Ballwin Roof Repair
Leaks, flashing, valleys, boots, and decking work on Ballwin homes.
roof repair in BallwinGutter repair in Ballwin, at a glance
STL Roof Repair repairs and replaces gutters in Ballwin, Missouri — seamless gutter runs formed on site, new downspouts, fascia repair where water has already done damage, and leaf guards for tree-heavy lots. Because we are a roofing company first, we look at the roof edge, drip edge, and fascia together rather than hanging new metal on rotted wood. Inspections and written estimates are free, and (314) 429-6000 is answered by a live person 24 hours a day.
Ballwin filled in mostly through the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s, and the housing stock reflects it: ranches, split-levels, and two-stories on generous lots along Manchester Road, Clayton Road, and the subdivision streets between them. Two things have happened to those homes since. The trees planted when the subdivisions were new are now full-grown and hanging over the roofs, and the original gutters — usually five-inch sectional runs with a single downspout per side — are still trying to move the same volume of water they were undersized for on day one.
That combination is why we get so many Ballwin calls that start with "the gutters keep overflowing." Cleaning helps for a season. It does not fix a run that is too small, pitched wrong, or feeding one outlet that a large roof plane can overwhelm in a heavy Missouri downpour. And every overflow event puts water where it should not be: down the fascia, behind the gutter, into the soffit, and eventually against the foundation.
What Overflowing Gutters Actually Damage
Gutters are cheap relative to what they protect, which is why chronic overflow is expensive to ignore. By the time a homeowner calls us, the repair list has usually grown past the metal itself.
- Rotted fascia board. Constant water running behind the gutter soaks the fascia until hangers have nothing solid to hold. New gutters on rotted fascia will sag within a year.
- Soffit and eave damage. Overflow works back into the soffit, stains it, and opens a path for pests into the attic.
- Damaged roof edge and decking. Water backing up at the eave gets under the drip edge and into the first courses of shingles and the deck below.
- Foundation and basement moisture. Downspouts that dump at the wall instead of away from it are a common cause of the wet corner in a Ballwin basement.
- Ice at the eaves in winter. A clogged or overflowing gutter freezes solid, holds meltwater at the eave, and drives it under the shingles.
The Work
How We Approach A Ballwin Gutter Job
Look at the roof, not just the gutter
We are a roofing company, so the inspection covers the roof edge, drip edge, and fascia along with the gutter run. Most chronic overflow has a cause above the metal.
Size the run to the roof
Gutter width, hanger spacing, and the number of downspouts are set by how much roof drains into that run — not by whatever the builder installed in 1978.
Repair the fascia first
Damaged fascia and soffit are replaced before new gutters go up, so the hangers fasten into solid wood.
Form seamless runs on site
Each side of the house gets one continuous run with no mid-run seams to separate later, with outlets placed where the water actually goes.
Leaf guards where the trees warrant them
On canopy lots we recommend guards; on open lots we do not push them. Either way you get the reasoning in writing.
Gutters Across The Metro
How our seamless gutter and leaf guard work is done everywhere we serve.
gutter repair and leaf guardsRoof Replacement
The right moment to correct gutter sizing and drip edge is while the roof edge is already open.
roof replacementStorm Damage
Wind and hail damage gutters and downspouts first — often the clearest evidence for a claim.
storm and hail damage repairJohn Beal Roofing has been family-run since 1947 and is now in its third generation, with our Chesterfield office serving Ballwin and west St. Louis County alongside our Maryland Heights headquarters. BBB A+ rated, Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, and named to Roofing Contractor Magazine’s Top 100. Free inspections and free written estimates, and a lifetime workmanship warranty on qualifying work. Call (314) 429-6000 — a real person answers, 24 hours a day.
Common Questions
Why do my Ballwin gutters overflow even after cleaning?
Usually because the run is undersized for the roof draining into it, or the pitch to the downspout is wrong. A big west county roof pouring into a five-inch gutter with one outlet will overflow no matter how clean it is. We check the roof area and outlet count before quoting metal.
What are seamless gutters and why do they matter?
Seamless gutters are formed on site in one continuous run for each side of the house, so there are no mid-run joints to separate and leak. Sectional gutters fail at the seams first, and those seams are exactly where you see staining on the fascia.
My fascia board is soft behind the gutter. Can you fix that?
Yes, and it needs to happen before new gutters go up. Hanging new metal on rotted fascia means the hangers have nothing solid to bite into. We replace the damaged fascia, check the drip edge and roof edge above it, then install.
Are leaf guards worth it in Ballwin?
On a lot with mature trees, generally yes. West county subdivisions from the 1970s and 1980s have grown substantial canopy, and guards turn a twice-a-year cleaning problem into an occasional check. On an open lot with little overhead cover they are often unnecessary, and we will say so.
Do I need new gutters when I replace the roof?
Not always, but replacement is the natural moment to correct sizing, re-pitch runs, replace rotted fascia, and install new drip edge while the roof edge is already open. Doing it later means paying to disturb the same area twice.
Free Ballwin Gutter Estimate
Serving Ballwin, Ellisville, Manchester, and west St. Louis County. Tell us what the gutters are doing.
Gutters Overflowing In Ballwin?
We will look at the gutters, the fascia behind them, and the roof edge above them, then give you one written price for the actual fix.