Gutter guards
Gutter guards in Des Plaines, Illinois
By Matthew NowalskiLast updated September 3, 2026
Gutter guards in Des Plaines keep leaves and seed pods out of gutters while letting water flow through. Integrity Softwash Solutions LLC fits mesh and screen guards to your existing gutters, so there is no need to replace the trough.
How guards help
A guard covers the top of the gutter so leaves sit on top and blow off, while rain passes through the mesh into the trough. The right guard depends on what falls on the roof: fine mesh for pine needles and shingle grit, wider screen for large leaves.
What guards do:
- Keep leaves and twigs out of the trough
- Let water flow through to the downspout
- Cut the number of times a gutter fills between cleans
- Fit to the gutters already on the home
What to expect
The gutters are cleared first, then the guards are fitted to the existing trough and secured. Guards reduce cleaning, they do not end it, since fine grit and pollen still pass through. See the gutter guards service page and the service areas overview.
