Electric & Motorized Hurricane Shutters — AHS Carolinas
American Hurricane Shutters installs electric and motorized hurricane shutters throughout coastal NC and SC. Our motorized roll-down and accordion shutter systems deploy in seconds from a wall switch, remote control, or smartphone app — no cranking, no manual effort, no going outside before a storm.
How Electric Hurricane Shutters Work
Electric hurricane shutters use a tubular motor mounted inside the shutter housing. When you press a button, the motor rolls the shutter down over the opening in approximately 30 seconds. Most systems include a manual override crank as a backup in case of power outage. Battery backup systems are also available, keeping your shutters operational even if the grid goes down before a storm hits.
Types of Motorized Hurricane Shutters We Install
Motorized Roll-Down Shutters
Our most popular motorized option. The shutter rolls into a compact housing box above the opening when not in use — completely hidden when retracted, fully protective when deployed. Available in aluminum slats for maximum storm protection or perforated slats that allow limited visibility. Ideal for large openings, garages, and entryways where manual operation would be difficult.
Motorized Accordion Shutters
Accordion shutters that fold into side tracks can also be motorized. The motor drives a continuous loop system that pulls the shutter panels across the opening. Motorized accordion systems work well for wide openings like sliding glass doors and large picture windows.
Smart Home Integration
Our motorized systems are compatible with major smart home platforms. Control your shutters from the Somfy app, integrate with Google Home or Amazon Alexa, or set automatic schedules. Wind sensor packages are available that automatically deploy your shutters when sustained winds exceed a set threshold — your home can protect itself before you even get the weather alert.
Electric Hurricane Shutter Cost
Motorized hurricane shutters typically cost $50 to $90 per square foot installed depending on motor type, opening size, and control system. A full home installation with motorized roll-downs on all openings runs $20,000 to $45,000 for a typical 3-bedroom coastal home. Use our hurricane shutter cost calculator for a ballpark estimate, or call +19102561288 for a free on-site quote.
Service Areas for Motorized Shutter Installation
We install electric and motorized hurricane shutters throughout Wilmington and New Hanover County, Brunswick County, Myrtle Beach and Horry County, and the entire NC and SC coast. Contact us to schedule a free motorized shutter consultation.
