Accordion, roll-down and storm panels

Hurricane Shutters in Miami Gardens, FL

Lower-cost storm protection for windows and doors, installed with the approvals and permit Miami-Dade requires.

Free in-home estimate with every opening measured and listed
Written, itemized quote that names the NOA or Florida approval for each product
Permit, Notice of Commencement and inspections handled as part of the job

Protection You Close Before the Storm

Hurricane Shutters are the other way to meet opening protection: they cover ordinary glass with a barrier that stops debris. For many Miami Gardens homeowners, shutters make sense for a few openings now, while windows are replaced over time, or for the whole house when the budget does not stretch to impact glass. The trade-off is simple: someone has to close them before a storm.

Shutter types

Accordion: folding panels stored at the sides of the window and pulled closed along a track. Quick for one person to close.
Roll-down: a curtain of slats in a box above the opening, closed with a crank or a motor. The easiest to use, especially on wide sliders.
Aluminum storm panels: corrugated panels that bolt or slide onto tracks or studs. The lowest cost, but they must be stored and put up by hand.
Clear polycarbonate panels: like storm panels but let light in while they are up.
Bahama and colonial: hinged shutters that stay mounted and close over the window, adding a look as well as protection.

Which fits your house

Two-story walls and wide openings point toward roll-down or accordion shutters, because nobody wants to carry metal panels up a ladder in the wind. Panels work well on a one-story ranch with a garage to store them in. Accordion shutters on bedroom windows have to leave a way out, so we check egress on every bedroom opening.

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Approvals and the permit

Shutters need their own approval and their own permit in Miami-Dade, separate from any window work. Drawings show which openings are protected and the mean roof height. For permanent shutters such as accordions, Miami-Dade requires HOA approval before the permit is issued if your community has an association, documented on an attestation form. We prepare the drawings and file the permit; you get the HOA sign-off if one applies.

Shutters and insurance

Opening protection on Florida's wind mitigation form looks at every opening. Shutters that are approved and installed on all openings can count, the same way impact glass does. Mixing impact windows on some openings and shutters on others is common and can still qualify, as long as nothing is left unprotected.

Care between storms

Clean and lubricate accordion and roll-down tracks once a year
Test motors and keep a manual override handy for power outages
Store panels flat with their hardware labeled by opening
Replace bent tracks or missing studs before storm season

What a Shutter Job Includes

Shutter quotes list each opening with the shutter type, size and approval.

Opening survey

Each window and door is measured and the wall surface checked for anchoring into block or wood.

Shutter selection by opening

The right type for each opening, mixing accordion, roll-down and panels where it saves money.

Permit drawings

Protected openings and mean roof height shown on the drawings, with the shutter approvals attached.

Track and box installation

Header and sill tracks or roll-down boxes anchored and sealed so water does not get into the wall.

Hand-off and labeling

We show you how to close every shutter and label panels so the right one goes on each opening.

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Typical Hurricane Shutter Costs

Job	Typical range
Accordion shutters	$15 - $25 per sq. ft.
Roll-down, manual	$20 - $50 per sq. ft.
Roll-down, electric	$50 - $175 per sq. ft.
Aluminum storm panels	$5 - $15 per sq. ft.
Clear polycarbonate panels	$10 - $20 per sq. ft.
Bahama or colonial shutters	$20 - $50 per sq. ft.

Installed ranges from HomeGuide. They vary with opening size, height, motors and how the shutters are anchored. Your written estimate is the price.

How a Shutter Job Works

1. Walk the house

We look at every opening, note which are already protected and suggest a shutter type for each of the rest.

2. Itemized quote

Each opening is priced with its shutter type, so you can protect the whole house or start with the worst openings.

3. HOA and permit

If you have an HOA, you get the attestation signed; we prepare drawings and file the permit.

4. Installation

Tracks, boxes and studs are installed, and every shutter is test-closed.

5. Inspection and training

After inspection we walk you through closing each shutter before storm season.

Hurricane Shutters Questions

Are shutters cheaper than impact windows?

Usually by a wide margin. HomeGuide puts accordion shutters at $15 to $25 per square foot installed, while Angi shows impact windows at $700 to $2,875 each. Shutters cost less up front but need to be closed for every storm.

Do I need a permit for hurricane shutters?

Yes. Miami-Dade requires a permit and an approved product for shutters and storm panels, with drawings showing the protected openings. Permanent shutters in an HOA community also need association approval first.

Can roll-down shutters work when the power is out?

Motorized roll-downs should have a manual override, such as a crank, so they can be opened or closed without power. We show you where it is and how to use it.

What about plywood?

Plywood is a last-minute stopgap, not a tested product with an NOA or Florida approval, and wind mitigation inspectors look for approved protection on each opening. Approved panels cost little more and are cut to fit your openings exactly.

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