- Place
- Soulard, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63104
- 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 Soulard 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 Soulard
Mid to late 1800s brick, with row homes and small apartment buildings north of Lynch Street and two-family buildings mixed in. Star-shaped anchor plates on the walls are a common sight. Look up before you plan: many roofs end in old cornices, and a built-in box gutter may be hiding behind one.
Who to ask about permits
Soulard is one of the city's certified local historic districts. City guidance says gutter and downspout work there requires approval from the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865. Call before you pick a profile.
Ground and where the water goes
Lots are narrow and side gangways are tight, so a downspout emptying between two houses can wet both walls. Older connections into the ground are worth tracing, because the sewer district wants downspouts out of sanitary lines.
What to look at first in Soulard
- Check whether the cornice hides a box gutter, because a failed one sends water straight into the top of the wall.
- Check where downspout straps are fixed, since old soft brick and mortar need a careful hand.
- Trace any downspout that disappears into the ground, in case it ties into the sewer lateral.
- Look at what a downspout does in a narrow gangway during a hard rain.
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 Soulard.
Around Soulard
Places people know here include Soulard Farmers Market, Lynch Street, South Eighth Street, Trinity Lutheran Church.
Map of Soulard
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Installation in Soulard: questions
Who installs gutters in Soulard?
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 Soulard?
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 Soulard?
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.