- Work
- Gutter Guards
- Place
- Soulard, 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 Soulard, 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
Street trees are fewer than in the leafy suburbs, but one tree over a row of low roofs still fills several gutters. Rear yards and alleys often collect windblown leaves, and flat rear sections can gather grit and shingle granules.
The houses in Soulard
Mid to late 1800s brick, with row homes and small apartment buildings north of Lynch Street and two-family buildings mixed in. Star-shaped anchor plates on the walls are a common sight. Look up before you plan: many roofs end in old cornices, and a built-in box gutter may be hiding behind one.
What to look at first in Soulard
- Check whether the cornice hides a box gutter, because a failed one sends water straight into the top of the wall.
- Check where downspout straps are fixed, since old soft brick and mortar need a careful hand.
- Trace any downspout that disappears into the ground, in case it ties into the sewer lateral.
- Look at what a downspout does in a narrow gangway during a hard rain.
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 Soulard.
Around Soulard
Places people know here include Soulard Farmers Market, Lynch Street, South Eighth Street, Trinity Lutheran Church.
Map of Soulard
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Guards in Soulard: questions
Which guard suits the trees in Soulard?
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 Soulard 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 Soulard?
Independent local contractors. We pass on your request, and contractors may pay us a referral fee. Read any guarantee closely before you sign.