The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Sunnyvale
BroGuard Gutter Guards in Sunnyvale & the Peninsula
The metal micro-mesh guard built for redwood, pine and oak debris, installed by the crew that forms the gutters under it.
- Locally Owned in Sunnyvale
- Seamless Gutters Formed On-Site
- Serving the Peninsula
Quick answer
BroGuard Gutter Guards in Sunnyvale, CA: BroGuard is the metal micro-mesh gutter guard installed by The Brothers That Just Do Gutters of Sunnyvale. It stops redwood and pine needles, oak leaf, blossom and grit at the surface while heavy winter rain flows straight through the mesh, and because the whole guard is metal it adds nothing flammable to your roofline. Call (650) 600-0598 or book online.
Still deciding whether your house needs a guard? Our Peninsula gutter guards guide covers why guards matter under redwoods and pines and what to look for.
Why gutter guards matter on the Peninsula
What an open gutter costs a Peninsula home
Before the BroGuard details, here is why covering your gutters makes sense at all, from what our crew pulls out of troughs between Sunnyvale and San Francisco.
Water over the front edge
A gutter matted with needles cannot drain, so an atmospheric river sends water over the lip and down the fascia. On shaded, fog-damp rooflines that wood stays wet for weeks, which is how fascia rot starts and hangers loosen.
Water at the foundation
Overflow lands in a line along the house, soaks the soil by the foundation and splashes up the siding. Where downspouts feed buried drain lines, debris that washes in can clog the line underground, where it is much harder to clear.
Redwood, pine and liquidambar
Redwood and pine needles fall all year and mat into a dam once they are inside the trough. Liquidambar seed pods roll down and wedge in the outlets, oak and sycamore leaves pile up in fall, and blossom lands in spring.
Cleanings that add up
Peninsula trees drop something nearly every month. Under redwoods or pines an open gutter can need cleaning several times a year and still pack up between visits.
Fewer trips up the ladder
Every open gutter means somebody on a ladder, often at the second story. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates about 273,000 injuries involving ladders and stools were treated in U.S. emergency departments in 2024. On a high, steep or tile Peninsula roof, a guard means far fewer of those climbs.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Consumer Product-Related Injuries and Deaths in the United States, Table F, 2024 NEISS estimates.
Standing water and pests
A clogged run holds water, and that gives mosquitoes a breeding spot and gives squirrels, birds and insects a damp place to nest along the roofline.
Gutter guard types, compared honestly
Every type of guard keeps something out. The difference is what it lets through, and what you are still cleaning afterward. Quality varies inside every category, too: a mesh guard is only as good as the weave, the frame under it and how it is fastened to the gutter.
| Guard type | What it stops | What gets through | Upkeep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coarse screens | Big leaves, like oak and sycamore leaves | Redwood and pine needles slip through the openings and settle in the trough | Debris lodges in and under the screen, so it still has to come off for a real cleaning |
| Foam inserts | Leaves that land on top, at first | Grit and seed work into the foam, water can sit in it, and seedlings can sprout in it | Pulled out and cleaned or replaced once it packs up |
| Brush inserts | Some larger leaves and twigs | Needles and small leaves tangle in the bristles, and fine debris drops to the bottom of the gutter | Brushes come out and get shaken clean, more often under heavy tree cover |
| Reverse curve or surface tension covers | Leaves that slide off the rounded nose | Fine debris follows the water into the slot, and in a hard downpour some water can shoot past the edge | The slot and the trough under it can still clog, and the cover has to come off to clean them |
| Micro-mesh | Leaves, redwood and pine needles and most grit | Water. Very fine grit or pollen can sit on the surface until rain or a brush clears it | An occasional look at the surface and the downspouts; most interior cleanings stop |
Why our Peninsula crew installs BroGuard
We install one guard: BroGuard. It is an all-metal, fully enclosed stainless micro-mesh guard with an opening finer than a redwood or pine needle, so needles, oak leaf, blossom and roof grit sit on top while heavy winter rain passes straight through. It sits flush over the gutter, keeps a low profile and will not rust or warp. Keep reading for how it is built and the questions homeowners ask most, or read our gutter guard guide if you are still deciding.
