- Place
- Dogtown, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63110, 63139
- 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 Dogtown 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 Dogtown
A mix of older brick and frame houses along streets such as Tamm and Oakland, some with small additions at the back. Expect a variety of roof edges on one block, and frame houses where wood fascia does the work that masonry does elsewhere.
Who to ask about permits
City guidance says gutter and downspout replacement usually needs no permit outside a City Historic District. Check your address with the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865 if you're not sure.
Ground and where the water goes
Hillier than much of south city, so water on one lot can run toward the next. Discharge downhill and away, and check what happens at retaining walls and rear steps.
What to look at first in Dogtown
- On sloped lots, check that a downspout doesn't run down against a retaining wall or a neighbor's foundation.
- Check wood fascia on frame houses for soft spots before hanging anything new.
- Look at rear additions where a new roof meets an old wall.
- Plan a late cleaning, since leaves keep coming after the first frost.
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 Dogtown.
Around Dogtown
Places people know here include Tamm Avenue, St. James the Greater Church, Oakland Avenue, Manchester Avenue, Forest Park.
Map of Dogtown
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Installation in Dogtown: questions
Who installs gutters in Dogtown?
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 Dogtown?
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 Dogtown?
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.