- Place
- Tower Grove South, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63116
- 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 Tower Grove South 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 Tower Grove South
Streetcar-era brick: bungalows, two-families and four-families. Roofs are simple compared with the older districts, but side gangways are narrow and many gutters have been patched by several owners over the decades.
Who to ask about permits
The city's guidance says gutter and downspout replacement usually needs no permit outside a City Historic District. Ask the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865 if your block falls inside one.
Ground and where the water goes
Lots are small and fairly flat, with concrete gangways that carry water toward basement entries if a downspout ends in the wrong place. Rear yards usually give a better discharge than the side of the house.
What to look at first in Tower Grove South
- Check downspouts that empty into a gangway toward a basement door or window well.
- Look at two-families and four-families closely, since one run often serves a large shared roof.
- Clear gutters after the spring seed drop, before the wettest months.
- Trace older pipes at ground level to find out where they actually lead.
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 Tower Grove South.
Around Tower Grove South
Places people know here include Tower Grove Park, Arsenal Street, Chippewa Street, Morganford Road, South Grand Boulevard.
Map of Tower Grove South
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Installation in Tower Grove South: questions
Who installs gutters in Tower Grove South?
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 Tower Grove South?
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 Tower Grove South?
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.