- Place
- University City, MO · St. Louis County
- ZIP codes
- 63130
- 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 University City 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 University City
Historic streetcar-era brick in the south, especially along Delmar, and postwar suburban houses farther north. In the south, expect masonry and old trim. In the north, expect long, simple eaves and fascia that may be on its second gutter.
Who to ask about permits
University City has its own permit desk, so ask at city hall. Ask too whether your block has any local review that applies to exterior changes.
Ground and where the water goes
The River Des Peres rises near Clayton and runs through here, partly in culverts, and Midland Boulevard marks a watershed divide. Lots near low ground should send roof water away carefully rather than toward a creek bank or a neighbor.
What to look at first in University City
- In the older south end, ask how straps and fixings will treat old masonry.
- On postwar houses, probe the fascia before new gutters go up.
- On low-lying lots, check where discharge runs before adding more downspouts.
- Trace older underground pipes, which may lead to the sewer.
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 University City.
Around University City
Places people know here include Delmar Loop, Heman Park, Ruth Park, Olive Boulevard, Midland Boulevard.
Map of University City
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Installation in University City: questions
Who installs gutters in University City?
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 University City?
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 University City?
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.