By The Roofing Brief Team. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Gutter guard cost by brand runs from about $3 per linear foot for a DIY Raptor kit to $61.61 per linear foot installed for HomeCraft Gutter Protection, based on 2026 published pricing and October 19, 2026 retail listings. That is a spread of roughly 21 times, and it is not mostly a mesh quality story. It is a scope story. Three different things get published as a brand’s “price per foot”: bare material, a guard retrofitted onto the gutters you already have, and a whole new gutter system with the guard built in. HomeGuide puts a typical professionally installed 200 foot job at $3,000 to $9,000, against $200 to $1,000 for DIY material.
Gutter guard cost by brand: 2026 installed price table
Professionally installed gutter guards averaged $39.71 per linear foot in 2026, or $7,941 for a 200 foot system, according to This Old House’s 2026 survey of 1,000 US homeowners; the median project was $5,000, with the middle half of respondents paying $4,138 to $6,000. Individual brands sit from $39.59 (LeafGuard) to $61.61 (HomeCraft) per foot in that survey. The table pairs each brand’s surveyed average with the wider ranges HomeGuide publishes.
| Brand | Surveyed average per linear foot | Published installed range per foot | Typical 200 foot system | Design | Keeps your existing gutters? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldog | Not surveyed | $10 to $14 | $2,000 to $2,800 | Aluminum panel with micro-pore filtration | Yes, retrofit |
| GutterglovePRO (dealer install) | Not surveyed | $20 to $45 | $4,000 to $9,000 | Stainless micro-mesh | Yes, retrofit |
| Gutter Helmet | Not surveyed | $25 to $60 | $5,000 to $12,000 | Reverse-curve hood | Yes, retrofit |
| LeafGuard | $39.59 | $20 to $70+ | $7,919 surveyed, $4,000 to $14,000 range | One-piece reverse-curve gutter | No, it replaces them |
| LeafFilter | $41.72 | $18 to $45 | $8,344 surveyed, $3,600 to $9,000 range | Stainless micro-mesh on a uPVC frame | Yes, retrofit |
| Gutter Guards America | $46.77 | Not published | $9,353 | Micro-mesh | Yes, retrofit |
| All American Gutter Protection | $47.02 | $10 to $20 | $9,403 surveyed, $2,000 to $4,000 range | Micro-mesh | Yes, retrofit |
| HomeCraft Gutter Protection | $61.61 | About $31 in the prior survey year | $12,322 | Micro-mesh | Yes, retrofit |
Surveyed averages come from This Old House’s 2026 nationwide homeowner survey. Ranges come from HomeGuide’s gutter guard cost guide (February 4, 2026) and its Gutter Helmet and LeafGuard trackers, and from The Roofing Brief’s own brand reviews for Bulldog and Gutterglove. All American Gutter Protection is the clearest example of why one number is never enough: its surveyed average of $47.02 per foot is more than double the $10 to $20 per foot implied by HomeGuide’s $2,000 to $4,000 estimate for a 200 foot job.
Two hooded gutter systems that replace the gutter, the way LeafGuard does, are missing from the table because neither publishes prices and neither appears in the This Old House survey. K-Guard is sold through independent dealers who set their own prices; our review collects what homeowners and dealers have reported on K-Guard gutters cost. Gutter Shutter is quoted only through free in-home estimates, which our review covers under Gutter Shutter pricing.
Gutter guard cost: what each published source says in 2026
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Average installed cost per linear foot | $39.71 | This Old House 2026 survey (1,000 homeowners) |
| Average installed cost, 200 ft | $7,941 | This Old House 2026 survey |
| Median project; middle half of respondents | $5,000; $4,138 to $6,000 | This Old House 2026 survey |
| Typical professional install, 200 ft | $3,000 to $9,000 (national average $6,000) | HomeGuide, February 2026 |
| DIY material, 200 ft | $200 to $1,000 | HomeGuide, February 2026 |
| Labor only | $3 to $20+ per linear foot | HomeGuide, February 2026 |
| Basic installed gutter cover | $8.24 to $10.09 per linear foot | HomeWyse, May 2026 |
| LeafFilter / Gutter Helmet / LeafGuard installed | $18 to $45 / $25 to $60 / $20 to $70 per linear foot | HomeGuide, February 2026 |
HomeWyse’s $8.24 to $10.09 per foot describes a basic cover installed by a general contractor, which is why it sits at a quarter of the branded survey averages; the branded figures include in-home sales, a lifetime transferable warranty and dealer overhead.
