Joe's Gutters & Patios
Gutter Company in Harahan, LA
From our Gretna shop to Harahan and the rest of Greater New Orleans, Joe's Gutters & Patios has been the same family-owned operation since 1999. After 25+ years of owner-supervised work, we install hand-mitered seamless gutters, fix what's failing, fit leaf guards, and provide professional cleaning — plus build aluminum patio covers, screen rooms, carports, and awnings. Louisiana license #CL.65670. State Farm insurance — $2M GL and workers' comp. BBB A+ accredited. Estimates are free, written, and trip-fee-free.
Call (504) 813-4293 — Derel Broussard answers when he can, and your call-back is guaranteed the same day.
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Serving Harahan and Jefferson Parish
Harahan was named in honor of James Theodore Harahan, president of the Illinois Central Railroad from 1906 to 1911. The land was once part of the Soniat Plantation. Before the Huey P. Long Bridge opened in 1935, Harahan was one of the few points on the entire Mississippi River where railcars could cross — the Illinois Central and Southern Pacific Railroads operated a ferry crossing between Harahan and Avondale to carry railcars across the river. Harahan Elementary, on Jefferson Highway, opened in 1926 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Located in Jefferson Parish on the East Bank — approximately 8 miles west of downtown New Orleans, between Metairie and Kenner, and across the river from Avondale. Key ZIPs: 70123. Joe's Gutters services every neighborhood including Original Harahan, Soniat Plantation subdivisions, Jefferson Highway, Colonial Club from our Gretna base.
Why Gutters Matter More in Harahan 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 Harahan — foundation protection, fascia protection, slab protection. Undersized or failing gutters cost you money slowly, year after year.
Harahan sits on the East Bank just above sea level, between the Mississippi River levee and the Jefferson/Kenner boundary. Heavy tropical storm exposure from any Gulf track, sustained humidity, and the Huey P. Long Bridge approach traffic corridor mean elevated particulate loads that accelerate gutter seam corrosion without regular cleaning. That's what drives the specific gutter failures we find on Harahan 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.
Harahan Housing Stock — What We Work On
Harahan's housing stock runs from pre-1940 Creole cottages and raised homes along Jefferson Highway through 1950s-1960s ranch construction in the Soniat Plantation subdivisions, to newer 1980s-2000s infill and small-lot construction. The older downtown homes often have original wood fascia with decorative trim; newer construction is typically slab on grade with exposed wood fascia that needs aggressive gutter protection to prevent long-term rot.
Our Services in Harahan
Harahan sits on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish — at or below sea level in much of its land, with the Mississippi River on one side and Lake Pontchartrain on the other. Gutter and exterior aluminum work in this corridor has to handle two simultaneous water pressures: 62+ inches of annual rainfall above and a high water table below. Joe's full service line is built around that reality.
Seamless Aluminum Gutter Installation
For Harahan homes, every job starts with 6-inch K-style gutters custom-formed on-site from Spectra Gutter Systems and Senox premium coil stock — a single continuous piece per run, no mid-run seams. Hand-mitered corners get 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. You'll choose from 30+ color options, and the work is backed by a manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) plus our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor. Most single-story Harahan homes wrap in 3–6 hours; a two-story home is a full day.
Gutter Repair & Maintenance
The repair calls we field across Harahan generally involve corner leaks, sagging sections, separated hangers, failed sealant, gutters pulling away from fascia, storm damage, and blocked or damaged downspouts. Our job is to diagnose the root cause — not patch over the symptom. If repair is the right call, we repair. If replacement is the better long-term value, we'll tell you. Every assessment comes 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
Harahan'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 designed for Louisiana-grade debris loads while still handling 62+ inches of annual rainfall. We match the guard to your specific roof and tree situation, not to a single product line. Foam and brush insert products are off the table for us — 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 Harahan 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 Harahan 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. Each cover is built for Louisiana heat, humidity, and hurricane-season wind loads. Attached covers require a parish building permit; we provide the drawings and support the submission.
