Joe's Gutters & Patios
Gutter Company in Barataria, LA
Out toward Barataria, the homes are different and the weather is harder — and that's exactly the kind of work Joe's Gutters & Patios has been built for since 1999. We're a family-owned, Gretna-based contractor with 25+ years of owner-operated experience installing hand-mitered seamless gutters, repairing existing systems, fitting leaf guards, and providing professional cleaning, alongside aluminum patio covers, screen rooms, carports, and awnings. Louisiana licensed (#CL.65670). State Farm insured for $2M GL and workers' comp. BBB A+ accredited. Estimates are free, written, and trip-fee-free.
Call (504) 813-4293 — Derel Broussard picks up when he can, with a guaranteed same-day call-back.
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Serving Barataria and Jefferson Parish
Barataria's name comes from Bayou Barataria and from the old Creole word barato — "cheap" — a reference to the bargain prices at which Jean Lafitte's crew sold smuggled goods at the Baratarian trading posts in the early 1800s. The community sits on the north shore of the bayou and today survives on shrimping, fishing, trapping, sulfur production, and the deep network of waterways that define lower Jefferson Parish.
Located in Jefferson Parish on the West Bank — approximately 25 miles south of downtown New Orleans, accessed via Barataria Boulevard through Marrero. Key ZIPs: 70036. Joe's Gutters services every neighborhood including Barataria Boulevard corridor, Crown Point-adjacent, Bayou Barataria waterfront from our Gretna base.
Why Gutters Matter More in Barataria Than Almost Anywhere Else
Greater New Orleans receives 62+ inches of rainfall per year — nearly double the 38-inch national average. During hurricane season a single tropical system can deliver 5–10 inches of rain in hours. Your gutters are doing real work in Barataria — foundation protection, fascia protection, slab protection. Undersized or failing gutters cost you money slowly, year after year.
Barataria sits in the heart of hurricane country and in the active floodplain. Every gutter system here needs to handle sustained wind loads, wind-driven horizontal rain, and the possibility of flood-level water reaching the gutter plane. Aluminum hanger hardware rated for hurricane-zone wind is the only appropriate spec. That's what drives the specific gutter failures we find on Barataria homes: overflowing undersized systems, corner leaks from cheap miter-strip construction, fascia rot behind aging gutters, and foundation saturation in the parish's clay-rich soil.
Barataria Housing Stock — What We Work On
Barataria's housing stock is a mix of historic bayou-side camps, elevated fishing homes, newer raised-slab construction, and traditional single-family on Barataria Boulevard. Many homes are on piers or slab-on-piers due to flood elevation requirements. Gutter systems on pier-and-beam or raised homes require careful consideration of downspout routing and splash-block placement because the slab or piers are directly exposed to soil moisture.
Our Services in Barataria
Barataria is bayou country — direct exposure to coastal storms, sustained humidity year-round, and housing built for flood elevation rather than minimum spec. Joe's exterior aluminum work down here is engineered to the loads that actually show up — Category 2+ wind, wind-driven horizontal rain, and the long recovery cycles after every major storm. Below is what we handle.
Seamless Aluminum Gutter Installation
In Barataria, every installation starts with 6-inch K-style gutters custom-formed on-site from Spectra Gutter Systems and Senox premium coil stock — one continuous piece per run, no seams in the middle. Hand-mitered corners are sealed with Clemlink-Duralink rather than miter strips, which fail in Louisiana's heat cycle within 2–4 years. Neoprene washer screws are placed at 30-inch hanger spacing — tighter than the 36-inch code minimum. With 30+ color options, a manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer), and our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor, the system is built to last in coastal-parish conditions. A single-story Barataria home generally takes 3–6 hours; a two-story home takes a full day.
Gutter Repair & Maintenance
Repair calls coming out of Barataria typically involve corner leaks, sagging sections, separated hangers, failed sealant, gutters pulling away from fascia, storm damage, and blocked or damaged downspouts. We diagnose the root cause, not just the surface symptom. If repair is the right call, we repair. If replacement is the better value, we say so. Every assessment is itemized in writing, emailed, and texted. Storm damage gets priority scheduling during the active hurricane season, and we document damage for insurance claims at no charge.
