Do I Need Gutter Guards?

Jun 15, 2023 | Gutter Guards

do I need gutter guards

Most homeowners can benefit from the installation of gutter guards along with their new seamless gutters, but they don’t always make sense. After reading this article you’ll know if gutter guards make sense for your gutters.

Let’s first take a look at the two primary benefits of gutters guards. Those benefits are:

  • Minimizes gutter maintenance and cleaning
  • Prevents clogged gutters, which can prevent potential water damage to your home

While most homeowners will benefit from having gutter guards on their gutters, they are not suitable for every situation. Gutter guards make the most sense if you have some trees in your yard or neighboring yards that can release leaves or pine needles into your gutters, causing them to clog.

How To Tell If You Need Gutter Guards

If your yard is prone to tree debris such as leaves or pine needles that can potentially fall into your gutters, we recommend installing gutter guards the next time you get your gutters replaced.

On the other hand, if you do not have trees in your yard or the neighbor’s yard, it is less likely that you will need gutter guards.

Another way to tell is if you have existing gutters. Do they clog regularly? Do you see some sections of the gutter that have a lot of debris in them? These would be good indications that gutter guards would be beneficial.

What Types of Gutter Guards Are There?

There are several gutter guard options out there. Foam inserts and brush guards may be cost-effective choices, but they require more maintenance than other options. Metal gutter helmets or reverse curve guards are more durable but come at a higher price point. Meanwhile, metal screen gutter covers provide strong protection against debris from nearby trees and come with a practical price tag.

We only provide metal screen gutter guards because of the following benefits they provide:

  • Affordability
  • Capable of managing substantial quantities of rainwater
  • Discreet appearance due to their low-profile design, making them barely noticeable from ground level
  • Fit inside the gutter seamlessly without affecting the shingles
  • Powder-coated finish that offers a smooth, leaf-deflecting surface that prevents snagging
  • Small hole structure keeps leaves and various debris from clogging the gutter while allowing water to get through with ease.

One of the downfalls associated with gutter guards is that they make it extremely difficult to clean your gutters since they are attached on top of them. Our gutter guards don’t have that problem because they snap in securely without screws. You can pop them off and on with ease when you have to clean your gutters.

Do Gutter Guards Require Maintenance?

A common misconception surrounding gutter guards is that once they are installed you never have to clean your gutters again. In reality, gutter guards don’t magically make your gutters maintenance-free without ever having to be cleaned again. Your gutters still require regular maintenance and cleaning with gutter guards on them. Gutter guards simply reduce the maintenance and cleaning that would otherwise be needed.

If you have a lot of trees in your yard, you can expect to clean your gutters two or more times per year without gutter guards. Conversely, if you do opt to have gutter guards installed along with your new gutters, you may only need to clean your gutters once per year or once every other year.

Our Gutter Guard Installation Process

While we don’t sell or install gutter guards as a stand-alone service, we always offer gutter guards to our customers when installing our seamless gutters. If gutter guards make sense for your home, we will walk you through our recommendations when we complete our initial estimate for the project.

Sometimes gutter guards are unnecessary for a home. In other cases, they may be necessary throughout the entire gutter system. Some homes only need gutter guards on part of the gutter system because of a problematic tree or two. We always cater our recommendations based on your home’s unique circumstances.

Are Gutter Guards Right for You?

If you’re in the market for new gutters and your gutters have been prone to clogging in the past, consider adding gutter guards along with your seamless gutter installation. Whether you have a yard full of trees or just one problem tree near your home, we will recommend the best gutter guard options for your home.

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December 13, 2024

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November 25, 2024

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November 20, 2024

I highly recommend Moores Rain Gutters LLC! They are very professional and offer reasonable pricing compared to the quality of service I received. Joe and his son were extremely respectful and completed the installation of my new gutters in about five hours. They also provided a two-year warranty, which gives me extra peace of mind. Excellent work!

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November 20, 2024

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November 19, 2024

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November 15, 2024

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November 11, 2024

They did an amazing job on my fascia repair and gutters. They were quick and professional. Not only was the price competitive, but they also ended up dropping the final cost. Very honest and awesome work that comes with a warranty. Will use them again in the future

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November 6, 2024

So happy with our gutters. Great family owned business. Best prices in the area. Very knowledgeable and helpful. The owner and his son are wonderful guys who truly care about their customers. Highly recommended you will be happy you chose them!!

