Joe's Gutters & Patios
Gutter Company in Kenner, LA
Serving Kenner from our Gretna home base since 1999, Joe's Gutters & Patios is a family-owned contractor with 25+ years of owner-operated experience across Greater New Orleans. We specialize in hand-mitered seamless gutters, gutter repair, leaf guards, and professional cleaning — and we also build aluminum patio covers, screen rooms, carports, and awnings. Licensed in Louisiana under #CL.65670, insured through State Farm with $2M GL plus workers' comp, BBB A+ rated. Estimates are free, written, and trip-fee-free.
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Serving Kenner and Jefferson Parish
Kenner was founded in 1855 when Minor Kenner consolidated three plantations — Oakland, Belle Grove, and Pasture — into a single holding. The community incorporated as a city in 1952. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport opened here in 1946 and carries the city's economy on its back. Kenner is the sixth-most populous city in Louisiana.
Located in Jefferson Parish on the East Bank — approximately 15 miles west of downtown New Orleans, bordered by Lake Pontchartrain to the north. Key ZIPs: 70062, 70065. Joe's Gutters services every neighborhood including Rivertown, University City, Greenlawn Terrace, Chateau Estates, Driftwood, Woodlake from our Gretna base.
Why Gutters Matter More in Kenner 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 Kenner — foundation protection, fascia protection, slab protection. Undersized or failing gutters cost you money slowly, year after year.
Kenner lies in the direct path of tropical system tracks moving inland from the Gulf. The combination of sustained wind, storm surge threat from the lake, and 62+ inches of annual rainfall means gutter fastener count and hanger spacing have to meet hurricane-zone standards — not minimum code. That's what drives the specific gutter failures we find on Kenner 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.
Kenner Housing Stock — What We Work On
Kenner's median year built is 1977, which is load-bearing information. A very large share of Kenner's housing stock is 1970s-1980s ranch, split-level, and two-story tract construction with original-era fascia, soffits, and often original galvanized gutters or first-generation aluminum systems that have long since exceeded their service life.
Our Services in Kenner
Kenner 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 Kenner, 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 mid-run seams. Hand-mitered corners are sealed with Clemlink-Duralink, never miter strips, because miter strips 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 Kenner homes take 3–6 hours to complete; two-story homes take a full day.
Gutter Repair & Maintenance
The repair calls coming out of Kenner usually involve corner leaks, sagging sections, separated hangers, failed sealant, gutters pulling away from fascia, storm damage, or blocked and damaged downspouts. Our job is to find the root cause, not patch over the symptom. If repair is the right call, we repair. If replacement saves you money long-term, we'll tell you. Every assessment is written up, itemized, and sent both by email and text. During active hurricane season, storm damage gets priority scheduling — and we document everything for your insurance claim at no charge.
Leaf Guards & Gutter Protection
Live oaks, pines, cypress, sweet gums, magnolias, and Spanish moss shed across Kenner year-round — a gutter cleaned in March can be packed by May. Our micro-mesh aluminum guards are engineered specifically for Louisiana-grade debris loads while still handling 62+ inches of annual rainfall. We match the guard system to your roof and tree situation, not to a single product line. Foam and brush insert products are something we won't 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 Kenner homes need 2–3 cleanings per year; properties 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. Schedule it before the first named storm forms, not after.
Custom Aluminum Patio Covers
Most Kenner 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 with fiberglass screen mesh creates a mosquito-free outdoor space — important in a region consistently ranked among the worst in America for mosquito activity. We handle new builds on slab, patio cover conversions, and porch enclosures across Kenner. Options include a standard 18×16 screen, 20/20 no-see-um mesh for coastal parishes, pet-resistant mesh, and solar screen. Most projects fall between $8,000 and $25,000+, depending on scope and whether a new slab is required.
