- Work
- Gutter Repair
- Place
- University City, MO · St. Louis County
- ZIP codes
- 63130
- 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 University City 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 University City
- In the older south end, ask how straps and fixings will treat old masonry.
- On postwar houses, probe the fascia before new gutters go up.
- On low-lying lots, check where discharge runs before adding more downspouts.
- Trace older underground pipes, which may lead to the sewer.
The houses in University City
Historic streetcar-era brick in the south, especially along Delmar, and postwar suburban houses farther north. In the south, expect masonry and old trim. In the north, expect long, simple eaves and fascia that may be on its second gutter.
Trees and what lands in the gutter
Heman Park and Ruth Park anchor a well-treed city, with mature street trees across the older blocks. Clogged outlets are a seasonal certainty here.
Who to ask about permits
University City has its own permit desk, so ask at city hall. Ask too whether your block has any local review that applies to exterior changes.
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 University City.
Around University City
Places people know here include Delmar Loop, Heman Park, Ruth Park, Olive Boulevard, Midland Boulevard.
Map of University City
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Repair in University City: questions
Who fixes gutters in University City?
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.