Lee’s Summit homeowners near Longview Lake and Lake Jacomo know that larger two-story homes bring bigger gutters and a more demanding seasonal leaf cleanup.
Leaf guard screens are installed across the top of each gutter run, creating a mesh barrier that blocks leaves, twigs, and blown-in debris while directing rainwater down into the channel below. Lee’s Summit’s well-established neighborhoods carry significant tree canopy, and two-story homes here accumulate debris on upper gutter runs that are difficult and risky to reach without the proper equipment. A correctly fitted screen system, like our MicroMax guards, cuts cleaning frequency and keeps your gutters draining properly through Missouri’s wet springs and heavy fall seasons.
The Gutter Guys are a locally owned contractor serving Lee’s Summit and the broader Jackson County area. We work on homes of all sizes throughout the community, from established neighborhoods near the lakes to newer subdivisions on the growing east side of town, and we bring the same care to every job we take on. Our team installs leaf guards cleanly, fits them to your existing gutters, and gives you honest guidance on what your system actually needs without pushing unnecessary upgrades. Call today for a no-pressure estimate at your Lee’s Summit home and see how the right leaf guards can reduce your maintenance schedule and protect your investment long term.
Many Lee’s Summit homeowners have gutters that are still in good shape but clog every season. That is especially true in the lake communities of Lakewood, Raintree Lake and Woodland Shores and on wooded lots near Longview Lake, where mature trees drop far more leaves than an open gutter can hold.
Leaf guards fit over the gutters you already have. Rain passes through, leaves and twigs stay out, and the roofline barely changes. For most homes, that means no more twice-a-year ladder climbs and no more overflow soaking the fascia and siding. You keep the gutters you have and simply stop them from filling up.
We check each run before we start. Even on newer homes, hangers can loosen and sections can sag over time, and a guard works best on a gutter that still drains well. If something needs a fix first, we will tell you. Then we fit the guard flat and fasten it securely. Loose hangers get tightened and low spots get corrected before the guard goes on.
That secure fit matters here. Spring hail and wind can lift a loose guard, and winter freezing and thawing will slowly work it free. On tall two-story homes, a guard that stays put also keeps anyone from needing to climb up and adjust it. We fasten every section at even spacing along the front lip.
Newer subdivisions with younger trees benefit too. Those trees grow fast, and a guard installed now keeps up with them as the leaf load increases each year. We also check the downspouts, since an open gutter does little good if the pipe below is blocked or empties against the foundation.
From Lee’s Summit, our shop at 1520 Clay St, Suite A7, North Kansas City, MO 64116 is about 31 minutes and 22.9 miles away. Take US-50 West to Blue Pkwy, merge onto I-435 North, and then take I-70 West to exit 2H for Admiral Blvd. Cross the Heart of America Bridge on MO-9 North and turn onto E 16th Ave to reach the shop.
The Gutter Guys
1520 Clay St Suite A7, North Kansas City, MO 64116 North Kansas City, MO 64116
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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.
