- Work
- Gutter Repair
- Place
- Affton, MO · St. Louis County
- ZIP codes
- 63123
- 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
St. Louis winters open up weak joints in a wet gutter, so a repair in Affton should look at why it failed as well as where. We pass your request to an independent contractor. They diagnose, quote and fix; we don't do repairs ourselves.
What to look at first in Affton
- Check that downspouts on brick walls are firmly fixed, not hanging from one strap.
- Keep small roofs under big trees clear before the first freeze.
- Extend downspouts away from basement walls.
- Ask the county before assuming no permit is needed.
The houses in Affton
Largely modest suburban houses, many in brick, on small lots. The brick-and-trim mix means a wood fascia up top and masonry below, so the gutter and downspout fix to two very different materials.
Trees and what lands in the gutter
Established yard trees are widespread, often right up against small roofs, so short runs fill faster than the house size suggests.
Who to ask about permits
Affton is unincorporated, so building questions go to St. Louis County Transportation and Public Works. The county says many like-for-like replacements are handled as over-the-counter permits. Ask whether yours needs one.
What to ask the contractor
- What caused it?A repair with no cause tends to return. Ask them to show you, with photos if it's high up.
- What will you use?Ask about sealant, rivets and fasteners, and avoid asphalt patches on metal.
- Is the wood behind it sound?Ask them to check before re-hanging anything.
- Is there a price before you start?Get it in writing, including any trip charge. Ask how long the work is guaranteed, if at all.
For prices, read how gutter quotes work in St. Louis. For the full picture, see the main gutter repair page and everything about gutters in Affton.
Around Affton
Places people know here include Oakland House, Gravois Road, Mackenzie Road.
Map of Affton
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Repair in Affton: questions
Who fixes gutters in Affton?
Independent local contractors. Send a request and we pass it on. A contractor who can take the job contacts you directly, and contractors may pay us a referral fee.
How do I know if it's worth repairing?
One bad joint or a few loose hangers usually is. Rust-through, repeated sagging or rot behind the trough usually isn't. Ask the contractor for a straight comparison with replacement.
What should a repair quote say?
The cause, the fix, the materials, the price and any trip charge. If wood behind the gutter is soft, the quote should say what happens about that before anything is re-hung.