Leafproof® Gutter Systems | Gutter Covers | Lansing & Mid Michigan

Need Leafproof® Gutters in Lansing or Mid Michigan area?  Tired of climbing on your roof, power washing or cleaning out your gutters by hand?  Choosing and installing a new Leafproof® gutter system can alleviate cleaning your gutters several times every year.

    • Fits your existing gutters
    • Leafproof® keeps leaves and debris out of your gutters
    • Low profile. Installs under 1st row of shingles WITHOUT penetrating the roof
    • Blends with your gutters and roofline
    • Can handle ANY downpour
    • Eliminates the hazardous chore of climbing a ladder
    • Prevents ice dams that form in the gutter
    • Prevents animals and birds from nesting

How Leafproof® works
Except in areas where the roof line has concentrated water flow (such as an inside valley), water flowing off the roof does not shoot to the front of the gutter. It simply follows the roof line, on to the drip edge which is under the shingles, and down the back of the gutter. The reason that the water does not shoot to the front lip is that water clings to the surface it is flowing over. This is known as surface tension. Surface tension can best be visualized by slightly tipping a glass of water and watching the water run down the side of the glass.  This is why you need Leafproof® gutter cover systems.
Patented “S-Bend" Technology
LeafProof® makes surface tension work for you, the homeowner. The “S” bend causes the water flow to reverse and churn, which slows the momentum of the water as it comes off the roof. The “S” bend also permits the portion of the Leafproof panel which covers the gutter, to be installed at a fairly level slope. This reduces the speed of the water even more. As a result, when the water flow reaches Leafproof’s® water channel, the water flow once again reverses and drains into the gutter.
There are other gutter covers on the market that work in a similar manner. However, these gutter covers do not have Leafproof’s® patented “S” bend. This means these covers must be installed under the second row of shingles and are often screwed or nailed into the roof.  Our gutter installation company is licensed, bonded and insured.  Call us today for a Leafproof® gutter system free estimate at (517) 676-2954!

About Us

We started Southwell Builders in 1971 with one credo: "We Do It Right The First Time." That philosophy was introduced more than 30 years ago, and we have done our utmost ever since to adhere to that quality standard. There is no substitue for quality and experience! At Southwell Builders, we have both. Contact us today to learn more.

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Why Choose us?

We strive for the best in product variety, quality workmanship and reasonable pricing, and all work is owner-supervised so, as a customer, you always have access to the person most responsible for our performance. We offer a variety of materials, hangers and gutter covers so that you have a wide selection to best suit your home or building. We offer 20 different gutter colors as well as copper so your gutter will be aesthetically pleasing.

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Service Area

Our Mid Michigan gutter repair and installation company serves the greater Lansing area and Mid Michigan. Some of our services include; Gutter Cleaning, repair and screening, Seamless aluminum eavestroughing specialist,s LEAFPROOF™ premium solid gutter covers, matching aluminum trim on overhangs and much more!

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