- Work
- Gutter Guards
- Place
- Lafayette Square, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63104
- 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 Lafayette Square, 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
Lafayette Park's mature trees and the street trees around it drop leaves and seeds onto high roofs where nobody sees the gutter fill. Blocks closest to the park tend to catch more of it.
The houses in Lafayette Square
Second Empire-style Victorian townhouses and French-style rows, mostly built from the early 1850s onward and largely restored since the 1970s. Tall walls and mansard roofs mean long ladder work, and front elevations often show details an owner has paid dearly to bring back.
What to look at first in Lafayette Square
- Before you pick a gutter, ask the Cultural Resources Office what the district's standards say about the profile and color.
- Have the cornice checked for a built-in gutter and for paint failure below any corner.
- Ask how a contractor will reach a tall wall without damaging garden walls or ironwork.
- Check downspouts at the front steps for ice in winter.
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 Lafayette Square.
Around Lafayette Square
Places people know here include Lafayette Park, Park Avenue, Benton Place, Missouri Avenue, Mississippi Avenue.
Map of Lafayette Square
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Guards in Lafayette Square: questions
Which guard suits the trees in Lafayette Square?
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 Lafayette Square 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 Lafayette Square?
Independent local contractors. We pass on your request, and contractors may pay us a referral fee. Read any guarantee closely before you sign.