St. Louis County
Gutters in Maplewood
Maplewood began around 1900 as a bedroom community at the end of a streetcar line, and Sutton Avenue and Manchester Road still give it a small-town center. Its historic residential blocks went up in one quick burst, so many houses are growing old together.
- Place
- Maplewood, MO
- County
- St. Louis County
- ZIP codes
- 63143
- Landmarks
- Sutton Avenue, Manchester Road, Big Bend Boulevard
The houses
Historic residential areas mostly date from 1900 to 1910, including the Greenwood Historic District, with compact houses set close together. Short eaves and narrow side yards are the rule, and many gutters are later additions to houses built with something else.
The trees
Street trees are well established but not overwhelming, and alleys and small rear yards trap leaves. Compact roofs mean small gutter runs, so a little debris can block a lot of flow.
Ground and water
Deer Creek runs just south of the city limits near Interstate 44, and low ground near it deserves care. Narrow side yards can funnel roof water toward basement walls.
Worth checking
- Look at narrow side yards, where a downspout can soak two foundations at once.
- Check older trim, since many of these houses have been re-guttered several times.
- Clear short runs often, because they block quickly.
- On lots near Deer Creek, take care with where you send the water.
Permits
Maplewood is its own municipality, so ask city hall about permits. Ask too about any review tied to the Greenwood Historic District if you live in it.
Work you can ask for in Maplewood
- Gutter Installation in Maplewood
- Gutter Repair in Maplewood
- Gutter Cleaning in Maplewood
- Gutter Guards in Maplewood
Also: Seamless gutters, Replacement, Downspouts, Fascia & soffit, Box gutters, Half-round & copper, Storm damage, Commercial.
On the map
Map of Maplewood
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Maplewood: questions
Who does gutter work in Maplewood?
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 Maplewood?
Maplewood is its own municipality, so ask city hall about permits. Ask too about any review tied to the Greenwood Historic District if you live in it.
What should I check first on a Maplewood house?
Look at narrow side yards, where a downspout can soak two foundations at once.
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.