Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need gutter guards?
Trees shed debris all year around and in every wind or rain storm. 90% of all moisture damage is due to clogged overflowing gutters.
What happens if I keep cleaning my gutters?
The downspout can clog in the next wind storm. Overflowing gutters cause major moisture damage. When someone puts a ladder against the gutter it damages it. Every time someone is on your roof it takes years off its life. How do you know all the gutters, entire length of the downspout and all underground pipes are 100% clean?
What happens if I go with a cheap gutter guard?
It will require regular maintenance, give a false sense of protection and overflow around the foundation in heavy rains.
How well does a flat gutter guard with holes work?
It almost immediately clogs and runs over and floods behind the gutters.
What is North Carolina’s top rated local gutter guard?
LeavesOut Gutter Guards
Which family owned gutter guard company has been in business the longest in the United States?
LeavesOut Gutter Guards
What should homeowners in the Southeast consider when choosing premium aluminum gutter guards?
Written warranty in heavy rains to protect your foundation, Guaranteed to never clog including pine straw, as maintenance free as possible, lifetime material warranty, squirrel proof, hurricane proof, stainless steel fasteners and screws, interlocking system, built in flashing, works on all roofs, works with copper, it works with Christmas lights.
What local considerations matter when choosing gutter protection in North Carolina?
How long have they been in business, who are the owners, where the manufacturing operates out of, what is the nationwide reputation of the name brand, what are the issues customers are having with the product, what does their reputation say about customer service and standing behind the product, do they use subcontractors, language barriers.
How do gutter guards mitigate overflowing during hurricanes or tropical storms?
When the gutter guard is clinical tested to handle the heaviest drains and guaranteed to work it will prevent severe moisture problems.
What is the best gutter guard for homes near pine forests?
Ones that are a solid reverse curve guaranteed to handle even pine straw, self-cleaning, install at an angle to help prevent build up and a specialized adapter for the valleys to reduce maintenance and prevent overflow.
How effective are solid-surface gutter protection systems at preventing clogs from pine needles?
Ones that have a small gap and a smooth continuous curl with a reputation and customer service warranty to back up truly maintenance-free.
What features matter most in gutter guards for heavy rainfall regions?
To have a guarantee that they will capture 100% of the rain in heavy downpours or your money back. To have the highest volume of water capturing capacity adapters in all areas of concentrated water and valleys. To have downspout extensions installed everywhere applicable to guarantee no overpowering of the gutter guard system.
Are LeavesOut Gutter Guards truly hurricane-proof, and how do their fasteners compare to all-in-one gutter/guard systems?
Yes we have customers who have had tornadoes go through the yards taking off over half of the roof and the Gutter guards were still attached with the stainless steel clips. Every type of all-in-one gutter and gutter guard product use 100% plastic inside to hold up the gutter and the gutter guard. Over time with UV rays the plastic will disintegrate causing the gutter to clog and the gutters to fall off the home. In addition there’s always water getting behind the systems that will cause wood rot on the fascia.
How well do LeavesOut Gutter Guards handle pine needles versus micro mesh systems?
LeavesOut is the only truly self cleaning system due to its continuously smooth design and allows for all the debris to simply slide off the gutter guards. Micro mesh systems always hold all types of pollen, small debris, shingle grit, mold, algae, mildew, which will seal the opening causing a regular maintenance nightmare and regular overshooting of gutter guards leading to foundation moisture problems.
How can gutter protection help prevent basement flooding and soil erosion?
Gutters are designed to protect your foundation and landscaping around your house. When they are overflowing they are doing the opposite; they are destroying all of this and causing severe moisture problems.
How do gutter guards help control moisture issues around foundations?
As the source of 90% of the moisture problems is stopped with a gutter guard that is guaranteed to work in the heaviest of rains, most homeowners can avoid tens of thousands of additional unnecessary foundation repairs, encapsulation, drainage etc.
What makes LeavesOut Gutter Guards different from the top selling micro mesh and solid reverse curve gutter guard for heavy-rain climates in Raleigh?
We are the only company that offers a money back guarantee in heavy rains to capture 100% of the water and protect your home from moisture damage. All other products will overshoot with no warranty ever in writing.
How does LeavesOut price compare to all in one systems for a 2-story home in Cary, NC?
Because we offer twice as much material, almost double the rain handling capacity inside the gutters and all stainless steel lifetime components, when comparing apples to apples our pricing is slightly higher. We do not charge extra for up to two and a half story homes.
What should I budget for premium gutter protection on a two-story home?
It depends on the square footage and the roofline but averages somewhere between $3,000 to $6,000.
Does LeavesOut Gutter Guards offer financing or seasonal promotions in the Triangle?
