The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Irvine
BroGuard Gutter Guards in Irvine & South OC
The stainless micro-mesh guard built for eucalyptus leaves, pine needles and Santa Ana wind grit, installed by the same crew that forms the gutters under it.
- Licensed & Bonded
- Seamless Gutters Formed On-Site
- Serving Irvine & South OC
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Irvine
- Licensed & bonded, CSLB #1145336
- Seamless gutters formed on-site
- Serving Irvine and South Orange County
- Free, no-pressure written estimates
Why gutter guards matter in South OC
What an open gutter costs a South Orange County home
Before the BroGuard details, here is why covering your gutters is worth it at all, based on what our crew pulls out of troughs between Irvine and San Clemente.
Water over the front edge
A packed trough cannot drain, so a winter storm sends water over the lip and down the fascia. Behind stucco walls and a tile roof that is easy to miss until the wood is soft and the hangers start pulling out.
Water at the foundation and downhill
Overflow drops in a line along the house and soaks the soil next to the foundation. On hillside lots in Laguna Niguel or Aliso Viejo it also picks up speed and carries soil and mulch downhill with it.
Eucalyptus, pine, jacaranda, palm
Eucalyptus drops long leaves and bark strips all year, foothill pines shed needles, jacaranda coats the roof edge in spring and palms add litter. Near the coast, salty grit settles on top of all of it.
Cleanings on repeat
Under that mix an open gutter needs a clean-out before the rainy season and again after the spring drop, more under eucalyptus or pine. On a tile roof, every one of those visits means somebody working around the tile.
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. A guard turns most of those climbs into a light check now and then.
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
Wet debris in a shaded run holds water between storms, which is where mosquitoes breed and where squirrels and birds look for a place to nest.
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 sycamore leaves | Pine needles, eucalyptus seed and coastal grit 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, pine needles, eucalyptus seed and coastal grit 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 South County crew installs BroGuard
We install one guard: BroGuard. It is stainless steel micro-mesh that lets the rain straight through and keeps eucalyptus leaves, jacaranda blossoms, pine needles and coastal grit on top. It is fastened along the gutter with a low profile that is hard to see from the ground, which matters in HOA neighborhoods where people notice details. Keep scrolling to watch it work, or read our gutter guard guide if you are still deciding.
See it work
See BroGuard in Action
Stainless steel micro-mesh that lets the rain straight through and keeps eucalyptus leaves, jacaranda blossoms, pine needles and salty coastal grit on top. Here is how BroGuard is made, how it goes on, and what it replaces on South Orange County rooflines from Irvine to San Clemente.
Quick answer
BroGuard Gutter Guards in Irvine, CA: BroGuard is the stainless micro-mesh gutter guard installed by The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Irvine. It catches eucalyptus leaves, pine needles, palm litter and roof grit at the surface while rain runs through the mesh, so the trough stays open when the winter storms finally arrive. Call (949) 994-4410 or book online.
Not sure yet whether your house needs a guard? Our South County gutter guards guide covers why guards matter here, including on tile roofs, and what to look for.
Services
More Ways We Help Irvine Homeowners
Related services from the same local crew.
Aluminum and copper gutters formed on site to the exact length of your roofline, in colors that work with your HOA palette.
Learn more Gutter CleaningTroughs and downspouts cleared by hand and flush-tested, with the debris bagged and hauled, not blown onto your patio.
Learn more Gutter RepairLeaking seams, sagging runs and loose hangers fixed, usually in the same visit.
Learn more Underground DrainageBuried drain lines that carry downspout water away from the slab and off sloped lots.
Learn more Maintenance ProgramCleanings scheduled ahead of the rainy season, so your system is ready for the first storm.
Learn more Free estimateRequest a Free EstimateTell us what your gutters are doing. A local Solutionist walks the roofline, explains what your home actually needs and puts the price in writing. No pressure, no obligation.
Book my free estimate or call (949) 994-4410How it works
From first call to a guarded roofline
- 1Call or book online
Tell us what is going on at your Irvine home. The same local team picks up.
- 2On-site walkthrough
A Solutionist checks the trough, the slope and what hangs over the roof, then writes up the estimate.
- 3BroGuard goes on
The gutters are cleaned and flushed first, then the guard is fitted to your gutter section by section.