Aluminum Screen Rooms & Enclosures
An aluminum frame paired with fiberglass screen mesh gives Harahan 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 Harahan. 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's used in lower-risk states, and larger structures get knee bracing at post-to-beam connections. Post footings extend below Louisiana's active clay layer — not the minimum depth that works in drier climates.
Aluminum Awnings
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 Harahan. 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
Below-sea-level construction, high water table, and East Bank Jefferson Parish housing that runs heavy on 1960s-1990s ranch and split-level homes — that's the context every gutter spec for Harahan has to handle. Five details separate a Joe's Gutters install from a typical one here.
1. Hand-mitered corners, sealed with Clemlink-Duralink.
Look — pre-formed miter strips are a shortcut. They're caulk-dependent, and caulk in Louisiana doesn't last. 2–4 years and it's failing. Water runs down your fascia. We don't take that shortcut. Every corner gets hand-mitered and sealed properly.
2. Neoprene washer screws on everything.
Standard sheet metal screws are leak paths waiting to happen. You won't notice on day one. You'll notice three years later when there are rust streaks down the gutter and fascia rot setting in. The fix is at install — neoprene washers seal the screw point itself.
3. Hangers at 30 inches or tighter, every time.
The code says 36 inches is the minimum. That's a national number. Harahan gutters deal with Harahan weather — heavy rain, hurricane winds — and the only thing keeping the gutter on the fascia when both hit is having enough hangers.
4. 6-inch K-style, custom-formed on the truck.
This one comes down to math. 5-inch holds 1.2 gallons per foot. 6-inch holds 2.0. That's 67% more, and you need it — Harahan's 62+ annual inches of rain is way above the 38-inch national average.
5. Derel runs every job himself.
Not a foreman, not a subcontractor, not a crew you've never met. The owner. 25+ years he's been doing it that way, and that's not changing.
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
Harahan Gutter FAQs
Do you serve Harahan?
Yes — Harahan is part of Joe's Gutters' regular service area (East Bank Jefferson Parish — Core 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?
6-inch K-style as standard. A 5-inch is undersized for Greater New Orleans' 62+ inches of annual rainfall — a 6-inch carries 67% more water per foot, which is the capacity a Harahan home actually needs during summer thunderstorms.
Why are my 3-year-old gutters already leaking at the corners?
Miter-strip construction with low-grade caulk is the usual culprit. Louisiana's heat cycle breaks that caulk apart in 2–4 years, and the corner is always where the leak shows up first. Hand-mitered corners sealed with Clemlink-Duralink prevent the issue permanently. If your corners are already leaking, full replacement is almost always smarter than re-caulking corners that are now compromised.
Do I need permits for gutter work in Jefferson Parish?
Harahan 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 through the City of Harahan or Jefferson Parish depending on scope.
Will you document storm damage for my insurance claim?
Yes, no charge. You'll get a written assessment, photographs, and a repair estimate formatted for your insurer. Before filing, though, Louisiana named-storm deductibles run 2–5% of insured home value. Call us first so we can map the damage scope against the deductible.
What's the warranty on a new install?
Two layers: the manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) plus our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor. Repairs don't carry warranty coverage — the existing system has pre-existing conditions we can't underwrite.
How often do Harahan homes need their gutters cleaned?
Tree exposure drives the schedule. Open lots: once a year. Moderate canopy: twice. Near or under moderately shaded trees: 2–3 times. Mature live oaks overhead: 3–4 minimum. With proper gutter guards, an annual inspection plus occasional clearing usually handles it. Whatever the schedule, the pre-hurricane clean in late May is the most important cleaning of the year.
Do I need to be home during work?
Installation doesn't require it — we just need exterior access. We do prefer someone present at the estimate so we can walk the property with you. 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 Harahan's Local Gutter Company?
Whether you're in Original Harahan, Soniat Plantation subdivisions, or anywhere else in Harahan, we cover the full Jefferson Parish East Bank area regularly. Need a new install? A repair? Cleaning, leaf guards, storm damage paperwork, or a patio cover? Give us a call. We get back to Harahan homeowners the same day or within 24 hours, and every estimate is itemized in writing — emailed and texted to you, 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 Harahan and the Greater New Orleans metro 7 days a week.