LeafFilter Gutter Protection
About us
If you’re looking to upgrade your home with attractive, low-maintenance gutters, look no further. The experts at LeafFilter Gutter Protection are ready to provide you with the best service, by offering gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof with installation available on new or existing gutters. Contact LeafFilter to schedule a free estimate today! Senior & military discounts available.
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Services we offer
We install our patented LeafFilter Gutter Protection system to your existing gutters. If you happen to need new gutters, we can install them during your installation.
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"Thank you for your feedback, [Member Name Removed]. If you haven't received assistance yet, we request that you give us a call at 800-749-4566. We greatly appreciate your cooperation and look forward to the opportunity to resolve this matter for you."
"Thanks so much for supporting LeafFilter with a five-star review!"
"We are happy your gutters are clog free and that LeafFilter was able to help."
"Thank you for sharing your experience with us, [Member Name Removed]! We are happy to hear you had a great experience with LeafFilter!"
"Thanks for your review! We're glad to hear that everything went as planned. Enjoy your clog-free gutters!"
"Hi there - sorry to hear that you had to make so many installation calls. I hope that we were able to resolve any of your issues in a timely manner. Feel free to reach out if you need anything in the future."
warn other members of this company and its unruly practices. THIS COMPANY'S
WARRANTY IS USELESS!!!! Below is a complete description of my encounter with
Leaf filter:
I had a salesman come to the house on Friday
8/22/14 to provide product overview and an estimate. His name was
George. Initially, pleasant and informative, he explained how the product
works and was to be installed. He ran a sample piece of screening under the
faucet demonstrating how it passes water through but not other debris.
Comparing it to other systems I've seen, I was very impressed. He explained
that the installation process entails aligning the gutters, cleaning out the
gutters (more about this later on), and then properly installing the product. Trying
to push a sale, he claimed that if I purchased with him, he'd be able to give
me a better price. Talked it over with my wife and we proceeded to make the
purchase. He stated since they were based out of NJ, he'd have his install team
conduct the install on a date they had other jobs within the area. His
reasoning was that they would have to pay the toll from NJ to NY once. It was a
little odd in my opinion, but not a deal-breaker. I made certain that the
company was licensed and insured to perform the work in Suffolk
County, for which they were. The
install date was then confirmed for Tuesday, 8/26/2014.
I received a call from Kevin (631 Suffolk
county area code) Monday, 8/25/14,
who stated he works for LeafFilter and would be in the area on Tuesday, 8/26/14. He gave me the timeframe
that they would be there. I took off work to make sure to be home. They didn?t
show at the time they were to be there. I called the salesman, George,
requesting a timeframe. He wasn?t too knowledgeable as he said he doesn?t
control scheduling. Nonetheless, he made a call and confirmed they were coming.
I then got a call from Kevin, again. He stated that they had to pick up their
material from the Ronkonkoma
storage facility and then come to me.
So, they finally showed. Kevin gave the excuse that someone
stole his tools on a job in Westbury as his reasoning for being late. He and
his unnamed bald accomplice showed up in a plain white work van. It didn?t have
any LeafFilter markings at all. I then questioned that they even worked for the
company. Kevin stated that they took a LeafFilter installation course, has only
been with the company for three months, and is pretty much contracted out by
them (based out of Ronkonkoma?not
NJ). They climbed a ladder and found an excess of bees; they couldn?t install
the product. They sprayed and said that they?d come back the next day. I found
it rather frustrating having to take a day off of work and having no product
installed at all to show for it. Stellar employee Kevin and Co. leave boxes and
boxes of uninstalled LeafFilter product on the side of my house, which is not
fenced in and could have been taken by anyone who passed by. (You think he
would have learned from his Westbury tool incident? Nope.) I safeguarded the
materials in my garage until their return.
They come back a day later and install the first row gutter
protection as the bee problem subsided. Since it was late, they didn?t have
time to finish the rest of the house. They then had to come back a third day on
Thursday, to finish. Because I?m a knowledgeable consumer and don?t want to go
up on a ladder, I question their work as they give me the ?lifetime warranty?
they don?t explain clearly. I asked if they aligned the gutters and cleaned
them out before installing the product. Kevin replies, ?Yes.?
A season goes by and the system seems to work fairly well. However,
one day in 2015, Suffolk County
has a very heavy rain. Keep in mind, I had a new roof and gutters put on the
house about a year before LeafFilter was installed. I had 5 inch gutters
installed to handle more water than would ever be anticipated to avoid any
problems. Well, the gutters were pouring out over the garage! Not drips.
Gallons and gallons of water! Water was coming out with full force out of only
one of the two downspouts; the other only a little. What does that say to me?
There?s a clog somewhere in the gutters. The system has failed. Somehow, the
product has failed.
I searched for my prized lifetime warranty in a drawer
stuffed somewhere and called LeafFilter. I reached a service/complaint line and
stated that there?s a clog somewhere and water was gushing over the gutters and
not out of the downspout. I requested that they please send someone. It took
THREE DAYS FOR SOMEONE TO EVEN CALL ME BACK!!!! It was the NJ calling me back
when they finally did. Some corporate goon stated that they would have to
charge me a $75 fee to come out to assess!!! What kind of nonsense is that? I
spent $2700 on a product/installation and the company wants to charge the
consumer even more? I couldn?t believe it! He stated it was company policy to
charge for a service call. I said there?s most likely a clog caused by faulty
LeafFilter installation. (I suspect Kevin and Co. never
cleaned out the gutters before installing the product. It most likely took a
really heavy rain to push any debris into the downspout thus generating the
clog).
