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Comparison of a Central Oregon home with pine needles packed in open gutters during wildfire season versus the same home protected by Firewise gutter screens
Firewise Gutter Screens

Gutter Screens in Bend, Oregon

A gutter packed with dry pine needles is kindling bolted to the edge of your roof. Gutters Plus installs Firewise metal gutter screens across Central Oregon, and every install includes a full cleaning, leak inspection, and repair before the screens go on. Owner-operated, licensed, bonded, and insured.

Fire season special: 25% off the Firewise screen system. Free estimates everywhere in our service area.

25% Off the Firewise Screen System
Cleaning, Inspection & Repair Included
Metal Mesh, No Plastic
Oregon CCB #218932
The Problem / 01

Why Open Gutters Are a Liability in Central Oregon

Ponderosa country drops needles all year long, and they collect in exactly one place: your gutters. By late summer that trough is full of dry, sun-baked fuel sitting inches from your fascia, your soffit vents, and the underside of your roof deck. One wind-blown ember is all it takes.

The rest of the year the same debris causes the slower kind of damage. Water backs up over the front lip instead of going down the downspout, and it lands against siding, trim, and the ground next to your stem wall. Screens address both in one visit.

  • Dry needles in an open gutter are ember fuel at roof level
  • Clogged runs overflow onto fascia, siding, and foundations
  • Standing debris holds water against wood fascia
  • Packed gutters add weight that pulls hangers loose in winter
Gutters Plus owner Paul Phinney clearing pine needles and debris from a gutter on a Bend, Oregon home
What comes out of an unscreened Central Oregon gutter. Paul does the work himself, every job.
What We Install / 02

Firewise Metal Gutter Screens

We install Firewise-compliant metal mesh screening, not plastic inserts. It covers the gutter opening and lets water through while needles, leaves, and roof grit shed off the edge. It fits your existing gutters or goes on as part of a new seamless gutter install.

  • Firewise-compliant metal mesh, no plastic
  • Keeps out pine needles, leaves, and roof grit
  • May help meet wildfire-mitigation recommendations
  • Fits existing gutters or new seamless installs
  • Cleaning, leak inspection, and repair included with installation
  • Installed by the owner, not a rotating crew

Firewise gutter screens may help meet wildfire-mitigation recommendations. Check with your insurance carrier for available discounts or requirements.

Seamless K-style gutter and downspout on a Bend, Oregon home, the style of gutter Firewise screens are fitted to
Screens fit K-style and fascia-style gutters, on existing runs or on a new seamless install.
Fire Season Special

25% Off the Firewise Gutter Screen System

Fire season is here. Have your gutters cleaned, inspected, and protected in one visit: the Firewise screen system is 25% off, with cleaning, leak inspection, and repair included. Ask about it when you call.

How It Goes / 03

One Visit, Three Things Done

We do not screen over a dirty or leaking gutter. Everything below is included when you have the Firewise screen system installed.

01

Clean It Out

Full gutter and downspout cleaning. Every needle, leaf, and pile of shingle grit comes out, and the debris leaves with us.

02

Inspect & Repair

We check every seam, miter, and hanger for leaks and sag, then reseal or rehang what needs it before the screens go on.

03

Screen It

Firewise metal mesh installed over the full run, so the gutter you just paid to clean stays clean.

Worth It? / 04

Screens vs. Clearing Them Out Twice a Year

Under Central Oregon pine cover, an open gutter is a recurring chore. Here is the honest comparison.

Open Gutters
With Firewise Screens
Needles and leaves pack in every season, especially under ponderosa
Debris sheds off the edge instead of settling in the trough
Ladder work every spring and fall, or a cleaning bill each time
No seasonal ladder routine, just a periodic look at the system
Dry fuel sitting at roof level through fire season
Metal mesh over the opening, no plastic at the roofline
Overflow lands on fascia, siding, and next to the foundation
Water goes where it is supposed to: down the downspout
Leaks and sagging hangers go unnoticed until damage shows
Every seam and hanger inspected and repaired at install

Get a free estimate for your roofline

Diagram of ice melt heat cable running along a roof edge and gutter, a system that works alongside gutter screens
Heat cable and screens work on the same roofline: one keeps debris out, the other keeps melt water moving.
Pairs With / 05

Screens Handle Debris. Winter Is a Different Job.

Screens keep your gutters clear year round, but Bend's freeze and thaw cycle is its own problem. Ice dams form at the roof edge and pry gutters off the house regardless of what is or is not inside them. If your home has a history of icicles along the eave or water showing up inside in February, ask about heat cable while we are out.

See every gutter service we offer in Bend

Reviews / 06

What Central Oregon Homeowners Say

4.9 out of 5 · 113 Google reviews

Every review below is a real Google review from a Central Oregon homeowner. Read all 113 on our Google Business Profile.

★★★★★
“I got 3 quotes for my gutter project. Gutters Plus was the clear winner. Their price was competitive, communications were prompt, professional and clear. They also identified and handled unique technical issues. Their materials, production and installation are all excellent.”
A. SmithGoogle Review
★★★★★
“Paul and Joe did an excellent job. They were punctual, fast, courteous and extremely well priced. We were 100% satisfied with their work. I highly recommend.”
Ryan MulrennanGoogle Review
★★★★★
“This is my second time that I have used Gutters Plus & Paul and his crew always do a great job on my rain gutters. Job looks great & they always leave my place free from any debris they may have created. Price was fair and install was perfect.”
Thomas SnellGoogle Review
Service Area / 07

Where We Install Gutter Screens

Based in Bend and working across Central Oregon. If you are near one of these and not sure whether you are in range, call and ask.

  • Bend
  • Redmond
  • Sisters
  • Sunriver
  • Terrebonne
  • Tumalo
FAQ / 08

Gutter Screen Questions

Are Firewise gutter screens worth it in Central Oregon?

Yes. Dry pine needles in an open gutter are fuel for wind-blown embers. Firewise gutter screens may help meet wildfire-mitigation recommendations. Check with your insurance carrier for available discounts or requirements.

Will gutter screens fit my existing gutters?

Yes. We install Firewise screens on existing gutters as well as on new seamless gutter installs. If your current gutters are in rough shape, we will tell you straight whether screens make sense or whether the runs should be replaced first.

Are your gutter screens metal or plastic?

Metal. We install Firewise-compliant metal mesh, no plastic. Plastic screens are the wrong material to have at your roofline in ember country, and they get brittle under Central Oregon sun.

Do I still need my gutters cleaned if I have screens?

Screens keep the bulk of pine needles, leaves, and roof grit out of the gutter, so you are not up on a ladder every fall. It is still worth having the system looked at periodically, especially under heavy pine cover.

What is included when you install gutter screens?

Cleaning, leak inspection, and repair are included with gutter screen installation. We clear the gutters out, check every seam and miter for leaks, and fix what we find before the screens go on.

Will gutter screens help with ice dams?

Screens keep debris from blocking the gutter, but ice dams are a separate problem. For freeze and thaw damage we install ice melt heat cable, which works alongside screens on the same roofline.

Do you install gutter screens in Redmond, Sisters, and Sunriver?

Yes. We are based in Bend and install gutter screens across Central Oregon, including Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Terrebonne, and Tumalo. See our service area page for details.

How much do gutter screens cost?

It depends on how much gutter your home has and what shape it is in, so the estimate is free. Right now the Firewise screen system is 25% off as part of our fire season special.

How long does the job take?

Most installations take one to two days from start to finish, and screen jobs are usually on the shorter end of that. We will give you a straight answer when we look at your roofline.

Free Estimate / 09

Get Your Gutters Screened

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