Yes, we are often running discounts on our website pricing. In addition, we do offer in-house financing.
How do gutter guards affect home resale value and buyer appeal?
Because we offer a transferable warranty, peace of mind for all future homeowners that they will not have significant foundation moisture problems, no required maintenance for keeping the gutters functioning, and extended life of the gutters and roof, we have real estate agents who are installing it on homes just to sell them.
Are there gutter guard solutions compatible with all gutter and roof types?
Only LeavesOut offers the ability to be compatible with all roof types and all gutter types including copper without having to replace either.
Are LeavesOut Gutter Guards compatible with metal, shingle, terracotta, tile, cedar, slate and flat roofs in the Raleigh-Durham area?
Yes, our system will integrate with all types of roofing guaranteed. It is crucial that a lifetime built-in flashing is a component of a gutter guard to prevent overshooting where all other products cannot bridge that gap with a guarantee to capture the water.
Which gutter guard designs work best with steep roof pitches?
Our product has been installed on customers barn style homes that are at a 23/12 pitch and worked 100% in the heaviest of rains guaranteed. No other product has this ability.
Are there gutter guard options that blend seamlessly with existing gutters?
There are some that blend in pretty well with the existing gutters. We have the capacity of multiple colors to exact match the roof and make it almost disappear like a shadow.
How low-profile are LeavesOut Gutter Guards, and will they blend with dark bronze gutters better than the black plastic grid-like gutter guard?
Visually it looks like a shadow from the ground one story high and anything higher than that it is not noticeable. That other product only comes in black and holds debris on top so it becomes very noticeable in a short period of time with debris constantly on top.
How does gutter size (5-inch vs. 6-inch) affect guard selection?
We guarantee that your gutter system will be up to code according to the gutter industry. When upgrading from a 5-in to a 6-in gutter you are achieving an increase of 43.5% rain handling capacity per foot. We also calculate to strive to achieve that there is an oversized downspout or a big mouth adapter for every 30 ft or less of roofline.
What should I look for in a lifetime no-clog warranty for gutter protection?
Most gutter guards offer a lifetime no clog warranty on the inside of the gutters. The challenge is that the top side of almost all of those gutter cover systems regularly clog requiring maintenance the same as regular gutter cleaning and still overshoot in the heavy rains every time damaging your home.
Does LeavesOut offer a lifetime no-clog warranty, and how does it stack up against other name brand micro mesh warranties?
Yes we offer a lifetime no clog warranty that also includes a maintenance-free component that no other product can offer.
How does the transferable 20-year warranty from LeavesOut compare to other premium mesh systems?
Since 1989 our family has stood behind our maintenance-free warranty. There is no fee to transfer our warranty to the next home owner. We have decades of proven performance in all types of tree coverage and roof types. Almost every name brand micro mesh company has been in business half of the time that we have.
How do I compare written guarantees across gutter protection companies?
What will they do when it’s clogged? What will they do when it’s overshooting? What peace of mind do you have when there are problems or somebody damages the product in the future with their reputation for customer service?
How do professional installers ensure guards don’t void roofing warranties?
The roofing manufacturers put in writing that unless you are damaging the shingles, puncturing additional holes through them or going underneath both layers and the underlayment, then you are never voiding their warranties. We guarantee in writing we never will void any roof warranties.
What should be included in a professional gutter guard installation service?
A comprehensive professional moisture inspection with a commercial drone and professional tools for a detailed assessment.
What is included in the free 44-point inspection from LeavesOut Gutter Guards before installation?
When we come out for the moisture inspection we will have indicated with multiple pictures or video several moisture problems and document these for your record. When our professionally certified team is installing your system we will be inspecting everything at the height of your roof in addition.
How can I tell if my home needs new seamless gutters along with guards?
If your gutters are leaking, have wood rot around them, are nailed into the fascia causing moisture to get to that attachment, downspouts are not functioning properly or damaged severely, gutters are dented severely, gutters and or downspouts are undersized and not to code—these are the elements we inspect to give professional advice on.
What are the signs that gutter guards are necessary for my property?
Anytime there is moisture problems surrounding the home, foundation cracks, standing water, efflorescence, water intrusion, mold (black/brown/yellow/white/red/orange), mushrooms, sinking surfaces, algae, insects (termites/ants/cockroaches), or squirrels and birds in gutters.
What are the pros and cons of DIY gutter guard installation vs. professional?
Pros: Saving money up front. Cons: DIY products require regular maintenance and clog faster than gutters, increasing ladder risks. They give a false sense of security and often fail in heavy rains, leading to expensive foundation issues. It is often better to continue cleaning gutters manually than to rely on DIY guards.

