The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Hudson Valley
Gutter Guards in the Hudson Valley, NY
Stainless micro-mesh gutter guards that keep maple and oak leaves, seeds and pine needles out of your gutters while rain and snowmelt still get in. One guard, installed right: BroGuard.
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Hudson Valley
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Gutter Guards in the Hudson Valley, NY: The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Hudson Valley installs one gutter guard across Dutchess, Ulster, Orange and Putnam counties: BroGuard, a stainless micro-mesh guard that stops maple and oak leaves, seeds, catkins and pine needles while rain and meltwater flow through. A Solutionist checks your gutters and trees before quoting it. Call (845) 223-6111 or book online.
A good guard is part of a gutter system that works, not an extra. In the Hudson Valley the big fall leaf drop is only part of it. Maple seeds and oak catkins come down in spring, pine needles fall all year, and whatever is left in the trough in November tends to freeze in place until spring. This page covers why a guard matters here and how to judge one, and the BroGuard page covers the guard we install.
Gutter guards in the Hudson Valley
Why Hudson Valley gutters need a guard, and what makes a good one
What lands on a Hudson Valley roof, what a guard has to stop, and why BroGuard is the only guard our crews install.
Choosing a guard is really a question about debris. Big leaves, like sycamore, are the easy part. The fine stuff is where guards fail: maple seeds, oak catkins and pine needles slip through larger openings and settle in the trough, where they wait for the next storm.
About 42 inches of rain and melted snow land here a year, spread over all four seasons, so a gutter never gets a dry stretch to catch up. A colonial in Hyde Park and a split level in Fishkill face the same problem. That is why we put BroGuard stainless micro-mesh on Hudson Valley homes.
What to look for in a guard for Hudson Valley debris
| What lands on your roof | What the guard has to do | How BroGuard handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Maple and oak leaves | Stop wet leaves that layer up on coarse guards in the fall | BroGuard mesh keeps them up top, where wind and rain sweep most of them off |
| Sycamore leaves | Keep pieces out; whole leaves will still rest on top | The fine mesh keeps leaf litter out of the trough |
| Maple seeds and oak catkins | Stop seeds and catkins that pack into corners and outlets | Seeds and catkins stay on top of the mesh instead of in the outlets |
| Pine needles | Stop the tiniest debris while still letting water in | Rain and meltwater run through while needles stay on top |
Curious about the guard itself? Visit our BroGuard gutter guards page.
A short checklist before picking any gutter guard
- Openings fine enough for maple seeds, catkins and pine needles, not just big leaves.
- All metal, so nothing on the roof edge cracks in the cold or holds water.
- Fastened along the gutter so it stays put through wind, snow and meltwater.
- Lets a summer thunderstorm through the surface instead of over the edge.
- Goes on a gutter that is clean, pitched right and hung into solid wood.
- Fits your roof edge, from old farmhouses and Victorians to split levels.
Why Hudson Valley crews choose BroGuard
BroGuard checks every box on that list. It is stainless steel micro-mesh that keeps maple and oak leaves, seeds, catkins and pine needles on top while rain runs straight through. The panels are fastened along the gutter, so they hold through fall winds and winter weather, and they sit low enough that you barely see them from the street. It is the only guard our Hudson Valley crews install, and you can watch it work on the BroGuard gutter guard page.
What guards cannot fix in the Hudson Valley
- Repair a gutter that sags, drips at the seams or is undersized for the roof; we take care of the repair work first.
- Keep wet leaves from resting on top after a windy November storm.
- Move downspout water away from a foundation; that is a job for underground drainage.
- Rescue old sectional gutters dripping at every joint, where a new seamless gutter run is usually the smarter first step.
Homes with guards shift to a lighter schedule in our gutter maintenance program rather than dropping maintenance entirely. If you would like a fresh start before you decide, begin with a hand gutter cleaning, and for HOA communities and apartment buildings visit our commercial gutter service page.
Tell us which trees hang over your roof, and we will show you how BroGuard handles them. Call (845) 223-6111
Hudson Valley Gutter Guard Questions, Answered
It covers the top of the gutter so leaves, seeds, pine needles, catkins and pests stay out while rain still drains in. That keeps the trough from clogging, cuts down on cleanings and protects your fascia, foundation and planting beds from overflow. BroGuard, the guard we install, is all metal.
