Hurricane Protection and Remodeling Services in Holmes Beach

Protect & Upgrade Your Home

Holmes Beach is the largest of the three cities on Anna Maria Island and the one with the most water on two sides. Gulf front homes face the open beach, while Key Royale and the canal neighborhoods along the bay side put boats in the backyard and the bay a few feet below the seawall. Helene’s surge in 2024 came from both directions, flooding homes along the Gulf and pushing water up the canals at the same time. City officials reported severe damage across town, and a lot of homes are still being repaired or rebuilt.

West Shore Construction has worked on the Manatee County coast since 1985. We install impact windows, hurricane shutters, motorized hurricane screens and hurricane fabric in Holmes Beach, and we handle remodeling and rebuild projects. Here is how each option fits.

Canal Homes and Gulf Front Homes

The two sides of Holmes Beach need slightly different plans. Gulf front homes take the most direct wind and salt spray, and lots seaward of the state’s Coastal Construction Control Line can need state review for some exterior work. Canal homes in Key Royale and along the bay have more glass facing the water than you might expect, often big sliders and porch openings onto the dock. Those wide openings are where motorized hurricane screens and impact sliders do the most good.

Most of the city sits in a flood zone, and many homes are elevated or will be when they are rebuilt. The Holmes Beach building department reviews remodeling against the FEMA substantial improvement rule, which compares the cost of work to the structure’s value. We look at that early so the project you plan is the project the city will approve.

Coastal Home Protection Solutions

Impact Windows and Sliders

For waterfront homes, impact windows and impact sliding doors are the protection most owners choose because they never have to be deployed. Laminated glass stays in the frame when struck, keeps the house sealed and filters the heat that comes off the water. We specify frames and hardware built for full coastal exposure, since salt air wears out ordinary hardware quickly.

Hurricane Shutters

Motorized rolling shutters are a strong choice for Holmes Beach owners who split their time between the island and somewhere else. They close in under a minute and add security when the house is empty. Accordion shutters are a lower cost option that stays mounted on the house. Bahama shutters fit the island’s beach cottage look. The full range is on our shutters page.

Screens and Fabric

Screened porches, pool decks and lanais facing the canal are standard in Holmes Beach. A motorized hurricane screen protects them without closing them in, lowering into locking side tracks when a storm is coming and working as a sun and bug screen the rest of the year. We install Magnatrack and other rated systems. For owners who like to handle their own storm prep, hurricane fabric panels are light, store easily and let daylight in.

Rentals and Absentee Owners

Holmes Beach has a large vacation rental market, and the city keeps its own rules for rental properties. For owners who are rarely on site, our automated hurricane protection lets a property manager close the house quickly, and impact glass removes the need for anyone to do anything at all.

Remodeling and Rebuilding

Many Holmes Beach homes need more than new openings after 2024. As a state certified building contractor, West Shore handles whole home remodeling, kitchens and bathrooms, and we can plan the interior work and hurricane protection as one project with one permit path.

Insurance Credits and Grants

Protected openings are one of the most valuable wind mitigation credits on a Florida homeowners policy. West Shore is an eligible My Safe Florida Home contractor, a state program offering matching grants to qualifying homesteaded owners, and financing is available.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hurricane Protection in Holmes Beach

What hurricane protection works best on a Holmes Beach canal home?

Impact sliders and motorized hurricane screens are the most common choices because canal homes tend to have wide openings facing the water. We often pair them with a lower cost option on the street side.

Do I need a permit for hurricane shutters in Holmes Beach?

Yes. Shutters, impact windows and most other permanent hurricane protection need a permit through the City of Holmes Beach. We handle the application and inspections.

Can you work on my home while it is rented?

We schedule around bookings whenever we can and coordinate access with your property manager.

Nearby Areas We Serve

West Shore also serves homeowners in Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach and Bradenton.

Request a Quote in Holmes Beach

West Shore is a state certified building contractor (CBC044653) with more than 40 years of experience. We handle permits and inspections with the City of Holmes Beach and coordinate with owners who are out of town.