Joe's Gutters & Patios
Seamless Gutter Installation & Replacement in Kenner, LA
A family-run Kenner gutter contractor has been at work since 1999. Seamless aluminum systems custom-cut on your driveway, hand-mitered at every corner, built from Spectra Gutter Systems and Senox coil stock — and engineered for what Louisiana actually delivers: heavy rainfall, intense heat, and direct-path hurricane exposure. Louisiana License #CL.65670. State Farm $2M GL + Workers Comp. BBB A+. Free written estimates, no trip fee.
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Why Seamless Gutter Installation Matters in Kenner
Installing seamless gutters in Kenner means installing for a city that takes water from two directions at once. Above, you've got 62+ inches of annual rainfall — almost double the 38-inch national average — falling on a parish where most land sits at or below sea level. Below, you've got a high water table pressing up through clay-rich soil that doesn't drain well to begin with. The gutter system is the only thing keeping those two pressures from meeting at your foundation slab.
When a Kenner gutter system fails, it fails cumulatively. A single leaking corner runs water down the fascia. The fascia behind the gutter starts to soften within months. The wall cavity behind the fascia takes on moisture inside 24–48 hours. The clay soil at the foundation saturates, holds the water, and starts driving the kind of differential settlement that Louisiana homes can't recover from cheaply. None of this is theoretical — it's what we've been called in to fix on Kenner homes for over two decades. A correctly built 6-inch K-style seamless system, hand-mitered at the corners with hangers spaced tight, is what stops the entire failure chain at step one.
The Homes We Install in Kenner
Kenner's median build year is 1977, and that single number tells you most of what you need to know about gutter work here. The bulk of the city's housing stock is 1970s–1980s ranch, split-level, and two-story tract construction, much of it still carrying its original-era fascia, soffits, and either galvanized gutters or first-generation aluminum systems that have outlived their service life by a decade or more. Neighborhoods like Rivertown and University City sit squarely in this range, and the pattern is consistent: aging fascia, undersized 5-inch gutters, and corner construction from an era when miter strips and standard caulk were the norm.
Climate & Exposure
Kenner sits directly in the inland path of tropical systems coming off the Gulf. That means three things working against any gutter system at once: sustained hurricane-force wind, storm-surge threat from Lake Pontchartrain, and 62+ inches of annual rainfall pushing through whatever's installed. Fastener count and hanger spacing here have to meet hurricane-zone reality, not minimum code numbers built for milder regions.
How We Do Seamless Gutter Installation in Kenner
Five construction details separate a Joe's Gutters install from a typical job. These are the details that decide whether a gutter lasts 25+ years or fails inside 5.
Hand-Mitered Corners — Not Miter Strips
Every inside and outside corner is hand-mitered on site, then sealed with Clemlink-Duralink — a moisture-curing polyether that holds up to Louisiana's UV and thermal cycling. Miter-strip construction sealed with standard caulk is what fails on most gutters here within 2–4 years.
Neoprene Washer Screws — Not Standard Sheet Metal
Every fastener has a neoprene washer that creates a watertight seal at the attachment point. Standard sheet metal screws leave a water entry point at every location.
Hanger Spacing — 30 Inches, not 36-Inch Code Minimum
We install hangers at 30 inches or closer. Building code allows up to 36 inches, but on Louisiana rainfall and hurricane-zone wind loads, 36-inch spacing sags and eventually pulls away from the fascia.
Proper Slope — 1/4 Inch Per 10 Feet, Set with a Level
We level every run. A visually level gutter is almost always pitched wrong and will pool water in the middle rather than draining it.
Spectra Gutter Systems and Senox — Custom-Formed On-Site
Our gutter machine travels to your property. Every run is formed to your home's exact measurements from premium coil stock — one continuous piece, no joints in the middle.
What to Expect
5-inch K-style holds 1.2 gallons per linear foot. 6-inch K-style holds 2.0 gallons per foot — a 67% capacity difference that shows up during every summer thunderstorm. We install 6-inch as standard on almost every home in the Greater New Orleans area. 5-inch may work on very small rooflines with simple pitch and sheltered exposure; we make the call at the estimate based on your roof area.
Signs this is the right call:
- Gutters more than 20 years old — typical aluminum lifespan in Louisiana's climate
- Multiple sections leaking, sagging, or pulling away from the fascia
- Corners failing at multiple points across the system
- Fascia board behind the gutters has rotted and needs replacement
- Reroofing or repainting — ideal time to replace gutters cleanly
- Undersized 5-inch system overflowing regularly
Every Job Comes With
- Free written estimate, fully itemized, sent to you by email and text — same day in most cases
- On-site assessment from Derel Broussard personally — never a subcontractor or handoff
- All materials and hardware — Spectra and Senox aluminum coil, neoprene washer screws, Clemlink-Duralink sealant
- Complete site cleanup — debris bagged, removed material hauled away, property left as we found it
- Manufacturer warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) plus our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor for new installations
- Free insurance documentation if storm damage is part of the scope
Pricing
Pricing varies by linear footage, profile (6-inch standard), corners, downspouts, and any fascia repair needed. At Joe’s Gutters & Patios all jobs are individually priced after an on-site assessment. Free written estimates, no trip fee, emailed and texted to you the same day in most cases.
