- Work
- Gutter Repair
- Place
- Soulard, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63104
- 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 Soulard 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 Soulard
- Check whether the cornice hides a box gutter, because a failed one sends water straight into the top of the wall.
- Check where downspout straps are fixed, since old soft brick and mortar need a careful hand.
- Trace any downspout that disappears into the ground, in case it ties into the sewer lateral.
- Look at what a downspout does in a narrow gangway during a hard rain.
The houses in Soulard
Mid to late 1800s brick, with row homes and small apartment buildings north of Lynch Street and two-family buildings mixed in. Star-shaped anchor plates on the walls are a common sight. Look up before you plan: many roofs end in old cornices, and a built-in box gutter may be hiding behind one.
Trees and what lands in the gutter
Street trees are fewer than in the leafy suburbs, but one tree over a row of low roofs still fills several gutters. Rear yards and alleys often collect windblown leaves, and flat rear sections can gather grit and shingle granules.
Who to ask about permits
Soulard is one of the city's certified local historic districts. City guidance says gutter and downspout work there requires approval from the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865. Call before you pick a profile.
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 Soulard.
Around Soulard
Places people know here include Soulard Farmers Market, Lynch Street, South Eighth Street, Trinity Lutheran Church.
Map of Soulard
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Repair in Soulard: questions
Who fixes gutters in Soulard?
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.