Homeowner guides
Straight answers to the questions St. Louis homeowners ask about gutters, gutter guards and roofs, from Alpratt Exteriors in Ellisville.
What it costs
CostHow Much Do Gutter Guards Cost in St. Louis?Professionally installed gutter guards on existing gutters run from $10.88 to $20.00 per foot in Greater St. Louis, based on the jobs we install. On…Read the guide CostHow Much Do Seamless Gutters Cost in St. Louis?New seamless aluminum gutters cost from $10.88 to $25.00 per foot installed in Greater St. Louis, based on our own jobs. For a typical home with…Read the guide CostHow Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost in St. Louis?Gutter cleaning with us costs $1.50 per linear foot for a one-story home, $2.50 for a two-story home and $3.50 for a three-story home in Greater St…Read the guide CostHow Much Does a New Roof Cost in St. Louis?A full asphalt shingle roof replacement averages $500 per square in Greater St. Louis with us, based on our own jobs. A roofing "square" is 100…Read the guide
Comparing your options
ComparisonLeafSlugger vs. Micro-Mesh vs. National Gutter Guard BrandsAll three can keep gutters clear when they are installed well. The real differences are the guard's design, what kind of debris it handles best, how…Read the guide ComparisonSeamless vs. Sectional Gutters: Which Is Better?Seamless gutters are better for most homes. They are formed on-site in one continuous piece between corners, so there are no seams every 10 to 20…Read the guide ComparisonShould You Repair or Replace Your Roof?Repair the roof when the damage is limited to one area and the rest of the roof has plenty of life left. Replace it when damage is widespread, leaks…Read the guide
Missouri homeowner guides
Missouri guideHail Damage and Insurance Claims in Missouri: A Homeowner's GuideAfter a hailstorm in Missouri, check for dented gutters, downspouts and vents, granules washing out of the downspouts, and bruised or cracked…Read the guide Missouri guideIce Dams in St. Louis: What Causes Them and How to Stop ThemIce dams form when heat escaping from the house melts snow on the upper roof, and the water refreezes at the colder roof edge and gutters. The ridge…Read the guide Missouri guideThe St. Louis Trees That Clog Gutters Most (and What to Do)In Greater St. Louis the biggest gutter cloggers are oaks, especially pin oaks, which are widely planted in Missouri yards and along streets…Read the guide Missouri guideWhen Should You Clean Gutters in St. Louis?In St. Louis, schedule gutter cleaning twice a year: in late spring (May to June) after the seed and flower drop, and in late fall (late November to…Read the guide