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Tacoma, WA · Gutter guards
We install four guard systems: Leaf Exterminator, Hydro Flo, Shur Flo and Pro Flo. Which one fits depends on what falls on your roof: Douglas fir needles, cedar sprays or big‑leaf maple leaves. Every install goes over a clean, working gutter, and we’ll tell you plainly what upkeep is still left.
Estimates within 24 hours, from your photos or on site · Family‑owned since 1997
Worth it?
Under Tacoma’s firs, cedars and big‑leaf maples, gutter guards are usually worth it. They cut how often gutters need cleaning and keep needles out of the downspouts, where clogs do the most damage. On open lots with few trees, or on gutters that already leak or sag, the money goes further on cleaning or repair first.
Compare the systems
All four sit on or in the gutter and let water through while debris stays on top. The differences are the filter (micro‑pore, stainless mesh or perforated aluminum), how each one mounts, and the manufacturer’s warranty. Here are the specs as each maker lists them.
Micro‑pore aluminum panel
FilterMicro‑pore filtration in a ribbed cover that lets a breeze lift debris off
Panel.019‑gauge recycled aluminum
How it mountsDrop‑in panel anchored to the front and back of the gutter; roof and shingles untouched
Gutter sizes listedNew or existing gutters; sizes not listed, so ask us
FinishesBlack, white or dark bronze; regular or step‑up profile
Maker’s warranty25‑year no‑clog, when correctly installed
Leaf Exterminator specsStainless mesh on aluminum
Filter#18 stainless steel mesh over a supporting panel
Panel3105 alloy aluminum
How it mountsLow profile, snug on top of the gutter; no lifting or penetrating shingles
Gutter sizes listedNot listed on the maker’s home page; ask us
FinishesSeveral color options
Maker’s warranty50‑year, transferable
Hydro Flo specsPerforated aluminum panel
FilterPatented “perf‑flow” drain holes in a contoured panel
PanelHigh‑temper aluminum
How it mountsLow profile, snug on top of the gutter; no lifting or penetrating shingles
Gutter sizes listed5″, 6″ or 7″ gutters
FinishesSeveral colors, plus a copper option
Maker’s warranty25‑year, transferable
Shur Flo specsStainless mesh with a U‑bend
FilterStainless steel mesh; a U‑bend helps keep water from running over the gutter
PanelAluminum extrusion that moves with the gutter
How it mountsOn top of the gutter, or under the first row of shingles
Gutter sizes listed5″ or 6″ gutters
FinishesNot listed on the maker’s home page; ask us
Maker’s warranty45‑year, transferable
Pro Flo specsSpecs and warranty terms as listed on each manufacturer’s website, checked November 2026. Warranties are the manufacturers’, with their own conditions. Hydro Flo, Shur Flo and Pro Flo are made by U.S. Aluminum in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; Leaf Exterminator says its panels are made in the United States.
By debris type
Match the guard to the smallest thing that falls on your roof. Douglas fir needles call for a fine filter, like stainless mesh or a micro‑pore panel. Big‑leaf maple leaves are stopped by any of the four. Moss grit settles on the filter of every system, which is why guards still need a yearly check.
Short needles fall all year and slip through coarse screens. A fine filter matters most here.
We usually look at Hydro FloPro FloLeaf Exterminator
Flat sprays lie across the top and can mat down in wet weather, then dry and blow off. A firm top that’s easy to brush clean helps.
We usually look at Leaf ExterminatorShur Flo
Leaves this big can’t get through any of the four. They sit on top in October and November and blow off as they dry.
We usually look at Any of the four
The finest debris on a Tacoma roof. It settles on mesh and perforations alike, and it’s the main reason guards still need a check.
First step Treat the roof
Fast water off a steep pitch can shoot past a gutter in a November downpour. Pro Flo’s maker says its U‑bend helps keep water from running over.
We usually look at Pro Flo
The final pick happens on site. Most Tacoma roofs drop more than one kind of debris, so we look at the pitch, the trees over each run and the gutter underneath before we recommend a system.
Cost
We don’t publish a flat per‑foot price, because the same guard costs different amounts on different houses. Gutter guard cost in Tacoma depends on the feet of gutter, which of the four systems you choose, how high and steep the roofline is, and whether the gutters need cleaning or repair before the guards go on.
Every run gets covered, so hips, valleys and dormers that add gutter also add guard.
Mesh, micro‑pore and perforated panels are built differently and priced differently.
Two stories, steep pitches and tight side yards take more setup than a single‑story ranch.
