Sarasota & Manatee Counties, Florida
Flood protection in Longboat Key
Custom aluminum flood panels and flood gates for Longboat Key homes, condos and businesses, built for Gulf Coast storms by a local team with 50+ years of storm-protection history.
Who installs flood panels in Longboat Key?
Why Longboat Key properties flood
Longboat Key is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. That access to the water is why people love living here, and it's also why flooding here is a question of when, not if.
- A long barrier island where surge comes from both the Gulf and Sarasota Bay.
- Condo buildings need protection for lobbies, garages, elevators and equipment rooms.
- Single-family homes often have wide openings facing the water.
Flood Guard systems are built from corrosion-resistant aluminum and stainless steel for salt air, and installed to Florida Building Code.
Longboat Key areas we serve
Gulf-front condos
Lobbies, garages and mechanical rooms
Bayside homes
Canal and bay-front houses
Village & north end
Older homes near Longboat Pass
Protected in 3 steps
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Free assessment
A Flood Guard specialist visits your Longboat Key property, measures every opening and looks at elevation, drainage and how water reached it in past storms.
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Clear written quote
You get a detailed quote for your exact openings. No pressure, no surprises. 0% financing for qualified buyers and veterans discounts.
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Custom build and install
We fabricate your panels and tracks in Pinellas County and install them to Florida Building Code. Then we show you how to put them up in minutes.
The Flood Guard system
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Top cap system
Creates multi-layer sealing pressure
Cast aluminum with a marine-grade powder coat. A stainless steel screw and plate press down evenly, compressing the dual EPDM gaskets between every panel and the base.
Flood protection questions from Longboat Key
Do I need flood protection in Longboat Key if I'm not in a FEMA flood zone?
Often, yes. Many Sarasota & Manatee Counties properties that flooded in Hurricanes Helene and Milton were outside FEMA's high-risk zones. Surge, king tides and heavy rain don't follow map lines; how close you are to the water and how low your floor sits matter more.
How much does flood protection cost in Longboat Key?
Most Longboat Key homes come in around $5,000–$8,000; large condo and commercial buildings have run $50,000–$80,000. The price depends on the number and size of openings. The assessment and quote are free, and veterans discounts are available.
Do flood panels in Longboat Key need a permit?
Some installations need a permit or HOA or condo board approval, depending on the building and the jurisdiction. Flood Guard works within Sarasota & Manatee Counties requirements and installs to Florida Building Code.
How fast can Flood Guard install in Longboat Key?
It depends on the season and the size of the job. Systems are custom built, so the best time to book is well before a storm is in the Gulf. Call (727) 599-4275 for current lead times.
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Find out what protecting your property costs
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.