Aluminum Carports
Hurricane-zone wind-load engineered carports for vehicles, boats, RVs, and equipment. Single-vehicle structures start at $5,500–$10,000 basic, with two-vehicle, boat-and-trailer (sized to your exact rig), and oversized configurations available across Kenner. Post profiles are heavier than what contractors use in lower-risk states, and knee bracing is added at post-to-beam connections on larger structures. Post footings go below Louisiana's active clay layer — deeper than the minimum 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 throughout Kenner. 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 Kenner has to handle. Five details separate a Joe's Gutters install from a typical one here.
1. Most contractors corner gutters with pre-formed miter strips and a bead of caulk.
That caulk is the first thing to fail — usually inside 2–4 years, courtesy of Louisiana's heat cycle. Once it goes, water runs down your fascia and into your wall. We hand-miter every corner and seal it with Clemlink-Duralink — a permanent joint, not a temporary one.
2. Most contractors fasten gutters with standard sheet metal screws.
Every screw becomes a water entry point, and the long-term result is rust staining, fascia rot, and interior leaks. We use neoprene washer screws on every fastener — every attachment is watertight from the day it's installed.
3. Most contractors install hangers at the 36-inch code minimum.
Code minimum was never written with Kenner's rainfall volumes or hurricane-zone winds in mind. We install at 30 inches or closer — and that's what keeps the gutter on the fascia when the weather actually tests it.
4. Most contractors install 5-inch gutters by default.
A 5-inch gutter holds 1.2 gallons per foot — fine for the 38-inch national rainfall average, badly undersized for the 62+ inches Kenner gets. We install 6-inch K-style as standard, custom-formed on-site. At 2.0 gallons per foot, that's 67% more capacity exactly where you need it.
5. Most contractors hand the job to a rotating crew of subcontractors. We don't.
Derel Broussard runs every job personally — 25+ years of owner-operated work, with no layers between you and the person actually installing your gutters.
Our Reviews
What Customers Are Saying
★★★★★
"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
Kenner Gutter FAQs
Do you serve Kenner?
Yes — Kenner is part of Joe's Gutters' regular service area (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 gutter size is standard for your installs?
6-inch K-style. Anything less is undersized for Greater New Orleans, where annual rainfall regularly tops 62 inches. The 6-inch profile carries 67% more water per foot than a 5-inch — a margin that matters every time a Kenner storm rolls through.
Why do my corners leak after just a few years?
The most common cause is miter-strip construction with budget-grade caulk. Louisiana's heat cycle degrades that caulk in 2–4 years, and the corners are always the first failure point. Hand-mitered corners sealed with Clemlink-Duralink solve this for good. If the corners are already failing, full replacement is usually a smarter investment than chasing repairs.
Do I need permits for gutter work in Jefferson Parish?
Standard gutter installation typically does not require a city permit; major fascia replacement, patio cover permits, and screen-room enclosures do. We confirm permit scope at every estimate.
Do you help with insurance claims after storms?
Yes — and there's no charge for it. You'll get a written assessment, photos, and a repair estimate in the format insurers want. Important context: Louisiana named-storm deductibles can run 2–5% of your home's insured value. Call us before you file so you have the damage scope clearly defined first.
What kind of warranty comes with new gutter installs?
Two layers of coverage: the manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) and our own 2-year workmanship warranty on labor. We don't extend warranties to repair work — too many variables we didn't install.
How often should Kenner gutters be cleaned?
Tree exposure drives the frequency. No significant trees: annually. Moderate canopy: twice yearly. Near or under moderately shaded trees: 2–3 times. Mature live oak coverage: 3–4 minimum. With gutter guards in place, just an annual inspection with light surface clearing. The non-negotiable cleaning is the pre-hurricane round in late May.
Do I need to be present during the work?
The install itself doesn't require it — exterior access is enough. We do want you (or someone) at the estimate so we can walk the property together and align on the scope. 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 Kenner's Local Gutter Company?
Whether you're in Rivertown, University City, or anywhere else in Kenner, we cover the full Jefferson Parish East Bank area regularly. New install, repair, cleaning, leaf guard upgrade, storm damage documentation, or a patio cover — call us. Kenner homeowners get a same-day or 24-hour response, with every estimate delivered in writing: 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 Kenner and the Greater New Orleans metro 7 days a week.