Macomb & Oakland County, Michigan

Stop Cleaning Gutters.
Start Protecting Your Home.

Premium gutter guard and leaf protection installation built for Michigan — leaves, seed pods, pine needles, and brutal freeze-thaw winters. One install. Years of protection.

Why Michigan Homeowners Choose 3G

The Problem

Tired of Your Gutters Looking Like This?

Every fall and spring, Michigan homeowners climb ladders and pull handfuls of rotted, wet debris from gutters that should have been protected years ago. Clogged gutters aren't just ugly — they're actively destroying your home.

This is what unprotected gutters look like in Michigan.

Don't let this be your home.

Is this how you spend your weekends?

This is sitting in your gutters right now.

Foundation Damage

Overflowing gutters dump hundreds of gallons of water against your foundation every storm — causing cracks, settling, and basement water infiltration that can cost tens of thousands to repair.

Ice Dams & Freeze Damage

Clogged gutters hold standing water that freezes, expands, and tears gutters off your fascia. Michigan’s freeze-thaw cycles turn a simple clogged gutter into a structural nightmare fast.

Fascia, Soffit & Siding Rot

Water backed up behind clogged gutters saturates your fascia board and soffit. Left long enough, it migrates into your siding and framing — turning a cheap fix into a $5,000+ repair.

Clogged gutters cost Michigan homeowners

thousands in preventable repairs.

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Why It Matters Here

Michigan Is Hard on Gutters.

We Know It Firsthand.

Homeowners in Macomb and Oakland County don’t just deal with fall leaves. Michigan throws everything at your gutters — and unprotected, they don’t stand a chance.

01

Maple Seeds & Helicopters

Southeast Michigan is dense with maple trees. Those spinning seed pods are small enough to slip through basic gutter screens but heavy enough to pack into a wet clog that completely blocks water flow.

02

Pine Needles & Oak Tassels

Sterling Heights, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield — pine and oak are everywhere. Needles and catkins are relentless year-round debris sources that basic guards fail to stop entirely.

03

Heavy Rains & Storm Surges

When Michigan storms hit, they hit hard and fast. A clogged gutter can’t handle the flow — water overflows, erodes your landscaping, and damages your foundation grade storm after storm.

04

Freeze-Thaw Cycles

Standing water in clogged gutters freezes, expands, and stresses every joint and hanger. Repeated cycles across a Michigan winter cause cumulative damage that shortens gutter lifespan dramatically.

05

Shingle Granule Shedding

Asphalt shingles shed fine granules over time that settle in gutters like sand. Micro mesh stops them from clogging downspouts and creating hidden drainage failures inside your system.

Our Products

Premium Leaf Guard Systems We Install in Michigan

We install the products we'd put on our own homes — precision-fit stainless steel micro mesh systems proven to handle Michigan's specific debris challenges year after year.

Shurflo gutter guard
Perforated Aluminum Guard

Shur-Flo Gutter Guard

Shur-Flo is a professional-grade perforated aluminum gutter guard engineered for Michigan’s demanding climate. Its durable design allows water to flow freely while keeping leaves and large debris out of your gutters.

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Stainless Steel Micro Mesh

Xtreme Guard Gutter Guard

Xtreme Guard features an expanded stainless steel micro mesh optimized to maximize water intake while blocking virtually all debris. Built to resist corrosion, warping, and UV breakdown in Michigan’s variable climate.

Why Stainless Steel Micro Mesh — And Nothing Else?

Foam inserts, plastic snap-ons, and basic aluminum screens all fail in Michigan eventually. Foam grows mold and compresses over time. Plastic warps and cracks through freeze-thaw cycles. Basic screens let the small stuff — maple seeds, pine needles, shingle granules — right through. Stainless steel micro mesh is the only technology that reliably handles all three. It’s why contractors who actually stand behind their work install stainless mesh and nothing else.

Our Work

Professional Installations Across Macomb & Oakland County

The Difference Is Clear

Gutter Guards vs. No Protection

Still on the fence? Here's what changes when you protect your gutters — and what it costs every season you don't.

Factor With 3G Gutter Guards Without Protection
Gutter Cleaning Frequency Rarely to Never 2–4x Per Year
Foundation Water Risk Dramatically Reduced Ongoing & Growing
Fascia & Soffit Protection Protected Exposed
Ice Dam Risk Reduction Reduced Higher Risk
Landscaping Erosion Controlled Ongoing Problem
Pests & Nesting in Gutters Blocked Common
Gutter System Lifespan Extended Significantly Shortened by Debris Weight
Ladder Climbs Per Year Near Zero Multiple Times
Professional installation
Overhead view — clean install
Stainless steel micro mesh detail
Clean roofline finish
Professional Installation

Why Professional Installation

Actually Matters

A great product installed wrong is just an expensive mistake. Pitch, fit, and water entry angle determine whether your guard performs or fails — and that’s not a DIY calculation.

01

Free Estimate & Gutter Assessment

We inspect your existing gutters for proper pitch, joint integrity, and debris load before we quote anything. If there’s a problem that would undermine performance, we’ll tell you upfront.

