- Place
- Kirkwood, MO · St. Louis County
- ZIP codes
- 63122
- 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 Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood
A wide spread of ages, from older houses in the Kirkwood Historic District near the station to mid-century and newer homes farther out. Expect wood fascia on many of them, and big additions that may have changed how a roof drains.
Who to ask about permits
Kirkwood has its own city government, so ask city hall about permits and historic-district questions before work starts.
Ground and where the water goes
Rolling ground, with bluffs above the Meramec at the far southern edge. On slopes, check where water ends up, because it can reach a neighbor or a retaining wall quickly.
What to look at first in Kirkwood
- If the house has an addition, check that new and old roof sections drain to enough downspouts.
- Look at fascia under the shade of big trees, where wood stays damp longer.
- Check that hillside discharge doesn't reach a retaining wall or a neighbor.
- Ask about guards if ladder work is awkward and tree cover is heavy.
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 Kirkwood.
Around Kirkwood
Places people know here include Kirkwood Station, Kirkwood Park, Manchester Road, Kirkwood Road, Lindbergh Boulevard.
Map of Kirkwood
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Installation in Kirkwood: questions
Who installs gutters in Kirkwood?
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 Kirkwood?
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 Kirkwood?
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.