- Work
- Gutter Repair
- Place
- Dogtown, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63110, 63139
- 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 Dogtown 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 Dogtown
- On sloped lots, check that a downspout doesn't run down against a retaining wall or a neighbor's foundation.
- Check wood fascia on frame houses for soft spots before hanging anything new.
- Look at rear additions where a new roof meets an old wall.
- Plan a late cleaning, since leaves keep coming after the first frost.
The houses in Dogtown
A mix of older brick and frame houses along streets such as Tamm and Oakland, some with small additions at the back. Expect a variety of roof edges on one block, and frame houses where wood fascia does the work that masonry does elsewhere.
Trees and what lands in the gutter
Forest Park lies just to the north, and yards hold a mix of older shade trees. Leaves drift onto roofs well past the first frost, so a clean done too early may need repeating.
Who to ask about permits
City guidance says gutter and downspout replacement usually needs no permit outside a City Historic District. Check your address with the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865 if you're not sure.
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 Dogtown.
Around Dogtown
Places people know here include Tamm Avenue, St. James the Greater Church, Oakland Avenue, Manchester Avenue, Forest Park.
Map of Dogtown
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Repair in Dogtown: questions
Who fixes gutters in Dogtown?
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.