Joe's Gutters & Patios
Gutter Company in Jefferson, LA
Jefferson homeowners have been calling Joe's Gutters & Patios for more than two decades. We're a family-owned contractor founded in Gretna in 1999, with 25+ years of owner-operated experience covering hand-mitered seamless gutters, gutter repair, leaf guards, professional cleaning, aluminum patio covers, screen rooms, carports, and awnings. Licensed in Louisiana (#CL.65670), insured through State Farm for $2M general liability and workers' comp, and BBB A+ accredited. Free written estimates, no trip fee.
Call (504) 813-4293 — Derel Broussard answers personally when possible, and same-day call-backs are guaranteed.
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Serving Jefferson and Jefferson Parish
Jefferson — known locally as "Old Jefferson" to distinguish it from the rest of the parish — occupies what early French colonial records called the Tchoupitoulas Coast. It was plantation land through the Spanish and early American eras, with boundary lines running perpendicular from the river back into the swamp, and developed into a streetcar suburb of New Orleans through the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Located in Jefferson Parish on the East Bank — immediately west of the Orleans Parish line. Key ZIPs: 70121. Joe's Gutters services every neighborhood including Old Jefferson, River Road, Shrewsbury, Harahan-adjacent from our Gretna base.
Why Gutters Matter More in Jefferson 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 Jefferson — foundation protection, fascia protection, slab protection. Undersized or failing gutters cost you money slowly, year after year.
Old Jefferson's position directly on the Mississippi River means constant humidity exposure. Pre-1940 homes here often have deep overhangs and decorative eave brackets that were designed before modern gutter systems were standard — meaning attic ventilation and drip-edge detailing need to be evaluated when specifying gutter runs and downspout drops. That's what drives the specific gutter failures we find on Jefferson 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.
Jefferson Housing Stock — What We Work On
Old Jefferson has one of the oldest residential housing mixes in the metro — pre-1920 raised cottages along River Road, early 20th-century bungalows and shotguns along Jefferson Highway, and mid-20th-century ranch infill. Fascia issues on the older homes are extensive; many houses have original wood fascia boards that have been patched rather than properly replaced for decades.
Our Services in Jefferson
Jefferson 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
In Jefferson, we custom-form 6-inch K-style gutters on-site from Spectra Gutter Systems and Senox premium coil stock — one continuous piece per run, no mid-run seams. 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 sit 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 outlast cheaper alternatives. A single-story Jefferson home typically takes 3–6 hours; a two-story home takes a full day.
Gutter Repair & Maintenance
Repair calls coming out of Jefferson typically involve corner leaks, sagging sections, separated hangers, failed sealant, gutters pulling away from fascia, storm damage, and blocked or damaged downspouts. We focus on the root cause, not the symptom. Where repair is the right call, we repair. Where replacement is the better value, we recommend it. Every assessment is itemized in writing, emailed, and texted. Storm damage gets priority scheduling during the active hurricane season, with insurance documentation handled at no charge.
Leaf Guards & Gutter Protection
Live oaks, pines, cypress, sweet gums, magnolias, and Spanish moss shed across Jefferson year-round — a gutter cleaned in March can be packed by May. Our micro-mesh aluminum guards are engineered for Louisiana-grade debris loads and still handle 62+ inches of annual rainfall. We match the guard to your specific roof and tree situation rather than pushing one product line on every house. We don't install foam or brush insert products — in Louisiana's climate, they actually trap debris inside the gutter.
Professional Gutter Cleaning
Cleaning includes complete debris removal from every run by hand and tool, full downspout flushing, and a free damage inspection with a written report covering anything we find — fascia rot, failing corners, partial blockages. Most Jefferson homes need 2–3 cleanings per year; homes under mature live oaks often need 3–4. The most important 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 Jefferson 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. 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 in a region consistently ranked among the worst in America for mosquito activity. We handle new-build on slab, patio cover conversion, and porch enclosure across Jefferson. 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 Jefferson. 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 run heavier than what's used in lower-risk states, and knee bracing is added 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 Jefferson. 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 Jefferson has to handle. Five details separate a Joe's Gutters install from a typical one here.
1. Cheap miter strips are a slow-motion leak.
Standard caulk under Louisiana heat lasts 2–4 years, then water tracks down your fascia. That's why we hand-miter every corner and seal it with Clemlink-Duralink — no caulk failure point to worry about.
2. Every screw is either sealed, or it's a leak.
Neoprene washer screws seal each attachment. Plain sheet metal screws don't — and that's where the rust, fascia rot, and interior leaks start showing up years later.
3. Code minimum doesn't fit Jefferson's weather.
36 inches between hangers passes inspection, but it doesn't hold a gutter through Jefferson's rainfall and hurricane-zone winds. We install at 30 inches or tighter.
4. Five-inch gutters are too small for Louisiana — full stop.
Louisiana sees 62+ inches of annual rainfall against a national average of 38. A 5-inch gutter handles 1.2 gallons per foot; a 6-inch handles 2.0 — a 67% capacity gap. We default to 6-inch K-style, custom-formed on-site.
5. The owner-on-every-job model isn't a marketing line.
It's the structural reason our work holds up. 25+ years of Derel Broussard personally on every install means there's no subcontractor, no rotating crew, no distance between the person quoting the job and the person finishing it.
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
Jefferson Gutter FAQs
Do you serve Jefferson?
Yes — Jefferson is part of Joe's Gutters' regular service area (East Bank 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 is our standard, period. A 5-inch gutter just doesn't have enough capacity for the 62+ inches of annual rainfall Greater New Orleans gets. 6-inch carries 67% more water per foot — and that's the capacity Jefferson homes actually need.
Why are my corners leaking after only three years?
Miter-strip construction with cheap caulk is the most common cause. Louisiana's heat cycle breaks the caulk down in 2–4 years, and corners go first. The permanent fix is hand-mitered corners sealed with Clemlink-Duralink. If your corners are already failing, replacement is almost always a better long-term move than continued 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 document storm damage for my insurance company?
Yes — written assessment, photos, repair estimate, all in the format insurers want, all at no charge. Before you file, though, know that Louisiana named-storm deductibles can be 2–5% of your home's insured value. Call us first so we can show you the damage scope against your deductible.
What does your warranty include?
For new installations: the manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) plus a 2-year workmanship warranty on our labor. We don't extend warranties to repair work — the rest of the system isn't ours, and we can't stand behind it.
How often should Jefferson homes get their gutters cleaned?
Tree coverage decides it. No tree exposure: annually. Moderate canopy: twice yearly. Near or under moderately shaded trees: 2–3 times. Under mature live oaks: 3–4 minimum. With gutter guards, an annual inspection with occasional clearing usually does the trick. The single most critical cleaning every year is the pre-hurricane clean in late May.
Do I need to be home for the install or cleaning?
For installation, no — we just need exterior access. We do ask someone to be there at the estimate to walk the property with us. Single-story cleanings with open access can run without you at home. Two-story homes or properties with locked gates need someone available.
Ready to Work With Jefferson's Local Gutter Company?
Whether you're in Old Jefferson, River Road, or anywhere else in Jefferson, we cover the full Jefferson Parish East Bank area regularly. Whether your Jefferson project is a new install, a repair, a cleaning, a leaf guard upgrade, storm damage documentation, or a patio cover — give us a call. Same-day or 24-hour response. Every estimate is written, itemized, emailed, and texted to you the same day in most cases.
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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 Jefferson and the Greater New Orleans metro 7 days a week.