LeafFilter of Chicago

LeafFilter is the best rated gutter cover system (that was tested) by Consumer Reports (2014). I saw them at the local Home & Garden show in California & scheduled an estimate (it’s corporate owned, so the state shouldn’t matter). They asked that my wife be present, which was not a good sign. They came out and inspected my gutters & showed me the product. I like it because you cannot see it from the street like other products. The fact that it screens out dust & very small particles doesn’t seem that important though. I am concerned about leaves.
The rep gave me an estimate of $ 1800… for 52′ of gutter. That is $ 34 per foot. Ouch. If someone offered me $ 100 each year for the next 18 years to clean out my gutters I’d take it – it only takes 20 – 30 minutes at most to clean them out. So, for me, it simply isn’t worth it. Instead I plan to spend $ 200 at Costco on a similar product and install it myself. Maybe it’s not as good as LeafFilter, but I am saving $ 1600. Worst case I am out $ 200 (if that product doesn’t work) and I hire a local kid to clean them for $ 30 each year.

We just had the LeafFilter system installed on our 2-​story home. The product is fantastic compared with other gutter protection systems on the market.
The installation people fixed/​repaired our existing gutters and then installed the LeafFilter over the top of it. It’s securely fastened and won’t let anything (other than water) into the gutter. The mesh is so fine, not even sand can get through the tiny openings. This is great because whirly birds cannot fall into the gutters and grow mini trees. Other gutter guards have openings that are bigger and don’t prevent this from happening.
Compared to competitor brand gutter «caps», the LeafFilter system can withstand heavy rainstorms. A typical gutter cap that curves around can only handle «light» rain. If you have the gutter caps, heavy rain will just fall over the sides of the gutter. Plus, your gutters still get some leaves and debris.
The contractor that installed the LeafFilter was friendly, professional, and always cleaned up after himself. Our particular installer has been doing this for years, so he knew what he was doing.
As a added bonus, the product came with a transferrable warranty. So if we ever sell our home, the new owners can call LeafFilter if there are any problems.