Jacksonville Gutter Company Comparison: Gutter Pro vs LeafFilter vs A+ Gutters vs GW Gutters
You probably have two or three quotes in hand and you're trying to figure out which Jacksonville gutter company is the right call. This page is the honest 4-way comparison — what each company actually advertises on their own website, where each genuinely wins, and how to pick the right one for your specific situation. Every cell below is sourced from each company's own published service pages.
Quick Answer: Which Company for Your Situation?
Pick us if
- You need new gutters AND a full drainage system designed
- Premium home, $300K+ value, architecturally sensitive
- You want 8" gutters, box gutters, or commercial/HOA work
- Foundation protection or French drains needed
- HOA/ARC submission package required
- You want owner-led, in-house crew, lifetime workmanship warranty
Pick LeafFilter if
- You want a national brand with a lifetime transferable warranty
- Their micromesh gutter guard product is your priority
- 5", 6", or 7" K-style or half-round suits your home
- You're comfortable with their national sales process
- Standardized financing through national partners
Pick A+ if
- You want a local broader-services contractor (gutters + screens + pavers + drainage)
- Project mixes gutter work with screen lanai or paver work
- You qualify for their military / education / first-responder discount
- Standard residential scope
Pick GW if
- Gutter-focused scope (no drainage or full-system design)
- Their 50-year workmanship warranty is the deciding factor
- 20+ color options matters for matching your home
- Local Jacksonville installer, independently owned
Spec-Level Comparison: What Each Company Advertises
| What's included | Gutter Pro | LeafFilter | A+ Gutters | GW Gutters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company type | Local, owner-operated, Jacksonville FL | National brand, Jacksonville location | Local, Orange Park FL | Local, independently owned, Jacksonville FL |
| Core specialization | Complete water-management systems | Micromesh gutter guards + gutter install | Gutters + leaf guard + drainage + screens + pavers | Gutter installation, repair, guards, cleaning |
| Gutter sizes offered | 6", 7", AND 8" | 5", 6", or 7" | Not stated on website | Not stated on website |
| Profile options | K-style + half-round + box | K-style and half-round | Seamless (profile not stated) | Seamless (profile not stated) |
| Materials offered | Aluminum, copper, galvanized, stainless | Aluminum 0.032" + copper | Not stated on website | Aluminum (20+ colors) |
| Aluminum gauge | 0.032" minimum (heavy-gauge 0.040–0.050" available) | 0.032" Sherwin Williams Plastilure | Not stated on website | Not stated on website |
| Hanger system | Alu-Rex T-Rex hidden hangers, 18" on-center | Heavy-duty double-ribbed steel-reinforced hangers | Not stated on website | Not stated on website |
| Downspout size | 3"x4" residential oversized; 4"x5" and larger custom-fabricated for commercial and high-volume rooflines | 3"x4" commercial-grade | Not stated on website | Not stated on website |
| Box gutters (commercial / modern) | Yes — custom fabrication specialty | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Gutter guards offered | LeafBlaster Pro + Alu-Rex (authorized installer) | LeafFilter (proprietary) | Leaf guard (brand not specified) | Gutter guards (brand not specified) |
| Underground drainage advertised | Schedule 40 PVC + virgin HDPE, daylighted discharge | "Drainage connections away from foundation" mentioned | "Route water underground" mentioned | Not advertised |
| NDS-certified drainage design | Yes — primary specialty | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| French drains | Designed and installed | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Foundation drainage / dry wells | Designed and installed | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Sump pumps | Installed | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Channel drains / yard drainage | Designed and installed | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Soffit and fascia | Full repair and replacement, aluminum and vinyl | Fascia inspection + aluminum capping; soffit ventilation | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Commercial / HOA shared-roofline | Specialty — custom box, expansion joints, per-unit outlets | Not advertised on Jacksonville location page | Not advertised on website | "Homes and businesses of any size" mentioned |
| HOA / ARC submission packages | Full package, no additional cost | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Additional services beyond gutters | Drainage, soffit/fascia, rain barrels | Outdoor lighting (in some markets) | Screen lanai, pavers, screen enclosures | Gutter-focused only |