BroGuard. Its stainless micro-mesh stops the small debris that slips past coarser guards: maple seeds, oak catkins, pine needles and broken leaf litter. It is the only guard our Hudson Valley crews install, and a Solutionist checks your gutters before quoting it.
Usually. Without guards, most Hudson Valley gutters under maples and oaks need a clean-out after the fall leaf drop, before the freeze, and again after the spring seed drop. Unless you do that yourself, the cleaning bills add up fast, and a good guard does away with most interior cleanings.
Yes, and fall is why. Leaves left in the trough in November tend to freeze in place and sit there until spring, so snowmelt has nowhere to go. A guarded gutter goes into winter empty, so meltwater and the roughly 42 inches of rain and melted snow we get a year have a clear path to the downspouts.
Yes. A covered gutter keeps squirrels, birds and other critters from nesting in it, and it reduces the mosquitoes and spiders that settle into soggy leaves and standing water.
Yes. We cover multi-unit buildings and HOA communities in Poughkeepsie, Newburgh and Kingston, including long rooflines where a clogged gutter spills onto shared walkways. See our commercial gutters page or ask for a free estimate for your property.
Services
More Ways We Help Hudson Valley Homeowners
BroGuard, along with the work that keeps a guarded gutter flowing.
The guard we install: stainless micro-mesh that blocks seeds and pine needles while rain pours through.
Learn more Gutter RepairLoose hangers, dripping seams and sagging runs repaired so the guard rests on a solid gutter.
Learn more Maintenance ProgramRegular checks of the guard surface and downspouts so your gutters keep draining season after season.
Learn more Seamless GuttersNew seamless runs formed on site when the current gutters are too worn to support a guard.
Learn more Gutter CleaningA complete clean-out before guards are installed, so you begin with clear gutters and open downspouts.
Learn more Free estimateRequest a Free EstimateTell us what is going on with your Hudson Valley 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 (845) 223-6111How it works
How we choose and install the right guard
- 1Book a visit
Call or book online and let us know which trees overhang your roof, maples, oaks, pines or something else.
- 2Debris check
A Solutionist checks what is falling into your gutters, inspects the roof edge and puts a guard recommendation in a free written estimate.
- 3Clean, then cover
We clean and flush every gutter first, then fit and secure the guards one run at a time.
- 4Rain test
We pour water across the guards to make sure it flows through and out the downspouts before leaving.
Why the Brothers
Why Hudson Valley Homeowners Call the Brothers
We were skeptics about guards ourselves, so we tested and installed the options firsthand. Mesh won out, which is why BroGuard comes first.
If a run sags or leaks, we repair it before covering it up. You never pay to put a guard on a gutter that still needs fixing.
Our local crews work out of Page Park Drive in Poughkeepsie and cover the valley from there. Dial (845) 223-6111 and a local voice picks up.
If a cleaning schedule is all your gutters need, we will say so. Solutionists suggest guards only when they fix a real problem on your roof.
Year-round
Your Hudson Valley gutter calendar
How the year plays out on Hudson Valley rooflines, and what our crews are doing in each stretch.
- Fall · Sep to NovLeaf drop clean-outs
Maple, oak and sycamore leaves cleared from troughs and outlets before the first hard freeze locks them in place.
- Winter · Dec to FebSnow and meltwater
Snow loads and meltwater test every hanger. We handle loose and pulled runs whenever the weather gives us a window.
- Spring · Mar to MayThaw and seed season
Winter damage repaired, maple seeds and catkins flushed out, and BroGuard installed before the leaves come back.
- Summer · Jun to AugInstall season
Long, dry days and the best window for new seamless gutters, downspout upgrades and guards before fall.
The Work
Real Crews. Real Hudson Valley Homes.
Watch
Covered gutters, less time on the ladder.
Watch how BroGuard stainless micro-mesh keeps leaves, seeds and pine needles on top of the guard and out of the trough, while the rain drops straight through into the gutter.
- Stainless micro-mesh, no plastic or foam ever
- Installed by local Hudson Valley crews
- Gutters cleaned and inspected before any guard goes up
- A free written estimate before work begins
Reviews
What Hudson Valley Homeowners Say
“They did an amazing job replacing our gutters and adding the leaf guards. They were professional, neat and very careful around all my plants. I highly recommend Brothers! A great company all around.”
