Joe's Gutters & Patios
Gutter Company in Harvey, LA
Joe's Gutters & Patios has been protecting Harvey homes since 1999. As a family-owned, Gretna-based contractor with 25+ years on the West Bank and beyond, we install hand-mitered seamless gutters, repair existing systems, fit leaf guards, and provide professional cleaning — plus aluminum patio covers, screen rooms, carports, and awnings. Louisiana licensed (#CL.65670), State Farm insured for $2M general liability and workers' comp, BBB A+ accredited. Free written estimates, no trip fee.
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Serving Harvey and Jefferson Parish
Harvey takes its name from the Harvey Canal — originally a ditch dug in the French colonial era to connect the Mississippi River to Bayou Barataria. In 1924 the canal and locks were turned over to the federal government and the area developed as a Mississippi River industrial corridor. Harvey first appeared in the 1970 census as an unincorporated community.
Located in Jefferson Parish on the West Bank — immediately south of Gretna across the Harvey Canal, roughly 10–12 minutes from downtown New Orleans via the Crescent City Connection. Key ZIPs: 70058, 70059. Joe's Gutters services every neighborhood including Manhattan, Woodmere-adjacent, Tallow Tree, Woodland Estates, Brigadoon Heights from our Gretna base.
Why Gutters Matter More in Harvey 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 Harvey — foundation protection, fascia protection, slab protection. Undersized or failing gutters cost you money slowly, year after year.
Sitting between the river and the Harvey Canal, Harvey experiences the full West Bank rainfall pattern — heavy sustained storms, flash-flood potential when drainage canals back up, and hurricane wind exposure from open-Gulf approach angles. That's what drives the specific gutter failures we find on Harvey 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.
Harvey Housing Stock — What We Work On
Harvey's residential neighborhoods span 1960s-1970s brick ranch on concrete slab, 1980s-1990s stucco-over-frame, and newer infill construction. A substantial portion of the older stock has fascia problems driven by 40+ years of exposure behind undersized or poorly maintained gutters.
Our Services in Harvey
Harvey is on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish — a corridor that catches every Gulf storm track, sits inside the post-Katrina hurricane levee system, and runs heavy on 1960s-1980s housing stock that's now well into its second-replacement cycle for gutters and fascia. Below is what Joe's handles for Harvey homeowners.
Seamless Aluminum Gutter Installation
For Harvey homes, we custom-form 6-inch K-style gutters on-site using Spectra Gutter Systems and Senox premium coil stock — one continuous piece per run, no seams in the middle. Corners are hand-mitered and sealed with Clemlink-Duralink rather than miter strips, which fail in Louisiana's heat cycle within 2–4 years. We use neoprene washer screws 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, you're covered. Single-story Harvey installations typically run 3–6 hours; a two-story takes a full day.
Gutter Repair & Maintenance
Corner leaks, sagging sections, separated hangers, failed sealant, gutters pulling away from fascia, storm damage, blocked or damaged downspouts — we see the full range across Harvey. Diagnosing the root cause is the difference between a real repair and a temporary patch. When repair makes sense, we repair. When replacement is the better value, we tell you. Every assessment is itemized, written, emailed, and texted. Storm damage receives priority scheduling during the active hurricane season, and insurance documentation is included at no charge.
Leaf Guards & Gutter Protection
Harvey is full of live oaks, pines, cypress, sweet gums, magnolias, and Spanish moss — and they shed year-round. A gutter cleaned in March can be packed by May. Our micro-mesh aluminum guards are built for Louisiana-grade debris loads while still handling 62+ inches of annual rainfall. We choose the guard based on your specific roof and tree situation, not one product across every home. Foam and brush insert products are not on our list — in Louisiana's climate, they actually trap debris inside the gutter.
Professional Gutter Cleaning
Our cleaning service includes complete debris removal from every run by hand and with tools, full downspout flushing, and a free damage inspection with a written report covering anything we find — fascia rot, failing corners, partial blockages. Most Harvey homes need 2–3 cleanings per year; properties under mature live oaks often need 3–4. The most critical cleaning of the 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 Harvey homeowners pick from 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. Each cover is built 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 Harvey homeowners a mosquito-free outdoor space in an area consistently ranked among the worst in America for mosquito activity. We handle new builds 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 usually lands between $8,000 and $25,000+, based on scope and whether a new slab is needed.