| Crew structure | In-house, owner-led, no subcontractors | Locally trained installation professionals | Not stated on website | Independently owned, licensed, insured |
| Workmanship warranty | Lifetime in writing | Lifetime transferable (covers materials + workmanship) | Not stated on website | 50-year workmanship warranty |
| Product warranty (guards) | Mfr lifetime, up to 50 yr (LeafBlaster Pro, Alu-Rex) | Lifetime transferable on LeafFilter product | Not stated on website | Not stated on website |
| Sales process | Owner walks every property, no scripted pitch | National in-home sales presentation | Free estimate, on-site | Free estimate, on-site |
| Special discounts | Wisetack 0% intro APR financing | National financing programs | Military / education / first responder | Not stated on website |
| Google / public reviews | 5.0 stars · 165+ Google reviews | A+ BBB-rated · 100k+ Trustpilot reviews (national) | "Best of Clay" 2021 | Yelp + Google reviews |
| Service area | Jacksonville + 30-mile radius, NE Florida | Greater Jacksonville (21,554+ homes) | Orange Park + Jacksonville area | Jacksonville area |
| Service longevity | Owner-operated since 2021 | National brand (long-established) | Since 2019 (100+ years combined experience) | 15+ years experience |
Sources: Each cell sourced from the company's own published service pages as of 2026 — gutterproflorida.com, leaffilter.com Jacksonville location page, aguttersllc.com, and gwgutters.com. "Not advertised" means the company does not publicly market the service on their website; it does not mean the company definitely does not offer it. Bring your actual quote to your consultation for line-by-line comparison of what each company specifically proposed for your project.
Where Each Company Genuinely Wins
LeafFilter wins when
You want a nationally recognized brand with a lifetime transferable warranty on both the gutter guard product and the install. LeafFilter's Jacksonville location has documented 21,554+ homes protected with 748 miles of gutters installed locally, A+ BBB rating, and 100k+ Trustpilot reviews. Their premium aluminum spec (0.032" Sherwin Williams Plastilure) and 3"x4" commercial-grade downspouts match what we install on premium projects. The lifetime transferable warranty — covering materials and workmanship and transferring to subsequent home owners — is one of the strongest in the industry. If you want a national brand with standardized financing and warranty terms, LeafFilter is a legitimate option.
A+ Gutters wins when
Your project is broader than just gutters and you want a single contractor to handle multiple exterior services. A+ Gutters offers gutters, leaf guard, drainage, screen lanais, screen enclosures, and paver work. Local presence in Orange Park serving Jacksonville. They explicitly advertise underground water routing to gardens, retention ponds, or rain barrels. Military, education, and first responder discounts available. Best fit for combined-scope projects.
GW Gutters wins when
Your scope is gutter-focused (installation, repair, guards, cleaning) and you value their 50-year workmanship warranty. GW Gutters is independently owned, licensed, insured, 15+ years in business, with 20+ color options. Their warranty is one of the strongest workmanship terms among local installers. Best fit for straightforward residential gutter projects where you want a strong long-term workmanship guarantee on a gutter-only scope.
Gutter Pro wins when
You need a complete water-management system — not just gutters, but designed drainage, foundation protection, French drains, or sump pumps; or you need 8" gutters, box gutters for commercial/HOA, or copper/half-round work paired with HOA ARC submission packages; or your home is architecturally sensitive and the system has to be designed rather than spec'd off a catalog. We are NDS-certified for drainage, owner-led on every project, in-house crew with no subcontractors. We work where the project is more than gutter replacement — where the underlying water-management has to be engineered.
What we are not. We're not the cheapest quote, and we're not always the right answer. If your scope is "replace existing gutters with the same thing" and your drainage is already fine, GW's 50-year workmanship warranty and gutter-focused pricing may be the better value for you. If you want a national brand with a transferable warranty and the LeafFilter product is what you specifically want, LeafFilter is a legitimate choice. If you have a combined exterior project that mixes gutters with screens or pavers, A+ Gutters has the broader service catalog. We don't pretend to win every scope.
