Joe's Gutters & Patios
Downspout Installation & Repair in Metairie, LA
Joe's Gutters & Patios — sizing Metairie downspouts correctly since 1999. Properly sized. Properly placed. Water actually moved away from your foundation. 3"×4" aluminum downspouts built for Louisiana's real rainfall volumes — not the half-measures undersized contractors install. Louisiana License #CL.65670. State Farm $2M GL + Workers Comp. BBB A+. Free written estimates, no trip fee.
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Why Downspouts Matter in Metairie
Downspouts are where Louisiana gutter systems quietly fail. The gutter looks fine. The corners are intact. But water still runs over the front during a storm, or pools at the foundation corner after every rain. Almost always, it's the downspout — undersized, blocked, or discharging the wrong way.
The physics is simple: a gutter can only drain as fast as the downspout can carry water out. Put a 2"×3" downspout on a 6-inch gutter handling Metairie's 62+ inches of annual rainfall, and you've created a bottleneck the system can't get past. The result is overflow at the weakest point — usually the farthest corner — every time it rains hard. Combine that with Metairie's two-pressure water environment (heavy rainfall above, high water table below, clay-rich soil between), and a bad downspout doesn't just fail to perform — it actively drives water into the foundation it was supposed to protect. A properly sized, properly positioned downspout is what makes the rest of the gutter system worth installing.
The Homes We Install Downspouts On in Metairie
Downspout work in Metairie covers the full architectural span of the parish. Old Metairie, south of the railroad near the river, holds the oldest housing — 1930s through 1950s cottages, classic ranches, and small-lot infill rebuilds, many with original downspout configurations long out of step with current rainfall. Central Metairie, along Veterans Memorial Boulevard, is mostly 1960s and 1970s ranch and split-level homes with downspout placements built for an era when 5-inch gutters were standard. Lakeside Metairie near the Lakeside Shopping Center runs newer — 1980s through 2000s construction with somewhat better defaults, but often still undersized for current conditions. Across the spread, the pattern's the same: too few downspouts, too small, discharging too close to the foundation.
Climate & Exposure
A significant portion of Metairie's land area sits at or below sea level. On the Pontchartrain side, especially, gutter systems have to move water off the roof fast and discharge it well away from the slab — anything less saturates the foundation soil and accelerates settlement.
How We Do Downspouts in Metairie
What we handle:
Correct Sizing — 3"×4" for 6-Inch Gutters
6-inch K-style gutters perform best with 3"×4" downspouts. A 2"×3" downspout on a 6-inch gutter is undersized and will bottleneck the system during heavy rainfall.
Placement & Count
Number and position of downspouts depend on roof area, gutter length, and where the ground slopes. We calculate at the estimate. Too few downspouts mean overflow at the farthest point from the outlet.
Discharge Distance from the Slab
Every downspout needs an extension that moves water 4–6 feet away from the foundation, not dumping at the slab corner where the clay soil saturates.
Blocked Downspout Clearing
We flush from the top. If flushing doesn't clear it, we snake or disassemble the elbow. We don't just run more water through a partial blockage.
Replacement of Crushed or Disconnected Runs
Storm damage, mower impact, settling, or corrosion — we replace failed sections with matching aluminum profile and color.
What to Expect
The connection between a downspout and a gutter is a common weak point. We use the proper outlet size for the downspout being connected, not the cheap universal connector that restricts flow.
Signs this is the right call:
- Water pooling at the foundation corner after rain
- Downspout visibly separated from the gutter
- Crushed or deformed sections
- Outlet at the gutter is significantly smaller than the downspout connected to it
- Missing extension at the base (blew off in a previous storm and was never replaced)
Every Downspout Job Comes With
- A free, itemized written estimate, sent to you by email and text — same day in most cases
- An on-site assessment from Derel Broussard personally — no subcontractors, no handoffs
- All materials and hardware — Spectra and Senox aluminum coil, neoprene washer screws, Clemlink-Duralink sealant
- Full property cleanup — debris bagged, old material hauled away, the 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
At Joe’s Gutters & Patios, downspout work varies by scope. A single downspout clearing or extension is a quick job. Full-system replacement or upsizing is priced with the gutter scope. Free written quote.
Why Joe's Gets Downspout Work Right in Metairie
Downspouts are a tail-end detail on a gutter system, but they're where the whole system performs or fails. The five things below are what we hold to on every job:
Hand-mitered corners
sealed with Clemlink-Duralink, not pre-formed miter strips. Caulk-sealed corners fail inside 2–4 years in Louisiana's heat cycle — the failure point cascades down the run and ends up overwhelming the downspout.
