gutters are old, sagging, or leaking.
• LeafFilter installs a stainless steel micromesh screen over the gutter. It can go on existing gutters if they are in good shape, or on new ones the company installs.
• Generic guards from home improvement stores, including screens, foam inserts, and brush inserts, cost far less and can be installed by a homeowner on a single-story house. They also tend to need more cleaning and replacement over time.

Hood-style systems like LeafGuard can struggle with very heavy downpours, when water may overshoot the curve, and with fine debris such as pine needles or shingle grit. Micromesh guards keep out smaller debris but can clog on the surface and need occasional brushing. No guard removes the need for maintenance entirely, so ask each dealer what upkeep their warranty expects.

Several factors on your home can push a quote above or below the averages:

• Total linear feet of gutter and the number of downspouts
• Roof height, pitch, and number of stories
• Removal and disposal of old gutters
• Repairs to rotted fascia or soffit boards found during removal
• Corners, roof valleys, and complicated rooflines
• Color choice and any upgraded hangers or downspout sizes
• Local labor costs and the dealer's current promotions

LeafGuard pricing is typically given in person, often with a limited-time discount if you sign that day. Before the appointment, measure your gutter length so you can check the quoted per-foot price against the figures on this page.

Ask the representative to break out the per-foot price, downspouts, removal of old gutters, and any wood repair. Get the warranty terms in writing, including what voids them and whether they transfer to a new owner. Getting at least one competing quote for seamless gutters with a separate guard gives you a real comparison point.

If you sign a contract at home, the FTC's Cooling-Off Rule gives you the right to cancel many in-home sales within three business days. The seller is required to tell you about this right and give you a cancellation form.

The two sources below report LeafGuard pricing in different ways.

This Old House gives an average of $7,919 for a 200-foot system, while Northstar Gutter reports a range of $3,300 – $7,600. A single average hides the spread between small and large homes, and a dealer's own range may reflect its local labor costs and the home sizes it usually serves. Published figures may also differ in whether they include old gutter removal, extra downspouts, and repairs.