Joe's Gutters & Patios
Gutter Company in Lafitte, LA
Down in Lafitte, families want a contractor that treats their home like their own — and Joe's Gutters & Patios has been doing exactly that since 1999. Family-owned, Gretna-based, and owner-operated for 25+ years, we cover hand-mitered seamless gutters, gutter repair, leaf guards, professional cleaning, aluminum patio covers, screen rooms, carports, and awnings. We carry Louisiana license #CL.65670, full State Farm coverage with $2M general liability and workers' comp, and a BBB A+ accreditation. Estimates are free, written, and trip-fee-free.
Call (504) 813-4293 — Derel Broussard answers personally whenever he can, and same-day call-backs are guaranteed.
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Serving Lafitte and Jefferson Parish
Lafitte is the local name for the community that incorporates as the Town of Jean Lafitte. The community's identity is built on the bayou — commercial fishing, shrimping, crabbing, and the seafood industry have carried the local economy since the late 1800s. The original Filipino Manila Village community, one of the earliest Asian settlements in the continental United States, was located on a shell-mound platform nearby and operated the first commercial dried-shrimp drying platforms in North America.
Located in Jefferson Parish on the West Bank — approximately 22–25 miles south of downtown New Orleans via Barataria Boulevard. Key ZIPs: 70067. Joe's Gutters services every neighborhood including Lafitte proper, Barataria-adjacent, Crown Point, the Bayou Rigaud waterfront from our Gretna base.
Why Gutters Matter More in Lafitte 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 Lafitte — foundation protection, fascia protection, slab protection. Undersized or failing gutters cost you money slowly, year after year.
Lafitte experiences the most direct hurricane and coastal storm exposure of any community in Joe's service area. Flood levels during major storms have historically exceeded first-floor elevation, and wind loads are in the Category 2+ range. Gutter specifications for Lafitte homes are not the same as a Metairie home — fastener count, hanger hardware rating, and bracket spacing have to reflect the exposure. That's what drives the specific gutter failures we find on Lafitte 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.
Lafitte Housing Stock — What We Work On
Lafitte's housing stock reflects generations of coastal life — historic raised bayou cottages, modern raised-slab construction at current flood elevations, and a long tradition of homes that accept the bayou as a design constraint. Gutters here are almost always elevated well above grade and often require extended downspout routing. Hurricane rebuild after Ida (2021) created a wave of new construction with newer architectural rooflines that need carefully specified gutter systems.
Our Services in Lafitte
Lafitte is bayou country — direct exposure to coastal storms, sustained humidity year-round, and housing built for flood elevation rather than minimum spec. Joe's exterior aluminum work down here is engineered to the loads that actually show up — Category 2+ wind, wind-driven horizontal rain, and the long recovery cycles after every major storm. Below is what we handle.
Seamless Aluminum Gutter Installation
For Lafitte homes, every installation 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 using 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 work is fully backed. A single-story Lafitte home typically takes 3–6 hours; a two-story home is a full day.
Gutter Repair & Maintenance
The repair calls coming out of Lafitte usually 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. If repair makes sense, we repair. If replacement is the better long-term value, we say so. Each 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
Lafitte'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 rather than pushing one product on every house. Foam and brush insert products aren't 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 on anything we find — fascia rot, failing corners, partial blockages. Most Lafitte 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 Lafitte 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 creates a mosquito-free outdoor space in a coastal-parish area consistently ranked among the worst in America for mosquito activity. We handle new-build on slab, patio cover conversions, and porch enclosures across Lafitte. 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 in Lafitte. 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 those used 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 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 Lafitte. 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
Lafitte is bayou country — direct Gulf hurricane exposure, Category 2+ winds in any major storm, and elevated raised-slab construction on most newer homes. Five details separate a Joe's Gutters install from a typical one here, and they all reflect that exposure.
1. How we think about corners
as the highest-failure point on a gutter system. Pre-formed miter strips with caulk last 2–4 years in Louisiana before the caulk gives, and then water finds your fascia and wall. So we don't install them. Every corner we do is hand-mitered, Clemlink-Duralink sealed, and built to outlast the rest of the system.
2. How we think about fasteners:
as the second-highest failure point. A standard sheet metal screw is a hole in your gutter through which water eventually leaks. We use neoprene washer screws at every attachment because the seal needs to be at the screw itself, not added later.
3. How we think about hanger spacing:
as a structural decision, not a code-compliance decision. 36-inch minimum isn't designed for Lafitte's combination of heavy rain and hurricane-zone wind loading. 30 inches or tighter is the spacing that holds.
4. How we think about gutter size:
as a function of rainfall, not habit. A 5-inch gutter at 1.2 gallons per foot is sized for the 38-inch national rainfall average. We're at 62+ inches in Louisiana. 6-inch K-style at 2.0 gallons per foot — 67% more capacity — is what the conditions actually require.
5. How we think about who runs the job:
the only person who can guarantee the work is the owner. Derel Broussard is on every job, personally. 25+ years of owner-operated installs because there's no other way to maintain this standard at scale.
Our Reviews
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★
"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
Lafitte Gutter FAQs
Do you serve Lafitte?
Yes — Lafitte is part of Joe's Gutters' regular service area (Lower West Bank — Extended 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 gutters does Joe's Gutters install?
6-inch K-style as standard. The 5-inch profile is undersized for the 62+ inches of annual rainfall Greater New Orleans gets — a 6-inch carries 67% more water per foot, and in coastal-parish weather, that's the capacity Lafitte homes actually need.
Why are my corners leaking after just three years?
Miter-strip construction with low-grade caulk. Louisiana's heat cycle eats that caulk in 2–4 years, and the corners go first. The permanent solution is hand-mitered corners sealed with Clemlink-Duralink. If the corners are already leaking, replacement is almost always smarter than re-caulking joints that are now compromised.
Do I need permits for gutter work in Jefferson Parish?
Gutter installation on residential homes does not typically require a town permit, but flood-zone homes and any structural addition or patio cover require permitting through the town office.
Can you document storm damage for my insurance claim?
Yes — written assessment, photos, repair estimate, all in the format your insurer expects, all at no charge. Worth knowing first: Louisiana named-storm deductibles can run 2–5% of insured home value. Call us before filing so we can show you the damage scope against your deductible.
What's the warranty situation on a new install?
Two coverages: the manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) and our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor. Repair work isn't warranty-covered, since pre-existing system conditions are outside our control.
How often should Lafitte gutters be cleaned?
Tree coverage decides it. No tree exposure: annually. Moderate canopy: twice yearly. Near or under moderately shaded trees: 2–3 times. Mature live oaks above: 3–4 cleanings minimum. With gutter guards, an annual inspection plus light surface clearing usually suffices. The most important cleaning of every year is the pre-hurricane round in late May.
Do I need to be home for the work?
Installation, no — exterior access is enough. We do ask someone to be present at the estimate so we can walk the property together. Single-story cleanings with open access can run without you home; two-story or locked-gate properties need someone available.
Ready to Work With Lafitte's Local Gutter Company?
Whether you're in Lafitte proper, Barataria-adjacent, or anywhere else in Lafitte, we cover the full Jefferson Parish West Bank area regularly. For Lafitte homes, we handle new installs, repairs, cleanings, leaf guard upgrades, storm damage documentation, and patio covers. You'll hear back 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 Lafitte and the Greater New Orleans metro 7 days a week.