02

Precision Fit & Custom Cutting

Every guard is cut to the exact width of your gutter system and fitted under the first shingle course for a secure, weather-tight seal that won’t compromise your roof.

03

Proper Pitch & Water Flow Verification

Guard slope affects how water enters and how debris sheds off. We verify pitch throughout the full run — a step most crews skip that causes overflow failures on heavy rain days.

04

Downspout & Drainage Check

We clear and verify all downspouts before we leave. A guard doing its job upstream means nothing if the downspout is already clogged. Your full system flows before we pack up.

05

Clean Jobsite, Same-Day Completion

Most residential installs are finished in a single visit. We clean up completely and walk the job with you before calling it done — no debris, no mess, no surprises.

Why 3G Home Exteriors

Michigan-Based. Local. Done Right.

We're not a national franchise with a call center. We're a Michigan exterior contractor — based here, working here, accountable here. When you call 586-533-8343, you reach our team directly.

Macomb & Oakland County Experts

We exclusively serve these two counties. We know the specific tree species, weather patterns, and gutter challenges here — not a generalized national service template applied to every market.

Premium Products Only

We install the stainless steel micro mesh systems we’d put on our own homes. No cheap plastic snap-ons, no foam inserts, no products we wouldn’t stand behind completely.

Skilled, Trained Installers

Every crew member is trained on pitch, fit, and flow. Gutter guard performance lives and dies on installation quality — we don’t cut corners on the detail work that matters.

Honest, No-Pressure Estimates

We assess your gutters and give you a straight number. No high-pressure sales tactics, no manufactured urgency, no upselling services you don’t actually need.

Full Exterior Expertise

Beyond gutter protection, 3G handles seamless gutters, siding, windows, and more. One trusted local contractor for your whole exterior.

Real Michigan Homeowners. Real Results.

Our work is visible on homes throughout Shelby Township, Troy, Clinton Township, Rochester Hills, and communities across both counties. We’re proud of every one of them.

Ready to Stop Cleaning

Gutters for Good?

Free estimates for Macomb & Oakland County homeowners. No pressure. Just answers.

Where We Work

Gutter Guard Installation Across Macomb & Oakland County

We serve homeowners throughout Southeast Michigan's two most populated counties. If you're between Lake St. Clair and M-59, chances are we've installed guards on your neighbor's home.

Macomb County

Sterling Heights Shelby Township Clinton Township Macomb Township Warren Utica Romeo New Baltimore Harrison Township Mount Clemens Roseville Eastpointe Fraser Washington Township

Oakland County

Troy Rochester Hills West Bloomfield Bloomfield Hills Royal Oak Birmingham Lake Orion Novi Farmington Hills Pontiac Waterford Southfield Oxford Clarkston
Common Questions

Gutter Guard FAQs

Straight answers for Michigan homeowners doing their research.

Yes — when properly installed, premium micro mesh gutter guards are highly effective in Michigan's climate. The key is choosing a stainless steel micro mesh system with the right density to block maple seeds, pine needles, and shingle grit while allowing full water flow during heavy rain. Cheap plastic screens and foam inserts fail here. Stainless micro mesh doesn't.
Stainless steel micro mesh gutter guards are the best option for Michigan homes. They block the smallest debris — pine needles, seed pods, shingle granules — while handling Michigan's heavy rain and snow load. We install Shur-Flo and Xtreme Guard stainless micro mesh systems specifically because they perform under the conditions Michigan homeowners actually face.
Costs vary based on linear footage, gutter condition, roof pitch, and the product selected. The best way to get an accurate number for your specific home is to call us at 586-533-8343 or request a free estimate online. We provide honest, written estimates with no pressure to commit on the spot.
Guards won't prevent ice dams entirely — those are primarily a roof ventilation and insulation issue. But they do remove a major contributor: debris-packed gutters filled with standing water that freezes. Keeping your gutters clear and flowing gives your home the best possible footing going into a Michigan winter.
In most cases, yes. Our team assesses your existing gutters during the estimate visit. If they're in good structural condition and properly pitched, we install guards directly over them. If cleaning, resealing, or repairs are needed first, we'll let you know before any work begins — no surprises on installation day.
Premium micro mesh guards dramatically reduce maintenance — most homeowners go years without touching their gutters. In rare cases with extreme tree overhang, a light rinse every few years is a good idea. But gone are the days of climbing a ladder twice a year to dig out wet, rotted leaves and pine needles.
Most residential installations are completed in a single day. The timeline depends on your home's linear footage, roofline complexity, and whether any prep work is needed. We'll give you a clear timeline at the estimate so you know exactly what to expect.
The micro mesh systems we install are very low-profile and sit flush with the gutter edge. From street level on most homes, they're nearly invisible — a clean, finished look that doesn't change the appearance of your roofline.
Get Started Today

Your Last Gutter Cleaning

Could Be the One You Just Did.

3G Home Exteriors serves Macomb and Oakland County homeowners with free, no-pressure gutter guard estimates. Call, text, or request online — we'll get back to you fast.