Not satisfied with NJ office?s answer, I attempted to make a
complaint generated to the LeafFilter headquarters. Well, good luck trying to
find a HQ phone number or address. Every time I call, I?d be directed to customer
service for a service call?.to the NJ office! I read the fine print of the
lifetime warranty. Their fine print, not explained to me very well by the salesman
or by the farmed-out contractor, states that the no-clog guarantee only
pertains to failure of the product and not by the installation of it. ABSOLUTE
GARBAGE WARRANTY AND IS GOOD FOR NOTHING!!! WHY WOULD ANY CONSUMER IN THEIR
RIGHT MIND KNOWINGLY CHOOSE THIS WARRANTY IF IT WAS PROPERLY EXPLAINED???
Completely disgusted with this company by now and vested not
to give them another cent, I climb up on a ladder. I begin to disassemble the
downspout where it meets the gutter. I don?t dare touch LeafFilter system and
all its glory. What do I see when I remove the downspout connection you
ask?...a huge pile of jammed up debris blocking any water from escaping
downward. I wish Angie?s List allowed me to post pictures. The ball of debris
was solid as a rock! I felt around inside the gutter from below with my
fingers. There was so much gunk in there I couldn?t get it out. I managed to
take some spare Romex electrical wire and fished most of it out. The amount of
debris I was able to clear easily fit into two regular sized sandwich bags!
There?s no way LeafFilter?s installation team cleared out the gutters/
downspout when they performed their installation.
I?m writing this to caution any consumer thinking about
purchasing the LeafFilter system on their house. The product itself seems to be
a good product, but their installation department lacks professionalism and is
careless. Something in their warranty that says if it clogs, they?ll refund the
money?but only if the product fails. To give perspective on other products,
there?s another product out there that can be installed by the consumer. It is
"We apologize you have had a dissatisfactory experience with our company and your follow up customer service experience. We'd like to speak with you more and see what we can do to address your unique situation at your home. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, please call us at 1-800-749-4566 and you can ask for Emily, who is aware of your case."
I saw the Leaf Filter product in a home show in Virginia and was impressed with the system of a very fine mesh screen above a perforated cover. I've had previous experience with other types of supposed guards and found them lacking. This one seemed to be a far superior design. I gave them my NJ address and arranged for an estimate when I was to be there several month later.
The rep (Pat) arrived on time and was very cordial and helpful. He measured and abbreviated the sales pitch (which could have taken much time) because I'd seen the product in the home show. I must admit I was somewhat taken aback when I saw the estimate for the entire house. It was way more than I had anticipated. After some more discussion he asked if we had certain problem areas that could be addressed, thereby reducing the cost because it might entail fewer corners. As it turns out I did have problem areas (the porch) and the gutter in the back over our second floor which were why I was looking for such a system. Additionally, they were the areas I could not easily reach with an extension ladder. Since these are straight gutters the price came down substantially. Doing something I don't usually do (wait and price check) I agreed.
I noted we'd be away from our home again and wanted the work done while I was here. The Rep said he may be able to schedule the work the next day! He confirmed they could do it and sure enough the man and woman crew arrived within the promised window the next day. The man did all the gutter work while the woman cut and assembled the Leaf Filter Guard filters.
Two things seemed different than what I thought the Rep said: First I thought the Leaf Filter Guards were factory assembled... they're not. Second, I thought they came in long sections of 12 to 18 feet. Not so, they are 5 ft sections which are butted against each other on top of the gutter. Maybe it was my misunderstanding. Or maybe I misinterpreted what the Rep said... either way I was somewhat surprised. But as the work progressed, and as I watched the pair worked diligently and professionally. While I could not see the upper gutter, I could watch the work on the porch gutters and was impressed at the care he used. He did clean the gutters, seal them and replace all the supports (with an integral component of their system). And the guards look good and tight.
First rain due tonight and I'll see if they work as they're supposed to. We're approaching the season when the oak trees drop some kind of seed things which have historically clogged our gutters/leaders... I'll be watching to see how this system really works. If it is as good as I hope, I may opt for doing the rest of the house. But rest assured I'll hold out for a better unit price.
Update 26 Aug 2015: The product works as advertised. Several rains, some very heavy, and no overflows. The gutters do not collect debris and flow very well without any work on my part. Additionally, I don't see stuff collecting on top of the screen meaning water continues to flow into the gutter, not over it. So far so good. I'll see now what happens with the fall leaves. I'm encouraged. And frankly impressed.
They ended up saying they would clean the gutters for ~300 dollars. When I asked if I would pay that would they guarantee they they would not clog forever, which they said no. When I asked if they would guarantee the work for 1 year, they said NO guarantee on work at all.
Basically, these things are thin mesh screens over your gutters. They will of course clog with the normal pollen and dust in the air. The whole thing is a scam. I have since replaced them with the foam inserts and could not be happier.
Stay away from leaf filter
"Hi, We do not have your name or address in our system. Our New Jersey office opened in 2011, so it would be impossible to have LeafFilter installed ten years ago."
"Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking time to review LeafFilter... we definitely value your opinions and feedback! I'm sorry to hear that the sales conversation was less than satisfactory, but we hope that you find LeafFilter to be a worthy investment. We are glad to hear that it has already solved your birds nest issues! If you ever need anything in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thanks! Amanda - LeafFilter"
The sales representative was informative and punctual. The price for the work was higher than anticipated but they were willing to negotiate.
The product will pay for itself assuming gutter clean outs are no longer necessary.
I was a bit disappointed the installation was done by only 1 representative but he managed to get the work done in about 3 1/2 hours and very importantly he was on time.
Overall I am pleased with the work. I'd say I would them again but barring some failure in the product itself, I don't expect to unless I move.
I did not rate the quality since they have just recently been installed.
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