Gutter Guards for Portland & Vancouver Homes
The right guard for your trees, installed over clean gutters, with honest maintenance expectations.
Typically $9–$26 per linear foot installedWhat to expect
Not every gutter guard works in the Northwest. Big leaves are easy; fir and pine needles, maple seeds and roof moss are what slip through cheap screens or sit on top of foam inserts and rot. The guard has to match what falls on your roof.
We install stainless micro-mesh for needle-heavy lots, sturdy perforated screens where leaves are the main problem, and we tell you when guards are not worth it. Every installation starts with a full cleaning and flush so you are not sealing debris inside.
What is included
- Full gutter cleaning and downspout flush before installation
- Guard type matched to your trees: micro-mesh, perforated aluminum or screen
- Secured under shingles or to the front lip per manufacturer specs
- Downspout outlets left accessible for future flushing
- Maintenance schedule for your specific lot
- Before-and-after photos
Guards make sense when
- You need cleaning three or more times a year
- Tall firs or pines overhang the roof
- The home is two or three stories and ladder work is risky
- Clogs keep causing overflow at the same corner
- You want to cut down on emergency winter cleanings
How it works
Send your address or photos
Call, text or use the form. We measure your roofline from satellite and street photos.
Get a flat price
You get one number by text, usually within the hour. Pick a day that works; you do not need to be home.
We clean, test and show you
Gutters cleaned by hand, downspouts flushed, debris hauled off and before-and-after photos sent when we finish.
Flow-tested or we come back free
Every downspout is water-tested before we leave. If a gutter we cleaned overflows from a clog within 30 days, we come back and fix it at no charge. If you are not happy with the work, we make it right or refund the visit.
Gutter Guards FAQ
Are gutter guards worth it in Portland?
For homes under firs, pines or heavy maples, a good micro-mesh guard usually pays for itself within a few years of reduced cleanings. For homes with few trees nearby, twice-a-year cleaning is often cheaper. We will tell you which camp you are in.
Do guards stop fir needles?
Stainless micro-mesh does. Most plastic screens and foam inserts do not, which is why many Portland homeowners are disappointed with big-box guards.
Will I never have to clean my gutters again?
No guard is zero maintenance. Expect to brush off the top surface and flush the gutters every one to two years, depending on tree cover. Anyone promising never is overselling.
How much do gutter guards cost?
Typical installed pricing runs $9–$26 per linear foot depending on the product and roof access. That includes the pre-installation cleaning.
Do guards cause ice dams?
Properly installed guards do not cause ice dams; attic insulation and ventilation do. In the rare Portland ice storm, guards can hold ice at the edge, so we avoid designs that trap snow on low-pitch roofs.
Gutter Guards near you
We serve 22 cities across the Portland metro and Clark County with the same flat-rate pricing.
Oregon
Southwest Washington
Same pricing on both sides of the river. Do not see your town? Call. If we can reach it in a day, we will quote it.
Related services
Gutter Cleaning
Hand-cleaned gutters, flushed downspouts, roof edge cleared and everything bagged and hauled away.
Seamless Gutter Installation
Seamless aluminum gutters formed on-site to the exact length of your roofline, in your color.
Roof Moss Removal
Gentle moss removal and zinc-based treatment that protects shingles and keeps gutters from refilling.
Downspout Cleaning & Repair
Clogged, crushed or disconnected downspouts cleared and rerouted so water leaves your foundation.
Get clean, flowing gutters before the next storm
Flat price by text in under an hour during business hours. Mon–Sat, 7 AM–7 PM.