American Hurricane Shutters Wins 2024 Best of the Cape Fear Award

American Hurricane Shutters is proud to have received the 2024 Best of the Cape Fear recognition in hurricane protection. This award — voted on by customers and the Cape Fear community — reflects what AHS has built since Matthew Burns founded the company in 2007: a hurricane shutter installation practice built on licensed contractor credentials, transparent pricing, and installation quality backed by the longest workmanship warranty in coastal NC and SC.

What the Award Reflects

Best of the Cape Fear recognition in any category is a community-based reflection of business quality and customer satisfaction. In hurricane protection, the categories that matter to customers are: installation quality (does the shutter work when the storm comes?), customer service (are problems resolved?), and trust (is the installer credentialed and accountable?). AHS’s 2024 recognition reflects performance on all three dimensions over 17+ years of service to Cape Fear region customers.

The Credentials Behind the Award

AHS’s recognition is backed by verifiable credentials. NC Licensed General Contractor — verifiable at nclbgc.org. OSHA-30 certification — the only hurricane shutter company in coastal NC/SC to hold this credential. $2 million umbrella coverage plus GL and WC insurance. 7-year workmanship warranty — the longest in the region. And fully transparent published pricing that customers can reference before calling. These aren’t claims — they’re documented facts.

17+ Years in the Cape Fear Market

Matthew Burns founded AHS in 2007 — before the major storm seasons of the 2010s and 2020s significantly elevated hurricane protection awareness in coastal NC. AHS has been installing hurricane shutters in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, and throughout the Cape Fear region continuously for nearly two decades, accumulating local knowledge of building codes, HOA requirements, architectural characters, and the specific coastal conditions that affect shutter installation quality and longevity in this market.

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