LeafGuard Review (2023)

Gutters are a small part of your home, but if they crack or chip, they can become a real eyesore. To preserve your gutter system, you can invest in gutter guards, which block debris from entering your gutters and prevent clogs.

We’ve researched the best gutter guard brands available, analyzing thousands of customer reviews and conducting secret shopping. One of the top companies is LeafGuard, which makes quality gutter guards with a scratch guard coat to keep your gutters functioning and looking their best. This LeafGuard review covers the brand’s product details, additional services, and more so you can determine if it’s the right fit for your home.

 

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Fast Facts About LeafGuard

• Material: Aluminum reverse-curve 
• Warranty length: Transferable lifetime  
• State availability: 36 and Washington, D.C.*

*Not available in Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

Benefits and Drawbacks of LeafGuard

Upsides	Downsides
✔ Includes transferable lifetime warranty	✘ Offered in only 36 states
✔ Offers a unique, sturdy one-piece reverse-curve gutter guard	✘ Does not offer pricing information online
✔ Offers ScratchGuard® paint for its gutter systems	—

 

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LeafGuard Gutter Guard System

LeafGuard offers a one-piece reverse-curve gutter guard. It features a rounded curve on top, with a small slot on the side. This design blocks and pulls debris off of your gutters while directing rainwater through your downspouts and away from your home’s foundation.

LeafGuard adds downspouts that are 30% larger than average for maximum efficiency. Though its guard is not the most aesthetically pleasing, it’s sturdy and long-lasting. 

LeafGuard doesn’t share any cost information online, but this is common for gutter guard companies because the cost of each installation varies according to your existing gutters’ linear footage. Additional cost factors include your roof’s shape and whether repairs or replacements are required. 

You can expect LeafGuard’s cost to align with the average cost of gutter guards. High-quality and professionally installed gutter guards, like LeafGuard, cost around $1,500 to $5,000. 

Product Specs

Learn about the specifications of LeafGuard’s gutter system below:

• Aluminum reverse-curve: LeafGuard offers a one-piece aluminum gutter guard with a reverse-curve design. The company says its guard can handle up to 32 inches of rain per hour, and aluminum is more sturdy and long-lasting than other gutter cover materials such as foam or brush. The reverse-curve design pushes off leaves, pine needles, and other debris while directing water through a small slot at the bottom. 
• Custom-fit: LeafGuard custom-fits its guards to your gutter system. The company also mounts the gutter guard away from your roof shingles to avoid damage that might void your roof warranty. LeafGuard’s guards are supported every two feet by hidden hangers, and the company fits its guards to your roof pitch for a more seamless look.
• Scratch guard paint finishes: LeafGuard finishes its gutter guards with a scratch guard paint finish that prevents chipping, peeling, cracking, rotting, and rusting. The scratch guard finish also has built-in color retention to resist dirt and other environmental wear and tear. So while a reverse-curve gutter guard is more noticeable than a micro-mesh guard, LeafGuard aims to maintain your home’s curb appeal as much as possible.

Installation Process

LeafGuard starts its installation process by having a licensed gutter installer visit your home and inspect your gutter system. They examine your current gutters, provide an honest assessment, explain how the LeafGuard gutter system works, answer any questions you have, take measurements, and provide a detailed estimate. 

If you move forward with LeafGuard, then you work with the company to schedule an installation day. LeafGuard says it completes most of its installations within one day. The installation team will follow these steps:

1. LeafGuard’s team disassembles your old gutters and disposes of them.
2. The team forms your custom-fitted gutter guards on-site using a specialized roll-forming machine. 
3. The team inserts LeafGuard’s patented hangers two feet apart and connects your gutter system to your fascia board. 
4. The team measures each gutter’s pitch to ensure efficient water flow. 
5. The team attaches its specialized downspouts to the system. 
6. Once everything is finished, LeafGuard cleans your property and removes all equipment and debris. 

Maintenance and Cleaning

LeafGuard’s gutter guards should require minimal maintenance and cleaning. Though the company claims its gutter guards work with up to 32 inches of rain per hour, its design may cause some spots of downpour if rainfall exceeds this amount. 

