Independence is a city of pre-war homes where original gutters were sized for simpler conditions. Mature trees now line these historic streets and drop a relentless mix of leaves, seeds, and debris that narrow gutters cannot handle. Leaf filter micro-mesh gutter protection was built for exactly this.
A leaf filter uses a rigid aluminum frame with a stainless steel micro-mesh membrane that slides over your existing gutter lip. The openings stop shingle granules, small seed pods, and the fine cottonwood fibers that drift in every spring. Debris lands on the surface, dries, and disperses with the wind. Water flows through and down the downspout cleanly. That is the difference between micro-mesh leaf filters and a basic screen: fine particles that slip through a standard screen never enter the gutter at all.
The Gutter Guys understand the gutter challenges that come with older Independence housing stock, including narrow profiles and aged fascia that require careful fitting. We have installed leaf filter systems on pre-war homes here and know how to seat modern micro-mesh protection onto original gutter profiles without causing damage. If your gutters are overdue for a real fix, contact us for a no-pressure estimate.
Independence is the 5th most populous city in Missouri and the county seat of Jackson County. It is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is the largest suburb on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, it had a total population of 123,011.
Route from Independence, Missouri to The Gutter Guys in North Kansas City, MO:
Route: Independence, Missouri to The Gutter Guys, North Kansas City, MO
28 min (12.5 miles) via W Truman Rd
Follow S Main St to W Truman Rd
Head west on E Kansas Ave toward S Main St (46 ft)
Turn right onto S Main St (0.2 mi)
Follow W Truman Rd, I-70 W and I-29 N/I-35 N to E 16th Ave in North Kansas City. Take exit 5B from I-29 N/I-35 N
Turn left onto W Truman Rd (6.9 mi)
Turn right to merge onto I-70 W (1.5 mi)
Keep right at the fork to stay on I-70 W, follow signs for Interstate 70 W/Interstate 29 N/Interstate 35 N/US 71 N/St Joseph/Des Moines (0.8 mi)
Continue onto US-71 N/U. S. Hwy 71 N (0.2 mi)
Continue onto I-29 N/I-35 N/US-71 N/U. S. Hwy 71 N (2.0 mi)
Take exit 5B for 16th Ave (0.2 mi)
Continue on E 16th Ave to your destination
Continue on E 16th Ave (0.8 mi)
Turn left onto E 16th Ave (0.6 mi)
Turn left (308 ft)
Turn right (69 ft)
Turn right (128 ft)
Turn left. Destination will be on the right (282 ft)
Destination: The Gutter Guys, 1520 Clay St Suite A7, North Kansas City, MO 64116
The Gutter Guys
1520 Clay St Suite A7, North Kansas City, MO 64116 North Kansas City, MO 64116
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Monday 8AM–7PM
Tuesday 8AM–7PM
Wednesday 8AM–7PM
Thursday 8AM–7PM
Friday 8AM–5PM
Saturday 8AM–3PM
Sunday Closed
The Gutter Guys is a full-service gutter company operating in Kansas City and surrounding areas. We take pride in helping our community enjoy their homes while protecting them from unexpected weather damage. Contact us today for your estimate.
