Hurricane Shutters
Bahama Shutters
Louvered shutters that prop open for shade and airflow, then drop and lock flat for hurricane protection.
★★★★★ 4.8
GOOGLE · 106 REVIEWS
Local & Family Owned
SINCE 2013
ShingleMaster
CERTAINTEED, GAF & IKO SHINGLES
GAF Certified
CERTIFIED ROOFING CONTRACTOR
Licensed
CCC1331129 / CBC1259476
No Deposit Required — You Only Pay When You’re Satisfied
How Bahama Shutters Work
Bahama shutters mount above each window on a hinge, propping outward at an angle for everyday shade, ventilation, and rain protection. Before a storm, they fold down flat against the opening and lock into place.
Why Homeowners Choose Them
Beyond hurricane protection, Bahama shutters function daily as a shade and architectural feature, giving homes a distinct tropical look while cutting direct sun and glare through the window.
Installation & Building Code
We engineer and permit Bahama shutter installations to meet Florida Building Code wind-load requirements for your address and wind zone, with hardware mounted directly to the structure.
Maintenance
Hinges and locking hardware should be checked periodically, especially in coastal salt air, to keep shutters operating smoothly and closing fully flush before storm season.
Why Ricketts
Why Homeowners Trust Us With Their Bahama Shutters
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 installation has different per-opening economics than protecting just a few windows.
Opening Size
Larger openings require larger, heavier panels and correspondingly more robust hinge hardware.
Frame & Color Finish
Custom colors and frame finishes to match your home’s architecture add to material cost.
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
Bahama Shutters, Answered Directly
Can Bahama shutters stay open during normal weather?
Yes — that’s their everyday function, propping open at an angle for shade and airflow when a storm isn’t approaching.
Do Bahama shutters block all light when closed?
Yes, when folded down and locked flat for a storm, they cover the opening similarly to other hurricane shutter types.
Are Bahama shutters as strong as accordion shutters?
When properly engineered and permitted to your wind zone, Bahama shutters meet the same Florida Building Code wind-load requirements as other approved shutter systems.
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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