- Work
- Gutter Repair
- Place
- Tower Grove South, St. Louis · City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63116
- 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 Tower Grove South 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 Tower Grove South
- Check downspouts that empty into a gangway toward a basement door or window well.
- Look at two-families and four-families closely, since one run often serves a large shared roof.
- Clear gutters after the spring seed drop, before the wettest months.
- Trace older pipes at ground level to find out where they actually lead.
The houses in Tower Grove South
Streetcar-era brick: bungalows, two-families and four-families. Roofs are simple compared with the older districts, but side gangways are narrow and many gutters have been patched by several owners over the decades.
Trees and what lands in the gutter
Street trees are big by now, and Tower Grove Park's canopy sits along the north edge. Expect maple seeds in spring and a heavy leaf drop in autumn, which can plug a short run on a small roof quickly.
Who to ask about permits
The city's guidance says gutter and downspout replacement usually needs no permit outside a City Historic District. Ask the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865 if your block falls inside one.
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 Tower Grove South.
Around Tower Grove South
Places people know here include Tower Grove Park, Arsenal Street, Chippewa Street, Morganford Road, South Grand Boulevard.
Map of Tower Grove South
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Repair in Tower Grove South: questions
Who fixes gutters in Tower Grove South?
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.