Gutter guards Perth
Sick of clearing gum leaves out of the gutters every autumn? We fit gutter guard mesh to tile and metal roofs across Perth so the leaves stay on top and the water runs through.
Tell us your suburb and what the gutters are doing. We take it from there.
- Licensed and insured
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Same day where possible
- Perth metro, north and south of the river
Gutter guards (also called leaf guards, gutter mesh or gutter protection) are a perforated metal or plastic mesh fitted over the top of your gutters so leaves, sticks, seeds and nests stay out while rainwater still gets in. The mesh is usually aluminium or steel, fixed to the outer edge of the gutter and run up under the roof tiles or onto the roof sheet, so there is no ledge for debris to sit on. Fitting involves clearing the gutters first, then measuring, cutting and fixing the mesh to every run, corner, valley and downpipe head. Our local gutter team supplies and fits them across Perth.
What's included in gutter guards
Included
- Gutters, valleys and downpipe heads cleared before the mesh goes on
- Mesh measured, cut and fixed to every gutter run, including corners and valleys
- Fixing matched to your roof: under the tiles on a tiled roof, to the sheet on a Colorbond or tin roof
- Downpipe heads covered so sticks and tennis balls cannot block them
- Mesh colour matched to your Colorbond gutter where the range allows
- A check of falls, joints and brackets, with a note on anything worth repairing
- Off-cuts, packaging and cleared debris taken away
Quoted separately
- Repairs to rusted, sagging or leaking gutters found during fitting
- Gutter or downpipe replacement
- Removing old failed guards or foam inserts
- Roof repairs, ridge capping and flashing work
- Solar panel bird proofing
About gutter guards in Perth
If your roof sits under large trees, you know the struggle. The gutters fill again within weeks of a clean, and the first winter front sends the overflow down the walls. Gutter guards fix that. The mesh encloses the guttering so only rainwater finds its way in, and leaves, sticks and tennis balls stay on top, where the wind and the next shower move them along. We fit gutter guards across Perth, from Joondalup and Duncraig in the north to Morley, Floreat and Victoria Park, and the suburbs between.
Call it gutter guard, leaf guard, gutter mesh, leaf guard mesh or gutter protection: it is the same job. Fine aluminium or steel micro mesh keeps out pine needles and blown sand as well as leaves; a coarser leaf mesh handles gum and jacaranda leaves at a lower cost; poly mesh, brush and foam inserts are cheaper again but hold more debris and fade faster in Perth sun. Metal mesh comes in colours to match Colorbond guttering, and we choose a mesh that suits the gutter metal, because some pairings corrode where they touch.
A visit starts with a look at the roof, the gutters and the trees around the house, so the mesh we recommend suits what actually lands on your roof. We clear the gutters, then fit the mesh to every run, corner and downpipe head, usually within a day for a typical single-storey home. If we find a rusted or sagging run, we tell you before anything goes on, because mesh over a failing gutter is money wasted. To book, ask for a free quote or call us with your suburb and whether the roof is tile or tin.
Why Perth trusts Aus Gutters
Licensed and insured
The team that fits your gutter guards is licensed and insured for work on your roof, so the risk of a ladder job is not yours to carry.
Free quotes with no obligation
You get a written quote for supply and fitting before any work starts. Compare it, sit on it or say no; nothing happens until you say go.
Local Perth team
We work Perth metro, north and south of the river, so we know the trees, the roofs and the winter fronts your gutters are up against.
Our guarantee
Satisfaction guaranteed, in plain words: if the mesh is not sitting right once we have left, tell us and we come back and put it right.
Service areas
Gutter guards across Perth
We fit gutter guards across Perth metro, north and south of the river. These suburbs have their own page; if yours is not listed, ask anyway.
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So what are gutter guards in Perth, exactly?
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A gutter guard is a screen over the open top of the gutter. Rain passes through the holes, debris does not. The differences between products come down to the size of the holes, what the screen is made of and how it is fixed. Get those three right for your roof and your trees, and the gutters stay clear through winter with far less effort from you.
Perth's rain comes in a short, heavy season, most of it between May and September, when cold fronts cross the coast one after another with heavy rain, hail and storms. By then the gutters have had a dry summer of gum leaves, bark, blown sand and nests, so the first serious front finds every blockage at once. Guards stop the build-up before the rain arrives instead of clearing it afterwards.
At the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Metro station, average rainfall is about 718 mm a year, and June, July and August bring 399 mm of it, more than half, while December to February brings about 38 mm in total (station records 1993 to 2026). See the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth climate statistics.
What fitting gutter guards involves
We clear the gutters and downpipes first, because mesh over a full gutter traps the problem inside, then measure each run and cut the mesh to length. On a tiled roof the mesh is fixed to the outer edge of the gutter and tucked up under the first course of tiles, so it slopes with the roof and sheds what lands on it. On a Colorbond or tin roof it is screwed to the gutter edge and to the sheet. Corners, valleys and downpipe heads get the most attention, since that is where water and debris both want to go.
Tiled roofs are a job some installers turn away; we fit them, attaching the mesh to the tiles or the guttering, whichever suits the roof.
When a Perth home needs gutter guards
Guards make the most difference under large trees. Gums shed leaves and bark through summer, jacarandas drop their leaves in late winter, peppermints shed all year, and Norfolk pines and other conifers drop needles in every season. If the gutters fill again within a few months of a clean, guards pay for themselves in the cleans you no longer book. They also suit two-storey homes and steep roofs, where every clean means a long ladder, and homes with a rainwater tank.
