New Orleans’ Premier Gutter Installation & Replacement Service

If your gutters are sagging, leaking, or separating from your house, these are clear indicators you need new gutters. In New Orleans, where we receive about 64 inches of annual rainfall and experience 75% average humidity, damaged gutters can quickly lead to serious water issues. This is especially true in historic neighborhoods like the Garden District and French Quarter, where the iconic Southern Live Oaks and their Spanish moss can impact gutter performance. Watch for water overflow during rainstorms, rust spots, or visible cracks – these problems are particularly concerning in our climate and can affect both modern and historic homes throughout the city.

Aluminum is the best material for new gutter installations in New Orleans’ subtropical climate, particularly for homes from the French Quarter to Metairie. It’s lightweight, rust-resistant, and highly durable, with a typical lifespan of 20+ years when properly maintained. Aluminum gutters effectively handle our intense afternoon thunderstorms, hurricane season challenges, and high moisture levels from Lake Pontchartrain. They’re also excellent at managing the heavy water flow from our frequent rainfall while resisting corrosion from common local debris like live oak leaves, magnolia leaves, and pine needles. Copper and galvanized steel are alternatives, but aluminum offers the best combination of durability and value for New Orleans homeowners.

Most professional gutter installations in New Orleans are completed within one day. However, installation times can vary depending on several local factors, including your home’s size and architectural style. Historic properties in areas like the French Quarter or Garden District may require additional time due to preservation guidelines. Weather conditions common to Southeast Louisiana, such as afternoon thunderstorms and high humidity, can also impact installation schedules. Homes with multiple stories or complex rooflines may require additional time to ensure proper installation.

LeafFilter’s custom gutter system uses Sherwin Williams’ Plastilure system to match your existing gutters, whether you have a historic French Quarter property, an Uptown residence, or a modern Metairie home. This color-matching capability is especially important for preserving the architectural character of New Orleans’ diverse neighborhoods while providing effective protection against our region’s heavy rainfall and oak tree debris.

The size of gutters depends on your home’s roof area and local weather patterns. In New Orleans, where we receive about 64 inches of annual rainfall and face intense hurricane-season storms (June-November), 6-inch gutters are typically recommended. These larger gutters can handle the substantial water flow during our frequent afternoon thunderstorms and tropical weather events. For historic homes like Creole cottages and shotgun houses, which are common in New Orleans, 5-inch gutters may be sufficient due to their smaller roof areas. However, larger homes or those with steep roof pitches may require 7-inch gutters to manage heavy rainfall and protect foundations from water damage – particularly important given our city’s soft soil conditions.

New gutters in New Orleans require regular maintenance due to the unique local climate and vegetation. With the city’s high annual rainfall, frequent tropical storms, and hurricane season from June to November, gutters need consistent attention. Local trees like cypress, crepe myrtles, and live oaks shed leaves and debris year-round, especially in neighborhoods like Garden District and Uptown. Most New Orleans homeowners find they need to clean their gutters 3-4 times per year, with additional cleanings during storm seasons. The city’s high humidity can also promote moss growth in gutters, making regular inspections important for preventing water damage and foundation issues common to the area.

Yes, gutters can be installed on any roof type, including steep or complex designs common in New Orleans’ historic architecture. From the raised Creole cottages in the Marigny to the grand mansions of the Garden District, our experts are experienced in adapting gutter systems to accommodate various architectural styles while ensuring proper water management during the city’s intense subtropical rainfall and hurricane seasons. The unique challenges of New Orleans’ climate, including frequent thunderstorms and high humidity, make proper gutter installation particularly important for protecting historic homes from water damage. Whether it’s a traditional shotgun house or a French Colonial estate dealing with magnolia and live oak debris, professional gutter installation can be safely and effectively completed on any roof configuration.

Gutters protect your home by channeling rainwater away from your foundation, walls, and landscaping. In New Orleans’ unique climate, where we experience everything from summer thunderstorms to hurricane season downpours, properly functioning gutters are essential. Our historic homes in areas like the Garden District and French Quarter are particularly vulnerable to water damage, and gutters help prevent foundation issues, soil erosion, and moisture problems. With our city’s abundant live oaks and Spanish moss, maintaining clear gutters is especially important for protecting homes during our frequent heavy rainfall, which can exceed 60 inches annually.

We offer a lifetime transferable warranty on all gutter installations in New Orleans, designed to protect homeowners through the unique challenges of our Gulf Coast climate. This comprehensive warranty covers both materials and workmanship for your gutter system, which is particularly important given our region’s frequent heavy rains and tropical storms.

Yes, as part of our comprehensive service in New Orleans, we carefully remove your existing gutters and handle all disposal. Given our unique climate – from intense summer thunderstorms to hurricane season – we replace old systems with custom gutters specifically designed for local weather challenges. Our team is experienced with the particular needs of New Orleans homes, where heavy rainfall, oak trees, and Spanish moss can impact gutter performance. We’ll ensure your new gutters are properly sized and installed to handle our region’s substantial precipitation patterns.