How to Compare Apples-to-Apples When You Have Quotes from Multiple Companies
The biggest mistake homeowners make comparing Jacksonville gutter quotes is comparing total dollars without comparing scope. Run these 7 checks on every quote:
- Gutter size. 5", 6", 7", or 8"? In NE Florida, 6" is the minimum for most homes; 7" or 8" for larger or steep-pitch roofs. Avoid 5".
- Aluminum gauge. 0.025" (light contractor), 0.027" (standard), or 0.032" (premium)? Bigger gauge = thicker = longer lifespan. LeafFilter and Gutter Pro both spec 0.032".
- Profile. K-style, half-round, or box? Half-round is architecturally correct on pre-1950 homes; box is for commercial and high-volume rooflines.
- Hanger type and spacing. Hidden hangers vs spike-and-ferrule. 16", 18", or 24"+ on-center spacing. LeafFilter, Gutter Pro both use heavy-duty hidden hangers.
- Downspout size. 2"x3" residential standard vs 3"x4" oversized. Number of downspouts per side. LeafFilter and Gutter Pro both spec 3"x4".
- Drainage discharge. Where does water go after it leaves the downspout? Splash blocks? Schedule 40 PVC underground? Daylighted to where? This is the biggest scope variable.
- Warranty terms. Workmanship warranty (months, years, lifetime?) and what specifically is covered. Compare workmanship warranty separately from product warranty.
If a quote doesn't itemize at least the first six, ask the contractor to itemize. Their answer will tell you a lot. (For more on this, see our 5-point cheap-quote audit.)
The Total-Cost Question: Sticker Price vs Lifetime Cost
The right comparison is not which quote is cheapest today but which install actually solves your problem for the longest time at the lowest total cost. For a typical NE Florida premium home, the math considers:
- Initial install cost — premium installs cost more upfront because of heavier gauge, more hangers, oversized downspouts, drainage systems, and longer warranties
- Expected lifespan — 30–50 years on aluminum properly installed, 75+ years on copper, 5–15 years on lighter-gauge / under-spec systems
- Downstream drainage cost — included in premium scope vs requiring a separate project later
- Foundation, soffit, fascia repair cost — what failed gutters cause over years if drainage isn't designed
- Total 20-year cost — one project + warranty vs replacement-plus-repair cycles
For premium homes ($300K+ value) in NE Florida, the budget install routinely costs more over 20 years than the premium install would have — once factoring in re-installation, soffit/fascia repair from water intrusion, and the foundation work that frequently follows years of poor drainage. (See foundation water damage from gutters.)
Service Areas (All Four Companies)
All four companies serve the greater Jacksonville metro. Gutter Pro's specific concentration is on premium residential and commercial work in:
- Jacksonville: Mandarin, San Marco, Riverside, Avondale, Ortega, Arlington, Springfield, the Beaches
- St. Johns County: Nocatee, St. Johns, Julington Creek, World Golf Village, St. Augustine
- Coastal: Ponte Vedra, Sawgrass, Marsh Landing, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach
- Nassau County: Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee
- Clay County: Fleming Island, Orange Park, Middleburg, Oakleaf
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gutter Pro compare to LeafFilter in Jacksonville?
LeafFilter and Gutter Pro overlap on premium aluminum gauge (0.032"), 3"x4" oversized downspouts, half-round availability, and lifetime warranties. The differences are at the system level: Gutter Pro adds 8" gutters, box gutters, NDS-certified drainage system design including French drains, foundation drainage, dry wells, sump pumps, and channel drains, plus HOA ARC submission packages and full soffit and fascia repair scope. LeafFilter's primary value proposition is the proprietary micromesh gutter guard product with lifetime transferable warranty. For complete water-management projects, Gutter Pro typically delivers broader scope. For gutter-and-guard-focused projects with a national brand and transferable warranty, LeafFilter is a legitimate alternative.
What's the difference between Gutter Pro and A+ Gutters in Jacksonville?
A+ Gutters is a local Orange Park-based contractor with a broader exterior-services catalog — gutters, leaf guard, drainage (advertised as underground water routing to garden, retention pond, or rain barrel), screen lanais, screen enclosures, and paver work. Gutter Pro is a Jacksonville-based water-management specialist with NDS certification, 6/7/8 inch gutters in K-style, half-round, and box profiles, French drains, foundation drainage, sump pumps, and HOA ARC submission packages. A+ is positioned for combined exterior projects mixing gutter work with screens or pavers. Gutter Pro is positioned for premium water-management system design and architectural specialty work.
