- Place
- Central West End, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63108, 63110
- 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 Central West End 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 Central West End
Large architect-designed houses on streets like Westminster Place, many built from 1890 to 1910, alongside apartment buildings and modern towers. Slate and tile roofs, dormers and complicated valleys are common, and a small gutter problem can sit three stories up.
Who to ask about permits
The Central West End's local historic district reviews exterior changes. City guidance says gutter and downspout work needs approval from the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865, so call before work starts. National Register listing of some streets is a separate matter.
Ground and where the water goes
Grounds are larger than in south city, but basements are deep and old. Long downspout runs can end at old underground pipes, which are worth tracing on a house of this age.
What to look at first in Central West End
- Have a tall roof checked by someone comfortable with slate or tile, because a careless ladder can do more harm than the leak.
- Check valleys that dump into a single corner outlet, since these overflow first.
- Ask about box gutters and copper before assuming a modern replacement will suit the house.
- Trace long underground leaders, some of which may tie into the sewer.
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 Central West End.
Around Central West End
Places people know here include Euclid Avenue, Westminster Place, Lindell Boulevard, Cathedral Basilica, Forest Park.
Map of Central West End
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Installation in Central West End: questions
Who installs gutters in Central West End?
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 Central West End?
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 Central West End?
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.