Thinking about gutter guards for your home in Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Huntley or elsewhere in McHenry County? Here is what homeowners typically pay, what changes the price, and how to get an exact number for your house.
Average Gutter Guard Installation Cost
According to This Old House's 2026 gutter guard cost survey, most homeowners pay between about $4,100 and $6,000 for professionally installed gutter guards, with a median of around $5,000. A typical home needs 150 to 200 linear feet of gutter protection, and larger homes can need 300 feet or more.
Cost per Foot by Gutter Guard Type
National averages reported by This Old House (2026): brush guards about $19 per foot, foam inserts about $22 per foot, screen guards about $38 per foot, micro-mesh guards about $40 per foot, and reverse-curve guards about $41 per foot. Your price depends on your home, so use these as a starting point.
What Affects Your Price
Gutter length: guards are priced per linear foot, so more gutter means a higher total. Guard type and material: stainless steel micro-mesh costs more up front than foam or brush but lasts far longer. Roof height and pitch: two-story homes and steep roofs take more time and safety equipment. Gutter condition: sagging, leaking or undersized gutters may need repair, realignment or replacement first. Trees around your home: heavy pine needles and oak leaves call for a fine micro-mesh to stay clog-free.
Why Micro-Mesh Is Worth It in Northern Illinois
Cheaper foam and brush guards can fill up with pine needles and shingle grit and hold moisture that freezes in winter. Our aluminum and stainless steel micro-mesh guards block even fine debris, and every installation includes a deep gutter and downspout cleaning plus our 100% clog-free guarantee, so you can stop paying for gutter cleaning year after year.
Get Your Exact Price - Free
Every home is different, so the best way to know your cost is a free, no-obligation quote. Call Gutter Guards by Infinity Pro at (847) 239-2403. We install gutter guards in Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Barrington and Hampshire.

Professional gutter cleaning runs about $191 to $529 per visit, with an average of around $360, and most homes need it at least twice a year (This Old House, 2026). That is roughly $700 a year, or about $7,000 over ten years, plus the risk of overflow and water damage between cleanings. Gutter guards are a one-time investment that ends that cycle.
If your old gutters are sagging, leaking or undersized, it often makes sense to replace them before adding guards. New seamless aluminum gutters typically cost $10 to $20 per linear foot installed, and most homes pay between $2,200 and $5,000 for a full replacement, while copper costs considerably more (HomeGuide, 2026).
Replace gutters and add guards in the same visit instead of paying for two projects. Fix small leaks and sagging sections early, before they cause fascia or foundation damage. When comparing quotes, check whether gutter cleaning, downspout flushing and a clog-free guarantee are included, not just the price per foot.
We provide free, no-obligation gutter guard and gutter replacement quotes in Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Cary, Fox River Grove, Fox Lake, Woodstock, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Port Barrington, West Dundee and Hampshire. Call (847) 239-2403, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm.
Free, no-obligation quotes for homes in Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Huntley, Cary, Lake in the Hills and nearby McHenry County towns. Mon to Fri, 9 am to 6 pm.