- Work
- Gutter Guards
- 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
Guards cut cleaning, but they don't end it, and they don't stop ice. In Benton Park, look at what actually falls on your roof before you pick a type. We pass your request to an independent contractor, who advises, quotes and fits. We don't sell guards.
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.
The houses in Benton Park
Brick townhouses and flats from the later 1800s, many of them mid-rehab. Roof edges vary a lot from house to house, with some still on old cornices and others with hanging gutters added decades ago on top of earlier repairs.
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
- Which type, and why for my trees?Ask them to name your trees and explain how the product handles them.
- How does it fix to the roof edge?Under the shingles, on the drip edge or on the gutter lip? Ask if that affects your roof warranty.
- What's the upkeep?Get an honest answer about brushing and downspout checks.
- What about ice?Ask what happens at the eave in a freeze and thaw.
For prices, read how gutter quotes work in St. Louis. For the full picture, see the main gutter guards 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
Google Maps can set cookies, so this map stays off until you choose to show it.
Guards in Benton Park: questions
Which guard suits the trees in Benton Park?
Small seeds and catkins favor fine mesh. If it's mostly big leaves, simpler types can work. Ask the contractor to name your trees and explain the choice. The guard guide covers each type.
Can you get guards fitted on an older Benton Park home?
Often, but the gutter needs to be sound and pitched first, and old or slate roofs need care at the edge. Ask how the guard fixes and whether anything gets lifted.
Who fits guards in Benton Park?
Independent local contractors. We pass on your request, and contractors may pay us a referral fee. Read any guarantee closely before you sign.