- Work
- Gutter Repair
- Place
- Carondelet, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63111
- 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 Carondelet 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 Carondelet
- Check low cottage eaves, where overflow lands right against the foundation.
- Look at old stone or brick foundations for signs of damp near downspouts.
- On sloping streets, aim discharge so it doesn't run to a downhill neighbor.
- On an apartment building, confirm who owns and maintains shared gutters.
The houses in Carondelet
Mostly brick, built between 1880 and 1930: single-story cottages, apartment buildings and larger single-family houses. Cottages have low eaves, which are easy to reach but leave overflow close to the wall. Larger buildings can need much more ladder.
Trees and what lands in the gutter
Carondelet Park holds the big canopy, with street and yard trees scattered elsewhere. Exposure to the river valley can drive leaves onto roofs from a distance.
Who to ask about permits
City 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 address may fall inside one, since this area has its own history.
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 Carondelet.
Around Carondelet
Places people know here include Carondelet Park, Sugarloaf Mound, Carondelet Court House, Des Peres School.
Map of Carondelet
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Repair in Carondelet: questions
Who fixes gutters in Carondelet?
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.