Joe's Gutters & Patios
Aluminum Awnings in Metairie, LA
Joe's Gutters & Patios — installing Metairie aluminum awnings since 1999. Functional shade over doors, windows, and entries. Won't rot. Won't fade. Won't blow apart in the first storm. 20+ year lifespan with little more than occasional washing. Louisiana License #CL.65670. State Farm $2M GL + Workers Comp. BBB A+. Free written estimates, no trip fee.
Call 504-813-4293 — Derel Broussard answers personally when possible, and we guarantee a same-day call-back.
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Why Aluminum Awnings Matter in Metairie
Fabric awnings don't last in Louisiana. The UV fades them inside one season. The humidity grows mold in the seams. The first tropical storm of the year shreds the fabric off the frame, and the frame itself tends to follow. Retractable awnings have similar problems with motors, fabric, and the salt-laden coastal air pulling them apart faster than the warranty period.
Aluminum is the only awning material that holds up to all of it. Same engineering as our patio covers — same coil stock, same hurricane-zone structural standards — just sized smaller. Twenty-plus years of service life is the realistic expectation, and the only ongoing maintenance is occasional washing. Six factory-baked enamel colors that match across our other products if you've already worked with us. Residential-only as a matter of focus: we don't do commercial awnings, and we don't install fabric or retractable products of any kind. Aluminum is what we do, because aluminum is what works in Louisiana.
The Homes We Install Awnings on in Metairie
Aluminum awning work in Metairie covers the parish's full architectural range. Old Metairie, south of the railroad, has the parish's oldest stock — 1930s–1950s cottages, classic ranches, and infill rebuilds — where awnings often replace failed fabric units or get added over front entries that never had cover. Central Metairie, along Veterans Memorial Boulevard, is mostly 1960s–1970s ranch and split-level construction, where side-door and garage-entry awnings are common requests. Lakeside Metairie, around the Lakeside Shopping Center, runs newer (1980s–2000s) and frequently has west or south-facing windows where awnings cut UV heat gain meaningfully.
Climate & Exposure
Metairie's East Bank position brings sustained humidity, hurricane-track exposure, and a housing stock spanning roughly 90 years of Louisiana residential building. Aluminum exterior structures here have to perform across all of that — heat, humidity, UV, and storm-season wind loading — without becoming a maintenance problem.
How We Do Aluminum Awnings in Metairie
Where we install:
Front Door and Entry Canopies
The most common application. Overhead coverage that keeps rain off arriving guests, shades the entry, and improves curb appeal. Sized to cover the full entry step and provide effective rain protection.
Side Door and Utility Entry
Coverage over side yard doors, laundry entries, utility access. Keeps rain off when carrying groceries or laundry. Often installed on the north or east side where a patio cover wouldn't be practical.
Garage Entry Awnings
Overhead protection during loading and unloading. Keeps rain from blowing into the garage on the open side.
Back Door and Porch Awnings
Coverage over back doors and rear entries. Used on homes where a full patio cover isn't needed but weather protection at the back entry is wanted.
Window Awnings
Over individual windows to reduce UV heat gain on west and south exposures. Reduces interior cooling load and protects exterior trim from driving rain.
What to Expect
Awning projection (how far it extends from the wall) is the critical measurement. A 2-foot projection keeps rain off the immediate threshold but won't protect against wind-driven rain. A 4–6 foot projection provides meaningful protection in Louisiana conditions. We recommend projection based on the application and exposure at the estimate.
Signs this is the right call:
- Replacing a fabric awning that failed in a storm
- Adding overhead protection at a front or side door
- Reducing sun exposure on west or south windows
- Protecting a garage entry
- Historic home exterior modifications (subject to district review)
- Storm damage replacement
What Comes with Every Awning Installation
- A free, itemized written estimate sent by email and text — usually same day
- An on-site assessment from Derel Broussard personally — no subcontractors, no handoffs
- All materials and hardware — premium aluminum coil stock, factory-baked enamel finish in six colors, hurricane-zone structural hardware sized for Louisiana wind loads
- Permit drawings and Building Department coordination when required (most small awnings don't need permits)
- Site cleanup at the end — debris bagged, removed material hauled away, property left clean
- Manufacturer warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) plus our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor for new installations
- Free insurance documentation if storm damage is part of the work
Pricing
Awning pricing at Joe’s Gutters & Patios depends on size, projection, attachment method, and color. Most residential awnings do not require a building permit in Jefferson, Orleans, or Plaquemines Parish for smaller door and window canopies. Free on-site estimates.