Gutter guard cost decision table: which price tier fits your house
| If your house and gutters… | Price tier to shop | Expected cost on 200 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Are single story, sound and correctly pitched, and you can work from a ladder | DIY micro-mesh (Raptor, Gutterglove DIY) | $400 to $1,000 material (HomeGuide $2 to $5 per ft) |
| Are two stories or more, or you will not work at height | Independent installer with a mid-tier guard (Bulldog class) | $2,000 to $2,800 at $10 to $14 per ft, or material plus $3 to $20+ per ft labor |
| Need a transferable lifetime warranty and service visits | National retrofit brand (LeafFilter, Gutter Helmet, All American) | $3,600 to $12,000 per HomeGuide; $8,344 to $9,403 at 2026 survey averages |
| Sag, leak at seams or need replacing anyway | Guard-integrated gutter (LeafGuard class) | $4,000 to $14,000 per HomeGuide; $7,919 at the 2026 survey average |
| Sit under pines or drop fine debris | Micro-mesh, not screens or foam | $2 to $5 per ft material per HomeGuide |
| Draw a quote above $47 per ft for a retrofit guard | Get two competing written quotes before signing | Only HomeCraft ($61.61) averaged above $47.02 in the 2026 survey |
DIY gutter guard cost by brand: materials only
DIY gutter guard brands price between about $0.50 and $5.00 per linear foot for material, with no labor attached. Raptor, made by Gutterglove, is the reference point most buyers land on: its 48 foot stainless micro-mesh kit listed at $142.68 to $212.49 from marketplace sellers on October 19, 2026, or about $2.97 to $4.43 per linear foot. Amerimax holds the budget shelf at big box retail, with 3 ft sections listed at $3.98 to $6.98 at Home Depot the same day ($1.33 to $2.33 per foot).
| Brand or product type | Material cost per linear foot | Material for 200 feet | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic screen (various) | $0.50 to $1.00 | $100 to $200 | Snap-in plastic mesh |
| Amerimax | $1.00 to $2.50 | $200 to $500 | Perforated aluminum, lock-in screens |
| Foam inserts (various) | $1.50 to $3.50 | $300 to $700 | Wedge foam |
| Steel screen (various) | $1.50 to $5.00 | $300 to $1,000 | Powder coated steel |
| Brush inserts (various) | $2.00 to $4.00 | $400 to $800 | Bristle cylinder |
| Gutterglove DIY kit | $2.00 to $4.00 | $400 to $800 | Stainless micro-mesh on aluminum |
| Raptor (by Gutterglove) | $2.97 to $4.43 | $594 to $886 | Stainless micro-mesh, 48 foot kits |
| Generic micro-mesh | $2.00 to $5.00 | $400 to $1,000 | Steel or aluminum fine mesh |
Material prices by type come from HomeGuide’s 2026 gutter guard cost tracker. Raptor and Amerimax figures come from Google Shopping listings seen on October 19, 2026. Add labor if you hire the install out separately: HomeGuide puts independent gutter guard labor at $3 to $20 or more per linear foot depending on story height and job complexity. For a stainless mesh panel on 3105 aluminum that is sold online by the 100 foot case, see our breakdown of Hydro Flo price per foot.
Why the same brand shows up at two very different prices
Published brand prices disagree because they measure three different purchases: material at $0.50 to $5.00 per foot, a retrofit guard at $10 to $60 installed, or a new guarded gutter at $20 to $70. LeafGuard is the cleanest illustration: HomeGuide’s $20 to $70 per foot includes a complete new one-piece gutter, so comparing it to a $3 mesh strip compares a gutter to a lid.
| What the price covers | Typical per foot | Brands quoted this way | What you still have to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material only, you install | $0.50 to $5.00 | Raptor, Amerimax, Gutterglove DIY kit, generic screens and foam | Your ladder time, fasteners, any gutter repair |
| Guard plus install on your existing gutters | $10 to $60 | LeafFilter, Gutter Helmet, HomeCraft, Bulldog, All American, GutterglovePRO | Nothing, if your gutters pass inspection |
| New gutter system with the guard built in | $20 to $70+ | LeafGuard | Nothing, but you are also buying a gutter replacement |
The middle row carries one hidden condition to get in writing: retrofit brands need sound gutters pitched toward the downspouts. If the crew finds sagging hangers, rotted fascia or reverse slope, that work is priced as separate lines before a single guard goes on. Our gutter guard installation cost breakdown covers those add-ons and the break-even math against paying for cleanings.