Coastal suburbs collect wind-blown sand as well as leaves, and a fine mesh keeps most of it out. In the Perth Hills and along the Darling Scarp, where many homes sit in bushfire-prone areas, ask for ember guard mesh: a fine, non-combustible metal mesh rather than plastic. With no trees nearby, a yearly clean may be the cheaper option, and we will say so at the quote.
What affects the cost of gutter guards in Perth
The quote covers supply and fitting together and comes before any work starts. What moves the figure up or down:
- The metres of gutter, including valleys and box gutters
- The mesh: fine metal micro mesh costs more per metre than coarse leaf mesh or poly mesh, and lasts longer
- Tile or tin: a tiled roof takes longer to fit
- One storey or two, and how easy the roof is to reach
- Whether the gutters need a heavy clean or a repair before the mesh can go on
Which gutter guard material suits a Perth roof
Aluminium mesh is the usual choice in Perth. It does not rust, it handles the salt air in coastal suburbs better than plain steel, and it comes powder-coated in Colorbond colours. Steel mesh is stronger and suits bushfire-prone areas and heavy debris; near the coast it should be a coated grade. Poly mesh is the cheapest screen, but Perth sun makes it brittle over time. Brush and foam inserts sit inside the gutter rather than over it; they are quick to fit but hold water and fine debris, the opposite of what you want on a steel gutter.
If you have copper or zincalume guttering, tell us, so the mesh suits the metal.
How guards fit with cleaning, repair and replacement
Guards are the follow-on to a gutter clean, not a replacement for one. The gutters have to be clear before the mesh goes on, so we do both in the same visit. They are not a fix for a rusted or sagging gutter either: that is a gutter repair, and it comes first.
If you are replacing the guttering, ask for guards to be quoted at the same time and we fit them as the new gutter goes on, with no second visit.
FAQs
Gutter guards questions
Do gutter guards work?
Yes, for the job they are designed to do: keeping leaves, sticks, seeds and nests out of the gutter so rainwater can reach the downpipe. A properly fitted metal mesh cuts how often the gutters need cleaning and lowers the risk of overflow in a heavy Perth downpour. Fine dust still settles on top, so an occasional brush off is part of owning them.
Are gutter guards worth it in Perth?
When your gutters block again within months of a clean, when the roof is two storeys or awkward to reach safely, or when large gums, jacarandas, peppermints or pines overhang the house. With no trees nearby, a yearly clean may be the cheaper option. We look at the roof and give you a straight answer with the quote.
How much do gutter guards cost in Perth?
It depends on the metres of gutter, the mesh you choose, tile or metal roof, how many storeys, and how easy the roof is to reach. Metal mesh costs more per metre than poly mesh but lasts far longer in Perth sun. We quote supply and fitting together, and the quote comes before any work starts, so ask for a free quote and you have a figure to compare.
Will I still need to clean my gutters once guards are fitted?
Far less often, but not never. Under large trees, or with birds nesting on the roof, leaves and sticks still collect on top of the mesh and need a brush off or a hose down now and then. The gutter underneath stays clear far longer than it did without guards. If debris gets under the mesh, that section is unscrewed to clean it, and our team can do that.
Which type of gutter guard is best?
It depends on your trees and your roof. Pine and other conifer needles need a fine aluminium or steel mesh; broader gum and jacaranda leaves can be kept out by a coarser one. Metal mesh outlasts plastic in Perth sun and comes in Colorbond colours. Brush and foam inserts suit some gutter profiles but hold more debris. We look at your foliage before we recommend one.
Can gutter guards be fitted to a tiled roof?
Yes. Tiled roofs are common across Perth and some installers turn them away, but we fit mesh to tile and metal roofs alike. On a tiled roof the mesh is fixed to the gutter edge and tucked under the first course of tiles or held with clips; on a Colorbond or tin roof it is screwed to the sheet. Just tell us the roof is tiled.
How long does it take to install gutter guards?
On existing gutters, usually within a day for a typical single-storey home. A two-storey home, a steep or complex roof, or gutters that need a heavy clean first can take longer, and a tiled roof takes longer than a tin one. We confirm the time on site with the quote, so you know what to expect before we arrive.
Can gutter guards cause any problems?
Not many, if they are fitted properly. The one to watch is debris getting under the mesh, which happens when the wrong mesh is chosen for the trees or it is fixed with a gap at the edge; we choose the mesh and the fixing to stop that. Mesh over a rusted or sagging gutter hides the problem, so we repair first. Fine mesh also needs an occasional brush off.
Can gutter guards be fitted at the same time as new gutters?
Yes, and it is the best time to do it. If we are replacing or installing your gutters, ask for guards to be quoted with them and we fit the mesh as the new gutter goes on, with no second visit and no delay before the gutters are leaf-free. The two are quoted as separate lines, so you can see what each costs.
Which Perth suburbs do you cover for gutter guards?
Perth metro, north and south of the river. We have pages for Joondalup, Duncraig, Morley, Floreat and Victoria Park, and we fit gutter guards in the suburbs around them and most of the metro area, from the coast to the Perth Hills. If your suburb is not listed, ask anyway when you request a quote and we will tell you straight away.
How soon can you come out?
Same day where possible for a quote or a look at the roof; the fitting is then booked around the size of the job and the weather. Autumn is the busiest time, when everyone wants the gutters sorted before the winter fronts, so booking earlier means a shorter wait. Tell us if it is urgent and we will tell you what we can do.
Are you the tradespeople, or a booking service?
Aus Gutters arranges quotes from a network of independent, licensed and insured gutter and roof plumbing businesses across Perth, and the business that quotes your gutter guards is the one that fits them. We do not perform the work ourselves, and our guarantee is honoured by the team that does the job.
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