Pinellas County, Florida
Flood protection in St. Petersburg
Custom aluminum flood panels and flood gates for St. Pete 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 St. Petersburg?
Why St. Petersburg properties flood
St. Petersburg is surrounded by Tampa Bay to the east, Boca Ciega Bay to the west and the Gulf of Mexico beyond the barrier islands. 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.
- The city sits on a peninsula, so storm surge can come from more than one side.
- Low-lying neighborhoods such as Shore Acres, Snell Isle and parts of Downtown took on water during recent hurricanes.
- Many homes that flooded were outside the FEMA high-risk zones. Surge and heavy rain do not follow map lines.
Flood Guard systems are built from corrosion-resistant aluminum and stainless steel for salt air, and installed to Florida Building Code.
St. Petersburg areas we serve
Downtown St. Petersburg
Waterfront condos, mixed-use buildings and ground-floor retail
Old Northeast
Historic homes that need discreet, custom-fit protection
Shore Acres
Low-lying homes with direct bay exposure
Snell Isle
Waterfront estates and large openings
Riviera Bay & Placido Bayou
Canal-front homes on the north side of the city
Tierra Verde
Island homes at the mouth of Tampa Bay
Protected in 3 steps
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Free assessment
A Flood Guard specialist visits your St. Pete 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 St. Petersburg
Do I need flood protection in St. Petersburg if I'm not in a FEMA flood zone?
Often, yes. Many Pinellas 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 St. Petersburg?
Most St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 Pinellas County requirements and installs to Florida Building Code.
How fast can Flood Guard install in St. Petersburg?
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.