- Work
- Gutter Cleaning
- Place
- Benton Park, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63104, 63118
- Who does it
- An independent contractor. This site only passes on your request.
- Ask for
- A written, itemized estimate after a measurement at the house
The clean that matters most in Benton Park is the last one before freezing weather, because a clogged outlet in December turns into a block of ice. Spring matters too, with the wettest months ahead. Independent contractors do the work; we only pass on your request.
Trees and what lands in the gutter
Benton Park itself holds the big trees. Elsewhere, expect scattered street trees and backyard volunteers that nobody planted, whose seeds still end up in gutters and rooftop corners.
Ground and where the water goes
The Lemp Brewery area is known for the caves under it, a reminder that this part of the city sits on limestone. Don't send concentrated roof water into the ground without knowing where it goes. Most lots are small, with alleys behind.
What to look at first in Benton Park
- Check whether earlier gutter repairs left tar patches on the metal, since asphalt can make metal gutters worse.
- On a rehab, plan gutters together with any tuckpointing, and fix the water source before the mortar.
- Check that rear additions drain to a proper outlet and not onto the old wall.
- Make sure downspouts near the alley aren't crushed at the base by cars or trash carts.
What to ask the contractor
- What's included?Troughs, downspouts, flush, debris removal. Get it in writing, even in a text.
- How do you price it?Ask for a fixed figure after they've seen the house, and what would change it.
- Will you show me what you find?Ask for photos of the troughs and of any damage. Check the claim before paying for added repairs.
- Are you insured for ladder work?It's your house under that ladder. Ask for the certificate.
For prices, read how gutter quotes work in St. Louis. For the full picture, see the main gutter cleaning page and everything about gutters in Benton Park.
Around Benton Park
Places people know here include Benton Park, Cherokee Street, Lemp Brewery, Gravois Avenue, Jefferson Avenue.
Map of Benton Park
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Cleaning in Benton Park: questions
Who cleans gutters in Benton Park?
Independent local contractors. Send a request and we pass it on. Contractors may pay us a referral fee, and you owe us nothing.
When should I book a cleaning in Benton Park?
Aim for late spring, once the seeds have dropped, and late autumn, once the leaves are mostly down and before hard freezes. Under heavy tree cover, check again between those visits.
What should the price include?
Troughs, downspouts, a water flush and debris removal. Ask for a figure after they've seen the house, and for photos of anything they say needs repair.