- Place
- Affton, MO · St. Louis County
- ZIP codes
- 63123
- 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
New gutters in Affton have to suit the house and its ground as well as about 85 freezing nights a year. Get the layout right and water reaches a downspout, then somewhere harmless. This site is a referral service: we pass your request to an independent contractor who measures and quotes.
The houses in Affton
Largely modest suburban houses, many in brick, on small lots. The brick-and-trim mix means a wood fascia up top and masonry below, so the gutter and downspout fix to two very different materials.
Who to ask about permits
Affton is unincorporated, so building questions go to St. Louis County Transportation and Public Works. The county says many like-for-like replacements are handled as over-the-counter permits. Ask whether yours needs one.
Ground and where the water goes
Mostly gentle slopes on small lots. Basements are common, and neighbors are close, so spend some thought on where a downspout ends.
What to look at first in Affton
- Check that downspouts on brick walls are firmly fixed, not hanging from one strap.
- Keep small roofs under big trees clear before the first freeze.
- Extend downspouts away from basement walls.
- Ask the county before assuming no permit is needed.
What to ask the contractor
- Will you measure at the house and put it in writing?Ask for footage, gutter size, metal thickness, color, hanger type and spacing, downspout count and size, removal, and any trim repair as separate lines. Ask if the estimate is free.
- How will you fix to my brick or trim?Get the method in plain words, including what happens to soft brick and rotten fascia.
- Where will each downspout discharge?Walk it together. Ask what happens to any old pipe going into the ground.
- Who checks permit and historic rules?Ask who checks and who applies, before you sign.
For prices, read how gutter quotes work in St. Louis. For the full picture, see the main gutter installation page and everything about gutters in Affton.
Around Affton
Places people know here include Oakland House, Gravois Road, Mackenzie Road.
Map of Affton
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Installation in Affton: questions
Who installs gutters in Affton?
Independent local contractors. We pass your request on, and a contractor who can take the job contacts you directly. We don't install anything ourselves, and contractors may pay us a referral fee.
How do I get a price for new gutters in Affton?
Ask for a measurement at the house and a written, itemized quote. Published averages can't see your walls, corners or trim. This guide explains what each line on a quote should say.
What size gutter suits a house in Affton?
It depends on roof area and pitch, not on the neighborhood. Many smaller roofs manage with 5-inch K-style, and large or steep sections often need 6-inch with bigger downspouts. Ask the contractor to explain the choice for your roof.