Gutter guard cost

Guards, fasteners, labour and any gutter repair priced by length, type and house height.

By the LocalServiceHQ editorial team
Updated Oct 29, 2026
Formulas and sources listed below
Prices checked Oct 2026
Your job
House height
Gutter condition
Your estimate
Typical total
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guards, fasteners, labour and any repair
Cost per linear ft
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installed
Typical range for this job: —
How it adds upTypical
Gutter guardsmicro-mesh $3–$10 per ft, screens $2–$7
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Labourabout 45% of the installed price, more on two storeys
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Fasteners and sealantscrews, hangers and sealant
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Gutter repair allowancere-pitch, hangers or reseal before guards
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Cost per linear fttotal ÷ gutter length
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US gutter guard prices for October 2026: micro-mesh $3–$10 per linear ft installed, aluminium screen $2–$7 and foam or brush inserts $1–$5. Two-storey houses add about 15% for staging, and guards do not fix sagging or undersized gutters.
Guards do not fix undersized gutters or poor downspout placement. Get the pitch and downspouts checked first.
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How the math works

Micro-mesh
Best
$3 to $10 per ft
Stainless mesh with aluminium frame, handles fine debris.
Aluminium screen
Mid
$2 to $7 per ft
Cheaper but lets small debris through.
Foam and brush
Budget
$1 to $5 per ft
Quick to fit, blocks large leaves, traps small grit.
Height factor
Labour
two stories: +15%
Ladders, staging and safety add time.

Common starting points

Common US gutter runs at typical installed rates.

Tap a preset in the calculator above to load a typical job, then adjust the numbers to match your site.
Starting points: 100 ft micro-mesh · 150 ft micro-mesh · 150 ft aluminium screen · 150 ft foam · 200 ft, two storeys

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How to use the gutter guard cost

Measure the run, pick the guard for your debris, then compare installed prices per foot.

1
Measure the run
Total gutter length in linear feet, including both sides of the roof.
2
Match the guard to the debris
Pine needles need micro-mesh; leaves are fine with screens.
3
Check the gutters first
Sagging or undersized gutters need repair before guards.
4
Confirm the warranty
Ask what the manufacturer covers and what voids it.

Mistakes that cost homeowners money

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Buying foam inserts for pine needles, which still clog.
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Installing guards on sagging gutters and expecting the leak to stop.
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Paying for two-story labour without checking the quote includes it.
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Skipping the annual check, since guards reduce but do not eliminate cleaning.

Gutter guard cost FAQ

How much do gutter guards cost?

Installed prices run $1 to $10 per linear foot depending on the type. Micro-mesh is $3 to $10, screens $2 to $7, and foam or brush inserts $1 to $5.

They reduce cleaning frequency, especially under trees. They do not stop all debris, and they do not fix undersized or sagging gutters.

Micro-mesh with a stainless screen handles the widest range of debris. Screens are a budget compromise, and foam needs replacing every few years.

Fifteen to 25 years for quality micro-mesh, five to ten for foam inserts. Fasteners and the gutter itself often fail first.

Some snap-in products are DIY on a single-story home. Two-story roofs and long runs are worth hiring out for safety.

No. Ice dams come from attic heat and poor insulation, not from the gutter guard. Fixing ventilation and insulation is the real fix.

Using the calculator defaults, 100 ft micro-mesh gives Typical total: $690 and Cost per linear ft: $6.90, with a typical range $372 to $1,108. Change the waste allowance, material or thickness to match your site.

Using the calculator defaults, 200 ft, two storeys gives Typical total: $1,560 and Cost per linear ft: $7.80, with a typical range $834 to $2,516. Change the waste allowance, material or thickness to match your site.