Built for Redwood and Pine Country
Peninsula rooflines take a beating from a mix most gutter guards were never designed for: fine redwood and pine needles, oak leaf and tassel, blossom in spring, and then months of concentrated winter rain all at once. BroGuard is the metal micro-mesh guard we install because it handles that exact mix.
The mesh opening is finer than a redwood or pine needle, so debris sits on top and blows or washes off instead of packing into the trough.
Micro-mesh sheds the water volume an atmospheric river drops on a Peninsula roof. The guard does not become the clog.
No foam, no brush, no plastic insert sitting in your gutters. In a county that thinks about embers, the material matters.
The people who form your seamless runs are the people who fit the guard, so there is one team accountable for how the whole system performs.
Gutter Protection Built for Sunnyvale and the Peninsula
Between redwood and pine needle drop, coast live oak leaves, sycamore and liquidambar litter, and the winter atmospheric rivers that test every gutter in Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Francisco counties, Peninsula homes need more than a basic screen sitting on top of their gutters. BroGuard is a stainless steel micro-mesh gutter guard engineered to keep your gutters clear and flowing for good. Here’s a look at how it works, and why homeowners from Sunnyvale to San Francisco are making the switch.
See BroGuard in Action
Read the transcript
I’ve installed a lot of gutter guards over the years, and I’ve also taken a lot of failed ones off. Plastic guards almost always end up warping or cracking at some point, leading to the issues you were trying to avoid in the first place. That’s why we built this. This is BroGuard, our new all-metal micro-mesh guard built by The Brothers That Just Do Gutters. The first thing you’ll notice is that it’s all metal. The aluminum chassis matches the materials we use in long-lasting gutter systems, and it actually adds strength to the gutter once it’s installed. The optimized mesh is designed to do two things really well: let water in and keep debris out. It handles heavy rain, leaves, pine needles and shingle grit, and it’s sized so it doesn’t cake up during pollen season. Worried about pests getting into your gutter? BroGuard is a fully enclosed system, which means no openings for birds, bees or nests, so once BroGuard is installed, the whole system is protected. If you’re in a snowy region, BroGuard is heat cable compatible. The cable can be routed right inside the guard path, helping keep water moving and reducing ice buildup along your roofline. This isn’t just a fair-weather product. It’s built to handle it all. When we install BroGuard with new gutters, everything works as one system, backed by a lifetime warranty, which means better performance and real savings for you, the homeowner. For most homes, it also means going up the ladder to inspect your gutters a lot less. BroGuard is the solution formulated from over 25 years of gutter experience, and it’s now available nationwide from The Brothers That Just Do Gutters. Schedule your free estimate and see for yourself by visiting brothersgutters.com today.
Debris doesn’t stand a chance
Watch how BroGuard’s stainless micro-mesh locks out needles, leaves, and roof grit while rainwater flows straight through, so your gutters stay clear year-round, no ladder required. Because the micro-mesh sits flush with the gutter, it blocks everything from broad oak and sycamore leaves to fine redwood and pine needles while still letting heavy rain pour straight in. And because it’s stainless steel, it won’t rust, sag, or warp through wet Peninsula winters and long, dry summers, so it keeps doing its job season after season.
BroGuard is a stainless steel micro-mesh gutter guard built to keep every kind of Peninsula debris out of your gutters: redwood and pine needles, coast live oak leaves, liquidambar seed pods, sycamore leaves, and wind-blown roof grit. The mesh is tight enough to stop the small particles that slip past screen and foam guards, yet open enough to let heavy winter rain and atmospheric-river downpours flow straight into the channel.
Because debris never settles inside the gutter, a BroGuard-protected system essentially cleans itself. That means no seasonal ladder trips, no scooping out rotting needles, and no clogs pushing water down your siding and foundation. For homeowners across Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, San Mateo, San Francisco and the rest of the Peninsula, it’s lasting protection against water damage and fog-damp debris buildup, installed by the local team your neighbors already trust for their gutters.
Why homeowners choose BroGuard
BroGuard installs right over your existing gutters, no tear-outs, no bulky covers. Its low-profile stainless micro-mesh seals out the redwood needles, oak leaves and seed pods that clog Peninsula gutters, while rainwater flows straight through.