Leaf Guards & Gutter Protection
Live oaks, pines, cypress, sweet gums, magnolias, and Spanish moss shed across Barataria year-round — a gutter cleaned in March can be packed by May. Our micro-mesh aluminum guards are engineered for Louisiana-grade debris loads while still handling 62+ inches of annual rainfall. We match the guard to your specific roof and tree situation rather than pushing one product across every home. We don't install foam or brush insert products — in Louisiana's climate, they actually trap debris inside the gutter.
Professional Gutter Cleaning
Cleaning covers complete debris removal from every run by hand and tool, full downspout flushing, and a free damage inspection with a written report on anything we find — fascia rot, failing corners, partial blockages. Most Barataria homes need 2–3 cleanings per year; homes under mature live oaks often need 3–4. The most important cleaning of every year is the pre-hurricane round in late May, before June 1. Book it before the first named storm forms — not after.
Custom Aluminum Patio Covers
Most Barataria projects fall into one of two configurations: flat pan panels at $12–20 per square foot (a 24×15 cover runs approximately $4,300–$7,200) or insulated thermal-break panels at $26–60 per square foot (a 12×16 runs $5,000–$11,500). Six factory-baked-enamel colors are available — White, Ivory, Wicker, Clay, Bronze, and Black. Every cover is engineered for Louisiana heat, humidity, and hurricane-season wind loads. Attached covers require a parish building permit; we provide drawings and support the submission.
Aluminum Screen Rooms & Enclosures
An aluminum frame paired with fiberglass screen mesh creates a mosquito-free outdoor space — important in a coastal-parish area consistently ranked among the worst in America for mosquito activity. We handle new-build on slab, patio cover conversions, and porch enclosures across Barataria. Mesh options include a standard 18×16 screen, 20/20 no-see-um for coastal parishes, pet-resistant mesh, and solar screen. Most projects run $8,000 to $25,000+, depending on scope and whether a new slab is needed.
Aluminum Carports
Hurricane-zone wind-load engineered carports for vehicles, boats, RVs, and equipment across Barataria. Single-vehicle basic structures start at $5,500–$10,000, with two-vehicle, boat-and-trailer (sized to your exact rig), and oversized configurations available. Post profiles run heavier than what's used in lower-risk states, with knee bracing at post-to-beam connections on larger structures. Post footings extend below Louisiana's active clay layer, not stopping at the minimum depth that works in drier climates.
Aluminum Awnings
Built from the same aluminum coil system as our patio covers — same engineering, smaller footprint. Installed over front doors, side entries, garage entries, windows, and back porches across Barataria. Six baked-enamel colors. 20+ year lifespan with just occasional washing. We don't install fabric or retractable awnings — aluminum only — because fabric deteriorates in Louisiana in a single season. Residential only; we don't take commercial awning projects.
Pricing
| PRICING AT A GLANCE — GREATER NEW ORLEANS | |
|---|---|
| Service | Typical Range |
| Seamless gutter installation | Individually priced after on-site assessment |
| Gutter repair & cleaning | Free written on-site quote (emailed + texted) |
| Flat pan patio cover | $12–$20 per sq ft (24×15 ≈ $4,300–$7,200) |
| Insulated panel patio cover | $26–$60 per sq ft (12×16 ≈ $5,000–$11,500) |
| Screen room | $8,000–$25,000+ depending on scope |
| Single-vehicle carport | $5,500–$10,000 (basic configurations) |
| Aluminum awnings | Individually priced — residential only |
Why Homeowners Choose Joe's Gutters
Barataria is bayou country — direct Gulf hurricane exposure, Category 2+ winds in any major storm, and elevated raised-slab construction on most newer homes. Five details separate a Joe's Gutters install from a typical one here, and they all reflect that exposure.
1. At risk if your corners aren't hand-mitered:
water tracking down your fascia and into your wall within 2–4 years, when the caulk on a pre-formed miter strip fails in Louisiana's heat cycle. We eliminate the risk by hand-mitering every corner and sealing with Clemlink-Duralink.
