- Work
- Gutter Repair
- Place
- The Hill, 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 The Hill 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 The Hill
- Check that downspouts don't aim at a neighbor's wall, since lots here are close together.
- Look at short eaves, where a shallow overhang lets overflow reach the brick directly.
- Check porch-roof gutters for loose fixings and clogged outlets.
- Look for staining on brick below corners, which can mean a failed joint.
The houses in The Hill
Compact houses on closely set lots, mostly brick, with small porches and short eaves. The job here is usually simple in size and tight in access, with tall hedges, garden walls and neighbors close by.
Trees and what lands in the gutter
Trees are smaller and fewer than in the park-side neighborhoods, though yard trees and vines still load up short runs. On a small roof, a single plugged outlet can overflow fast.
Who to ask about permits
City guidance says gutter and downspout replacement usually needs no permit outside a City Historic District. If you're unsure whether your address is in one, ask 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 The Hill.
Around The Hill
Places people know here include St. Ambrose Church, Marconi Avenue, Elizabeth Avenue, Sublette Park, Southwest Avenue.
Map of The Hill
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Repair in The Hill: questions
Who fixes gutters in The Hill?
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.