City of St. Louis
Gutters in The Hill
The Hill is the city's traditionally Italian neighborhood, on high ground south of Forest Park around St. Ambrose Church. Its modest, tidy brick houses are lived in by owners who notice when a gutter is out of line.
- Place
- The Hill, St. Louis
- County
- City of St. Louis
- ZIP codes
- 63110
- Landmarks
- St. Ambrose Church, Marconi Avenue, Elizabeth Avenue
The houses
Compact houses on closely set lots, mostly brick, with small porches and short eaves. The job here is usually simple in size and tight in access, with tall hedges, garden walls and neighbors close by.
The trees
Trees are smaller and fewer than in the park-side neighborhoods, though yard trees and vines still load up short runs. On a small roof, a single plugged outlet can overflow fast.
Ground and water
As the name says, the neighborhood sits on higher ground, which helps surface water drain away. Small yards mean a downspout's end is rarely far from a neighbor's fence, so aim it thoughtfully.
Worth checking
- Check that downspouts don't aim at a neighbor's wall, since lots here are close together.
- Look at short eaves, where a shallow overhang lets overflow reach the brick directly.
- Check porch-roof gutters for loose fixings and clogged outlets.
- Look for staining on brick below corners, which can mean a failed joint.
Permits
City guidance says gutter and downspout replacement usually needs no permit outside a City Historic District. If you're unsure whether your address is in one, ask the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865.
Work you can ask for in The Hill
- Gutter Installation in The Hill
- Gutter Repair in The Hill
- Gutter Cleaning in The Hill
- Gutter Guards in The Hill
Also: Seamless gutters, Replacement, Downspouts, Fascia & soffit, Box gutters, Half-round & copper, Storm damage, Commercial.
On the map
Map of The Hill
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Nearby
The Hill: questions
Who does gutter work in The Hill?
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 The Hill?
City guidance says gutter and downspout replacement usually needs no permit outside a City Historic District. If you're unsure whether your address is in one, ask the City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office, (314) 657-3865.
What should I check first on a The Hill house?
Check that downspouts don't aim at a neighbor's wall, since lots here are close together.
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.