City of St. Louis
Gutters in Shaw
Shaw lies between Tower Grove Park and the Missouri Botanical Garden, with brick houses on streets like Flora Place and Shaw Place. The trees that make it such a pleasant place to live are also the reason many of its gutters fill so quickly.
- Place
- Shaw, St. Louis
- County
- City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63110
- Landmarks
- Flora Place, Shaw Place, Russell Boulevard
The houses
Mostly late 1800s and early 1900s brick, including 1880s Victorian houses with tall windows and white front porches, plus a mix of single-family and multifamily buildings. Porch roofs add short gutter runs that are easy to forget.
The trees
Few neighborhoods sit closer to so much canopy, with the Garden on one side and Tower Grove Park on the other. Expect heavy leaf drop, spring seeds and twigs, so ask a contractor how they'd keep outlets clear.
Ground and water
Lots are compact and mostly level, and old stone or brick foundations are common. Porches and front steps collect water from short downspouts, and that water refreezes on the steps on a cold night.
Worth checking
- Look at porch roof gutters as well as the main eave, since they fill and overflow first.
- Check for peeling paint on cornices below corners, which can signal a leak behind.
- Ask a historic-district question before you choose a gutter color or profile.
- Plan a late-autumn cleaning after the last of the park's leaves come down.
Permits
Shaw became a Certified Local Historic District in 1985. City guidance says gutter and downspout work there requires approval from the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865.
Work you can ask for in Shaw
Also: Seamless gutters, Replacement, Downspouts, Fascia & soffit, Box gutters, Half-round & copper, Storm damage, Commercial.
On the map
Map of Shaw
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Nearby
Shaw: questions
Who does gutter work in Shaw?
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 Shaw?
Shaw became a Certified Local Historic District in 1985. City guidance says gutter and downspout work there requires approval from the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865.
What should I check first on a Shaw house?
Look at porch roof gutters as well as the main eave, since they fill and overflow first.
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