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Flood Barriers Marco Island, Florida

Flood Protection for Marco Island Homes

Flood Barriers Marco Island, Florida: Marco Island is a barrier island in Collier County on the Gulf of Mexico, and many homes here sit on canals behind a seawall. Waterfront living is a big part of why people choose Marco Island, but it also means water can reach doors, garages and lanais quickly when a storm pushes the tide higher than a seawall was built to hold back.

Marco Island has seen that firsthand. Hurricane Irma made landfall on Marco Island in 2017, and in 2022 Hurricane Ian’s storm surge flooded parts of the island. Many homeowners saw water at doorways and garage openings, and more Marco Island residents now look for flood protection they can put in place before the next storm.

Because it sits right on the Gulf, much of Marco Island is in high-risk coastal flood zones, and your zone affects both your flood risk and your insurance. You can look up your property’s flood zone on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Before installing permanent posts or making changes at an exterior opening, check with the City of Marco Island about whether a permit is required for your property.

How Our Marco Island Flood Barriers Work

Our flood barrier system uses 6063-T5 aluminum planks that slide into U-channel posts mounted on each side of a door, garage or other opening. The posts stay in place permanently. When a storm is on the way, you slide the planks into the channels and stack them to the height you need. When the water is gone, the planks come out and store flat, so they take up minimal space until the next storm.

Every opening is a little different, so we size the barrier to fit your doorway, sliding door or garage. Aluminum won’t rust in the salt air, and it’s light enough to handle without heavy equipment.

Pro Install or DIY on Marco Island

You can choose how you want to protect your Marco Island home. Our team can measure your openings and install the posts for you, or you can order a DIY kit and install it yourself. Our ready-to-ship kits come in two sizes, five planks high:

• 42-Inch DIY Flood Plank Barrier Kit – $1,495
• 78-Inch DIY Flood Plank Barrier Kit – $1,995

If your opening is a custom size, we can build a barrier to fit it. Browse all flood barrier kits in our shop.

We also serve nearby Naples and all of Collier County. Call (239) 237-0056 for a free Marco Island flood barrier quote.

Marco Island Flood Barrier FAQ

Is my Marco Island home in a flood zone?

Much of Marco Island is in high-risk coastal flood zones because it is a barrier island on the Gulf. Look up your exact address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Do I need a permit to install flood barriers on Marco Island?

It depends on your property and the work. Check with the City of Marco Island before installing permanent posts or changing an exterior opening.

Do you install flood barriers on Marco Island, or do I have to do it myself?

Both. We can measure and install the posts for you, or you can order a 42-inch ($1,495) or 78-inch ($1,995) DIY kit.

How do the barriers store when there’s no storm?

The posts stay mounted. The aluminum planks slide out of the U-channels and store flat until you need them again.