Hurricane & Storm Protection For Ft Myers

Sun Savior installs hurricane roll-down shutters, hurricane screens, and accordion shutters for Southwest Florida homes and businesses — with 12 years of local expertise in Florida building codes, permit requirements, and coastal storm loads.

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Hurricane Season Comes Every Year. Your Storm Protection Shouldn’t Be a Last-Minute Decision.

Every Southwest Florida homeowner knows the anxiety. A named storm appears in the Gulf. The forecast shifts overnight. Suddenly you’re scrambling — pulling plywood out of the garage, trying to remember where you stored the panels from last year, calling contractors who stopped answering the phone days ago.
Sun Savior was built to eliminate that moment entirely. With 12 years of storm protection installation experience across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and surrounding counties — and a deep understanding of Florida’s demanding wind load codes and local permit requirements — Sun Savior installs hurricane roll-down shutters, Kevlar and polypropylene hurricane screens, and accordion shutters that are ready to deploy in seconds, every single storm season, for the life of your home.
Stop improvising. Start protecting. Your home deserves a permanent solution — installed by someone who knows exactly what Southwest Florida storms demand.

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Southwest Florida Homeowners Face a Real, Annual Threat. Most Still Aren’t Fully Protected

Hurricane Ian made one thing painfully clear across Lee and Collier County: the difference between a properly protected home and an unprotected one isn’t a matter of luck. It’s a matter of what was installed before the storm arrived.

Here Is What Unprotected Windows and Doors Cost Southwest Florida Homeowners Every Season:

🌀 Last-minute scrambling every hurricane season — searching for panels, boarding up windows, hoping everything holds when you have hours, not days, to prepare
💸 Catastrophic wind and water damage — a single failed window or door during a major storm can destroy the interior of your entire home, far beyond what insurance fully covers
😟 Year-round anxiety — living in Southwest Florida without permanent storm protection means hurricane season is never really over, it just gets quieter between storms

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PROTECTION AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON

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Hurricane Shutters

The Fastest, Most Reliable Storm Protection Available.

Sun Savior’s hurricane roll-down shutters are the gold standard of residential storm protection for Southwest Florida homes. Motorized models deploy completely with a single button press — no manual effort, no tools, no panels to find and carry. Manual models deploy quickly by hand for a lower-cost entry point that still delivers maximum protection.
Every roll-down shutter Sun Savior installs is engineered to meet Florida’s strict wind load and impact resistance codes — protecting windows, doors, garages, and lanai openings against hurricane-force winds and flying debris. Heavy-gauge aluminum slat construction, powder-coated for salt-air resistance, with housing that sits clean and discreet above your opening when not in use.
Available in: Motorized (app and remote-controlled) and manual operation Best for: Windows, doors, garage openings, large lanai openings, and commercial storefronts Permits: Required — fully handled by the team at Sun Savior Shades
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Hurricane Screens

High-Strength Storm Protection That Lets the Breeze In — Until It Can’t.

Sun Savior’s hurricane screens are manufactured from high-tensile Kevlar or polypropylene woven fabric — materials engineered to absorb and deflect hurricane-force wind loads and flying debris impact while allowing airflow and light through the screen when conditions are moderate.
Unlike solid shutters, hurricane screens provide a degree of protection even in partially deployed conditions, and they’re particularly well-suited for large lanai openings, covered porches, and outdoor living areas where rigid shutter systems aren’t practical. Kevlar screens offer maximum strength for the most demanding coastal exposures. Polypropylene screens provide excellent protection at a lower investment for applications with slightly lower wind exposure requirements.
Available in: Kevlar and polypropylene fabric options Best for: Large lanai openings, covered patios, porches, and any opening where rigid shutters aren’t practical Permits: Required where applicable — fully handled by Sun Savior Shades
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Accordion Shutters

Permanently Mounted. Always Ready. No Storage Required.

Accordion shutters are the most convenient permanent storm protection solution for Southwest Florida windows and doors — and one of Sun Savior’s most popular installations for homeowners who want to be storm-ready without the effort of storing or deploying panels every season.
Accordion shutters mount permanently on either side of your window or door opening, folding flat against the wall when not in use. When a storm approaches, they unfold from both sides and latch in the center in seconds — with no tools, no panels, and no assistance required. Heavy-gauge aluminum construction meets Florida wind load codes, and the clean, low-profile design doesn’t compromise your home’s curb appeal when the shutters are open.
Available in: Aluminum in a range of powder-coated colors to match your home exterior Best for: Windows, sliding glass doors, French doors, and any opening requiring fast, no-fuss storm protection Permits: Required — fully handled by Sun Savior Shades
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Getting Storm-Protected Is Easier Than You Think…

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1) Schedule Your Free Assessment

Chris comes to your home — anywhere from Port Charlotte to Marco Island — assesses every window, door, and opening that needs protection, and walks you through every system option. No pressure. No obligation. Just honest expertise. Schedule →

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2) We Handle Design, Permits & Ordering

Sun Savior prepares your complete storm protection specification, pulls all required permits with your local building authority, and orders your custom-fabricated shutters or screens. You don’t lift a finger on the paperwork.

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3) Sleep Through Hurricane Season

Our crew installs every shutter and screen with precision — inspected, permitted, and ready to deploy. Then you face every hurricane season with complete confidence, knowing your home is permanently protected by systems built and installed specifically for Southwest Florida’s storms.

