A typical Portland home has 150 to 190 feet of gutter. With guards at $8.25 to $15.95 per foot, most installs land between about $1,400 and $2,800. A guard cuts how often gutters need cleaning under Portland’s firs and maples. It doesn’t make them maintenance-free, and it only pays off if the gutters underneath are sound. Every number below comes from the price table our virtual estimate tool uses.
$8.25
Lowest per-foot rate, Shur Flo
$9.95–$14.45
Per foot, Hydro Flo or Pro Flo micro-mesh
+28%
To remove old guards first
+18%
For a two-story home
Source: All Season Gutters pricing controls, approved Sept. 8, 2026, the same rates used by the virtual estimate tool.
Rates
Gutter guard prices per foot, by system
| Guard | Price per foot | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Shur Flo | $8.25–$12.75 | Broadleaf trees like maples and oaks, tighter budgets |
| Hydro Flo | $9.95–$14.45 | Fir and pine needles, heavy rain |
| Pro Flo | $9.95–$14.45 | Needles on steep roofs, valleys and fast second-story runs |
| Leaf Exterminator | $10.95–$15.95 | Mixed debris: needles, leaves and roof grit |
For a side-by-side look at how each guard handles needles, maple leaves and roof grit, see our gutter guard brand comparison.
Worked examples
What three Portland homes would pay for guards
| House | About how much gutter | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| One-story, 1,600 sq ft, Shur Flo | ~174 ft | $1,440–$2,220 |
| Two-story, 2,000 sq ft, Hydro Flo | ~149 ft | $1,740–$2,530 |
| Two-story, 2,000 sq ft, Hydro Flo, trees over the roof, old guards removed first | ~149 ft | $2,310–$3,350 |
The last row shows why it pays to ask about old guards. Pulling off failed covers and cleaning underneath adds 28%, and trees over the roofline add another 10%. On the same house, that’s about $800 more at the top of the range.
Is it worth it?
When gutter guards pay for themselves, and when they don’t
Run the numbers against cleanings. A two-story home with trees overhead can need gutter cleaning two or three times a year in Portland, at $365 to $675 or more per visit. Guards that cut that to one cleaning every year or two can pay back the cost in a few years. If your roof gets little debris and you clean once a year, a guard is much harder to justify.
Worth it: firs, pines or big maples over the roof, two-story homes where every ladder visit costs more, or downspouts that clog every fall.
Not worth it yet: gutters that leak, sag or overflow from bad pitch. Fix or replace the gutters first.
Be realistic: moss, roof grit and fine needles still build up on top of any guard. Plan on an occasional cleaning.
All Season Continuous Gutters & Roof Care (Oregon CCB #233705) installs gutter guards in Portland and across the metro. If your gutters need replacing first, our new gutter price guide covers that cost. To compare against regular cleanings, see the gutter cleaning price guide.