How does Gutter Pro compare to GW Gutters in Jacksonville?
GW Gutters is a local Jacksonville installer specializing in gutter installation, repair, guards, and cleaning, with a 50-year workmanship warranty and 20+ color options. Gutter Pro is positioned for projects beyond gutter-only scope: complete water-management systems including drainage design, French drains, foundation drainage, soffit and fascia repair, box gutters, and commercial/HOA work. GW's 50-year workmanship warranty is one of the strongest in the local market for gutter-only scope. For projects where the scope is genuinely gutter-only, GW is a strong option. For projects involving drainage system design, architectural specialty work, or HOA submissions, Gutter Pro is built for that scope.
Does LeafFilter install copper gutters in Jacksonville?
Yes — LeafFilter's Jacksonville location advertises "premium copper gutter systems" alongside their premium 0.032" aluminum option. Gutter Pro also installs copper in K-style, half-round, and box profiles, in 16 oz, 20 oz, and 24 oz heavy-gauge. For premium homes wanting copper, both companies are credible options. Gutter Pro adds soldered seams (better for hurricane wind), 8" copper availability, and box-gutter copper for built-in restorations on historic and modern coastal homes.
What size gutters do I need in Jacksonville?
For most NE Florida homes, 6 inch K-style seamless aluminum is the minimum. LeafFilter installs 5", 6", and 7"; Gutter Pro installs 6", 7", and 8" but does not install 5" because 5 inch overflows during NE Florida storm rainfall (4 to 8 inches per hour at peak). Larger homes, steep pitches, metal or tile roofs, and homes under heavy oak canopy benefit from 7 inch. 8 inch is used on estate homes and commercial. Box gutters are used for very high-volume rooflines and modern architecture.
Does LeafFilter offer underground drainage in Jacksonville?
LeafFilter's Jacksonville location page mentions "professional-grade drainage connections direct water away from foundation walls." Underground drainage tie-in is part of their service offering. Gutter Pro is NDS-certified for drainage and installs Schedule 40 PVC and virgin HDPE underground discharge with engineered slope, cleanouts, and daylighted endpoints, plus designs French drains, foundation drainage systems, sump pumps, dry wells, and channel drains as complete engineered systems. The level of drainage system design is the main differentiator at the engineering scope level.
Which Jacksonville gutter company has the best warranty?
It depends on what you're warrantying. LeafFilter has the strongest gutter-guard product warranty — lifetime, transferable to subsequent home owners, covering both materials and workmanship on their installs. Gutter Pro has a lifetime workmanship warranty in writing, layered with manufacturer warranties up to 50 years on LeafBlaster Pro and Alu-Rex guards we install. GW Gutters offers a 50-year workmanship warranty on their installs. A+ Gutters does not state warranty terms on their public website. For most homeowners the right comparison is workmanship warranty (Gutter Pro: lifetime; LeafFilter: lifetime transferable; GW: 50 years; A+: not stated) and product warranty layered on top.
Can I get LeafBlaster Pro instead of LeafFilter in Jacksonville?
Yes. Gutter Pro is an authorized installer for LeafBlaster Pro and Alu-Rex stainless micromesh systems — both comparable to LeafFilter in filtration performance and carrying manufacturer lifetime warranties (up to 50 years). The decision usually comes down to whether you want a single-product national brand with a lifetime transferable warranty (LeafFilter) or a complete-water-management local contractor installing LeafBlaster Pro or Alu-Rex as one part of a full system (Gutter Pro).
How do I decide between Jacksonville gutter companies if my quotes look similar?
Run the 7-point scope check: gutter size, aluminum gauge, profile, hanger type and spacing, downspout size, drainage discharge plan, and warranty terms. If a quote does not itemize these in writing, ask the contractor to itemize. Quotes that look similar on total dollars often diverge sharply on scope once itemized. Bring all your quotes to your Gutter Pro consultation — Owner Albert walks every line with you, no pressure, no anti-competitor talk, and tells you honestly which one is the right fit for your home.
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