Society Hill’s 18th- and 19th-century brick rowhouses sit on narrow streets and alleys that run from 2nd Street down toward the Delaware. These tight lots and steep slate or asphalt roofs need precise gutter runs that clear the cornices without damaging original brickwork. A-One Gutter Contractors works from its Parkside Ave base to measure, fabricate and install sections that follow the irregular rooflines common on Delancey, Pine and Spruce.
Winter freeze-thaw cycles and summer downpours both hit the neighborhood hard. Ice can back up under the eaves of older homes while heavy rain tests the slope on every block. Adding gutter guards keeps leaves from the London plane trees out of the system and reduces the number of climbs required on these three- and four-story facades.
Access is often limited to hand-carrying materials through rear courtyards or side entrances rather than large equipment. Crews schedule around the one-way streets and metered parking that surround Head House Square and the adjacent blocks.
Around Society Hill
We regularly work near:
- 📍Head House Square
- 📍Washington Square Park
- 📍St. Peter's Episcopal Church
- 📍Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church
- 📍Delancey Street
- 📍Society Hill Towers
Gutter Installation in Society Hill — Local Notes
- •Narrow cobblestone alleys and rear courtyards require hand-carrying ladders and materials; no boom trucks fit on most Society Hill blocks.
- •Many homes have original wood cornices and slate roofs that need custom hanger spacing to avoid cracking masonry or splitting slate.
- •Winter ice dams form quickly on the north-facing roofs that back up to Washington Square; seamless gutters with proper pitch reduce backup points.
- •London plane trees line most streets and drop large seed balls that clog unguarded gutters by late fall.