Hurricane Protection and Remodeling Services on Casey Key

Protecting Casey Key Coastal Homes

Casey Key is one of the quietest places on the Gulf Coast. It is a long, narrow strip of land off Nokomis and Osprey with the Gulf on one side, the bay on the other and a single winding road down the middle. There are no high rises and almost no commercial buildings, just homes, many of them large estates set back among the sea grapes. That privacy comes with exposure. In places the island is only a few hundred feet wide, and the 2024 storms brought surge, erosion and wind damage to homes along its length.

West Shore Construction has worked along the Sarasota coast since 1985. On Casey Key we install impact windows, hurricane shutters, motorized hurricane screens and hurricane fabric, and we take on remodeling. Here is what matters on the key.

Coastal Home Protection

Casey Key homes tend to be big, and they are built to face the water. That means tall window walls, wide sliders, second and third floor glass and covered outdoor rooms. Protecting openings at that size takes products that are approved for the exact dimensions and design wind speed at the site, which on the coast of Sarasota County is at the higher end of the local range. We measure every opening and confirm the approvals before quoting, rather than fitting a standard product to a nonstandard house.

Casey Key is unincorporated, so permits go through Sarasota County. The island is in Florida’s wind borne debris region, so new and replacement glass must be impact rated or protected. Many Gulf front homes sit seaward of the state’s Coastal Construction Control Line, which can bring state review for exterior work. For homes in flood zones, the county measures remodeling against the structure’s value under the FEMA substantial improvement rule. We handle all of it.

Premium Coastal Protection

Impact Windows and Doors

Impact windows and sliders are the most common choice on Casey Key, especially for owners who are away part of the year. The glass stays in the frame when struck and keeps the house sealed with nobody on site. We use frames and hardware made for direct salt exposure, and we can match the profiles and finishes of high end custom homes.

Motorized Shutters and Screens

On homes with tall openings, anything that has to be carried and hung is a real job. Motorized rolling shutters and motorized hurricane screens close with a switch, and screens retract out of sight so they do not block the view. Tied into our automated hurricane protection, an estate manager can close the whole house from a phone. Screens also protect the large covered porches and pool areas common on the key.

Fabric and Other Options

Hurricane fabric such as astroGuard is a light way to cover unusual openings or guest houses, and it lets daylight through. Accordion shutters and panels remain good choices for secondary buildings. Compare every system on our shutters page.

Remodeling on Casey Key

As a state certified building contractor, West Shore handles whole home remodeling, kitchens and bathrooms. On a large home, combining interior work with new windows and doors keeps the project on one schedule and one permit.

Insurance and Grants

Protected openings are one of the most valuable wind mitigation credits on a Florida homeowners policy, documented by an inspection after installation. Financing is available for larger projects.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hurricane Protection on Casey Key

Can you protect very large windows and sliders on Casey Key?

Yes. We measure each opening and confirm the product is approved for its exact size and the design wind speed at your property before we quote.

Who handles permits on Casey Key?

Sarasota County. Casey Key is unincorporated, and Gulf front work may also need state review under the Coastal Construction Control Line program.

Can my house be closed up while I am away?

Yes. Motorized shutters and screens can be tied to an automated control so you or a property manager can close the house remotely.

Nearby Areas We Serve

West Shore also serves homeowners in Siesta Key, Manasota Key and Venice.

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West Shore is a state certified building contractor (CBC044653) with more than 40 years of experience. We handle permits with Sarasota County and coordinate with owners and estate managers.