Snow may also accumulate on top of the guards and form ice dams and icicles if the excess water freezes. However, you can prevent this by using a broom to push snow off the gutter guards. 

LeafGuard is aware that defects might also occur from manufacturing or installation. Therefore, the company offers a clog-free guarantee and will clean your gutters for free in the event of any buildup.

 

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LeafGuard Warranty

LeafGuard offers a comprehensive, transferable lifetime finish warranty for its gutter and rain-carrying accessories. The warranty covers repairs, replacement, and cleaning. It also covers blistering, flaking, chipping, cracking, peeling, rotting, rusting, and other structural deterioration as long as it results from manufacturing defects. 

If a defect occurs, it must be under ordinary wear-and-tear conditions, and it must have been installed to LeafGuard’s specifications. You also must have kept up the cleaning methods described in your warranty to receive coverage. 

Because a transferable warranty can be passed on to new homeowners, it can help increase your home’s sales price. This warranty ensures future homeowners are also protected through LeafGuard.

 

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LeafGuard Reviews

We conducted an in-depth analysis of the 100 most recent Google Reviews for LeafGuard’s Seattle location. The reviews were overall positive, with 88% being four stars or more. 

Many reviews mention the professionalism of LeafGuard’s sales reps and the quality of its gutter guards. The few negative reviews mention LeafGuard’s high pricing and difficulty scheduling maintenance with the company. 

“They were very impressive. They called to confirm that they were on their way and arrived as scheduled and on time. They did an excellent job cleaning the gutters and left our property immaculate. I would highly recommend. Leafguard is fortunate to have such conscientious employees, and we were lucky that they were the ones who came to help us.” —Jan McMullen via Google Reviews

“Our old gutters were literally stacking up gunk and coming unhinged. We needed a solution for the Northwest winters. Our home inspector said, “Get Leafguard.” … They were on time and worked very hard through a hot sunny day. The gutters work well, and we are very satisfied with the service.” —Jtc C via Google Reviews

“After being paid over $23,000 to replace our gutters, the company still has not completed the project. They have had to return to repair three leaks, did not clean up debris from the old gutters, did not remove the material from the old gutters attached to the house. They left their equipment behind.” —Rich Kuyper via Google Reviews

“I have been waiting for my gutters to be unclogged for multiple months now. Before, LeafGuard representatives called me to reschedule. [For the] last ‘rescheduled appointment,’ however, they simply failed to show. I have yet to receive a call. My gutters remain completely clogged at multiple places, some very high off the ground.” —Julia Weed via Google Reviews

 

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Our Recommendation

If efficiency and longevity are your primary concerns, LeafGuard is an excellent pick for your gutter guard system. Its gutter guard withstands heavy downpours, and its reverse-curve design helps the guards remain durable against large debris such as tree branches. 

However, the company’s reverse-curve design and larger downspouts make your gutter system more noticeable than other types of gutter guards. If you’re interested in a more low-key, almost-hidden gutter guard, you may want to look into LeafFilter’s micro-mesh gutter guards. These are high quality and feature a low-profile design. 

You may also want to consider HomeCraft Gutter Protection if you experience a lot of large leaves around your home. HomeCraft offers a marine-grade, stainless steel micro-mesh gutter guard with raised diamonds to combat large debris such as maple and oak leaves.

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How We Chose the Top Gutter Guard Providers

We researched and analyzed dozens of gutter guards and gutter guard companies to create an in-depth review methodology. We formulated a rating system based on the factors homeowners find most important. We evaluated each provider’s gutter guard design and aesthetics, service offerings, customer service and communication, quote process, warranties, and financing options. 

We created a separate rating system for DIY-installed gutter guards sold on retailer sites. We evaluated these guards based on their quality of materials, aesthetics, communication, warranty, customer reviews, and cost.

We evaluated each provider’s reputation using independent, third-party sites such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Google My Business pages. For products, we analyzed the customer reviews on whichever online retailer primarily hosts the product.