Sarasota County, Florida
Flood protection in Sarasota
Custom aluminum flood panels and flood gates for Sarasota 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 Sarasota?
Why Sarasota properties flood
Sarasota is surrounded by Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, with Siesta, Lido, Bird and Longboat Keys offshore. 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.
- Barrier islands take Gulf surge first, and bayfront mainland homes see water pushed up Sarasota Bay.
- Sarasota County has strict rules in its Coastal High Hazard Area, so systems must be designed and permitted properly.
- Back-to-back storms in recent years flooded homes that had never taken on water before.
Flood Guard systems are built from corrosion-resistant aluminum and stainless steel for salt air, and installed to Florida Building Code.
Sarasota areas we serve
Downtown Sarasota
Bayfront condos and commercial buildings
Bird Key & St. Armands
Low-lying island homes and retail
Lido Key
Gulf-front condos and homes
Southside Village & Laurel Park
Mainland neighborhoods with bay and drainage flooding
Casey Key
Island homes with limited access during storms
Protected in 3 steps
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Free assessment
A Flood Guard specialist visits your Sarasota 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 Sarasota
Do I need flood protection in Sarasota if I'm not in a FEMA flood zone?
Often, yes. Many Sarasota County 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 Sarasota?
Most Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 County requirements and installs to Florida Building Code.
How fast can Flood Guard install in Sarasota?
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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Nearby: Siesta Key flood protection · Longboat Key flood protection · Venice flood protection · Bradenton flood protection · all areas
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.