How much of a branded quote is actually the guard
Material accounts for roughly 5% to 12% of a branded micro-mesh quote. That is a Roofing Brief calculation from two published figures: HomeGuide prices micro-mesh material at $2.00 to $5.00 per linear foot, and This Old House’s 2026 survey puts LeafFilter at $41.72 per linear foot installed. Divide and the guard itself is $2 to $5 of a $41.72 quote. The other 88% to 95% is labor, warranty reserve, sales commission, and dealer overhead.
Push that further using published labor rates. Even at HomeGuide’s top independent labor figure of $20 per linear foot, material plus labor accounts for about $22 to $25 per foot of that $41.72 average. That leaves roughly $17 to $20 per foot attributable to the warranty, the in-home sales process, and brand overhead.
The same comparison stated as a multiple: LeafFilter’s $41.72 per foot installed is about 9 to 14 times Raptor’s $2.97 to $4.43 per foot kit price, and both products are stainless micro-mesh. That multiple is the honest frame for the decision. You are not buying 9 to 14 times the filtration. You are buying someone else on the ladder, a transferable lifetime warranty, and a company that will come back.
Whether that is worth it is a real question with a defensible yes. This Old House’s 2026 survey found 93% of respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with debris blocking after installation, 17% reported never cleaning their gutters again, and another 41% cleaned once a year. The premium buys outcomes, not mesh.
Brand prices moved 3 to 5 times in a single survey year
Any single per foot brand number is a snapshot with a short shelf life. This Old House surveyed 1,000 homeowners for both its 2025 and 2026 gutter guard datasets, and every brand in both tables moved sharply. The 2025 figures are from the archived 2025 version of the page (updated September 11, 2025), which put a 200 foot job at $1,565 to $3,476.
| Brand | 2025 survey average per foot | 2026 survey average per foot | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeafGuard | $7.82 | $39.59 | About 5.1 times |
| LeafFilter | $8.57 | $41.72 | About 4.9 times |
| All American Gutter Protection | $8.75 | $47.02 | About 5.4 times |
| Gutter Guards America | $15.82 | $46.77 | About 3.0 times |
| HomeCraft | $17.38 | $61.61 | About 3.5 times |
Multiples are Roofing Brief calculations from the two published This Old House survey tables, both headed “cost per linear foot”. A 3 to 5 times jump in twelve months cannot be list price inflation alone; it more likely reflects a different respondent mix, more full-system jobs in the sample, or a change in what respondents counted as part of the project. Practical takeaway: treat any brand’s published per foot figure as a negotiating anchor, not a quote, and expect your own number to land somewhere inside the wider range column rather than on the average.
The same divergence shows up at the market level: our US gutter guard market size report found published estimates of the category’s size differ by more than 2 to 1, because no two sources draw the category boundary in the same place.
What each brand costs for your home’s gutter footage
Most single-story homes carry 100 to 200 linear feet of gutter, and larger two-story homes run 250 to 400 feet. Multiply the per foot figure by your actual measured footage rather than trusting a square footage rule of thumb, since two houses with identical floor area can differ by 100 feet of gutter depending on roof shape and how many dormers and porches they carry.
| Brand or option | 150 linear feet | 200 linear feet | 250 linear feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raptor DIY (material only) | $446 to $665 | $594 to $886 | $743 to $1,108 |
| Bulldog installed | $1,500 to $2,100 | $2,000 to $2,800 | $2,500 to $3,500 |
| GutterglovePRO dealer installed | $3,000 to $6,750 | $4,000 to $9,000 | $5,000 to $11,250 |
| Gutter Helmet installed | $3,750 to $9,000 | $5,000 to $12,000 | $6,250 to $15,000 |
| LeafGuard at surveyed average | $5,939 | $7,919 | $9,898 |
| LeafFilter at surveyed average | $6,258 | $8,344 | $10,430 |
| HomeCraft at surveyed average | $9,242 | $12,322 | $15,403 |
Totals are calculated by The Roofing Brief from the per foot figures in the first two tables. They exclude gutter repair, fascia work, and any required gutter replacement, which is why a LeafGuard quote in particular tends to land above the calculated figure once a full system is priced.
How to compare brand quotes line by line
- Measure your gutter run first. Walk the perimeter with a 100 ft tape along every eave, including porch and garage runs. HomeGuide notes most homes carry gutter length of about 1/10 the home’s square footage, so a 2,000 sq ft house runs near 200 ft.
- Ask each brand to state the price per linear foot in writing. Divide the total by your measured footage yourself; a $8,344 quote on 200 ft is $41.72 per foot, the LeafFilter survey average.
