- Place
- Shaw, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 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 Shaw 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 Shaw
Mostly late 1800s and early 1900s brick, including 1880s Victorian houses with tall windows and white front porches, plus a mix of single-family and multifamily buildings. Porch roofs add short gutter runs that are easy to forget.
Who to ask about permits
Shaw became a Certified Local Historic District in 1985. City guidance says gutter and downspout work there requires approval from the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865.
Ground and where the water goes
Lots are compact and mostly level, and old stone or brick foundations are common. Porches and front steps collect water from short downspouts, and that water refreezes on the steps on a cold night.
What to look at first in Shaw
- Look at porch roof gutters as well as the main eave, since they fill and overflow first.
- Check for peeling paint on cornices below corners, which can signal a leak behind.
- Ask a historic-district question before you choose a gutter color or profile.
- Plan a late-autumn cleaning after the last of the park's leaves come down.
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 Shaw.
Around Shaw
Places people know here include Flora Place, Shaw Place, Russell Boulevard, Missouri Botanical Garden, Tower Grove Park.
Map of Shaw
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Installation in Shaw: questions
Who installs gutters in Shaw?
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 Shaw?
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 Shaw?
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.