- 4Water test and clean-up
We run water through the system so you can watch it drain, then leave the yard cleaner than we found it.
Why the Brothers
Why Irvine Homeowners Call the Brothers
The gutter machine rides on our truck. Each run is formed on site to the exact length of your roofline, so there are no factory seams to split later.
Local crews, a local number and a locally owned business. When you call (949) 994-4410 you reach the team that works Irvine and South OC every week.
Stainless micro-mesh over aluminum gutters. Nothing on the roof edge that warps in the sun or breaks down after a few summers.
Cleanings, flush tests and repairs booked before the first winter storm, so the gutters are not the weak point when the rain finally shows up.
Year-round
Your Irvine gutter calendar
Where the work lands through the year in South Orange County, so your gutters are ready before the weather tests them.
- Fall · Sep to NovSanta Ana season clean-outs
Wind-blown eucalyptus leaves and bark cleared from troughs and outlets before the first storm, with loose hangers fixed.
- Winter · Dec to MarRainy season response
Overflow and clog calls handled ahead of forecast storms, plus repairs when a run pulls loose.
- Spring · Apr to MayBloom clean-out and BroGuard
Jacaranda and sycamore drop cleared and BroGuard installed, so the trough stays clear through summer.
- Summer · Jun to AugInstall season
Dry weeks and long days make this the best window for new seamless runs, downspout upgrades and guards.
The Work
Real Crews. Real South OC Homes.
Reviews
What Irvine Homeowners Say
“The whole experience was first rate. They stuck with their quote, showed up on time did the work expeditiously and did a quality job. What else is there?”
Posted on Google“Steve installed new gutters today and was such a professional about the work. He came on time, finished on time, explained everything as he was doing it and clearly is a gutter specialist. I highly recommend him for any gutter work that’s needed.”
Posted on Google“Quality service and friendly people. They were fast and solved my problem with expertise. Would recommend at any time.”
Posted on GoogleService area
Irvine and South OC communities we serve
Every community on this list is inside our service area and gets the same local crew, on-site seamless gutters and free written estimates. Cities with an arrow have their own local page. Call (949) 994-4410 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Aliso Viejo
- Capistrano Beach
- Costa Mesa
- Coto de Caza
- Dana Point
- Foothill Ranch
- Irvine
- Ladera Ranch
- Laguna Beach
- Laguna Hills
- Laguna Niguel
- Laguna Woods
- Lake Forest
- Mission Viejo
- Newport Beach
- Newport Coast
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- San Clemente
- San Juan Capistrano
- Trabuco Canyon
Frequently Asked Questions
BroGuard is the stainless micro-mesh gutter guard installed by The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Irvine. The mesh stops eucalyptus leaves, pine needles, palm litter and roof grit at the surface while rain runs straight through into the gutter, so the trough stays open between cleanings.
Yes. Eucalyptus is one of the hardest trees on a gutter because it drops long leaves and bark strips all year, and the Santa Anas push it across the roof every fall. The fine mesh keeps that debris on top, where the next wind or rain clears most of it off, instead of letting it pack the trough.
Yes. Water passes through the mesh while the debris stays on top, so the gutter keeps its full capacity when a storm drops an inch or more in a day. That matters here, because most of Irvine’s rain arrives in a few heavy storms instead of spread across the year.
Late spring through early fall. The trough gets cleaned out after the jacaranda and sycamore drop, and the guard goes on before the Santa Ana season and well ahead of the winter rain.
Usually, as long as the gutters are in good shape. A Solutionist checks the slope, hangers and seams first. If the runs are sagging or leaking, we will tell you and fix or replace them before guards go on, because a guard cannot make a bad gutter drain.
Most South OC HOAs care about what can be seen from the street, and BroGuard sits on top of the gutter with a low profile that is hard to see from the ground. If your HOA requires approval for exterior work, we can give you the product details for the application.
Free estimates
Ready for gutters that stay clear in Irvine?
Free, no-pressure estimates from local Solutionists. Seamless gutters formed at your home, cleaning and repair scheduled around you, and BroGuard on top so you are not on a ladder every fall.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Irvine · (949) 994-4410 · Serving Irvine, CA and South Orange County
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