What Sets a Joe's Installation Apart
Whether a Kenner gutter install lasts 25+ years or fails inside 5 comes down to five construction choices. We make all five of them the right way.
Hand-mitered corners with Clemlink-Duralink sealant.
Pre-formed miter strips depend on standard caulk that Louisiana heat works through inside 2–4 years. A hand-mitered corner doesn't have a caulk-failure point — the joint is the seal.
Neoprene washer screws on every fastener.
Standard sheet metal screws leave a leak path at every screw position. Years later, that becomes the rust streaks and fascia rot we get called in to repair.
Hangers at 30 inches or tighter.
The 36-inch code minimum was written for national-average conditions, not for Kenner's combination of rainfall volume and direct-path hurricane wind. Tighter spacing keeps the gutter on the fascia when it counts.
6-inch K-style as the standard size.
Louisiana averages 62+ inches of rain a year against a 38-inch national average. A 5-inch gutter holds 1.2 gallons per foot; a 6-inch holds 2.0 — 67% more capacity, which is the margin between drainage and overflow during a Kenner thunderstorm.
Derel Broussard personally on every job.
25+ years of owner-operated work. No rotating subcontractor crews. The owner runs every estimate, every install, and every callback.
Permits, Licensing, and Insurance — What Kenner Homeowners Should Know
Any contractor working residential jobs in Louisiana over the state's minimum project threshold is required to hold a Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors license. Our license is #CL.65670 — verify it any time at lslbc.louisiana.gov. Before signing on with any Kenner contractor, ask to see their current LSLBC number. Our coverage runs through State Farm at $2M general liability plus workers' comp, and we hold a BBB A+ accreditation.
For seamless gutter installation specifically: standard gutter work in the City of Kenner typically does not require a permit. Major fascia replacement, patio cover construction, and screen-room enclosures do require permits. We confirm the scope and any permit requirements at the estimate.
Local permit authority:
City of Kenner Code Enforcement / Inspection — 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, LA 70062 — (504) 468-7280.
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What Our Customers Say
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"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
Seamless Gutter Installation FAQs — Kenner
Do you install seamless gutters in Kenner?
Yes — Kenner is part of our regular Core Service Area. Our crew works the parish daily out of the Gretna shop, and most installation estimates are scheduled within 2–4 business days. Same-day or next-day windows are kept open for storm response.
How long does seamless gutter installation take on a single-story home?
3–6 hours. Two-story or complex rooflines take a full day.
Do I need to be home during installation?
Not for the installation itself. We ask someone to be present at the estimate so we can walk the property together. Installation day just needs exterior access.
My gutters are only 3 years old and already leaking — why?
Corner failure from miter-strip construction. Louisiana heat breaks down standard caulk in 2–4 years. Hand-mitered corners with Clemlink-Duralink prevent this permanently.
Do you remove the old gutters?
Yes — included in every replacement job. We remove the old system, inspect the fascia underneath, make necessary repairs, and haul all old material away. No extra charge.
What gutter size is right for my home?
6-inch K-style for most Greater New Orleans homes given the 62+ inches of annual rainfall. We make a specific recommendation at the estimate based on your roof area, pitch, and exposure.
Do I need a permit for gutter installation?
For one- and two-family dwellings in Jefferson Parish, no — except in designated historic districts. Orleans Parish: typically, no permit for standard gutter work outside historic districts. Plaquemines Parish: typically, no permit required. We confirm at the estimate.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Jefferson Parish?
We are. Our license is Louisiana LSLBC #CL.65670 (verifiable at lslbc.louisiana.gov), and our insurance runs through State Farm — $2,000,000 general liability and workers' compensation. We can hand you a certificate of insurance before any job starts.
Will you document storm damage for my insurance claim?
At no charge. You'll get a written assessment, photographs, and a repair estimate in the format your insurer expects to see. Worth knowing first: Louisiana named-storm deductibles can run 2–5% of insured home value, which often shapes whether filing makes financial sense. Call Joe’s Gutters & Patios before you file, and we'll lay out the damage scope against your deductible.
What warranty do you offer on a new installation?
New installs carry the manufacturer's warranty (available directly from the manufacturer) along with our 2-year workmanship warranty on labor. If something we installed fails due to workmanship, we come back and fix it at no charge. Repairs aren't warranty-covered — pre-existing conditions on someone else's install are outside what we can stand behind.
Other Services in Kenner
We work the full exterior aluminum scope across Kenner — gutter installation, repair, cleaning, leaf guards, and downspouts, plus patio covers, screen rooms, carports, and aluminum awnings.
Seamless Gutter Installation · Gutter Repair · Leaf Guards · Downspouts · Gutter Cleaning · Patio Covers · Screen Rooms · Carports · Aluminum Awnings
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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 Greater New Orleans 7 days a week.