- Work
- Gutter Repair
- Place
- Shaw, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63110
- 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 Shaw 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 Shaw
- Look at porch roof gutters as well as the main eave, since they fill and overflow first.
- Check for peeling paint on cornices below corners, which can signal a leak behind.
- Ask a historic-district question before you choose a gutter color or profile.
- Plan a late-autumn cleaning after the last of the park's leaves come down.
The houses in Shaw
Mostly late 1800s and early 1900s brick, including 1880s Victorian houses with tall windows and white front porches, plus a mix of single-family and multifamily buildings. Porch roofs add short gutter runs that are easy to forget.
Trees and what lands in the gutter
Few neighborhoods sit closer to so much canopy, with the Garden on one side and Tower Grove Park on the other. Expect heavy leaf drop, spring seeds and twigs, so ask a contractor how they'd keep outlets clear.
Who to ask about permits
Shaw became a Certified Local Historic District in 1985. City guidance says gutter and downspout work there requires approval from the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865.
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 Shaw.
Around Shaw
Places people know here include Flora Place, Shaw Place, Russell Boulevard, Missouri Botanical Garden, Tower Grove Park.
Map of Shaw
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Repair in Shaw: questions
Who fixes gutters in Shaw?
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.