Read the transcript
Most gutter guards fail for one simple reason: they weren’t designed by real gutter experts. After 25-plus years of installing and testing every gutter guard out there, The Brothers That Just Do Gutters engineered BroGuard, a fully enclosed, all-metal micro-mesh gutter guard built for real-world performance. It handles heavy rain, leaves, pine needles and shingle grit, and it even strengthens your gutter system. No plastic, no gimmicks, just long-lasting protection. Upgrade your gutters with BroGuard. Schedule your free estimate with The Brothers That Just Do Gutters today.
BroGuard in 30 seconds
- Blocks needles, oak leaves, and seed pods
- Lets heavy rain flow straight through
- Installs right over your existing gutters
The BroGuard difference
- Stainless steel that won’t rust or warp
- Low-profile design that stays hidden
- Installed and backed by Eric’s local Sunnyvale team
Keep Peninsula Debris Out of Your Gutters, For Good
BroGuard is the premium gutter-guard system installed by The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Sunnyvale. It keeps redwood and pine needles, oak and sycamore leaves, liquidambar seed pods, and roof grit out of your gutters so water flows freely and your system protects your home all year long.
Why Peninsula Homeowners Choose BroGuard
- Handles the full mix of Peninsula debris, from redwood and pine needles to oak leaves and seed pods
- Durable stainless metal mesh built to stand up to winter storms, coastal fog and summer sun
- Dramatically reduces, and often eliminates, interior gutter cleanings
- Strengthens your gutter system ahead of heavy winter downpours
- Installed right the first time by our team of Solutionists
BroGuard and Atmospheric River Season
Because BroGuard is built from fine stainless mesh, it keeps needles, leaves and seed pods out of your gutters, the most common cause of overflow when the first big storms arrive between November and March. Pair it with our maintenance program for added peace of mind.
Clogged gutters are a Peninsula problem
Between a dry summer of leaf and needle drop, fall oak and sycamore litter, and the damp debris that collects on shaded, fog-damp rooflines from Palo Alto to the Sunset District, Peninsula gutters fill faster than most homeowners expect, and clogged gutters mean overflow, fascia rot, and standing water sitting right against your roofline. BroGuard’s micro-mesh stops debris at the surface so water drains the way it should, season after season. Almost all of the rain here falls between November and March, and a single atmospheric-river storm can drop inches of rain in just a few days. Gutters already packed with debris can’t keep up, but a BroGuard-protected system stays clear and carries every downpour safely away from your roof, siding, and foundation.
Services
More Ways We Help Peninsula Homeowners
Related services from the same local crew.
Aluminum and specialty gutters formed on-site to the exact length of your roofline. No factory seams, sized for Peninsula rainfall.
Learn more Gutter CleaningRedwood and pine needles, oak leaf and grit cleared by hand, downspouts flushed and tested.
Learn more Gutter RepairLeaking seams, sagging runs, loose hangers and rotted fascia, repaired the same visit when possible.
Learn more Maintenance ProgramScheduled cleanings before the rain and again after the wet season so your system never gets a year off.
Learn more Exterior SolutionsFascia board, underground drainage and under-deck systems that move water away from your foundation.
Learn more Free estimateRequest a Free EstimateTell us what is going on with your Sunnyvale gutters. A local Solutionist walks the roofline, explains what you actually need and leaves a written price. No pressure, no obligation.
Book my free estimate or call (650) 600-0598How it works
From first call to clean rooflines
- 1Call or book online
Tell us what is going on with your Sunnyvale gutters. The same local team answers.
- 2On-site walkthrough
A Solutionist checks the roofline, downspouts and drainage and gives you a written estimate.
- 3The work gets done
Seamless runs formed in your driveway, guard fitted, cleaning and repairs finished the same visit when possible.
- 4Walkthrough and clean-up
We flush-test the system, show you the results and leave the property cleaner than we found it.
Why the Brothers
Why Peninsula Homeowners Call the Brothers
Eric Dodge owns this location. When you call (650) 600-0598 you reach the local team that works on Peninsula rooflines every week.
Our truck carries the machine. Each run is extruded on-site to the exact length of your roofline, so there are no factory seams waiting to leak in January.
