Design Pressure Analysis
Most companies skip this step. We run a site-specific DP analysis for every property, so your hurricane shutter installation is anchored correctly and qualifies for insurance wind-mitigation credits.
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Serving the USVI, BVI & Puerto Rico since 2006
Hurricane Shutters for Caribbean Homes
Caribbean Hurricane Shutters installs certified storm shutters for homes and businesses across the islands — from St. Thomas to San Juan. Free on-site estimates, same-week scheduling.
- ✓ Licensed general contractor USVI & PR
- ✓ OSHA-30 certified install crews
- ✓ 7-year workmanship warranty
- ✓ $2M liability insurance
Caribbean Hurricane Shutters, also known as CHS, is a Charlotte Amalie–based hurricane shutter installation company serving the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Leeward Islands. Founded in 2006, we install accordion shutters, rolldown shutters, Bahama shutters, colonial shutters, storm panels, hurricane screens, clear polycarbonate shutters and electric motorized systems for residential, commercial, condo and resort properties island-wide.
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We come to you — no obligation
Tell us about your property and we will come back within one business day with a detailed quote. Same-week on-site estimates throughout the islands.
What are hurricane shutters
Permanent storm protection for island homes
Hurricane shutters are impact-rated panels or deployable systems that cover windows, doors and openings to stop wind-driven debris from breaching the building envelope during a storm. When one opening fails, internal pressure spikes instantly and takes the roof with it. Shutters are the line that holds.
In the Caribbean, storm shutters are not a luxury. Most of our islands sit in wind-borne debris regions requiring structures to withstand 150 to 180 mph design wind speeds. The best hurricane shutters are engineered to those loads — not rated generically.
At Caribbean Hurricane Shutters, every installation starts with a site-specific Design Pressure analysis. We do not anchor into trim. We fasten into structural framing or masonry, transferring wind energy into the strongest points of the building. That difference matters when a Category 4 is 18 hours out.
We have been doing this since 2006, with OSHA-30 certified crews staged across the islands. We are your neighbours, and we are here for the long term.
20+
Years in business
2,400+
Homes protected
80+
5-star reviews
7yr
Workmanship warranty
What we do
Storm protection from estimate to installation
Every job starts with a free on-site visit. We measure every opening, run your Design Pressure numbers and recommend the right system for your building, budget and association requirements.
Certified Installation
Our OSHA-30 certified crew installs every system into structural framing — never trim. We use 18-8 stainless steel fasteners and marine-grade 6063-T6 aluminum throughout, never decking screws.
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Commercial & HOA Projects
We work with resorts, condos, multi-family and commercial properties island-wide. We handle permit paperwork, product approval documentation and association modification requests on your behalf.
Commercial shutters →
Our hurricane shutter options
Eight types of storm shutters — every home, every budget
We are the only company in the region that installs all eight major storm shutter types, so we recommend what is right for your building — not what we happen to sell. Every system is custom-fabricated to your exact openings and Design Pressure rated for your specific address.
Accordion Shutters
From $38 / sq ft installed
Permanently mounted, they fold to each side of the opening and lock in seconds. No panels to store, no ladders before a storm.
Full accordion shutters guide →
Rolldown Shutters
From $52 / sq ft installed
Housed above the opening and deployed by crank or motor. The fastest system to close and the strongest debris rating we install.
Full rolldown shutters guide →
Bahama Shutters
From $44 / sq ft installed
Classic island look with year-round shade and privacy. Top-hinged blades prop open and drop closed when weather turns.
Full bahama shutters guide →
Colonial Shutters
From $46 / sq ft installed
Side-hinged pairs that dress the facade and close over the opening. Popular where HOAs require an architectural profile.
Full colonial shutters guide →
Storm Panels
From $18 / sq ft installed
Removable corrugated aluminum or steel panels on permanent tracks. The most affordable certified protection per opening.
Full storm panels guide →
Clear Polycarbonate
From $29 / sq ft installed
Impact-rated translucent panels that keep daylight in the room while the openings stay covered through the storm.
Full clear polycarbonate guide →
Hurricane Screens
From $34 / sq ft installed
Engineered fabric screens for wide porches, verandas and lanais where rigid systems will not span the opening.
Full hurricane screens guide →
Motorized Systems
From $68 / sq ft installed
Motor-driven rolldowns with battery backup and remote or app control. Close the whole house from one switch.
Full motorized systems guide →
We also offer
Everything else your openings need
- ✓ Decorative Bahama & Colonial shutters
- ✓ Emergency repair service
- ✓ Hurricane screens + solar/bug screens
- ✓ Commercial security shutters
- ✓ Impact garage doors
- ✓ Annual inspection visits
Reviews
Trusted across the islands
★★★★★
“They surveyed the villa on a Tuesday and had every opening covered before the next system formed. Clean tracks, straight lines, no drama.”
Dana R.
St. Thomas, USVI
★★★★★
“We put motorized rolldowns on the whole rental. One switch closes the property when we are off-island — worth every dollar.”
Marcus L.
