The Story of
MossEaters
A Gutter Protection Company Built Specifically for Puget Sound
We Tried Them All, But Discovered MasterShield
Was nearly always the best gutter guard for the Seattle area
Most of us at MossEaters have been elbow-deep in gutters and roofs across the Puget Sound for years. Over time, it became crystal clear: this region needed a gutter protection company that actually knew what it was doing. So, we built one—from the ground up.
But there was one problem we couldn't shake: we hadn't found a gutter guard system we could truly stand behind. Plenty of them stopped clogs, sure—but they also let debris pile up right on top. It was a partial fix that left homeowners frustrated…and us unsatisfied.
What Were The Problems With Other Gutter Guards?
Like LeafGuard and others—they just shifted the problem instead of solving it
The Shelf Effect
Most systems flatten out at the gutter line, creating the perfect spot for debris to collect and rot.
Debris Still Piles Up
Mounds of pine needles, soggy leaf sludge, and moss growing like it paid rent—just on top instead of inside.
Still Requires Climbing
You still had to climb up there and clean it off if you wanted the system to work—not exactly a solution.
Partial Protection Only
Technically the gutters weren't clogged, but the guards were doing a terrible job of protecting anything.
We saw it all the time—mounds of pine needles, soggy leaf sludge, moss growing like it paid rent. And the kicker? You still had to climb up there and clean it off if you wanted the system to work.
What Was So Different About MasterShield?
After years of testing everything, we finally found the answer that actually works
Follows Your Roof Slope
Designed to follow the slope of your roof, so debris doesn't stick—it slides right off and drops to the ground.
Copper-Infused Micromesh
Naturally fights off algae, mold, and that nasty green fuzz we all know too well around here.
No Maintenance Required
No buildup. No babysitting. No climbing up a ladder to clean your gutter guards. Just works.
Field-Proven Performance
The only system that passed our torture tests and kept performing season after season in the Pacific Northwest.
MasterShield solves the one problem every other gutter guard seems to ignore: the shelf effect. Most systems flatten out at the gutter line, creating the perfect spot for debris to collect and rot.
No clogs. No growth. No maintenance. Just a gutter system that actually works in the Pacific Northwest.
Our Relationship With MasterShield
We built MossEaters because we weren't willing to slap our name on anything that didn't actually work.
Around here, we've got a special kind of gutter nightmare—thick fir needles, moss, seed pods, and gritty roof runoff that chews through most systems in a single season.
So we did what roofing nerds do: we tested everything. We installed every major gutter guard brand we could get our hands on. Not in a lab—in real yards, on real homes, through real Northwest storms. And every single one failed.
Here's the truth no one else wants to say:
Every gutter guard looks great the day it's installed. The real test is 12 months later—after the storms, the pollen, the sap, and the needle bombs.
That's why we trust MasterShield. It's the only system that passed our torture tests and kept performing season after season. No gimmicks, no shortcuts—just a brilliantly designed, field-proven solution engineered by Alex Higginbotham himself.
What You Can Expect When You Work With MossEaters
This is gutter protection done right—for the Northwest, by people who know what your roof's up against
Clear, Honest Information
We walk you through exactly what we're installing and why it works. No fluff.
No Sales Games
We're gutter nerds, not smooth talkers. If it's not the right fit, we'll tell you.
Same-Day Quotes
You'll get a same-day quote—fast, fair, and final.
No Pressure Tactics
We don't do fake 'limited-time' specials. Our pricing is transparent and competitive.
Respect at Every Step
We treat your home the way we'd treat our own—because that's just how we do things.
Ready to Experience the MossEaters Difference?
We're proud to be Puget Sound's exclusive installer of MasterShield gutter guards—engineered, tested, and manufactured right here in the USA.
15+ years of field-proven expertise in the Pacific Northwest