Posted on Google“I was very pleased with Brothers That Just Do Gutters. They were able to move up the start date and the crew here was friendly, informative, and they wasted no time completing the work. All of my questions were answered and I was able to get the information that I needed very quickly. I will be recommending them to my friends!”
Posted on Google“From start to finish, I was quite happy with The Brothers That Just Do Gutters. Mike , the General Manager, did an estimate, and he listened to all of my concerns. Nick, Brandon and Zach were the team that did the installation. I was quite pleased with their work. I would highly recommend this company.”
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Hudson Valley communities we serve
Every community on this list is inside our service area and gets the same local crew, seamless gutters formed on site and free written estimates. Call (845) 223-6111 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Accord
- Amawalk
- Amenia
- Ancram
- Ancramdale
- Annandale On Hudson
- Armonk
- Athens
- Baldwin Place
- Barrytown
- Beacon
- Bear Mountain
- Bedford
- Bedford Hills
- Blooming Grove
- Bloomingburg
- Bloomington
- Brewster
- Briarcliff Manor
- Buchanan
- Campbell Hall
- Carmel
- Castle Point
- Catskill
- Central Valley
- Chappaqua
- Chelsea
- Chester
- Circleville
- Claverack
- Clinton Corners
- Clintondale
- Cold Spring
- Connelly
- Copake
- Copake Falls
- Cornwall
- Cornwall On Hudson
- Cortlandt Manor
- Cottekill
- Craryville
- Crompond
- Cross River
- Croton Falls
- Croton On Hudson
- Dover Plains
- Elizaville
- Elmsford
- Esopus
- Fishkill
- Fort Montgomery
- Gardiner
- Garrison
- Germantown
- Goldens Bridge
- Goshen
- Granite Springs
- Harriman
- Hawthorne
- High Falls
- Highland
- Highland Falls
- Highland Mills
- Hillsdale
- Hollowville
- Holmes
- Hopewell Junction
- Howells
- Hudson
- Hurley
- Hyde Park
- Jefferson Valley
- Katonah
- Kerhonkson
- Kingston
- Lagrangeville
- Lake Katrine
- Lake Peekskill
- Mahopac
- Marlboro
- Maybrook
- Middletown
- Millbrook
- Millerton
- Millwood
- Milton
- Modena
- Mohegan Lake
- Monroe
- Montgomery
- Montrose
- Mount Kisco
- Mount Marion
- Mountainville
- New Hampton
- New Paltz
- New Windsor
- Newburgh
- North Salem
- Ossining
- Patterson
- Pawling
- Peekskill
- Pine Bush
- Pine Plains
- Pleasant Valley
- Pleasantville
- Port Ewen
- Poughkeepsie
- Poughquag
- Pound Ridge
- Purchase
- Purdys
- Putnam Valley
- Red Hook
- Rhinebeck
- Rifton
- Rock Tavern
- Rosendale
- Salisbury Mills
- Salt Point
- Saugerties
- Shrub Oak
- Slate Hill
- Somers
- South Salem
- Staatsburg
- Stanfordville
- Stone Ridge
- Stormville
- Stottville
- Tarrytown
- Thompson Ridge
- Thornwood
- Tillson
- Tivoli
- Tomkins Cove
- Ulster Park
- Valhalla
- Verbank
- Verplanck
- Waccabuc
- Walden
- Wallkill
- Wappingers Falls
- Washingtonville
- Wassaic
- West Harrison
- West Hurley
- West Park
- West Point
- White Plains
- Wingdale
- Woodstock
- Yorktown Heights
Free estimates
Ready to stop cleaning leaves out every fall?
Book a free, no-pressure estimate. A Solutionist will look at your trees and roofline and recommend the guard that actually fits your Hudson Valley home.
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Wind and leaves season is hitting hard.Protect your home before it’s too late.
Fall wind is stripping the oaks, maples and white pines across Poughkeepsie and the Hudson Valley, and every gust drops more into your gutters. Once they clog, the next hard rain spills over and sends water toward your roof, walls and foundation. Get on a regular maintenance schedule and add gutter guards now, so your home is protected before the damage starts.