Aluminum Carports
Hurricane-zone wind-load engineered structures for vehicles, boats, RVs, and equipment across Harvey. 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. We use heavier post profiles than contractors in lower-risk states, with knee bracing at post-to-beam connections on larger structures. Post footings are extended below Louisiana's active clay layer rather than stopping at the minimum depth used 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 Harvey. 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
Harvey sits inside the post-Katrina hurricane levee but takes every Gulf rainfall event the region produces. Five construction details separate a Joe's Gutters install from a typical one in Harvey — these are what decide whether a gutter lasts 25+ years or fails inside 5.
1. Hand-mitered corners, sealed with Clemlink-Duralink.
What happens when you don't do this: the pre-formed miter strip's caulk fails in 2–4 years under Louisiana heat, and water starts running down the fascia. The reasoning: a hand-mitered joint isn't a seal that wears out — it's a connection that doesn't have anything to wear out.
2. Neoprene washer screws at every fastener.
What happens when you skip them: each standard sheet metal screw becomes a leak path, and you eventually see it as rust streaks, rotting fascia, and water inside the wall. The reasoning: the seal has to be at the screw itself, not somewhere downstream.
3. 30-inch hanger spacing or tighter.
What happens at 36-inch code minimum: under Harvey rainfall and hurricane winds, the gutter sags, pulls, and eventually separates from the fascia. The reasoning: hanger density is what holds the system on the wall when the weight and the wind are working against it.
4. 6-inch K-style, custom-formed on-site.
What happens with a 5-inch: at 1.2 gallons per foot of capacity, it overflows during normal Harvey thunderstorms, let alone tropical systems. The reasoning: 6-inch holds 2.0 gallons per foot (67% more), and Harvey's 62+ inches of annual rain (versus a 38-inch national average) needs every bit of that capacity.
5. Derel Broussard, personally, on every job.
What happens otherwise: you get a sub crew, a project manager, and an owner you never speak to. The reasoning: 25+ years of owner-operated work means there's no chain of accountability — there's just one person, and that person is on your roof.
Our Reviews
What Customers Are Saying
★★★★★
"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!"
— Stella R. · Harvey, LA
Harvey Gutter FAQs
Do you serve Harvey?
Yes — Harvey is part of Joe's Gutters' regular service area (Core Service Area — West Bank). 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 gutters does Joe's Gutters install?
6-inch K-style is our standard. A 5-inch gutter just isn't enough capacity for 62+ inches of annual rainfall here in Greater New Orleans — a 6-inch handles 67% more water per foot, and that's the margin you actually need during a Harvey thunderstorm.
Why are the corners on my fairly new gutters already leaking?
That's the calling card of a miter-strip install with cheap caulk. Louisiana's heat cycle works through that caulk in 2–4 years, and once it fails, every corner becomes a leak point. The right fix is hand-mitered corners sealed with Clemlink-Duralink. If you're already at the leak stage, full replacement almost always pays off better than repeated re-caulking.
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 except in designated historical areas.
Can you help me document storm damage for insurance?
Yes, no charge. You'll get a written assessment, photos, and a repair estimate in the format insurers expect. One thing worth knowing first: Louisiana named-storm deductibles run 2–5% of insured home value, which is significant. Call us before you file so we can scope the damage and tell you where it lands relative to your deductible.
Is there a warranty on the work?
Two: the manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) and our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor for new installations. Repair work doesn't carry warranty coverage because we can't be responsible for the rest of an existing system we didn't install.
How often should Harvey homes get their gutters cleaned?
It tracks closely to tree exposure. Sparse trees: once a year. Moderate canopy: twice. Near or under moderately shaded trees: 2–3 times. Mature live oaks above: 3–4 cleanings minimum. With properly installed gutter guards, you can get by on an annual inspection plus light clearing. Whatever your category, the late-May pre-hurricane clean is the cleaning that matters most.
Do I need to be home for the work to happen?
No, not for installation — we only need exterior access. We do ask that someone be at the estimate to walk the property with us. Single-story cleanings with exterior access can be done with no one home. Two-story homes or properties with locked gates need someone present.
Ready to Work With Harvey's Local Gutter Company?
Whether you're in Manhattan, Woodmere-adjacent, or anywhere else in Harvey, we cover the full Jefferson Parish West Bank area regularly. We handle new installs, repairs, cleanings, leaf guard upgrades, storm damage documentation, and patio covers across Harvey. Reach out, and we'll respond the same day or within 24 hours, with a written, itemized estimate emailed and texted to you (same day, in most cases).
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State Farm $2M GL + Workers Comp. BBB A+. Louisiana #CL.65670. Family-owned since 1999. No trip fee. Serving Harvey and the Greater New Orleans metro 7 days a week.