Why Southwest Florida Homeowners Trust Sun Savior for Storm Protection

Storm protection installation in Southwest Florida isn’t just a product decision — it’s a code compliance decision, a permitting decision, and an engineering decision. The wrong product, the wrong installation method, or a missed permit can mean a shutter that fails in the storm, a claim your insurance company disputes, or a lien on your property when you go to sell.
Sun Savior has been navigating Lee County, Collier County, Charlotte County, and surrounding municipalities’ building departments for 12 years. Chris Irminger knows which products meet which wind load requirements for which exposure categories. He knows the permit process cold. He knows which inspectors to call and what they need to approve your installation.
Every storm protection installation Sun Savior completes is properly permitted, properly installed, and properly inspected — so when the storm comes, your shutters do exactly what they were engineered to do, and your insurance claim is airtight.
That’s not something you get from a national retailer, a fly-by-night contractor, or someone who adds storm shutters as a side business. That’s 12 years of doing one thing right, every single time.

Common Questions About Hurricane Shutters & Storm Protection in Fort Myers & Southwest Florida

Storm protection pricing in Southwest Florida depends on several factors: the number and size of openings being protected, the system type selected (roll-down, accordion, or hurricane screens), motorized versus manual operation for roll-down systems, and the specific wind load requirements for your home’s location and exposure category.
As general reference ranges for Fort Myers and the surrounding area:
Hurricane Roll-Down Shutters: Typically $800–$2,500 per opening installed, depending on size and motorized versus manual operation. Motorized systems run higher due to motor and wiring costs.
Accordion Shutters: Typically $700–$1,800 per opening installed, depending on opening size and configuration.
Hurricane Screens (Kevlar/Polypropylene): Pricing varies significantly by opening size and fabric type — typically $500–$2,000 per opening for residential applications.
All permit fees are included in Sun Savior’s quotes. Chris will provide a complete, itemized quote covering every opening, all hardware, permitting, and installation — with no surprises — during your free in-home assessment.

In most cases, yes — and often significantly. Florida homeowners insurance carriers frequently offer wind mitigation credits for homes with properly installed, permitted, and inspected hurricane protection on all openings. The discount varies by carrier and coverage, but many Southwest Florida homeowners find that their annual insurance savings offset a meaningful portion of their storm protection investment over time.
To qualify for wind mitigation credits, your shutters must be properly permitted and installed to code — which is exactly what Sun Savior delivers on every installation. After your installation is complete and inspected, you can request a wind mitigation inspection from a certified inspector, who will document your protection for submission to your insurance carrier. Chris can walk you through that process during your consultation.

Yes — storm protection installations in Southwest Florida require building permits in virtually every jurisdiction to ensure compliance with Florida’s strict wind load and impact resistance codes. This is non-negotiable, and it matters: improperly permitted shutters can create insurance claim complications after a storm, title issues when you sell your home, and — most importantly — may not perform as expected when a major storm arrives.
Sun Savior handles the complete permitting process on every storm protection installation — from application submission to scheduling the final inspection. After 12 years working with Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and surrounding county building departments, Chris knows exactly how to move your permit efficiently so your installation timeline isn’t delayed.

Installation timelines depend on the scope of your project. A single-product installation covering a small number of openings is typically completed in one day. A full-home storm protection project covering many windows, doors, and a lanai may take two to three days for installation.
Total project timeline from consultation to completed installation — including permit approval — typically runs three to six weeks depending on your local building department’s current workload. Sun Savior will give you a precise timeline estimate during your consultation and keep you updated throughout the permit and installation process. We manage all scheduling with the building department on your behalf.

The right system depends on your openings, your budget, and how you want to interact with your storm protection every season:
Hurricane roll-down shutters are the most complete and fastest-deploying protection available. Motorized models deploy with a single button press. They’re ideal for any opening — windows, doors, garages, and large lanai openings — and provide maximum wind and impact protection. The housing above the opening is always present but sits discreetly when the shutter is retracted.
Accordion shutters are the most convenient option for homeowners who want zero storage and zero setup time. They mount permanently beside the opening, fold flat when not in use, and latch in the center in seconds when a storm approaches. They provide excellent protection and strong curb appeal in the open position. Best for windows and doors.
Hurricane screens are the best solution for large lanai openings and covered outdoor areas where rigid shutter systems aren’t practical or aesthetically desirable. They allow airflow when deployed under moderate conditions and provide certified impact protection in storm conditions. Best for large openings that roll-down or accordion systems can’t easily cover.
Many Sun Savior customers use a combination — accordion shutters on windows and doors for fast daily convenience, roll-down shutters on the garage, and hurricane screens on the lanai. Chris will assess every opening during your free consultation and give you an honest recommendation for each one.

Yes. Sun Savior installs motorized roll-down hurricane shutters with remote control and app-based operation — allowing you to deploy every shutter on your home with a single button press, even if you’re not home when a storm approaches. For Southwest Florida homeowners who travel during hurricane season, or who want the peace of mind of being able to protect their home remotely, motorized roll-down shutters with app control are the ultimate storm protection solution.
Motorized systems can also be programmed to deploy automatically based on weather triggers in more advanced setups. Ask Chris about motorized options and smart integration during your free in-home assessment.

Don’t Wait Until a Storm Is in the Gulf. Your Free Assessment Is One Call Away.

Every hurricane season, Southwest Florida homeowners wait too long — and then scramble. Sun Savior can end that cycle permanently. Chris will come to your home, assess every opening that needs protection, walk you through every system option, and deliver a complete, honest quote — all completely free.
Most homeowners tell us the consultation alone changed how they thought about storm season. Let’s get you on the calendar before the next storm does it for you.

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