Free in-home eavestrough and exterior assessment, across Canada

A quality gutter guard works by covering the eavestrough so leaves, pine needles and grit stay out while rainwater flows through. The result is eavestroughs that keep draining instead of clogging, so you stop climbing ladders to clear them every season. The honest part is that not all guards are equal: cheap screens and foam inserts can let debris through or break down over time, which is why we walk you through how the different types compare at the free assessment.

LeafFilter is a micro-mesh system: a fine stainless mesh that sits over the eavestrough and filters out even small debris like pine needles and shingle grit while letting water pass. On a relative scale, basic screens sit at the budget end, foam inserts fall in the middle, and micro-mesh and reverse-curve systems are the premium tier. We are an independent LeafFilter consultant, so we explain where each type lands without quoting a price; the real number depends on the size and complexity of your eavestroughs and comes from the in-home assessment.

We come to your home and look at the whole roofline: eavestroughs, fascia, soffit and downspouts. We explain what we see in plain language, talk through whether gutter protection, eavestrough replacement or fascia and soffit work makes sense for your home, and give you clear options. There is no cost and no obligation. If gutter protection is a good fit we book it through LeafFilter; if it is not, we will tell you that too.

Both are possible, and that is exactly what the assessment sorts out. In many cases the guard can be fitted to sound existing eavestroughs, and cleaning, realigning and sealing those troughs is handled as part of the installation. If your eavestroughs are sagging, undersized or past their life, we can talk about new seamless eavestrough first so the protection goes onto a system that will last.

Canadian winters are hard on eavestroughs, so this matters. A guard that keeps debris out helps water drain freely in the shoulder seasons, which reduces the standing water and trapped leaves that feed ice dams and overflow. No guard makes ice disappear, but a clear, well-pitched eavestrough behind a quality micro-mesh handles freeze-thaw far better than one packed with wet debris. We look at your roofline and explain what to expect in your climate during the visit.

Yes, on both counts. Fine pine needles slip through basic screens and foam, but a micro-mesh surface is built to keep them out of the eavestrough. That same closed surface also stops dry leaves and needles from collecting in the trough, and windblown embers are a real ignition risk in wildfire-prone areas, so keeping that debris out of your eavestroughs removes fuel right at the roofline. We have guides on wildfire and pine-needle risk and can walk through it at the assessment.

Financing options and a product warranty are part of the LeafFilter gutter-protection offer. We keep the specifics for the in-home assessment, where the exact terms are confirmed in writing so you know precisely what is covered before you decide anything. You can also read more on our financing and warranty page.

We work through local offices, and each office serves the towns inside a two-hour service radius. We only claim the areas we can actually reach, so when you book we confirm that your home falls inside a local office's radius before scheduling the visit. You can check our service areas page to see the offices and regions we cover across Canada.