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High Point Gutter installed 170 feet of Gutter Clean Pro gutter guards on a two-story Federal Way home in September 2026. The quote notes the gutters were new, so the job kept them and prepared them for covers. The crew pried out improper edge metal that had been used as drip edge, added 90 feet of counter flashing, re-sloped 32 feet of gutter, and replaced one short section. The same visit included a roof moss treatment.
| Location | Federal Way, WA 98023 |
| Service | Gutter guard installation on existing gutters, with repairs |
| Property | Two-story home with lower roof sections, skylights and a chimney, set among trees |
| Gutter guards | 170 linear feet of 5-inch Gutter Clean Pro |
| Prep work | Edge metal used as drip edge pried out; 90 feet of counter flashing in White; 32 feet of gutter re-sloped; light cleaning included with the covers |
| Gutter section | 10 feet removed; 14 feet of new 5-inch K-style seamless aluminum with 2 hand-mitered corners |
| Downspouts | 8 feet of 2×3-inch, Low Gloss White; 1 custom offset; 1 black hardpipe; 1 downspout noise reducer |
| Also included | Zinc sulfate moss treatment on the roof |
| Project investment | $4,200 to $7,000 |
| Timeline | Assessed August 31, 2026; installed September 3, 2026 |
What High Point found
The homeowner booked an assessment for August 31. The quote notes that the gutters were new, so this was a covers job, not a replacement. The photos from that visit show debris sitting in the troughs around the hangers, on a lot with tall trees.
The assessment also flagged the roof edge. Assessment photos mark a gap between the roof and the back of the gutter for counter flashing, and the quote calls the edge metal used as drip edge improper for a covers install.
The prep work in the quote
Gutter covers sit at the roof edge, so the quote dealt with that edge too. It priced three prep items alongside the gutter guards:
- Remove the improper edge metal. Labor to pry out edge metal that had been used as drip edge, so the covers could be installed.
- 90 feet of counter flashing. Tucked behind the drip edge to close the gap between the roof edge and the top of the gutter.
- Re-slope 32 feet of gutter. Release the fasteners and re-secure them so water runs to the downspouts. High Point checks slope with torpedo levels.
The quote also replaced one short section: 10 feet of gutter removed and 14 feet of new 5-inch K-style installed with two hand-mitered corners.
The guards: Gutter Clean Pro
The homeowner chose 5-inch Gutter Clean Pro for all 170 feet. It is a perforated cover that sits over the top of the gutter. Per the quote, the covers price included a light cleaning of the gutters.
Downspout details
- One black hardpipe. It extends an upper downspout along the lower roof and drops the water into the lower gutter, so the water does not land on the shingles.
- One downspout noise reducer. A rope run down the inside of the downspout to slow the water and cut the splashing noise.
- One custom offset and 8 feet of new downspout, in Low Gloss White.
Moss treatment on the same visit
While the crew was on the roof, they applied a moss treatment: a white powdered zinc sulfate monohydrate. It is a treatment, not a removal. Per the product description on the quote, visible results typically show over four to six weeks as the moss dies and rain washes it off, and the white residue is expected during that time.
Gutter guard cost in Federal Way, WA
This project fell in the $4,200 to $7,000 range. That covered 170 feet of Gutter Clean Pro, removing the improper edge metal, 90 feet of counter flashing, 32 feet of re-slope, the short gutter section with two corners, the downspout work, and the moss treatment.
The covers were a little under half of the total. The counter flashing was the next largest item, because there was a lot of it. A home whose roof edge is already ready for covers would land lower. This range reflects the scope of this completed project and is not a current quote.
What homeowners adding gutter guards should know
New gutters can take covers without being replaced. On this home the gutters stayed, and the work went into the roof edge and slope.
Ask what prep the roof edge needs. Here, the quote included removing edge metal, adding counter flashing and re-sloping part of the gutter before the covers went on.
Look at your upper downspouts while you are at it. This job added a hardpipe so one upper downspout no longer drains onto the lower roof.
Related questions
How much do gutter guards cost in Federal Way, WA?
This Federal Way job fell in the $4,200 to $7,000 range for 170 feet of Gutter Clean Pro plus roof edge prep, a short gutter section, downspout work and a moss treatment. Covers-only jobs on a ready roof edge cost less.
Can gutter guards go on existing gutters?
Yes. The quote notes the gutters on this home were new, so High Point kept them and installed Gutter Clean Pro after preparing the roof edge.
Why remove the old edge metal?
The quote describes it as improper edge metal that had been used as drip edge. It was pried out so the covers could be installed.
What is a downspout noise reducer?
It is a rope installed down the inside of a downspout. It slows the water and reduces the noise from splashing. This home got one.
How long did this project take?
One day on site, September 3, 2026, including the moss treatment.
About this project
This project documentation was prepared by High Point Gutter from the job records and photos from our crew, October 2026. Technical review by Ben Metsker, Manager, High Point Gutter.
High Point Gutter installs gutter guards across the Greater Seattle Area, including Federal Way. See more projects in Federal Way. If your gutters are newer but keep filling with debris, we can check whether your roof edge is ready for covers.