- Work
- Gutter Repair
- Place
- Maplewood, MO · St. Louis County
- ZIP codes
- 63143
- 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood
- Look at narrow side yards, where a downspout can soak two foundations at once.
- Check older trim, since many of these houses have been re-guttered several times.
- Clear short runs often, because they block quickly.
- On lots near Deer Creek, take care with where you send the water.
The houses in Maplewood
Historic residential areas mostly date from 1900 to 1910, including the Greenwood Historic District, with compact houses set close together. Short eaves and narrow side yards are the rule, and many gutters are later additions to houses built with something else.
Trees and what lands in the gutter
Street trees are well established but not overwhelming, and alleys and small rear yards trap leaves. Compact roofs mean small gutter runs, so a little debris can block a lot of flow.
Who to ask about permits
Maplewood is its own municipality, so ask city hall about permits. Ask too about any review tied to the Greenwood Historic District if you live in it.
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 Maplewood.
Around Maplewood
Places people know here include Sutton Avenue, Manchester Road, Big Bend Boulevard, Greenwood Historic District, Maplewood Transit Center.
Map of Maplewood
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Repair in Maplewood: questions
Who fixes gutters in Maplewood?
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.