All Reviewed DIY Gutter Guard Companies


Waterlock Micro-Mesh Guard Visit Site
Raptor by Gutterglove Visit Site
A-M Aluminum Visit Site
Amerimax Mesh Guard Visit Site
GutterBrush Visit Site
Frost King Visit Site
Home Intuition Rolled Guard Visit Site
Waterlock Pro Visit Site
GutterFoam Visit Site
Amerimax Micro-Mesh Guard Visit Site
Amerimax Reverse-Curve Guard Visit Site
Overall Score	4.5 / 5 #1 out of 11 companies	4.3 / 5 #2 out of 11 companies	4.2 / 5 #3 out of 11 companies	3.9 / 5 #4 out of 11 companies	3.5 / 5 #5 out of 11 companies	3.8 / 5 #6 out of 11 companies	3.8 / 5 #7 out of 11 companies	3.6 / 5 #8 out of 11 companies	3.5 / 5 #9 out of 11 companies	3.3 / 5 #10 out of 11 companies	3.3 / 5 #11 out of 11 companies
Filter Type	Stainless steel micro-mesh screen	Stainless steel micro-mesh screen	All-aluminum perforated screen	Powder-coated steel mesh screen	Bristle brush	Rolled, plastic screen	Rolled, plastic screen	Aluminum reverse curve guard	Foam insert	Plastic micro-mesh	Plastic reverse-curve
Price	$1,054	$624.95	$264.99	$149.91	$598	$45.58	$45.58	$860	$262.40	$151.23	$297.20
Warranty Length	Lifetime transferable	25-year manufacturer	Lifetime transferable	10-year limited	10-year material	1 year	1 year	Lifetime	1 year	1 year	1 year
Pros	Lifetime, transferable warranty Stainless steel micro-mesh guard that blocks small debris High customer review scores	Compatible with multiple roof and gutter types Aluminum and stainless steel system lasts longer than PVC Micro-mesh screen blocks small debris like shingle grit	Extra-thick, high-gauge aluminum screen resists dents All-aluminum system that’s corrosion-resistant and good for all climates Easy to install over most gutter types	Easy-to-install system that snaps into K-style guards Mesh screen that stops medium and large debris Screen doesn’t overflow even in downpours	Easiest product to install on this list Blocks medium and large debris Works with all roof and gutter systems	Lowest cost per linear foot on this list Blocks medium-sized debris Easy to install and fasten to gutter system	Lowest cost of the brands we reviewed Blocks medium-sized debris Micro-mesh screen blocks small debris like shingle grit	100% aluminum system that's corrosion resistant Thick-gauge screen is resistant to impacts Includes a lifetime warranty	Easily modifiable to fit gutter system Blocks small debris like shingle grit Easy to install on some gutter systems	Low cost Blocks small debris like pine needles Easy to install and fasten to gutters	Low cost Lightweight Easy to install and fasten to gutters
Cons	Heavy frame that won’t fit every gutter and roof type Most expensive DIY guard in this article	Difficult-to-cut screen, which impacts installation Fine mesh results in occasional overflows and ice-overs	Fails to block small debris like pine needles and seedpods Overflowed in heavy downpour conditions	Completely fails to block small debris like pine needles Powder coated-steel may rust over time	System is designed to clog, requiring more upkeep Won’t prevent pest or bird infestations in gutters	Plastic material degrades more quickly than metal guards Relatively flimsy product that’s easy to damage or break	Plastic material degrades more quickly than metal guards Relatively flimsy product that’s easy to damage or break	Can't handle heavy water flow Won't easily fit onto nonstandard gutters	Material breaks down in UV rays Won't fit easily on systems with hidden hangers	Plastic material degrades more quickly than metal guards Plastic screen is exceptionally low quality and overflows often	Guard is thick and easily bendable Holes in the front of the guard are too small, causing overflows
Summary	We recommend Waterlock micro-mesh guards for homeowners who want a high-end DIY guard that blocks pine needles, seedpods, and leaves.	We recommend Raptor for its well-made micro-mesh screen that blocks small debris. It’s easy to modify for homeowners who have nonstandard roofs or gutters.	We recommend A-M’s aluminum gutter guard for its high-end all-aluminum screen that blocks medium-sized debris and withstands heavy impacts.	We recommend Amerimax’s lock-in mesh guard for homeowners in climates with heavy rain. Its mesh screen can withstand heavy downpours.	We recommend GutterBrush for homeowners who want an easy and fast installation and don’t mind a less effective guard that will require more maintenance than other products.	We recommend Frost King’s guard for homeowners with long gutter systems. Its low price allows you to protect larger systems for a lower price.	We recommend Home Intuition for homeowners with long gutter systems who want an easy installation. Its low price allows you to protect larger systems cheaply and quickly.	We don’t recommend Waterlock Pro due to its poor performance compared to its high price.	We don’t recommend GutterFoam due to its low material quality and high relative cost.	We don’t recommend Amerimax’s micro-mesh guard due to its constant overflows and poor material quality.	We don’t recommend Amerimax’s reverse-curve guard because of its inability to filter water without overflowing.
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Ratings Categories	Waterlock Micro-Mesh Guard	Raptor by Gutterglove	A-M Aluminum	Amerimax Mesh Guard	GutterBrush	Frost King	Home Intuition Rolled Guard	Waterlock Pro	GutterFoam	Amerimax Micro-Mesh Guard	Amerimax Reverse-Curve Guard
Material & Design	4 / 5	4 / 5	2.7 / 5	3 / 5	1.3 / 5	2.3 / 5	2.3 / 5	2.3 / 5	1.7 / 5	2.3 / 5	2 / 5
Value	4.5 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.5 / 5	3.8 / 5	5 / 5	5 / 5	3.5 / 5	3.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.5 / 5
Warranty Coverage	5 / 5	3.3 / 5	5 / 5	2.5 / 5	2.5 / 5	2.5 / 5	2.5 / 5	5 / 5	2.5 / 5	2.5 / 5	2.5 / 5
Customer Reviews	5 / 5	5 / 5	5 / 5	5 / 5	5 / 5	4 / 5	4 / 5	4 / 5	4 / 5	4 / 5	4 / 5
Ease of Installation	3 / 5	4 / 5	2 / 5	4 / 5	5 / 5	5 / 5	5 / 5	3 / 5	4 / 5	3 / 5	3 / 5
Effectiveness	3.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.3 / 5	3.8 / 5	4 / 5	4 / 5	3.3 / 5	4 / 5	3.3 / 5	3.3 / 5