Neoprene washer screws
on every fastener — at the gutter, at the downspout straps, at the elbow connections. Standard sheet metal screws leak at every attachment, eventually causing rust streaks down the downspout face.
Hangers at 30 inches or tighter
in the gutter that feeds the downspout. Code minimum at 36 inches lets the gutter sag, which throws off the slope, which floods the downspout outlet.
6-inch K-style gutters paired with 3"×4" downspouts
sized together for Louisiana's 62+ inches of annual rainfall (versus a 38-inch national average). 5-inch gutters with 2"×3" downspouts hold 1.2 gal/ft and bottleneck on every real storm. Our setup runs 2.0 gal/ft and clears it.
Derel Broussard on every job, personally
25+ years owner-operated. No rotating subcontractors. You deal directly with the owner from estimate through completion.
Permits, Licensing, and Insurance — What Metairie Homeowners Should Know
Louisiana law requires a Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors license for any residential contractor working above the state minimum threshold. Joe's Gutters carries license #CL.65670 — verify directly at lslbc.louisiana.gov. Before signing with any Metairie contractor, ask to see their current LSLBC number. Our insurance runs through State Farm with $2M general liability and workers' comp, and we hold BBB A+ accreditation.
For downspout work specifically: Jefferson Parish does not require a building permit for gutter or downspout work on one- and two-family dwellings under parish code. Permits are required when the scope expands into substantial fascia or soffit work, or when the project includes a patio cover, screen room, or carport.
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
★★★★★
"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
Downspouts FAQs — Metairie
Do you handle downspout work in Metairie?
Yes. Metairie is part of our regular Core Service Area, and we work in the parish daily out of our Gretna headquarters. Most estimate visits scheduled within 2–4 business days, with same-day or next-day windows held for storm calls.
What size downspout is right for my home?
3"×4" for 6-inch gutters — which is the right gutter size for most Louisiana homes. 2"×3" is adequate only on small rooflines with 5-inch gutter.
How far should the downspout discharge from the foundation?
4–6 feet, routed so water flows away from the slab rather than pooling at it. Louisiana clay soil doesn't recover from repeated saturation at the foundation corner.
My downspout is blocked — can you clear it?
Yes — we flush, snake, or disassemble as needed. A partial blockage left alone becomes a full blockage.
Can you match a new downspout to my existing gutter color?
Yes — Spectra and Senox coil stock comes in 30+ colors. We match to your existing system.
How many downspouts does my home need?
Depends on roof area, gutter length, and slope. We calculate at the estimate. Most homes need one downspout per 40 linear feet of gutter.
Why does water still pool near my foundation even though my gutters drain?
The downspout extension is either missing, too short, or discharging toward the foundation rather than away. Fix is straightforward.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Jefferson Parish?
Yes. Joe’s Gutters & Patios’ Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors license is #CL.65670 (verifiable at lslbc.louisiana.gov), and we carry State Farm coverage — $2,000,000 general liability and workers' comp. A certificate of insurance is available before work begins.
Will you document storm damage for my insurance claim?
We will, and there's no charge. You'll receive a written assessment, photos, and a repair estimate in the format your insurer expects. One thing worth knowing first: Louisiana named-storm deductibles can land at 2–5% of your home's insured value, which often determines whether filing makes financial sense. Call us first — we'll scope the damage against your deductible so you can make the call from a clearer position.
What warranty do you offer on downspout work?
For a new installation: the manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) plus our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor. If anything we installed fails on workmanship, we come back and fix it at no charge. Repairs on existing systems aren't warranty-covered — pre-existing conditions on the rest of the system aren't something we can underwrite.
Other Services in Metairie
We cover the full exterior aluminum scope across Metairie — gutter installation, repair, cleaning, leaf guards, and downspouts, plus patio covers, screen rooms, carports, and aluminum awnings.
Seamless Gutter Installation · Gutter Repair · Leaf Guards · Downspouts · Gutter Cleaning · Patio Covers · Screen Rooms · Carports · Aluminum Awnings
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Whether you're in Old Metairie, Bonnabel, or anywhere across the parish, Metairie is on our regular route. Call us about a downspout installation, a clearing job, an upsizing project, or a free on-site assessment. Same-day or 24-hour response, with every estimate written, itemized, and sent by email and text the same day.
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