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Leaf Protection Services in Ellicott City, MD
Ellicott City, MD is known for its beautiful landscapes, rolling hills, and trees. And while having tall beautiful trees around your home can provide shade and reduce energy bills, they can also wreak havoc on your gutter system.
Gutters and downspouts need the remain free of debris so they can effectively manage rainwater during a rain event. Many Ellicott City, MD homeowners have been have experienced the frustration of a clogged gutter system, as well as seen the damage that can occurs from clogged gutters and downspouts.
Although regular gutter cleaning can be ideal for many Ellicott City, MD Homeowners, those is more wooded areas may benefit from adding a leaf protection system, to help keep gutters working between gutter cleaning maintenance.
Guttermaid has installed thousands of leaf protection systems, including gutter screens, gutter covers, and gutter filters, in Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas. We know that not every leaf protection system works the same, and that there are factors to consider when choosing a system that’s right for each home.
Contact us today, and let one of our experience estimators provide you with a free evaluation and estimate, and see if a gutter screen, gutter cover, gutter filter, or a different leaf protection system is right for your home.
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Why Choose GutterMaid to Install Your Leaf Protection System?
Best Value in the Industry:
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Fully Licensed and Insured
- Affordable Pricing
- Prompt Service and Assistance
- We provide quality installation fully backed by the manufacturer’s warranty and our own workmanship guarantee.
- Because we are not affiliated with any manufacturers, we offer a straightforward, unbiased recommendation.
Factors to consider when choosing a leaf protection system:
- Roof pitch
- Roof type
- Amount of debris
- Type of debris
- Budget
10% OFF NEW GUTTERS
We recommend replacing older and/or worn gutters before install any new leaf protection system. Combine your gutter replacement with a new leaf protection system and save 10% on both.
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Types Of Leaf Protection
All of our leaf protection installations are performed by our experienced, in-house service technicians. No matter which product you choose, all installs come complete with our full gutter cleaning service including flushing all gutters and downspouts with water, as well as re-nailing any loose gutter spikes, all at no additional cost!
Below are the four basic types of leaf protection as well as pricing guidelines for each type. Price includes material and installation.
Gutter Screens
PROS:
- Budget friendly
- High-Volume water flow
- Compatible with most gutters and roof types
CONS:
- Not effective against smaller types of debris
- Smaller sections means more seams
- Requires more maintenance than other types of leaf protection
$6 – $7 per foot
For budget conscious consumers, gutter screens are a great way to limit maintenance, and to keep gutters functional between cleanings. Although gutter screens allow for high-volume water flow, they are not effective against smaller debris such as Pine Needles and Maple Seeds. Gutter screens will require more maintenance than all other leaf protection types.
Perforated Cover
GutterMaid’s Choice
PROS:
- Effective against smaller types of debris
- Low visibility from the ground
- Longer sections means less seams
- Compatible with most gutters and roof types
CONS:
- Somewhat restrictive to water flow
- Because they lay flat, debris can accumulate on top of the system
$10 – $12 per foot
We recommend perforated covers to Homeowners looking for an effective solution at a reasonable price. Perforated covers are great for keeping out smaller debris, and are also not as restrictive to water flow as some of the other types of leaf protection systems. For these reasons, we recommend perforated covers more than any other type of leaf protection.
Gutter Filters
PROS:
- Effective against smaller types of debris
- Low maintenance
- Compatible with most gutters and roof types
CONS:
- Somewhat restrictive to water flow
- Smaller sections means more seams
- Debris compost can clog fine mesh
- Not recommended for half round gutters
$12 – $14 per foot
Gutter filters provide excellent protection against even the smallest types of debris. However, they are generally not as rigid as some of the other leaf protection types, meaning they are more susceptible to damage from snow accumulation and impact damage. In addition, the fine mesh can become easily clogged if accumulated debris is not removed from the top of the system.
Solid Cover
PROS:
- Effective against smaller types of debris
- Low maintenance
CONS:
- Very restrictive to water flow
- Highly visible from the ground
- Not compatible with all roof types
- Most expensive
$14 – $16 per foot
Solid gutter covers can be a very effective form of leaf protection. It works by using surface tension to direct water into the gutter, while preventing leaves twigs and other debris from entering. Because of its design, it is not compatible with all roof and gutter types. It is also very restrictive to water flow, and has the highest installation price of all leaf protection types. For these reasons, we very rarely recommend solid gutter covers.
Contact us today for your FREE consultation & estimate, and decide if a leaf protection system is right for you.
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