Guards go over a clean, working gutter. Loose hangers or leaking seams get fixed first.
Inside and outside corners and downspout outlets take more fitting than straight runs.
Adding guards when new gutters go up saves a separate trip. Ask about bundle pricing.
Honest limits
Some guard marketing promises you’ll never clean your gutters again. Under Tacoma’s firs and cedars, plan on an inspection and light cleaning once or twice a year. Fine grit and moss settle on the filter over time, and wet cedar sprays can sit on top until they dry and blow off.
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Shingle granules and moss bits are small enough to film over mesh and perforations. A brush‑off keeps water going in.
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Guards rely on dry leaves blowing off. In a long wet stretch, needles and sprays can stay put for weeks.
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Leaks, sags and a gutter too small for the roof need repair or replacement first. Guards add no capacity.
Gutter replacement in Tacoma04
Moss sheds grit every rain. Clear the roof first and the guard stays cleaner longer.
Roof moss removal in TacomaPlan on a yearly check. Ask about pairing your guards with a twice‑yearly Tacoma gutter cleaning plan. Schedule a visit
How it works
Guards only work on a gutter that already drains, so every job starts with the gutter itself. Here’s the order we work in.
Send photos of the roofline and the trees over it, or book a visit. Most estimates come back within 24 hours.
Every run cleared and every downspout flushed. Loose hangers, leaking seams and bad pitch are flagged first.
Leaf Exterminator, Hydro Flo, Shur Flo or Pro Flo, chosen for your debris, roof pitch and gutter size.
Guards go on over the clean gutter. We clean up and show you what was done, and what upkeep is left.
Getting new gutters? Adding guards when the new system goes up saves a separate trip and fits the guard to the new gutter from day one. See seamless gutter installation in Tacoma.
Send photos for a priceWhere we install
Crews leave from our South Tacoma office at 3818 S 66th St. Whether guards make sense depends a lot on the street you live on, so here’s how we read the city.
Also near Tacoma
Lakewood Puyallup University Place Gig Harbor Fife Ruston Steilacoom Federal Way Spanaway Sumner
All our Tacoma services are on the Tacoma gutter company page. Seattle homeowners: see our Seattle gutter guards page.
Douglas firs drop needles all year. This is where gutter guards earn their keep.
Strong fitBig street trees over older homes. Guards cut the heavy fall cleanings down to a light check.
Good fitTall historic houses, where every ladder trip you skip is a high one.
Good fitWind off Commencement Bay piles leaves into corners, where guards keep outlets open.
Good fitMany open lots with few trees. Regular cleaning is often the cheaper choice.
Check firstQuestions & answers
What Tacoma homeowners ask before they choose a guard. Send us a photo of the trees over your roof and we’ll tell you what fits.
Under firs, cedars and big-leaf maples, usually yes. Guards cut how often gutters need cleaning and keep needles out of the downspouts. On open lots with few trees, regular cleaning is often the cheaper choice.
Needles call for a fine filter. For heavy fir debris we usually look at stainless steel mesh systems like Hydro Flo and Pro Flo, or Leaf Exterminator’s micro-pore panel. We make the final pick after seeing the roof and the trees.
No. Guards keep leaves and needles out, but fine grit and moss can still settle over time. Plan on an inspection and light cleaning once or twice a year.
It depends on the feet of gutter, which system you choose, story height and access, and whether the gutters need cleaning or repairs first. Our online estimator shows a preliminary range for your home, and our team confirms the details before any price is final.
Usually, if the gutters are sound. Guards are installed over a clean, working gutter. If yours leak, sag or are too small for the roof, we’ll recommend repair or replacement first.
Hydro Flo and Shur Flo sit on top of the gutter without lifting shingles, and their maker says they won’t void roof warranties. Leaf Exterminator mounts to the gutter without touching the roof. Pro Flo can go on the gutter or under the first shingle, so ask your roofer if that matters for your warranty.
The product warranties come from the manufacturers. Per their websites: Leaf Exterminator 25-year no-clog, Hydro Flo 50-year transferable, Shur Flo 25-year transferable and Pro Flo 45-year transferable. Ask about our workmanship coverage when you get your estimate.
Yes. Adding guards when the new system goes up saves a separate trip and fits the guard to the new gutter from day one. Under cedar or fir, it’s usually the right time to do it.
Every request goes to our South Tacoma office, and estimates are free.
All Season Continuous Gutters & Roof Care · 3818 S 66th St D, Tacoma, WA 98409 · (425) 828‑3000 · Family‑owned since 1997
