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St. Louis gutter companies: how to choose one
There are a lot of gutter companies in St. Louis, MO, from one-truck outfits to regional installers. This page explains how to tell the good ones apart, and what this free guide is and is not.
What this site is
This is a free local guide to gutters for homeowners in the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. It is not a gutter company and does not install, repair or clean gutters. The guides explain what usually goes wrong with gutters here, what the fixes typically cost, and what to ask before you hire. When you call or request an estimate, your request goes to an independent local contractor partner who looks at the gutters, writes the quote and performs the work. You are never obligated to hire, and the prices on this site are typical market ranges, not quotes.
Three things that separate good St. Louis gutter companies
They look before they quote. A sound estimate comes from a ladder — the corners, the fascia behind the gutter, and where every downspout ends — not from the driveway with a tape. Ask what happens to the price if hidden rot turns up, and expect to be shown before anything changes.
They size for the storms here. Forty-one inches a year sounds mild until two of them arrive in an hour on a May afternoon. That means 3x4 downspouts as standard, 6-inch runs on big roofs, an extra downspout on long runs, and extensions on every job, because a wet basement in St. Louis is very often a downspout problem first.
They tell you when you don't need them. If a $180 reseal fixes it, a good company says so. If copper half-rounds need three seams soldered and nothing else, a good company won't quote a replacement.
What to expect from any gutter company in St. Louis
Whoever you call, expect:
- A written estimate with line items: gutter size and gauge, hanger type and spacing, downspout size and count, fascia per foot, guards per foot, haul-away, and where the downspouts drain.
- A certificate of general liability and workers' compensation insurance, sent by the contractor's agent before anyone climbs a ladder.
- A fascia check and a drainage check, not just a look at the gutter.
- Downspout extensions included, not sold as an extra.
- A hose test before they leave.
- No "today-only" price, a clear answer on how long the price holds, and no large deposit on a small repair.
- Any workmanship warranty stated in years, in writing.
How to find the best gutter company
St. Louis homeowners can use that list as the test. Any company that passes it will usually do a good job; one that fails two of the points is likely hanging the gutters you'll be replacing in ten years. Most people start by searching "gutter repair near me." St. Louis results mix national lead sites, regional installers and small local outfits, so the checklist matters more than the ranking. Whether you're comparing a gutter company in Saint Louis, MO proper or one based out in the county, ask the same questions. For a longer list to use with any of the gutter contractors St. Louis has, see questions to ask a St. Louis gutter contractor. If the job is a repair, the gutter repair in St. Louis guide explains what each fix involves.
Questions to ask on the first phone call
A five-minute call tells you a lot before anyone comes out.
- Do you work on my kind of gutter — seamless aluminum, half-round, copper or box gutters?
- Will someone get on a ladder to look, or is the price given from the ground?
- Is the estimate free and written, and how long does the price hold?
- Who does the work — your own employees, or a subcontractor?
- Can your insurance agent send a certificate before the work starts?
- Roughly how soon could the work be done?
Write down the answers. When three people quote the same house, those notes make the choice much easier.
Reading estimates side by side
Put the written quotes on the table together. For each one, find the gutter size, metal gauge, hanger type and spacing, the number and size of downspouts, the fascia price per foot, haul-away and where each downspout will drain. If a line is missing, call and ask rather than guess. The cheapest total often leaves out fascia or uses fewer, smaller downspouts; the most expensive may include guards you didn't ask for. Compare the same job, then compare the price. How to read a gutter quote goes line by line.
Red flags, especially after a storm
- A knock on the door the morning after hail, with an offer that is only good today.
- A request for a large cash payment before any work starts.
- No written estimate, or one with a single total and no details.
- No local address or phone number you can check.
- Pressure to sign a contract on the spot, or to hand over your insurance claim.
- Talk of "waiving" a deductible.
Any one of these is a reason to slow down. After a storm you have time to get two or three written prices, as long as the loose gutter is secured and the water is routed away from the house.
After the work is done
Before the final payment, walk the house with the contractor. Look for straight runs with no dips, sealed corners, downspouts strapped tight and extensions in place. Ask for a hose test on anything you're unsure about. Keep the estimate, the invoice and any warranty terms together, along with the color name and gutter size, so the next repair can match.
Licensing, insurance and permits in Missouri
Missouri doesn't issue a statewide gutter-contractor license that we know of; business licenses and permits are set by your city, or by St. Louis County for unincorporated areas. Licensing and permit rules vary by city and county — check with your city or St. Louis County before work starts. The City of St. Louis and each of the roughly 90 municipalities in St. Louis County has its own building office, and the city's local historic districts can require review by the Cultural Resources Office for exterior changes. Insurance is a separate question: ask for the certificate from the contractor's agent and check that the names and dates match. The Missouri Attorney General's office publishes consumer guidance on hiring home-repair contractors, which is worth reading after a storm, when the most out-of-town crews show up.
What a gutter company usually doesn't do
Most gutter companies don't do roofing, foundation repair, basement waterproofing or painting. If someone points out a missing drip edge or shingles that stop short of the gutter, take that to a roofer. Be wary of guards sold to people whose trees don't justify them.
Where this guide covers
The city and St. Louis County — Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Clayton, University City, Florissant, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Wildwood — and St. Charles County including St. Charles and O'Fallon. The Kirkwood and Chesterfield guides describe what's typical in those places. To get a free, written estimate with no obligation, call, text or request an estimate; it goes to an independent local contractor partner.
How estimate requests are handled
Calls and requests through this site are handled by an independent local gutter contractor we work with in St. Louis, who provides the written quote and performs the work. Prices on the site are typical St. Louis ranges, not a quote.
Questions gutter contractors get asked
Is this website a gutter company?
No. It is a free local guide for homeowners. It does not install, repair or clean gutters. When you call or request an estimate, your request goes to an independent local contractor partner who looks at the gutters, writes the quote and performs the work, and you are never obligated to hire.
How many quotes should I get for gutter work?
Two or three written, itemized quotes are usually enough for a replacement. For a small repair, one clear written price from a company that looked at the gutters from a ladder is often fine. The aim is to compare the same scope of work, not just the bottom line.
Should I pay a deposit for gutter work?
For a small repair, a large deposit is unusual. For a full replacement some companies ask for part of the price up front to order coil in your color. Get the deposit amount and what it covers in writing, and avoid paying the full price before the work is done.
What should a gutter warranty cover?
There are usually two parts. The metal often carries a manufacturer's finish warranty against peeling and fading. Workmanship — pitch, hangers, corners and leaks — is up to the company. Ask for the length in years and exactly what is covered, in writing, and keep it with your invoice.
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