BroGuard metal micro-mesh stops redwood and pine needles, oak leaf and blossom while heavy rain flows through. Nothing plastic on your roofline.
Cleanings, downspout flushing and repairs scheduled before the first atmospheric river, so your gutters are not the weak link in December.
Year-round
Your Peninsula gutter calendar
What we are doing on Sunnyvale rooflines each season, so your system is ready before the weather asks it to work.
- Fall · Sep to NovPre-rain cleaning
Redwood and pine needles, oak leaf and grit cleared and downspouts flushed before the first real storm.
- Winter · Dec to MarAtmospheric river response
Overflow and clog calls prioritized ahead of forecast systems, plus emergency repair on loose or sagging runs.
- Spring · Apr to MaySpring clean-out and guards
Blossom, tassel and seed cleared, and BroGuard micro-mesh installed before the dry season debris starts.
- Summer · Jun to AugInstall season
The dry window for new seamless runs, fascia repair and downspout upgrades before the rain returns.
The Work
Seamless Gutters, Done Right.
Reviews
What Peninsula Homeowners Say
“The crew from ‘Brothers’ did a great job repairing a damaged segment of the gutters at our home in Los Altos. They showed up on time, as promised, completed their work diligently and took care to clean up carefully after the work was completed. Many thanks!”
Posted on Google“They were very professional, approachable and responsive to the desires of the customer’s end goal. The crew worked very efficiently. They offer the curbed sleek gutters which are not easy to find; I’m happy with the overall results!”
Posted on Google“These guys rock - super efficient and friendly, installed gutter guards for me and cleaned up afterwards. Highly recommend.”
Posted on GoogleFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. BroGuard’s metal micro-mesh opening is finer than a redwood or pine needle, so needles, oak leaf, blossom and roof grit sit on top where wind and rain move them off. Coarse screens and plastic inserts let fine needles straight through, which is why so many Peninsula homeowners end up back on the ladder after buying the wrong guard.
Yes. Micro-mesh is designed around water volume, so heavy winter rain passes through the mesh while debris rides over the edge, and the guard does not become the clog. What matters is that the gutter underneath is sized and pitched right, which is why we check both before quoting the guard.
All metal. BroGuard is a stainless micro-mesh with no foam, brush or plastic insert sitting in your gutters, so the guard adds nothing flammable to the roofline. For Peninsula homes near the hillsides, where embers are a real concern, that matters as much as keeping leaves out.
Usually, yes. We check the condition, pitch and hanger spacing of your current runs first. If they are sound, we fit BroGuard to them, and it carries a 20-year performance warranty plus a lifetime material defects warranty. If they sag or leak, we tell you before we quote the guard, not after.
Far less often, and the job changes. Debris that used to pack the trough now sits on top of the mesh, so a maintenance visit is mostly clearing the surface and flushing the downspouts. Homes under heavy oak, redwood or liquidambar canopy still benefit from a periodic check, especially before the first big storm.
It depends on linear footage, roof access and the condition of your gutters, so we do not quote it blind. A Solutionist walks the roofline, explains what you need and leaves a written price. The estimate is free, and qualified homeowners can spread the cost over time with monthly payment options.
Foam and brush inserts sit inside the gutter and hold onto the same needles and seed pods they are supposed to stop, and plastic screens warp and crack in Peninsula summer sun. BroGuard is an all-metal, fully enclosed micro-mesh that sits flush over the gutter, so debris stays on top and dries out while rain passes straight through.
BroGuard carries a 20-year performance warranty and a lifetime material warranty, and when we install it with new seamless gutters the whole system is backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty. The full terms are on our BroGuard warranty page.
Service area
Peninsula communities we serve
Every community on this list is inside our service area and gets the same local crews, on-site seamless gutters and free written estimates. Our territory covers 70 ZIP codes running from Santa Clara up the Peninsula and across all of San Francisco. Call (650) 600-0598 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
Free estimates
Ready for gutters that actually work through a Peninsula winter?
Free, no-pressure estimates from local Solutionists. Seamless gutters formed at your home, cleaning and repair scheduled around you, and BroGuard protection that keeps you off the ladder.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Sunnyvale · (650) 600-0598 · Serving Sunnyvale, CA and the surrounding Peninsula
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