- Establish what the price includes. Guard only, guard plus install, or guard plus new gutters. Note it on each quote. A $70 per foot LeafGuard number and a $20 per foot retrofit number are not competing offers.
- Separate the repair line items. Re-hanging, re-pitching, fascia repair and downspout work should appear as their own lines; HomeGuide’s $3 to $20+ per foot labor range is the yardstick for the install line alone.
- Price the DIY equivalent as your floor. Multiply HomeGuide’s $2.00 to $5.00 micro-mesh material range by your footage ($400 to $1,000 on 200 ft) and set it next to each quote; the difference is the installed premium in dollars.
- Compare warranty terms, not warranty adjectives. HomeGuide lists LeafFilter and LeafGuard with lifetime transferable warranties and Gutter Helmet with a triple lifetime transferable warranty; ask whether each covers labor on service calls and what voids it.
Still choosing a guard style rather than a vendor? Our cost per foot by guard type breakdown prices micro-mesh ($2 to $5), screen, reverse-curve ($3.50 to $10), foam and brush against each other.
For debris load by design, see our micro-mesh versus reverse-curve comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average gutter guard cost per linear foot by brand?
Professionally installed brands averaged $39.59 to $61.61 per linear foot in This Old House’s 2026 homeowner survey, with LeafGuard at $39.59, LeafFilter at $41.72, Gutter Guards America at $46.77, All American Gutter Protection at $47.02, and HomeCraft at $61.61. Mid-tier installed brands such as Bulldog run $10 to $14. DIY brands such as Amerimax and Raptor cost about $1.33 to $4.43 per foot for material only in October 19, 2026 listings.
Which gutter guard brand is cheapest?
Among DIY brands, Amerimax is cheapest at roughly $1.00 to $2.50 per linear foot for perforated aluminum and lock-in screens, with plastic screens from various makers going lower at $0.50 to $1.00. Among professionally installed brands, Bulldog’s micro-pore aluminum system, at $10 to $14 per linear foot installed, is the lowest-priced installed option in the tables above, well under the $40 per foot installed average.
Why is LeafFilter so expensive compared to DIY micro-mesh?
LeafFilter averaged $41.72 per linear foot installed in the 2026 This Old House survey, roughly 9 to 14 times Raptor’s $2.97 to $4.43 per foot kit price, and both are stainless micro-mesh. Using HomeGuide’s $2.00 to $5.00 micro-mesh material range, the guard is about 5% to 12% of the quote. The rest covers installation labor, the transferable lifetime warranty, in-home sales, and dealer overhead.
Is LeafGuard cheaper than LeafFilter?
Per linear foot they are close. The 2026 This Old House survey put LeafGuard at $39.59 and LeafFilter at $41.72, a gap of about $2 per foot. The two are not equivalent purchases, though. LeafGuard replaces your gutters with a one-piece covered system, while LeafFilter attaches to the gutters you already have, so LeafGuard quotes often run higher once a full replacement is scoped.
How much do gutter guards cost for a 2,000 square foot house?
A 2,000 square foot home typically carries about 200 linear feet of gutter. At 2026 brand pricing that is roughly $594 to $886 for Raptor DIY kits, $2,000 to $2,800 for Bulldog installed, $5,000 to $12,000 for Gutter Helmet, $7,919 for LeafGuard at its surveyed average, $8,344 for LeafFilter, and $12,322 for HomeCraft. Measure your actual gutter run before relying on the square footage shortcut.
Do gutter guard brands negotiate on price?
Published ranges suggest room exists. HomeGuide reports LeafFilter installed at $18 to $45 per linear foot and Gutter Helmet at $25 to $60, spreads of roughly 2.5x within a single brand. In many cases the levers are timing outside the busy fall and spring seasons, competing written quotes from two other brands, and removing add-on lines you do not need. This Old House’s 2026 survey found the middle half of projects at $4,138 to $6,000, well under the $7,941 average, so a quote near the average has room to move.
Is the brand price per foot for material or installed?
The brand’s sales model decides it, which is the main reason published figures conflict. Retail brands such as Raptor, Amerimax, and the Gutterglove DIY kit quote material only. Dealer-installed brands such as LeafFilter, Gutter Helmet, HomeCraft, Bulldog, and All American quote guard plus labor. LeafGuard quotes a complete new gutter system. Always confirm which of the three a number describes before comparing.
Pricing figures cited from This Old House 2025 and 2026 nationwide homeowner surveys, HomeGuide 2026 cost trackers, HomeWyse May 2026 estimates, October 19, 2026 retail listings, and The Roofing Brief brand reviews. Calculations labelled as ours are derived from those published figures.