Pricing guide
What flood protection costs in Tampa Bay
Honest ranges from real Flood Guard jobs, what moves the price up or down, and how it compares with the cost of a flood.
How much do flood panels cost?
Typical price ranges
| Property | Typical range | What's usually included |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family home | $5,000–$8,000 | Entry doors, sliders and the garage opening(s) below the planned water level |
| Condo building / HOA | Up to $50,000–$80,000 | Lobbies, garage ramps, mechanical and elevator rooms, ground-floor units |
| Business / storefront | Quoted per site | Storefronts and wide openings with center brackets |
These are ranges from real jobs, not a price list. Your quote is based on your exact openings after a free on-site assessment.
What affects the price
- Number of openings. Every door, slider or garage below the water level needs protecting; one gap defeats the rest.
- Width and height. Larger openings need more panel; very wide spans need center brackets.
- Mounting surfaces. Block, stucco, brick, tile and pavers each mount and seal differently.
- Permits and approvals. Some jobs need a permit or HOA/condo board sign-off.
Compared with the cost of a flood
After a flood, the bill usually includes tear-out of wet drywall and insulation, commercial drying, mold treatment, new flooring, cabinets, doors and trim, appliances, and often months of living elsewhere. Standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flood damage. Read the real cost of water damage.
Ways to make it affordable
- 0% interest financing for buyers who qualify.
- Veterans discounts.
- Prioritizing the openings where water actually gets in first; we'll tell you honestly which matter.
Flood panels vs other options on cost
Sandbags are cheap up front but must be bought, filled, placed and thrown away every storm, and they leak. Permanent flood doors cost far more per opening. See the full comparison.
Flood protection cost questions
How much do flood panels cost for a house in Florida?
Most Flood Guard home systems cost $5,000–$8,000, covering the doors, sliders and garage openings water would come through. Smaller jobs can be less; homes with many or very wide openings can be more.
How much does flood protection cost for a condo building?
Large condo and commercial buildings with many or wide openings have run $50,000–$80,000. Each building is quoted after a site walk with the board or manager.
Is flood protection worth the cost?
For most properties, protection costs less than 10% of the cost of flood repairs, and the panels are reused storm after storm. One flood can mean tear-out, drying, mold work, rebuilding and months out of the home.
What affects the price?
The number of openings, their width and height, the wall and floor surfaces the tracks mount to, whether center brackets are needed for wide spans, and any permitting.
Is the quote free?
Yes. The on-site assessment and written quote are free and there's no obligation.
Get an exact price for your property
Free on-site assessment and a written quote. Most homes come in around $5,000–$8,000, less than 10% of the cost of flood repairs.