The specialty that protects everything else: FEMA-compliant, elevated, storm-ready construction on the barrier islands. Built high, built right. Free consultation.
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On a barrier island, elevation isn't a style choice — it's what protects your home, your family, and your insurability. Coastal and elevated construction is the foundation (literally) of everything we build here: getting the living space above base flood elevation, engineering for storm surge and wind, and detailing the whole structure for salt air and water. It's the most important thing most builders understand the least. We specialize in it.
Building at or above base flood elevation does three things: it protects the home from storm surge, it keeps you compliant with FEMA and local code, and it directly lowers your flood insurance costs. Building too low — or renovating a low home without addressing it — can mean failed permits, denied claims, and sky-high premiums. We get the elevation right and document it properly.
Elevated coastal structures need it all working together: piling or stem-wall foundations engineered for surge and scour, wind-rated framing and connectors, impact-rated openings, breakaway lower-level walls, and corrosion-resistant hardware throughout. We design and build the complete system so your home stands when the weather tests it.
Whether you're building new, elevating an existing home, or planning a renovation that triggers elevation rules, this is the expertise that makes or breaks a coastal project. Start with a free assessment of your flood zone, base flood elevation, and what your project requires.
Already own a coastal home? We do luxury remodels and renovations too.
Need to add square footage too? We design and build coastal additions.
Reworking the whole home? We do luxury coastal renovations too.
See our full process, coastal portfolio, and reviews on the main page.
Elevated, storm-ready construction on the barrier islands.
They elevated our home above base flood and our insurance dropped dramatically. Engineered for the wind and surge — we finally feel secure on the island.
New build on pilings with ground-level parking. They handled FEMA, the elevation certificate, all of it. Solid, compliant, and beautiful.
Our renovation triggered the substantial improvement rule and they caught it early — planned the elevation in instead of getting blindsided. True coastal experts.
Base flood elevation (BFE) is the height floodwater is expected to reach in a major flood. On the islands, your living space generally must be at or above BFE. Building to or above it protects your home from surge, keeps you code- and FEMA-compliant, and lowers your flood insurance costs.
Yes — home elevation is part of our coastal specialty. We can raise an existing structure above base flood elevation on engineered foundations, which both protects it and can dramatically reduce flood insurance premiums. We'll assess whether it's the right move for your property.
If you renovate a home more than a set percentage of its value, code can require the whole structure to be brought up to current elevation. We assess this early so it shapes your plan from the start rather than surprising you mid-project. Call (727) 349-5715 to discuss your project.
Yes — we build new elevated homes on piling and stem-wall foundations engineered for storm surge, scour, and the coastal wind zone, with breakaway lower enclosures and ground-level parking where appropriate.
Often significantly — flood insurance is heavily tied to how your lowest floor sits relative to base flood elevation. Building or elevating higher commonly reduces premiums. We build to the right elevation and provide the documentation your insurer needs.
Free assessment of your flood zone, elevation, and what your project requires.
Coastal building and remodeling across Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Madeira Beach, and the barrier islands.