Cost guides

What gutter guard costs

Prices in this category are quoted per unit — per square foot, per linear foot, per pier, per job — and the unit is where most quotes become incomparable. The table below is the range we verified in November 2026, with what each line includes.

Job	Typical range	Notes
Micro-mesh guard, installed	$1,800–$4,500	1,000–2,000 sq ft home
Reverse-curve guard, installed	$2,000–$5,000	Aluminium, pro install
Brush or foam insert	$200–$800	DIY-friendly, short life
Screen guard, DIY	$300–$900	Kit form, weekend job
LeafFilter-style dealer system	$3,000–$8,000	Includes warranty and install
Gutter cleaning (baseline)	$150–$400	Once or twice a year

What moves the price

• Access. Height, water, tight side yards and finished interiors all add labour.
• Prep. Cleaning, grinding, draining or removing an old system is often the largest hidden line.
• Materials. The same job in a premium finish can double the material cost.
• Permits and disposal. $100–$800 depending on the jurisdiction and the waste stream.
• Season. Spring and autumn are busy; February is not.

What a quote should show

Ask for the same five lines from every contractor: unit price and quantity, prep included, materials by brand, permits and disposal, and the warranty. A quote that only shows a total is a price, not a scope.

The methods hub explains what each option actually does, and the problems hub starts with the diagnosis every quote should follow.

Is the cheapest quote a red flag?

Usually it is a scope difference — less prep, no permit, thinner material. Compare the five lines, not the total.

How long is a quote valid?

30 days is common; material prices move. Ask what happens if you sign after the window.