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November 4, 2024
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October 25, 2024

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October 23, 2024

I'm so happy with our new rain gutter install today. Out of 3 different estimates, I'm so glad I chose Moore's! The guys were friendly, knowledgeable and answered all my questions and concerns. And they did amazing work! I love the tuxedo grey color I chose for my house! Very happy and pleased customer here! If your needing gutters, new or replacing old ones.. Moores is the way to go! Thank y'all again!

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October 4, 2024

This was a great experience with Joe! Having never met him previously he was very professional, easy to work with and did a fantastic job with the work he performed for my 88 year old mother. She was very comfortable during the experience which meant a lot! Thank you Joe and if we ever need work done again weโ€™ll definitely know who to call!

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October 1, 2024

Great job. Very happy with our new gutters. Don't hesitate to use Moores Rain Gutters. The owner Joe is very knowledgeable and assisted us with the process. The product is great quality. The crew showed up and did a fantastic job from start to finish.

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September 20, 2024

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September 13, 2024

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September 12, 2024

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September 12, 2024

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August 26, 2024

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August 25, 2024

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August 15, 2024

Joe and his team are awesome! Joe came out quickly and gave us a quote. It was reasonable and we said YES! He called us two days prior to let us know when they were coming. They came as expected and did an amazing job. We are so pleased with the professional job they did and excellent customer service.

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August 14, 2024
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August 9, 2024

This company came out and did a fantastic job. They were on time and were very affordable. I highly recommend anyone needing gutters installed on their homes.

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August 9, 2024

Beautiful job , color matched our downspouts and job done timely manner

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July 24, 2024

Moores Rain Gutters did an excellent job on my gutter installation. They came out fast to give me an estimate and about a week later I got my new gutters installed. If you're looking for a reliable company that also provides a great service, then Moores Rain Gutters is your company. I highly recommend Moores Rain Gutters.

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July 18, 2024

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July 11, 2024

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July 5, 2024

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June 27, 2024

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June 20, 2024

I would like to say this company is very professional with very competitive pricing. The owner called and said they would be at my house around 8 am they arrived at 745 and started.. if you need gutters I highly recommend this company

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June 11, 2024

Moore's came out this morning to install our gutters and they did a great job. They were on time and quick in getting them installed before the rain started.....and they work great!!!

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June 6, 2024

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June 5, 2024

Very very happy of your wonderful work they look beautiful

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June 4, 2024

I had so many gutter and gutter guards consults felt the most confident with Moores. It's a family owned local business with great customer service. Moore Sr. is very knowledgable in the business. He answered all my questions with transparency. He developed a fast and reliable solution for an existing pool gutter. Redirected the gutters around the house to minimize over flooding areas and safe guard the homes foundation. Gutters were put up 5/23/24. Father, son and grandson on site early morning of installation. Not one problem, excellent installation, great clean up, friendly services as usual. Our first rain fall after having the gutters up it all worked out! Definitely recommend 👌

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May 22, 2024

This is a family business and they obviously take pride in what they do. They just finished installing gutters for us and they look great. We highly recommend them.

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May 21, 2024

This company is great. Reasonable pricing. Owner and his son super professional. Answer all questions. Listen to what request for gutters to be set up so it makes my life easier to take care of my lawn work. Provide a great warranty. They stand behind there work no questions. If you need gutters call this company. You will not regret it

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May 18, 2024

Great Family owned business. Very easy to work with, fast response and quick scheduling. Arrived on time as promised and provided excellent quality work at a far price. Highly recommended.

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May 15, 2024

Moores came out and did my neighbors gutters so we used them also.Great job !

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May 8, 2024

Fast turnaround, great workmanship and very fair prices. I would definitely recommend them thank you Joe!

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May 1, 2024

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April 23, 2024

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April 22, 2024

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April 18, 2024

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April 17, 2024

Outstanding work done on my brand new home!! They traveled to Homosassa for me!! Great guys and great company!!

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April 13, 2024

Very happy with the service and installation of my gutters today. This is family own which I like. Their pricing is very reasonable and fitted my budget. They were all very professional and addressed any concerns I had. The finish product looks great!! Thanks again for a job well done!

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April 13, 2024

I'm very pleased that I chose this business to replace my gutter. They are reliable, fairly priced and have a great work ethic. The job gets done when they say it will be done. Thank you!

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April 11, 2024

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March 29, 2024

Great family owned company. On time both times we used them. Did a fantastic job at a good price. Highly recommend