Many older Independence homes were built decades ago with narrow original gutters that struggle to keep up with Missouri’s heavy seasonal leaf fall.
Leaf guard screens are installed directly over your existing gutters and create a fine mesh barrier that stops leaves, twigs, seed pods, and other debris from collecting inside the channel while still allowing rainwater to drain freely into the downspout below. In Independence, where mature elms and oaks line streets throughout the city, debris builds fast and without any protection cleaning can become a nearly constant and quite frustrating fall chore that never quite ends. Screens also extend the life of your gutters by reducing the moisture-holding buildup that causes rust and joint failure over time.
The Gutter Guys are a locally owned contractor serving Independence and the broader Kansas City metro area. We have worked on pre-war bungalows, mid-century ranch homes, and newer construction throughout Truman-era neighborhoods and the communities that surround them, and we know the gutter challenges that come with older rooflines and narrow channels. Our team will assess your home honestly, recommend the right leaf guard system for your specific tree cover and roof pitch, and install it cleanly so you stop climbing ladders every fall. Reach out today for a no-pressure estimate on leaf guards for your Independence home and let us show you what a real difference the right screen system can make.
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: 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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(866) 931-8441
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.
