It is usually printed on the quote. Most houses have 150 to 200 feet.
Use the total before any same-day discount if you have both.
Enter the price you were quoted to see how it compares.
Local micro-mesh uses the same figures as our gutter guard cost calculator: $2 to $9 a foot for the guard plus labor, with more for taller houses.
What a LeafFilter quote usually includes
A LeafFilter price is not just the guard. Quotes normally bundle an in-home inspection, cleaning out your existing gutters, small repairs such as re-securing loose hangers, the guard itself and professional installation. The system is a fine stainless mesh in a frame, and it comes with a lifetime warranty that passes to the next owner if you sell.
What is usually not included is new gutters. If the installer says your gutters need replacing first, that is a separate line, often $6 to $16 a foot on top.
Why the first number is so high
Brand-name gutter guard companies sell through in-home appointments, and the first price is often a starting point. HomeGuide reports same-day discounts of 20 to 40 percent are common. This Old House notes the quote stays valid for a year, so there is no reason to sign the same evening.
LeafFilter vs a local installer
| LeafFilter | Local micro-mesh install | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price installed | About $15 to $45 a foot | About $4 to $15 a foot (one story) |
| 200 feet of gutter | Roughly $3,000 to $9,000 | Roughly $800 to $3,000 |
| Warranty | Lifetime, transfers to a new owner | Product warranty, labor varies by contractor |
| Gutter cleaning and minor repairs | Usually included | Often extra; ask |
| How you buy | In-home sales visit | Written bid, often by email |
Six questions to ask before you sign
- What is the price per foot, and how many feet did you measure? Check the footage against your own walk-around.
- Does the price include cleaning, hangers and downspout work? Get each item in writing.
- Do my gutters need replacing first? If so, ask for that as a separate price you can bid out.
- What exactly does the warranty cover, and how do I make a claim? Clogging, overflow and water damage are different things. Some homeowners on forums describe trouble getting claims honored, so ask for the warranty document, not a summary.
- How will you handle valleys and inside corners? Where two roof slopes meet, heavy rain can rush over any mesh. Good installers add a small diverter there.
- Is this price still good next week? A fair quote does not expire when the salesperson leaves.
What owners say after a few years
Across Reddit-style home forums, long-term YouTube reviews and store reviews of micro-mesh guards, the same points come up again and again:
- Overflow mostly stops. The big win people mention is no more gutters spilling over because a downspout is packed with leaves.
- Pollen and grit still need a brush. Fine mesh can get a film of pine pollen or shingle grit on top. A soft brush or leaf blower clears it.
- Heavy rain finds the weak spots. Valleys and places where water comes off a higher roof can overshoot the mesh.
- Check the whole run. Owners have found guards missing on short sections or inside corners. Walk the house after the install.
Common questions
How much does LeafFilter cost per foot?
Most installed quotes land somewhere between about $15 and $45 per linear foot. A This Old House survey of homeowners put the average near $42 a foot, so quotes in the high $30s and $40s are common for this brand.
How much is LeafFilter for a whole house?
For about 200 feet of gutter, HomeGuide reports totals from roughly $3,000 to $9,000. In the This Old House survey, most homeowners paid between $4,000 and $8,000. Bigger houses, steep roofs and extra stories push the number up.
Why is my LeafFilter quote so much higher than a local installer's?
You are comparing different products and a different sales model. LeafFilter sells its own patented micro-mesh system with a lifetime transferable warranty, and the price usually includes an in-home consultation, cleaning the gutters and minor repairs. A local contractor fitting standard micro-mesh typically charges far less per foot but with a shorter, product-only warranty.
Can I negotiate a LeafFilter quote?
Often, yes. HomeGuide reports that first quotes are frequently discounted by 20 to 40 percent if you sign the same day. This Old House notes that quotes stay valid for a year, so you do not have to decide on the spot. Ask for the full price in writing and compare it with at least two other bids.
Is LeafFilter worth the money?
It can be if you want one company responsible for the guards for as long as you own the house, or if a transferable warranty matters to a future buyer. If you mainly want gutters that stop clogging, a locally installed micro-mesh guard usually does a similar job for much less. Use the checker above to see the gap for your house.
Will LeafFilter mean I never clean my gutters again?
Not quite. Fine mesh keeps leaves and needles out of the gutter, but homeowners on forums and in long-term video reviews report that pine pollen, seed fluff and roof grit can form a film on top of the mesh. Most say a quick brush every year or two keeps it flowing. That is far less work than scooping out gutters, but it is not zero.
Can I install micro-mesh gutter guards myself instead?
Yes, on a one-story house many people do. Store-bought stainless micro-mesh kits cost roughly $2 to $4 a foot, and owners describe the job as slow but simple: a full weekend for a typical house. On two stories or higher, the ladder work is the real risk, and paying a local installer usually makes more sense.
Is this site connected to LeafFilter?
No. Gutter Guard Calculator is independent. LeafFilter is a trademark of its owner and is named here only so you can check a quote you have received.
Price ranges compiled from This Old House and HomeGuide. Prices last checked November 1, 2026. LeafFilter is a trademark of its owner; this site is not affiliated with it.