Joe's Gutters & Patios
Gutter Company in Chalmette, LA
Chalmette homes have weathered a lot — and Joe's Gutters & Patios has been here through it. Family-owned since 1999, based in Gretna, and owner-operated for 25+ years, we install hand-mitered seamless gutters, repair failing systems, fit leaf guards, and provide professional cleaning, alongside aluminum patio covers, screen rooms, carports, and awnings. We carry Louisiana license #CL.65670, full State Farm insurance ($2M GL + workers' comp), and a BBB A+ accreditation. Free written estimates, no trip fee.
Call (504) 813-4293 — Derel Broussard answers when he can, and same-day call-backs are guaranteed.
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Serving Chalmette and St. Bernard Parish
Chalmette is the parish seat and largest community of St. Bernard Parish, named for plantation owner Ignace Martin de Lino de Chalmette — whose surname comes from the French chalmette, meaning pasture or fallow land. The community's most famous landmark is the Chalmette Battlefield, site of the January 8, 1815 Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. The community was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, which damaged virtually every structure in St. Bernard Parish; the 2020 population of 21,562 reflects a rebuild from the 2010 low of 16,751.
Located in St. Bernard Parish on the East Bank (Mississippi River) — approximately 7 miles east of downtown New Orleans along St. Bernard Highway. Key ZIPs: 70043. Joe's Gutters services every neighborhood including Chalmette proper, Meraux-adjacent, Arabi-adjacent, old Chalmette from our Gretna base.
Why Gutters Matter More in Chalmette 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 Chalmette — foundation protection, fascia protection, slab protection. Undersized or failing gutters cost you money slowly, year after year.
Chalmette's elevation is approximately 3 feet — the community sits below sea level in many areas and depends entirely on the post-Katrina hurricane protection system to stay dry. Direct Gulf hurricane exposure, sustained high humidity, and repeated storm surge threat define the climate. Gutter systems on Chalmette homes need hurricane-zone specification without exception. That's what drives the specific gutter failures we find on Chalmette 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.
Chalmette Housing Stock — What We Work On
Chalmette's housing stock is unusual in the Greater New Orleans metro because so much of it was rebuilt post-Katrina. Roughly 60-80% of homes have had significant structural rebuild work since 2005, meaning fascia, soffit, and gutter systems are often 10-20 years old on the homes that were gutted and rebuilt. Pre-Katrina housing that survived the flood tends to be raised cottage or historic construction; the rebuilt tracts are mostly 2006-2012 ranch and two-story traditional on slab.
Our Services in Chalmette
Chalmette is in St. Bernard Parish — devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, with most of the housing stock rebuilt or significantly repaired in the years since. Many Chalmette homes are running gutters and fascia on the post-Katrina rebuild systems that are now 15-20 years old. Below is what Joe's handles.
Seamless Aluminum Gutter Installation
In Chalmette, every job 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, never 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 work holds up. Most single-story Chalmette homes are completed in 3–6 hours; a two-story home is a full day.
Gutter Repair & Maintenance
Across Chalmette, the issues we see most often are 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. Where repair is the right call, we repair. Where 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
Chalmette's live oaks, pines, cypress, sweet gums, magnolias, and Spanish moss shed 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 roof and tree situation rather than pushing one product on every house. Foam and brush insert products are not something we install — in Louisiana's climate, they actually trap debris inside the gutter.
Professional Gutter Cleaning
Cleaning means complete debris removal from every run by hand and tool, full downspout flushing, and a free damage inspection with a written report of anything we find — fascia rot, failing corners, partial blockages. Most Chalmette homes need 2–3 cleanings per year; homes under mature live oaks often need 3–4. The single 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
Two configurations cover most Chalmette projects: flat pan panels at $12–20 per square foot (a 24×15 cover runs approximately $4,300–$7,200) and 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 gives Chalmette homeowners a mosquito-free outdoor space in a region consistently ranked among the worst in America for mosquito activity. We handle new-build on slab, patio cover conversions, and porch enclosures. Mesh options include a standard 18×16 screen, 20/20 no-see-um for coastal parishes, pet-resistant mesh, and solar screen. Pricing typically runs $8,000 to $25,000+, depending on scope and whether a new slab is needed.
