Carolina Beach and Kure Beach occupy the southern half of Pleasure Island — bounded by the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, fully exposed to storms from two directions. AHS Carolinas installs hurricane shutters throughout Pleasure Island.
Carolina Beach and Kure Beach occupy the southern half of Pleasure Island in New Hanover County, a barrier island bounded by the Cape Fear River to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The island is entirely within a Wind-Borne Debris Region — every coastal property on Pleasure Island sits in a code-mandated hurricane protection zone.
Both communities have been directly impacted by major hurricanes including Hazel (1954), Fran (1996), Floyd (1999), and Florence (2018). Florence’s prolonged rainfall caused exceptional flooding across Pleasure Island that affected many homes that had not flooded in previous storms. Hurricane shutters address wind and debris damage — the structural failure mechanism that compounds flood losses when windows and doors fail.
Shutter Options
Hurricane Shutter Options for Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
AHS installs all major types of hurricane shutters on Carolina Beach and Kure Beach homes. Here is how each type applies to the specific construction and usage patterns common in this area.
Accordion Shutters
Most popular on Carolina Beach and Kure Beach homes. Permanently mounted, fold back when not needed, deploy in under 60 seconds. Ideal for both primary residents and second-home owners.
Most affordable rated option. Aluminum and clear polycarbonate Bertha panels in permanent track systems. Popular with full-time Pleasure Island residents who are present before storms.
Popular on classic beach cottage homes throughout Carolina Beach. Top-hinged, provide year-round shade and coastal aesthetic, drop closed before a storm.
Both Carolina Beach and Kure Beach are in New Hanover County but have their own municipal permit offices.
Carolina Beach Permits
Carolina Beach is a municipality with its own building permit office. AHS handles all Carolina Beach permit applications and inspections on every job — no extra charge, no interaction with the permit office required from you.
Kure Beach Permits
Kure Beach is a separate municipality adjacent to Fort Fisher. AHS is familiar with Kure Beach permit requirements and has completed numerous installations throughout the community.
Both Carolina Beach and Kure Beach are in New Hanover County but have their own municipal permit offices.
Carolina Beach Permits
Carolina Beach is a municipality with its own building permit office. AHS handles all Carolina Beach permit applications and inspections on every job — no extra charge, no interaction with the permit office required from you.
Kure Beach Permits
Kure Beach is a separate municipality adjacent to Fort Fisher. AHS is familiar with Kure Beach permit requirements and has completed numerous installations throughout the community.
AHS Carolinas is Wilmington-based — minutes from Pleasure Island via the Snow’s Cut bridge or the Wilmington waterfront. We offer same-week estimates for all Carolina Beach and Kure Beach properties and handle every step of the permit and installation process.
Permits & Process
Permits and Installation in New Hanover County NC
Pleasure Island — One Permit Office, Two Communities
Common Questions
Hurricane Shutters at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach — FAQ
Accordion shutters are the most popular choice for Carolina Beach and Kure Beach homes — particularly for vacation and second homes whose owners may not be present when a storm approaches. Permanently mounted, no storage required, and deployable in under 60 seconds. Roll down shutters are the preferred choice for large sliding glass doors and oceanfront openings.
Yes. Rated hurricane shutter installation requires a building permit in New Hanover County NC. AHS Carolinas is a licensed NC General Contractor and handles all permit applications on every Carolina Beach and Kure Beach job at no extra charge. We coordinate county inspections as part of the standard process.
Yes. Certified hurricane shutters covering all openings qualify for a wind mitigation credit on your homeowner insurance policy. AHS provides all documentation required for your insurer’s wind mitigation inspection after installation. Annual savings commonly run $300–$800 for coastal NC properties.
For permanent systems, plan for 6–12 weeks from signed contract to installation day — every shutter is custom-fabricated to your exact opening dimensions. Order before May to ensure coverage for the June–November hurricane season. AHS offers same-week free estimates throughout our service area.
Free Estimate at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
AHS Carolinas serves all of Pleasure Island from our Wilmington base. Free in-home estimates with same-week scheduling. Licensed NC General Contractor, OSHA-30 certified, 7-year warranty.
