- Place
- Maplewood, MO · St. Louis County
- ZIP codes
- 63143
- 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood
Historic residential areas mostly date from 1900 to 1910, including the Greenwood Historic District, with compact houses set close together. Short eaves and narrow side yards are the rule, and many gutters are later additions to houses built with something else.
Who to ask about permits
Maplewood is its own municipality, so ask city hall about permits. Ask too about any review tied to the Greenwood Historic District if you live in it.
Ground and where the water goes
Deer Creek runs just south of the city limits near Interstate 44, and low ground near it deserves care. Narrow side yards can funnel roof water toward basement walls.
What to look at first in Maplewood
- Look at narrow side yards, where a downspout can soak two foundations at once.
- Check older trim, since many of these houses have been re-guttered several times.
- Clear short runs often, because they block quickly.
- On lots near Deer Creek, take care with where you send the water.
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 Maplewood.
Around Maplewood
Places people know here include Sutton Avenue, Manchester Road, Big Bend Boulevard, Greenwood Historic District, Maplewood Transit Center.
Map of Maplewood
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Installation in Maplewood: questions
Who installs gutters in Maplewood?
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 Maplewood?
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 Maplewood?
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.