Aluminum Carports
Hurricane-zone wind-load engineered structures for vehicles, boats, RVs, and equipment across Chalmette. Basic single-vehicle carports start at $5,500–$10,000, with two-vehicle, boat-and-trailer (sized to your exact rig), and oversized configurations available. Post profiles are heavier than what contractors use in lower-risk states, with knee bracing at post-to-beam connections on larger structures. Post footings extend below Louisiana's active clay layer rather than 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 Chalmette. 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
Most of Chalmette's housing has been rebuilt or substantially repaired in the post-Katrina years, and the gutter and fascia work installed during those rebuilds is now 15-20 years old. Five details separate a Joe's Gutters install from a typical one — these are what decide whether the next 20 years go better than the last.
1. Built different at the corners:
because Louisiana's heat cycle destroys standard caulk in 2–4 years, pre-formed miter strips don't last here. We hand-miter every corner and seal with Clemlink-Duralink — the joint is the seal, not the caulk.
2. Built different at the fasteners:
because every standard sheet metal screw becomes a leak path over time, eventually causing rust staining, fascia rot, and interior leaks. Every fastener we install is a neoprene washer screw — sealed at the source.
3. Built different at the hangers:
because Chalmette's combination of heavy rainfall and hurricane-zone wind loads exceeds what 36-inch code-minimum spacing is designed for. We install at 30 inches or closer — built for the actual conditions, not the national baseline.
4. Built different at the gutter itself:
because Louisiana averages 62+ inches of rain a year, well above the 38-inch national average. A 5-inch gutter (1.2 gal/ft) is built for the average; a 6-inch (2.0 gal/ft) gives you 67% more capacity. We default to 6-inch K-style, formed on-site.
5. Built different in how the job runs:
because the only way to consistently do all of the above is to have the owner on-site. Derel Broussard is on every job, personally — 25+ years of owner-operated installations, no subcontractors, no exceptions.
Our Reviews
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
Chalmette Gutter FAQs
Do you serve Chalmette?
Yes — Chalmette is part of Joe's Gutters' regular service area (St. Bernard Parish — Parish Seat). It's just across the parish line from our Gretna base and a regular stop on our route. Estimate visits are typically available within 2–4 business days, same-day or next-day for storm response.
What size gutter does Joe's Gutters install on Chalmette homes?
6-inch K-style is our standard. With Greater New Orleans averaging 62+ inches of annual rainfall, 5-inch gutters are simply undersized — 6-inch carries 67% more water per foot, which is what your home actually needs during storm events.
Why are my corners leaking after only three years?
Miter-strip construction with cheap caulk. Louisiana's heat cycle takes that caulk apart in 2–4 years, and the corner is always where the failure shows up first. Hand-mitered corners sealed with Clemlink-Duralink remove the failure point permanently. If your corners are already leaking, full replacement almost always beats re-caulking on long-term cost.
Do I need permits for gutter work in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish generally does not require a building permit for residential gutter installation on one- or two-family dwellings. Patio covers, screen rooms, and carports require permits. Floodplain management review applies to much of the parish.
Can you document storm damage for my insurance company?
Yes, free of charge. You'll get a written assessment, photos, and a repair estimate in the format insurers expect. Worth knowing first: Louisiana named-storm deductibles can run 2–5% of insured home value, which often shapes whether filing makes sense. Call us before you file.
What does your warranty cover?
On new installations: the manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) and our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor. Repairs aren't warranty-eligible — pre-existing conditions on the rest of the system are outside our control.
How often do Chalmette homes need gutter cleaning?
Trees set the cadence. Bare lots: annually. Moderate canopy: twice yearly. Near or under moderately shaded trees: 2–3 times. Under mature live oaks: 3–4 minimum. With proper gutter guards in place, an annual inspection plus occasional clearing usually handles it. The cleaning that matters most every year is the pre-hurricane clean in late May.
Does someone need to be home during work?
Installation, no — only exterior access is required. We do prefer someone at the estimate to walk the property with us. Cleaning on single-story homes with open access can run without anyone home; two-story homes or properties with locked gates need someone available.
Ready to Work With Chalmette's Local Gutter Company?
Whether you're in Chalmette proper, Meraux-adjacent, or anywhere else in Chalmette, we cover the full St. Bernard Parish East Bank area regularly. Chalmette homeowners can call us for a new install, a repair, a cleaning, a leaf guard upgrade, storm damage documentation, or a patio cover. Same-day or 24-hour response, every time. Estimates are itemized in writing and sent to you by email and text, typically the same day.
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Aluminum
Aluminum gutters offer a strong yet lightweight solution ideal for Louisiana’s humid and rainy climate. Their natural resistance to rust ensures dependable performance and long-term durability. Available in various colors, aluminum gutters can be customized to match your home’s exterior while requiring minimal maintenance.
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 Chalmette and the Greater New Orleans metro 7 days a week.