EGutter Review: Gutter Guards

eGutter specializes in providing materials for residential, commercial, and industrial gutter systems. Established in 1997, the company offers a wide range of gutter- and roof-related products. They don't offer installation services but supply all necessary materials for contractors or homeowners to complete the job themselves. Alongside their gutter guards, eGutter provides a variety of roof and gutter-related accessories. These include roof and gutter cleaners, tools, ladder accessories, fasteners, sealants, paint, snow guards, and downspout strainers. This makes it convenient to get everything you need for your installation in one place.

Clunky website isn't ideal for browsing

Since eGutter doesn't do installation, there's no need to get an estimate. You can jump right into pricing for sections of gutter guards. However, the site does come across as pretty old-fashioned (like pre-Y2k internet era old, yikes!). It isn't a great browsing experience either. It's hard to find what you need and there are no filters for price, material or anything else to help narrow down the options for gutter guards. eGutter focuses on functionality over aesthetics, providing the necessary information to make a purchase, but not much else. Most gutter guards come in a minimum of 20 ft, so you'll be looking at a minimum cost of around $100 to $130 depending on what gutter guard you go with. Other things like shipping costs are harder to find, and you have to make an account with eGutter to actually complete the purchase.

No filters, but competitive inventory

Although their website could use an update to improve the shopping experience with more standard shopping features like filters, eGutter still offers a competitive selection. They feature 9 categories of gutter protection, including various shapes, sizes, and materials. Each category lists the unique features and descriptions of the products, helping you find the right fit if you know the size you need. The listings will also direct you to matching connectors or items you'll need to complete installation.

Site lacks installation details for newbies

Each product has a "Product Focus" PDF that explains its purpose with a diagram. However, there isn't enough helpful information if you're planning to self-install. Some of the PDFs will talk briefly about how easy installation is, but they don't offer clear step-by-step instructions. If you're totally in the dark on how to do gutter guards, you may not love eGutter's approach. Given this glaring issue, we were surprised there wasn't more information on how to hire a pro to do the job for you. Basically, eGutter leaves you totally on your own to deal with gutter guards. You may end up doing a lot of outside research to get the job done if you go with this provider.

30-day returns

eGutter allows returns within 30 days for items in new and unused condition. However, shipping costs will be deducted from the refund, and a 20% restocking fee applies. This policy makes it important to be certain of your purchase to avoid these additional charges. However, during our research, we couldn't find more than a handful of reviews for eGutter, including no rating from the Better Business Bureau. With so few reviews and a range of other issues like the clunky website, we're a little leery about recommending eGutter over other companies. The few reviews we did find suggest that their products are effective, although communication with customer service is a challenge.

Not a competitive service for most homeowners

While more customer reviews would be helpful, and a site update is much needed, if you know what you need and like eGutter's pricing, the service is legit. However, for most homeowners who are new to gutter guards, this won't be ideal as there aren't detailed instructions for installation. Given the lack of overall reviews, we're hesitant to recommend eGutter over other more established retailers.

On the eGutter website