City of St. Louis
Gutters in Central West End
The Central West End runs east from Forest Park, with Euclid Avenue's shops, the Cathedral Basilica and the hospitals on its southern edge. Its private streets hold some of the city's grandest houses, and they have roofs to match.
- Place
- Central West End, St. Louis
- County
- City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63108, 63110
- Landmarks
- Euclid Avenue, Westminster Place, Lindell Boulevard
The houses
Large architect-designed houses on streets like Westminster Place, many built from 1890 to 1910, alongside apartment buildings and modern towers. Slate and tile roofs, dormers and complicated valleys are common, and a small gutter problem can sit three stories up.
The trees
Mature street trees and Forest Park's edge drop plenty on the big roofs. High valleys collect debris that nobody sees until water shows on an interior wall.
Ground and water
Grounds are larger than in south city, but basements are deep and old. Long downspout runs can end at old underground pipes, which are worth tracing on a house of this age.
Worth checking
- Have a tall roof checked by someone comfortable with slate or tile, because a careless ladder can do more harm than the leak.
- Check valleys that dump into a single corner outlet, since these overflow first.
- Ask about box gutters and copper before assuming a modern replacement will suit the house.
- Trace long underground leaders, some of which may tie into the sewer.
Permits
The Central West End's local historic district reviews exterior changes. City guidance says gutter and downspout work needs approval from the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865, so call before work starts. National Register listing of some streets is a separate matter.
Work you can ask for in Central West End
- Gutter Installation in Central West End
- Gutter Repair in Central West End
- Gutter Cleaning in Central West End
- Gutter Guards in Central West End
Also: Seamless gutters, Replacement, Downspouts, Fascia & soffit, Box gutters, Half-round & copper, Storm damage, Commercial.
On the map
Map of Central West End
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Central West End: questions
Who does gutter work in Central West End?
Independent local contractors. Gutter Installation St. Louis is a referral service: we pass your request on, and a contractor who can take the job contacts you directly. We don't do the work ourselves, and contractors may pay us a referral fee.
Who do I ask about a permit in Central West End?
The Central West End's local historic district reviews exterior changes. City guidance says gutter and downspout work needs approval from the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865, so call before work starts. National Register listing of some streets is a separate matter.
What should I check first on a Central West End house?
Have a tall roof checked by someone comfortable with slate or tile, because a careless ladder can do more harm than the leak.
Place facts read from this reference and the official sources named on this page. Check ZIP codes and permit rules with the office named above.