- Work
- Gutter Repair
- Place
- Kirkwood, MO · St. Louis County
- ZIP codes
- 63122
- 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 Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood
- If the house has an addition, check that new and old roof sections drain to enough downspouts.
- Look at fascia under the shade of big trees, where wood stays damp longer.
- Check that hillside discharge doesn't reach a retaining wall or a neighbor.
- Ask about guards if ladder work is awkward and tree cover is heavy.
The houses in Kirkwood
A wide spread of ages, from older houses in the Kirkwood Historic District near the station to mid-century and newer homes farther out. Expect wood fascia on many of them, and big additions that may have changed how a roof drains.
Trees and what lands in the gutter
Kirkwood is proud of its trees, and its Greentree Festival has raised money to replace park trees. Shade like that means seeds, leaves and small twigs, and damp gutters that stay wet longer.
Who to ask about permits
Kirkwood has its own city government, so ask city hall about permits and historic-district questions before work starts.
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 Kirkwood.
Around Kirkwood
Places people know here include Kirkwood Station, Kirkwood Park, Manchester Road, Kirkwood Road, Lindbergh Boulevard.
Map of Kirkwood
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Repair in Kirkwood: questions
Who fixes gutters in Kirkwood?
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.