Tortola, BVI
★★★★★
“Third company we called and the only one who explained design pressure. Our insurer applied the wind mitigation credit right away.”
Ivette S.
Fajardo, PR
★★★★★
“Had an issue with the finish a year later and they replaced the shutter without an argument. That is rare anywhere, let alone down here.”
Peter H.
St. John, USVI
★★★★★
“They walked our condo board through the whole approval packet. The association signed off on the first submission.”
Alicia M.
San Juan, PR
★★★★★
“Kevlar screens across the full veranda five years ago. Two hurricanes later they still run smooth and the porch is intact.”
Ken W.
St. Croix, USVI
Common questions
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Hurricane shutter questions, answered
Real answers from people who install hurricane shutters every week in the islands. No sales language, no guessing.
What are hurricane shutters and how do they work?
Hurricane shutters are impact-rated systems — panels, folding tracks or rolldown slats — that cover windows, doors and other openings before a storm. When deployed they stop wind-driven debris from breaching the building envelope. If a single opening fails during a storm, internal pressure spikes and the roof is next. Shutters are what prevents that.
Which hurricane shutters are best for a Caribbean home?
It depends on the building and how you use it. For full-time residents accordion shutters are the best balance of protection, ease of use and cost. For owners who are off-island when a storm forms, motorized rolldowns are the gold standard. Where an association controls appearance, Bahama or colonial systems usually satisfy both the board and the code.
How much do hurricane shutters cost?
Aluminum storm panels start at $18 per square foot installed and clear panels at $26. Accordion shutters run from $38, Bahama from $44, colonial from $46 and rolldowns from $52 per square foot, with electric motors adding about $700 per opening. A full home usually lands between $8,000 and $25,000 depending on the system and opening count.
Do you handle permits and association approvals?
Yes. Permits, product approval documentation, architectural modification requests and insurance wind-mitigation forms are all part of the job. Most clients never speak to a building department or board directly.
Will hurricane shutters lower my insurance premium?
In most cases. Carriers writing in the islands offer wind-mitigation credits for impact-rated, professionally installed shutters. We provide the Design Pressure analysis and product approvals your insurer needs.
How long does installation take?
Fabrication runs three to five weeks after final measurement. Installation is typically one to three days for a house, and we schedule larger commercial and resort projects in phases.
What is Design Pressure analysis and why does it matter?
It is a site-specific calculation of the maximum wind load your openings will see, based on exposure, height, opening size and building geometry. It determines the system rating and the exact fastener pattern. Without it, a shutter is rated generically and the anchors are a guess.
Do you service shutters you did not install?
Yes. We repair, re-track, re-tension and replace hardware on most major systems, and we carry track and extrusion inventory on-island so repairs are not a six-week wait.
Ready to protect your home?
Free on-site estimate. No obligation. Same-week scheduling across the USVI, BVI and Puerto Rico. We have been protecting island homes since 2006.
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Service areas
Hurricane shutters by location — every island community
We install rated storm shutters across the USVI, BVI, Puerto Rico and the Leeward Islands. Find your area below for local pricing, island-specific installation details and free estimate scheduling.
U.S. Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
Products
Hurricane shutters by type
Every island home is different. Compare hurricane shutter types, see pricing and find the right system for your openings and budget.
Accordion Shutters
From $38 / sq ft installed
Rolldown Shutters
From $52 / sq ft installed
Bahama Shutters
From $44 / sq ft installed
Colonial Shutters
From $46 / sq ft installed
Storm Panels
From $18 / sq ft installed
Clear Polycarbonate
From $29 / sq ft installed
Hurricane Screens
From $34 / sq ft installed
Motorized Systems
From $68 / sq ft installed
Resources
Hurricane shutter resources
Cost Calculator
Instant estimate for all eight shutter types.
How to maintain your hurricane shutters
System-by-system hurricane shutter maintenance: cleaning, silicone lubricant, anti-seize on hardware and the annual schedule that keeps island shutters working for 15+ years.
Hurricane shutter codes, permits and approvals in the Caribbean
Permits, building codes, Design Pressure analysis, HOA and condo approvals and insurance wind-mitigation credits for hurricane shutters across the USVI, BVI and Puerto Rico.
A guide to remote control hurricane shutters
How motorized hurricane shutters work, smart-home integration, battery and manual override in a power failure, and why remote shutters suit vacation and rental properties.
Certified hurricane shutter installers: what credentials actually matter
OSHA-30 safety certification, licensing, insurance, product approvals and installer training — how to verify a hurricane shutter contractor before you sign anything.
Hurricane Shutter FAQ
Every question answered.
The Caribbean’s most experienced hurricane shutter team
Family roots in storm protection since 1997. Caribbean Hurricane Shutters founded 2006. Installers on these islands since the 1980s — more than forty years hanging shutters from St. Croix to San Juan.
OSHA-30 Certified
the only certified shutter crews working island-wide
Miami-Dade Certified
rated products tested to the toughest impact standard
Licensed in USVI & PR
USVI GC L.66775 · PR CLG.118108.GC
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