Which gutter guard is right for your KC home?

What kind of trees are near your roof?

Pick all that apply — we'll factor in the debris each tree drops.

OakDrops acorns + small buds and seed casings (clogs mesh) MapleDrops helicopter seeds in spring (notoriously clog gutters) Elm / CottonwoodDrops small leaves and seed catkins Pine / EvergreenDrops needles year-round (needles slip through larger holes) Mixed / Just leavesStandard fall leaf drop only No trees nearbyOpen lot, prairie, new construction Next question →

How dense is the tree canopy above your roof?

LightOpen lot, distant trees, only fall leaves reach the gutters ModerateTrees within 30 ft, branches don't directly overhang HeavyBranches directly overhang roof, leaves pile on gutters every fall ExtremeMature canopy completely over house, debris constantly falls

How often do you currently clean your gutters?

Never / I don'tHonestly, you'd rather solve this once Once a yearUsually fall, sometimes by a service Twice a yearSpring + fall, you stay on top of it Every 3 months or moreHeavy debris forces you to keep up

Is your roof hard to access?

Multi-story or steep-pitch homes make DIY cleaning more dangerous — pushing the math toward a guard that never needs maintenance.

1-story ranch, easy ladder access Bi-level or split with some access challenges 2-story with steep pitch or 3-story I refuse to get on a ladderSmart. Falls are the #1 home-improvement injury.

Budget per linear foot?

For a 160-ft typical KC ranch, that's about $1,120–$1,440 for EZ Lock or $1,600–$2,080 for LeafBlaster Pro.

Budget-friendly: $7–$9/ftEZ Lock — ~$1,120–$1,440 on a 160 ft ranch Standard: $9–$11/ftMid-tier — ~$1,440–$1,760 on a 160 ft ranch Premium: $11–$14/ftLeafBlaster Pro — ~$1,600–$2,080, lifetime no-clog Don't care about budget — pick the best