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Gutter guards for Dearborn homes, a Tree City USA for 39 years

Dearborn was named a Tree City USA for the 39th year in 2026, and the city plants about 1,000 trees a year. That is good for the street and a steady supply of debris for the gutter. We measure gutter guards to your roofline and fit them under the first course of shingles.

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“They cleaned my gutters and installed leaf guards, I waited for a good rain and checked the flow and everything looks great. Highly recommended.”
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Stainless micro-mesh gutter guard fitted under the first row of shingles on a two-story home, fall leaves resting on top

Gutter guard installation in Dearborn, MI

A city that plants about 1,000 trees a year, and offers residents a free easement tree, is a city whose gutters see the results. The trees are an asset, but a guard decides whether what they drop sits on top of the gutter or inside it.

Our guards fasten to the front lip of the gutter and slide under the first course of shingles, pitched so leaves, seeds and twigs blow off. Each is measured to the roofline, so a Tudor gable and a colonial porch roof get what they each need.

The city's own advice

Dearborn's flood guidance names gutters.

The city warns that leaves and debris in gutters and drains keep roof water from draining away. That is the problem a guard addresses. It does not replace a sump pump or a check valve, but it keeps the roof-water side of the equation open.

Long run of micro-mesh gutter guard under the first row of shingles

Protect your Gutters

Dearborn, Michigan homeowners face a double seasonal challenge: heavy leaf fall from mature city trees and the ice dams that form when those leaves block drainage during Michigan winter. Our gutter protection services tackle both by keeping gutters clear before temperatures drop.

Brick bungalows and Tudor homes along Dearborn’s streets are worth protecting, and gutter protection is one of the most effective ways to achieve that. When gutters overflow with elm seeds and fall leaves, water runs down brick facades and into mortar joints, accelerating costly deterioration. Our gutter protection products block debris at the source while letting rain flow freely to downspouts, preventing the ice dam formation common on Dearborn’s low-slope rooflines each Michigan winter. We size every system to your home’s gutter profile.

Gutter protection in Dearborn: the systems we install

01

All Mesh Pro

Stainless steel micro-mesh, with a pitched design, multi-point mounting and downward channels. It anchors our micro mesh gutter guards in Dearborn. A leaf filter in Dearborn is this micro-mesh style.

02

MicroMax

A fine mesh built to block pine needles, dirt and shingle grit.

03

Leaf guard and covers

A leaf guard in Dearborn suits larger debris and has openings for water, while a gutter cover is a solid top that sheds debris off the front edge.

04

Klean Gutter and CopperCare

An angled interlocking design, and a micromesh filter in stainless steel and copper.

Fit for the house

  1. 01

    Brick bungalows

    Guards attach to the gutter and tuck under the roof edge, never to the brick, so the masonry stays untouched.

  2. 02

    Tudors

    Gables break the eave into short runs, and each run gets a guard measured to its own length.

  3. 03

    Colonials with porches

    A porch roof is a separate edge. Whether it gets a guard depends on what hangs over it, which we check the same way as the main roof.

Before we measure

  • Which trees hang over the roof, including any easement tree
  • Whether the gutters are pitched and firmly hung
  • Whether any section should be replaced before a guard goes over it
  • Whether a leaf pile collects at a valley or a porch corner

Dearborn facts that shape the job

Every service we offer here, plus local details, is on our Dearborn gutter page.

Tree City USA
Named for the 39th year in 2026
City planting
About 1,000 trees a year, plus a free easement tree for residents
Flood guidance
Leaves and debris in gutters and drains keep roof water from draining away
Fair Lane
Henry Ford's estate on the Rouge River
Emerald ash borer
First found near Detroit in June 2002, tens of millions of Michigan ash trees killed

What homeowners say

They cleaned my gutters and installed leaf guards, I waited for a good rain and checked the flow and everything looks great. Highly recommended.
Steve Whitcomb★★★★★ Google review, July 2025
★★★★★
Experience was exceptional. Nathan explained the whole process, from the initial estimate through the installation. He didn’t try to sell a bunch of extras or talk over my head. He used concise layman’s terminology. The installation (even with rain delays). Went well. Truly an excellent experience that didn’t cost the church its foundation. Thank you for your work
Timothy Henson Google review, April 2025
★★★★★
The Gutter Guys did a great job installing my new gutters. Nathan is a great guy, personable and professional. The price was very competitive, and the job was done on schedule. The Guys are detail oriented, excellent fit and finish. My house looks great! Highly recommended!
Rob Hileman Google review, April 2025

Gutter guards questions in Dearborn

Do gutter guards help during heavy rain in Dearborn?

They keep the channel open so roof water has a path. They do not add capacity, which is why we also size gutters at 6 inch and downspouts at 3x4.

What are gutter covers in Dearborn and how do they differ from guards?

A cover is a solid top that sheds debris off the front edge. A guard is a broader term that includes micro-mesh and leaf guards, which let water pass through openings.

Do gutter guards mark brick?

No. Guards fasten to the front lip of the gutter and slide under the first course of shingles. The brick is not part of the fastening.

Can a guard go over a gutter that is already packed with debris?

A guard over a packed run only buries the problem, so the channel is cleared first. After that, the guard keeps it from filling again, as long as the gutter is pitched and firmly hung.

Dearborn gutter guards

Get your Dearborn gutter guards quote

The Gutter Guys is a full-service gutter company operating in Kansas City and surrounding areas. We take pride in helping our community enjoy their homes while protecting them from unexpected weather damage. Contact us today for your estimate.

(866) 931-8441
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  2. We set up a time. Someone from our team gets back to you to look at the house.
  3. You get a free quote. Measured first, so you know the plan before any work starts.

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