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Roll Shutters
Permanent, nearly invisible, and motorized options close with a switch. The pick for rentals and second homes.
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Surf City · Topsail Beach · North Topsail Beach
Hurricane & storm shutters for Topsail Island.
Topsail sits right in the path of the storms that run up the Carolina coast. We fit island homes with impact-rated storm shutters and screens, measured and installed by our own crews from Wilmington.
Topsail Island runs about 26 miles between the ocean and the sound, shared by three towns: Surf City in the middle, Topsail Beach to the south and North Topsail Beach to the north. Bertha and Fran hit the island hard in 1996, and Florence brought days of wind and water in 2018. Islanders do not need convincing that storm protection matters.
What changes from house to house is the right system. A raised oceanfront house on pilings takes wind from open water on every side. A soundside cottage has big sliders facing the marsh. A rental that sits empty midweek needs protection the owner can close from away. We measure every opening, then recommend the mix that suits it.
For most Topsail homes that means roll shutters on the windows that face the ocean, accordion shutters on doors and sliders, storm panels where budget comes first, and a hurricane screen across the porch. Many island owners add Bahama shutters for the exterior shutter look that shades the house all summer and latches down for storms.
Storm Shutter Options
Four ways to protect an island house.
Each one is impact-rated and sized to the opening. We show you all four on site.
Doors & sliders
Accordion Shutters
Close the big glass doors in minutes, no tools required, then fold back to the sides all summer.
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Most Economical
Storm Panels
Certified protection at the friendliest price. Clear panels keep rooms bright while the storm passes.
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Hurricane Screens
Rated mesh across the whole porch. Shade and bug screen in summer, storm protection when it counts.
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Topsail Island storm shutter questions.
Do you install storm shutters on all of Topsail Island?
Yes. We install hurricane and storm shutters in all three island towns, Surf City, Topsail Beach and North Topsail Beach, on oceanfront, soundside and second-row homes. Our crews come up from our Wilmington shop, and we also cover the mainland side in Hampstead, Holly Ridge and Sneads Ferry.
What is the best storm shutter for a Topsail rental or second home?
If nobody lives in the house full time, choose a system that does not need someone on site with a ladder. Motorized roll shutters close at the push of a button, and accordion shutters stay mounted beside doors and sliders and close by hand in minutes. Storm panels are the most economical certified option, but someone has to put them up before every storm.
Can you protect a raised house on pilings?
Yes, and it is most of what we do on the island. Roll and accordion shutters stay mounted on every floor, so nothing has to be carried up a ladder when a storm is coming. Where panels make sense, we add inside pulls on upper-level openings so they are easier and safer to set.
Do storm shutters hold up to oceanfront salt air?
Our systems are aluminum with powder-coated or painted finishes and corrosion-resistant hardware chosen for the coast. Salt air is still hard on tracks and motors, so we offer pre-season maintenance and repair to keep them closing smoothly.
Do you also install Bahama shutters and hurricane screens on Topsail?
Yes. Bahama shutters give an island house year-round shade and latch closed for storms, and hurricane screens protect a whole porch opening while doubling as shade and bug screening the rest of the year.
How do I get a storm shutter estimate on Topsail Island?
Call us at (910) 799-2782, request a free estimate, or book an on-site visit online. We measure every opening, show you the options in person, and quote the project at no cost.
