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.
The local route uses $6 to $16 a foot for new seamless aluminum gutters, plus the micro-mesh figures from our gutter guard cost calculator, with more for taller houses.
What you are actually buying
LeafGuard (you'll also see it written Leaf Guard) is not a cover that sits on your old gutters. It is a one-piece seamless aluminum gutter with a curved hood formed into the top. Rain follows the curve into the gutter while leaves slide off the edge. Because the hood and the gutter are a single part, your old gutters come down and the whole system is replaced. LeafGuard is made by Englert and sold through authorized dealers, so you can't buy it in a store or fit it yourself.
That is the key to the price. A LeafGuard quote is really two jobs in one: new gutters and gutter protection. Comparing it with a guard-only quote means comparing different amounts of work.
Is your quote high, or are you comparing the wrong things?
Published numbers vary. HomeGuide puts most LeafGuard installs at $20 to $33 a foot, and its wider range runs up to $70 on large or complicated houses. A 2026 This Old House survey of LeafGuard buyers found an average of about $40 a foot, close to $8,000 for 200 feet. So a quote in the $30s is ordinary for this brand, and one above $50 deserves a second and third opinion.
The fair comparison is new seamless gutters plus a good guard from a local installer. New aluminum gutters often run $6 to $16 a foot. Add a micro-mesh guard and you have a system that does the same job. On many houses that route costs less, though you end up with two products and usually two warranties.
When LeafGuard makes sense, and when it doesn't
It can be worth it if:
- Your gutters are old, leaking at the seams or pulling away from the fascia, and need replacing anyway.
- You want one company responsible for both the gutters and the protection.
- Most of what lands on your roof is big leaves rather than pine needles.
It probably isn't if:
- Your gutters are in good shape. You would be paying to take down gutters that still work.
- You get a lot of pine needles, seed pods or roof grit. Small debris can follow water under a hood, and fine mesh is better at keeping it out.
- Heavy water pours off a valley onto a short run of gutter. Very fast water can overshoot any curved hood.
LeafGuard vs new gutters with a local guard
| LeafGuard | New gutters + local guard | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price installed | About $20 to $45 a foot | About $10 to $33 a foot |
| 200 feet of gutter | Roughly $4,000 to $9,000 | Roughly $2,000 to $6,500 |
| What goes up | One-piece gutter with a built-in hood | Seamless gutters plus a separate mesh guard |
| Warranty | Lifetime no-clog guarantee from the company | Separate warranties for gutters and guard; labor varies |
| How you buy | In-home sales visit | Written bids, 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.
- Is taking down and hauling away the old gutters included? Get it in writing, with downspouts listed if they are being replaced.
- Do I need fascia or soffit repairs, and are they in this price? Rotten boards found on install day are a common surprise. Ask now.
- What exactly does the no-clog guarantee cover? Ask for the written document: what counts as a clog, who pays for a service visit, and whether it transfers if you sell.
- How will you handle valleys and inside corners? These are where heavy rain is most likely to shoot past a hood.
- Is this price still good next week? LeafGuard has advertised discounts, such as for seniors and military members. Ask which apply, and get the full price in writing first.
Got a quote from another brand?
- LeafFilter quote checkMicro-mesh on your existing gutters, about $15 to $45 a foot
- Gutter Helmet quote checkAluminum hood on your existing gutters, about $17 to $45 a foot
- LeafFilter vs LeafGuardWhich one costs less for your house
Common questions
How much does LeafGuard cost per foot?
Most quotes fall between about $20 and $45 a foot installed, and that includes the new gutters. HomeGuide puts the common range at $20 to $33, and a 2026 This Old House survey of buyers averaged about $40 a foot. Complicated or very tall houses can go higher.
How much are LeafGuard gutters for a whole house?
For 200 feet of gutter, expect roughly $4,000 to $9,000. The This Old House survey average was close to $8,000 for 200 feet. Smaller houses with simple rooflines land toward the bottom of the range.
Is LeafGuard the same as LeafFilter?
No. They are separate companies with different products. LeafGuard replaces your gutters with a one-piece gutter and hood. LeafFilter puts a stainless micro-mesh guard on the gutters you already have. See how their costs compare.
Why does LeafGuard cost more than a gutter guard?
Because it includes new gutters. A guard-only system keeps your existing gutters, so the price covers less work. If your gutters need replacing anyway, compare LeafGuard with new gutters plus a guard, not with a guard alone.
Can I negotiate a LeafGuard quote?
There is often room. Brand installers sell through in-home visits, and the first figure is rarely the only one on offer. Ask for the full price in writing, ask which discounts apply, and compare it with a local bid for seamless gutters plus a guard before you sign.
Does LeafGuard ever need cleaning?
Less often than open gutters, but it is not zero. Hood designs shed big leaves well, but small debris such as pine needles and seed pods can slip in with the water. Ask how service visits work under the guarantee before you buy.
Is this site connected to LeafGuard?
No. Gutter Guard Calculator is independent. LeafGuard is a trademark of its owner and is named here only so you can check a quote you have received.
Price ranges compiled from HomeGuide, HomeGuide's Gutter Helmet vs LeafGuard guide and the This Old House LeafGuard review. Prices last checked November 5, 2026. LeafGuard is a trademark of its owner; this site is not affiliated with it.