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Accordion Hurricane Shutters, repaired or rebuilt in Hollywood, FL
Accordion Hurricane Shutters for homes in Hollywood and the surrounding area — permitted, inspected and closed out. Free estimate.
In Hollywood, where Census data puts the median home at about 1969 construction, accordion shutters that stick, rust or no longer lock usually mean aging tracks and salt-air wear, and the fix starts with the permit path. Installing or replacing accordion shutters is typically permitted through the City of Hollywood building department, because the shutters anchor to the structure and are part of the opening protection. Minor hardware repair or re-keying usually is not. Most homes here are owner-occupied, so the shutters on your house are usually yours to keep in working order.
You get a written scope before work starts. When the job needs a permit, we pull it under our own certifications, schedule the inspections, and close the permit out. If shutters are part of a bigger repair or remodel, we plan the work together.
Hollywood sits on the Atlantic, and salt-laden onshore breezes reach well inland. Homes within a mile or two of the Broadwalk and the Intracoastal take the worst of it, and track hardware, locks and fasteners rust out faster than they would inland. Much of the housing stock dates from the 1950s through the 1970s: concrete-block-and-stucco ranch homes, plus beachfront and eastern-corridor condo towers. Older openings may carry original or outdated shutters, and condo or HOA buildings often add association approval on top of the city process. Because Hollywood is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, the replacement product matters as much as the install.
Permits, inspections and close-out in Hollywood
Here is the usual path in Hollywood. (1) Installing or replacing accordion shutters is typically permitted, since they attach to the structure and form part of the opening protection. Re-keying or minor hardware repair usually is not. (2) The usual inspection sequence is an in-progress inspection of the anchorage while it is visible, where the code requires one, then a final inspection. Exact inspections vary by city, so confirm with the City of Hollywood building department. The Florida Building Code requires opening protection to meet site wind pressures and missile impact criteria. (4) After the final inspection, the permit should be closed out. Unpermitted or open permits can surface at sale, refinance or insurance renewal and may be cited by code enforcement. Shutter work is typically performed under a contractor license, and the Florida DBPR oversees licensing. Our Florida Certified Building Contractor license (CBC1265305) is a state certification verifiable on the DBPR website. Confirm the right classification with DBPR and the local building department.
Problems to watch for in Hollywood
Tracks that bind or won't close
Humidity and salt air corrode aluminum tracks and rollers, so panels can drag, stick or jump the track when you need them most.
Rusted locks and fasteners
Near the Intracoastal and Hollywood Beach, salt spray can eat through lock cylinders, pins and screws. A shutter that looks fine can fail to latch.
Original shutters on 1950s-70s block homes
With many homes dating from the 1950s through the 1970s, older shutters may lack the documentation a current product approval would have. Whether a system can be repaired or should be replaced is worth checking.
Bent or damaged panels
After a storm or years of rough handling, blades can bend or tear and leave gaps. Wind-borne debris is the hazard these panels exist to stop.
Anchors loose in block or stucco
Anchorage into block, frame or stucco has to follow the approved details. Corroded or loose anchors weaken the whole system.
Shutters that block egress
Openings needed for emergency exit have specific operability considerations, so a balcony or bedroom shutter that's hard to open is a safety issue.
Missing paperwork at sale or insurance renewal
Shutters with no permit or product approval on record can complicate a sale or an insurance wind-mitigation review. Check with your insurer on what they need.
What we do
- Product-approved accordion shuttersWe supply and install accordion shutters for windows, doors and balconies, using products with the approval Hollywood's HVHZ location calls for.
- Repairs and hardwareWhere a system can reasonably be kept, we repair tracks, locks and panels, and use coated or corrosion-resistant hardware to hold up against salt air.
- Permits and inspectionsWhen the work needs a permit, we pull it under our own certifications, schedule the inspections, and handle the close-out.
- Written scope before work startsYou get a free quote and a written scope, so you know what is covered before anything is installed.
- Remodels and additionsIf you're adding a room, remodeling or repairing, we can fold the shutter work into the same project as one contractor.
When to call
In South Florida, demand rises in late spring and early summer as people get ready for the June 1 to November 30 hurricane season. It spikes again whenever a named storm enters the forecast, and it stays elevated through the August to October peak. Winter and early spring are usually the better time to install and to gather wind-mitigation documentation for your insurer. Seasonal owners who return from November to April and open up long-vacant homes and condos can use that window to check shutters too. To get started, call (954) 620-7812 or request a free quote with the form on this page.
We serve Hollywood Beach, Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, Boulevard Heights, Driftwood, Liberia, Beverly Park, Playa del Mar area / North Beach, Oakwood Hills and Washington Park.
Accordion Shutters in Hollywood: questions we hear
- Do I need a permit to replace my accordion shutters?
- Generally yes. Accordion shutters attach to the structure and are part of the opening protection, so the building department typically issues a permit and inspects the anchorage. Re-keying or minor hardware repair usually does not need one.
- Why do shutters near the Broadwalk or Intracoastal wear out faster?
- Salt-laden onshore breezes reach well inland in Hollywood, and homes close to the water take constant salt spray. It corrodes tracks, locks and fasteners, so coated or stainless hardware is worth the upgrade.
- I live in a condo or HOA community. Does that change anything?
- Condo associations and HOAs are widespread in Hollywood, and they often have their own approval rules for exterior work. Check with your association before ordering, in addition to the city permit process.
- Why does closing out the permit matter?
- An open or unpermitted job can come up at sale, refinance or insurance renewal and may be cited by code enforcement. We schedule the inspections and close the permit out so the job is finished on paper as well.
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