- Work
- Gutter Repair
- Place
- Benton Park, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63104, 63118
- 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 Benton Park 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 Benton Park
- Check whether earlier gutter repairs left tar patches on the metal, since asphalt can make metal gutters worse.
- On a rehab, plan gutters together with any tuckpointing, and fix the water source before the mortar.
- Check that rear additions drain to a proper outlet and not onto the old wall.
- Make sure downspouts near the alley aren't crushed at the base by cars or trash carts.
The houses in Benton Park
Brick townhouses and flats from the later 1800s, many of them mid-rehab. Roof edges vary a lot from house to house, with some still on old cornices and others with hanging gutters added decades ago on top of earlier repairs.
Trees and what lands in the gutter
Benton Park itself holds the big trees. Elsewhere, expect scattered street trees and backyard volunteers that nobody planted, whose seeds still end up in gutters and rooftop corners.
Who to ask about permits
Benton Park appears on the city's list of local historic districts. Confirm your address with the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865 before you change gutters or downspouts.
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 Benton Park.
Around Benton Park
Places people know here include Benton Park, Cherokee Street, Lemp Brewery, Gravois Avenue, Jefferson Avenue.
Map of Benton Park
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Repair in Benton Park: questions
Who fixes gutters in Benton Park?
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.