Hurricane Shutters
Aluminum Storm Panels
Removable corrugated panels that install directly over openings before a storm and store flat the rest of the year.
★★★★★ 4.8
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SINCE 2013
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CERTAINTEED, GAF & IKO SHINGLES
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CERTIFIED ROOFING CONTRACTOR
Licensed
CCC1331129 / CBC1259476
No Deposit Required — You Only Pay When You’re Satisfied
How Storm Panels Work
Aluminum storm panels are corrugated sheets that bolt or track into place directly over windows and doors ahead of a storm. Because they’re removable, they store flat in a garage or shed when not in use.
Why Homeowners Choose Them
Storm panels are typically the most affordable hurricane protection option per opening, and because they’re removable, they don’t change the look of your home when not deployed.
Installation & Building Code
We install permanent mounting hardware (tracks or anchors) engineered to your home’s specific wind zone under Florida Building Code, so the panels go up quickly and securely each time you need them.
What To Know Before Storm Season
Because panels require manual installation before a storm, we recommend a practice run early in hurricane season so you know the process works and have every panel and fastener accounted for.
Why Ricketts
Why Homeowners Trust Us With Their Aluminum Storm Panels
We Diagnose Before We Quote
Every project starts with an in-person assessment, not a phone estimate. We explain exactly what we find and why we recommend it before you commit to anything.
Licensed, Insured, And Accountable
We’re a Florida-licensed contractor (CCC1331129 roofing, CBC1259476 general contracting) — not a storm-chasing crew that shows up after a hurricane and disappears.
A Warranty You Can Actually Use
Every completed job comes with a written workmanship warranty on file, so you have documentation if a question comes up later.
Getting Started
What Happens When You Reach Out
You Reach Out
Call, or request an estimate online — no obligation, no high-pressure sales call. We ask a few questions about your property and the openings you want to protect.
We Assess The Project In Person
A specific, in-person look at each opening, not a phone-estimate guess. We explain what we find and what we recommend.
You Get A Written, Itemized Quote
A specific price and scope of work, in writing, before you decide anything — no vague verbal ranges.
We Do The Work, Permitted Where Required
Built to Florida Building Code standards, with permits filed and inspections scheduled as part of the project.
You Get A Warranty, In Writing
A workmanship warranty on file gives you something concrete to point to if a question comes up later.
What Affects Your Price
What Affects The Cost
Number Of Openings
A full-home set of panels has different per-opening economics than protecting just a few windows or doors.
Opening Size
Larger openings and sliding glass doors require more panel material and heavier-duty fasteners.
Mounting Hardware Type
Permanent track systems cost more upfront than basic stud-and-wingnut mounting but install faster each time.
We don’t quote prices over the phone or list generic price ranges online — the honest answer depends on your specific property and openings, which is why every quote starts with an in-person assessment.
We don’t quote prices over the phone or list generic price ranges online — the honest answer depends on your specific property and openings, which is why every quote starts with an in-person assessment.
Common Questions
Aluminum Storm Panels, Answered Directly
How long does it take to install storm panels before a hurricane?
With mounting hardware already in place, most homeowners can install a full set of panels across a home in a few hours — faster with two people.
Where do storm panels get stored?
Panels store flat and stack easily in a garage, shed, or attic space when not deployed.
Do storm panels block light when installed?
Yes, since they’re solid metal panels, so they’re typically installed only when a storm is approaching.
Customer Reviews
What Fort Lauderdale Residents Are Saying
★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 · 106 Google reviews
“Ricketts handled our roof repair after a bad storm and made the whole process easy — showed up when they said they would, explained what was actually wrong, and kept the property clean every day. Would recommend them to anyone in South Florida.”
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