Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Todays Homeowner Local Pros
Last Updated June 2023
Cleaning gutters is a time-consuming and sometimes dangerous task that likely doesn't make the list of anyone's favorite chores. However, if you fail to keep your gutters clean, you could find yourself facing all kinds of problems, from pest infestations to water damage and mold buildup. Luckily, gutter guards can help. If you live in Chicago Heights, a town which gets more roach infestations than 79% of the country, you will especially want to avoid buildups of debris, in order to avoid attracting roaches to your home.
To guide you, we've compiled a list of the premier gutter guard professionals around the Chicago Heights area.
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Transparent pricing
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Good customer service
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Diligent in educating customers
Transparent pricing
Free assessment
Good customer service
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Transparent pricing
Diligent in educating customers
Free assessment
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Diligent in educating customers
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Free assessment
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Diligent in educating customers
Free assessment
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
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Transparent pricing
Free assessment
Diligent in educating customers
Good customer service
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User Rating
Diligent in educating customers
Free assessment
Transparent pricing
Good customer service
Services Offered
Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on gutter guard companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
The primary types of gutter guards include the following:
One place to start is by looking at online reviews from real customers, including on the BBB website. A reputable gutter guard installer will be able to provide a written estimate and information about warranties. A trustworthy company will have insurance, in case of an injury on your property, and should provide you information about if and how its processes will affect your roof warranty.
Any kind of severe weather can pose a threat to your gutters. Chicago Heights is at high risk for tornados, which could damage old or poorly-installed gutters. This can then lead to flooding and water damage.
Chicago Heights also gets more roach infestations than other places, which means you should clear debris buildup as soon as you notice it. Gutter debris is very tempting food for roaches.
By using mesh guards, you can save time you'd otherwise spend cleaning your gutters yourself and cash you'd otherwise spend for professional deep-cleaning. Even if you don't have trees near your home, guards stop birds, roaches, and other pests that like to live in gutters and eat debris. Guards also help prevent rust, water damage, and corrosion .
There are certain gutter guard companies that provide old gutter guard removal and new gutter guard installation as one service package. It's in your best interest to speak with one or two of the companies on our list above to find out if they provide these kinds of services.
The life span of gutter guards varies between the different materials and types available. Depending on the local weather and how well you maintain them, surface tension and brush guards can last up to 20 years. Foam guards can have a life span of up to a decade, although they often deteriorate faster in very sunny or wet climates. Plastic micro-mesh lasts around three years, while metal micro-mesh lasts around 12 years. For most other guard types, plastic will last between three and six years, steel between seven and 10 years, and aluminum between 10 and 20 years.