2. At risk if your fasteners are standard sheet metal screws:
every screw becomes a leak path, leading to rust staining, fascia rot, and interior leaking down the line. We eliminate the risk by using neoprene washer screws at every fastener — every attachment is watertight from day one.
3. At risk if hanger spacing is at 36-inch code minimum:
the gutter detaches from the fascia under Barataria's rainfall and hurricane-zone wind loads. We eliminate the risk by installing at 30 inches or closer — the spacing is what keeps the gutter where it belongs.
4. At risk with 5-inch gutters:
systematic overflow during Barataria storms. With 62+ inches of annual rainfall versus a 38-inch national average, 1.2 gallons per foot of capacity isn't enough. We install 6-inch K-style as standard — 2.0 gallons per foot, 67% more capacity, custom-formed on-site.
5. At risk when subcontractors run the job:
quality drift, accountability gaps, and an owner who's never on-site. We eliminate the risk because Derel Broussard personally runs every job — 25+ years of owner-operated work, no exceptions.
Our Reviews
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★
"I absolutely will get all my work done through Joe's Gutters! Professional, patient, thorough! Can't ask for any better company. Next — my carport!"
— Daniel V. · Gretna, LA
Barataria Gutter FAQs
Do you serve Barataria?
Yes — Barataria is part of Joe's Gutters' regular service area (Lower West Bank — Extended Service Area). We travel there from our Gretna base across Jefferson Parish daily. Estimate visits are typically available within 2–4 business days, same-day or next-day for storm response.
What size gutter do you install on Barataria homes?
6-inch K-style as standard. The 5-inch profile is undersized for Greater New Orleans' 62+ inches of annual rainfall — a 6-inch carries 67% more water per foot, and in a coastal-parish location like Barataria, that capacity is exactly what you need.
Why are corners leaking on my fairly new gutters?
Miter-strip construction with cheap caulk. Louisiana's heat cycle takes that caulk apart in 2–4 years, and corner joints always fail first. Hand-mitered corners sealed with Clemlink-Duralink solve it permanently. If you're already at the leak stage, replacement is almost always smarter than re-caulking what's already failing.
Do I need permits for gutter work in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish does not require a building permit for residential gutter installation on one- or two-family dwellings, but floodplain-zone homes have other review requirements for any structural modification.
Will you document storm damage for insurance?
Yes, no charge. You'll receive a written damage assessment, photos, and a repair estimate formatted for insurers. Useful to know first: Louisiana named-storm deductibles can run 2–5% of your home's insured value, which can be substantial. Call us before filing so the damage scope is clear against your deductible.
What kind of warranty do you provide?
On new installations: manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) plus our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor. Repair work isn't warranty-covered — the system has pre-existing conditions we can't underwrite.
How often should Barataria homes get cleaned out?
Tree exposure drives it. Sparse coverage: annually. Moderate canopy: twice. Near or under moderately shaded trees: 2–3 times. Under mature live oaks: 3–4 minimum. With proper gutter guards, an annual inspection plus occasional clearing usually does it. The non-negotiable cleaning of every year is the pre-hurricane round in late May.
Do I need to be home for the work?
Installation: no, just exterior access. Estimate: We'd like someone there to walk the property with us. Cleaning on a single-story home with open access can run without you; two-story homes or anything behind a locked gate need someone available.
Ready to Work With Barataria's Local Gutter Company?
Whether you're in Barataria Boulevard corridor, Crown Point-adjacent, or anywhere else in Barataria, we cover the full Jefferson Parish West Bank area regularly. Every project type is covered: new installs, repairs, cleanings, leaf guard upgrades, storm damage documentation, and patio covers. Barataria homeowners get a same-day or 24-hour response, plus a written, itemized estimate by email and text — typically the same day.
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Copper
Copper gutters deliver a premium appearance paired with outstanding longevity. Over time, they develop a rich, natural patina that adds character and visual appeal to your home. Known for their exceptional strength and resistance to corrosion, copper gutters provide both beauty and long-term value.
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State Farm $2M GL + Workers Comp. BBB A+. Louisiana #CL.65670. Family-owned since 1999. No trip fee. Serving Barataria and the Greater New Orleans metro 7 days a week.