Why Metairie Homeowners Choose Joe's for Awnings
An aluminum awning either takes 20+ years of Louisiana sun, rain, and storm wind — or it doesn't. The five details below are what determine longevity.
Footings and anchoring sized for Louisiana conditions
rather than national-average specs. Awnings don't have post footings the way carports do, but the wall anchoring and structural attachment have to handle the same wind loads.
Hurricane-zone post profiles and beam engineering.
Heavier aluminum than contractors in lower-risk states use. The same engineering standards we apply to patio covers and screen rooms — just scaled to the awning footprint.
Factory-baked enamel finish on every panel and trim
in our six-color palette. Doesn't chip, peel, or need repainting. No field paint that fades inside two summers under Louisiana UV.
Permit coordination is handled when required.
Most small residential awnings don't need permits, but larger entry canopies and structurally significant attachments sometimes do. We confirm the specific requirement at the estimate and handle the paperwork if needed.
Derel Broussard on every job, personally.
25+ years of owner-operated work. No rotating subs. The owner is on your project from the first measurement to the final walkthrough.
Permits, Licensing, and Insurance — What Metairie Homeowners Should Know
Louisiana law requires any residential contractor working above the state minimum threshold to carry a Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors license. Our license is #CL.65670 — verify it any time at lslbc.louisiana.gov. Before signing on any Metairie contractor, ask to see the current LSLBC number. We also carry State Farm $2M general liability plus workers' comp and maintain BBB A+ accreditation.
For aluminum awnings specifically: most small residential awnings over doors and windows do not require a building permit in Jefferson, Orleans, or Plaquemines parishes. Larger entry canopies or awnings with significant structural attachment sometimes do. We confirm the specific permit requirement at the estimate. Historic-district properties may have additional review requirements through their respective commissions.
Permit authority for Metairie: Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, Suite 501, Jefferson, LA 70123 — (504) 736-6957.
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What Our Customers Say
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"From the estimate to the completed job, everything was spot on. I like the fact that it's a father and son operation and a local company. The patio came out flawless and the guys cleaned up after themselves."
— Troy B. · Metairie, LA
Aluminum Awnings FAQs — Metairie
Do you install aluminum awnings in Metairie?
Yes — Metairie is part of our regular Core Service Area, covered daily from our Gretna shop. Most awning estimates are scheduled within 2–4 business days, with same-day or next-day windows held for storm response.
How much does an aluminum awning cost?
Varies by size, projection, and attachment method. We estimate on-site at no charge.
Varies by size, projection, and attachment method. We estimate on-site at no charge.
Most small residential awnings over doors and windows do not require a permit in Jefferson, Orleans, or Plaquemines Parish. Larger entry canopies or structural attachments may. We confirm at the estimate.
Can you match my existing gutters or patio cover color?
Yes — six standard baked-enamel colors. If we installed the existing work, we match exactly. For work by another contractor, we bring color samples and find the closest match.
I have a historic home — are aluminum awnings appropriate?
Depends on the neighborhood and the home's character. Orleans Parish historic districts require Historic District Landmarks Commission review. We can discuss what's appropriate at the estimate.
Can aluminum awnings handle hurricane wind?
When properly anchored to Louisiana wind-load spec, yes. Fabric and retractable awnings are what fail in storms.
Do you install fabric or retractable awnings?
No. Aluminum only. If fabric is what you need, we'll say so instead of taking a job that's outside what we do.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Jefferson Parish?
Yes. Our Louisiana LSLBC license is #CL.65670 (verifiable at lslbc.louisiana.gov), and our coverage runs through State Farm: $2,000,000 general liability and workers' compensation. A certificate of insurance is available before work begins.
Will you document storm damage for my insurance claim?
We will, at no charge. You'll get a written assessment, photographs, and a repair estimate in the format your insurer expects. Worth knowing first: Louisiana named-storm deductibles can run 2–5% of your home's insured value — large enough that filing isn't always the right move. Call Joe’s Gutters & Patios before you file, and we'll scope the damage relative to your deductible so the decision rests on the actual numbers.
What warranty do you offer on aluminum awnings?
For a new installation: the manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) plus our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor. If something we installed fails due to workmanship, we come back at no charge. Repairs on existing awnings — particularly fabric or retractable units we didn't install — aren't warranty-covered.
Other Services in Metairie
We work the full exterior aluminum scope across Metairie — gutter installation, repair, cleaning, leaf guards, and downspouts, plus patio covers, screen rooms, carports, and aluminum awnings.
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