Pawleys Island, SC — Timeless Strand Cottage Community

Hurricane Shutters for Pawleys Island, SC

Pawleys Island is one of the oldest resort communities in the United States — a narrow barrier island with a centuries-old tradition of family-owned summer cottages, strict preservation of its quiet character, and a genuine resistance to the commercial development that defines areas to the north. Every shutter system we install on Pawleys Island respects that character.

20+
Years in the Carolinas
OSHA-30
Only Certified in NC/SC
7-Year
Workmanship Warranty
Free
In-Home Estimates
Pawleys Island Hurricane Shutter Specialists

Pawleys Island Hurricane Shutter Specialists

Pawleys Island’s historic strand cottages — many owned by the same families for generations — require a shutter installer who understands the island’s preservation ethic and the architectural sensitivity required. Colonial and Bahama shutters are strongly preferred here for their visual compatibility with the historic cottage character. We are OSHA-30 certified, SC licensed GC, and carry a 7-year workmanship warranty. Call +18438681390.

Coastal home in Pawleys Island SC area with hurricane shutters at dusk
Storm Protection Options

Hurricane Shutter Options for Pawleys Island, SC

We install all seven hurricane shutter types throughout Pawleys Island — custom-fabricated to your exact openings, engineered to meet SC coastal building code wind-load requirements.

Accordion hurricane shutters on Pawleys Island SC home

Accordion Shutters

From $34/sq ft installed

The most popular system for Pawleys Island SC — permanently installed on tracks, deployable by one person in minutes. No storage required, no tools, locks from inside or outside.

  • No storage required — permanently installed
  • Fastest single-person deployment
  • Locks from inside without going outside
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Electric rolldown hurricane shutters on Pawleys Island SC home

Rolldown Shutters

From $48/sq ft (manual) | $48/sq ft + $700/opening (electric)

The lock-and-leave standard for Pawleys Island SC second homeowners and luxury properties. Smart-home integration allows remote deployment from anywhere when a storm watch is issued.

  • Electric or manual operation
  • Remote smart-home compatible (Z-Wave, MyQ)
  • Retracts into a discreet top housing
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Bahama hurricane shutters on Pawleys Island SC coastal home

Bahama Shutters

From $50/sq ft (decorative) | $56/sq ft (rated) | $64/sq ft (articulating)

The classic coastal look popular throughout Pawleys Island. Hinged at the top and propped open for daily shade and ventilation — close and lock as a hurricane barrier in seconds.

  • Rated and decorative options available
  • Dozens of RAL powder-coat colors
  • Daily shade and ventilation year-round
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Colonial hurricane shutters on Pawleys Island SC home

Colonial Shutters

From $56/sq ft installed (rated)

Heavy-gauge aluminum in a traditional louvered style — the go-to choice for Pawleys Island SC homes where the historic or traditional architectural character must be preserved.

  • Louvered and board-and-batten styles
  • Rated to withstand hurricane-force winds
  • Matches traditional Southern architecture
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Hurricane screens on Pawleys Island SC covered porch or lanai

Hurricane Screens

From $44/sq ft + $700/opening (electric)

The solution for large covered porches and lanais in Pawleys Island that no rigid shutter system can span. StormTex Kevlar-strength aramid screens close the full opening without losing your view.

  • Category 5 rated fabric system
  • Spans 30+ ft — no center post required
  • Doubles as sun and privacy screen daily
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Aluminum storm panels on Pawleys Island SC home budget protection

Storm Panels

From $18/sq ft (aluminum) | $22/sq ft (clear polycarbonate)

The most cost-effective rated protection for Pawleys Island SC homeowners with garage or storage space available. Same wind certification as permanent systems at the lowest installed cost.

  • Same wind rating as permanent systems
  • Clear option preserves light during storms
  • Lowest installed cost of any rated system
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Flat polycarbonate Lexan hurricane shutters on Pawleys Island SC window

Flat Polycarbonate (Lexan)

From $28/sq ft installed

Permanently mounted, optically clear, custom-cut to your exact opening dimensions. Ideal for Pawleys Island SC homes with odd-shaped windows or where zero visual impact is required.

  • Permanently mounted — always protected
  • Optically clear — views preserved
  • Custom-cut for any opening shape
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AHS installer fitting hurricane shutters on Pawleys Island SC home
Professional Installation

Pawleys Island Installation — Historic Cottages & Preservation Character

Pawleys Island’s historic cottage stock — many built before 1960 — presents the same settled framing and drifted opening challenges as any older barrier island housing. We assess every historic cottage specifically before fabrication. All fasteners are stainless steel or marine-grade coated for the island’s ocean and creek salt exposure.

Our own trained crew — never subcontractors — handles everything from HOA pre-approval through permit coordination, fabrication, and final installation. Learn about our installation process or call +18438681390 to schedule your free estimate.

Where We Install

Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve in Pawleys Island, SC

Every part of Pawleys Island has distinct installation conditions, exposure levels, and HOA or architectural standards. We know them all.

Pawleys Island Strand Cottages
The historic heart of the island. Colonial and Bahama shutters strongly preferred. Careful assessment of old cottage framing required.
Pawleys Island Oceanfront
Direct Atlantic exposure. Higher design pressure requirements. Colonial and Bahama shutters maintain the island’s visual character.
Litchfield Beach
Adjacent community south of Pawleys Island. Newer construction with more conventional installation conditions. Full product range.
Pawleys Island Creek Side
Salt creek and marsh-facing properties. Hurricane screens for large marsh-view porches. Marine-grade hardware essential.
Why American Hurricane Shutters

Why Pawleys Island Chooses AHS

20+ Years in the CarolinasInstalling since 2007. We have seen what holds up through direct hurricane hits — and what fails.
Only OSHA-30 Certified in NC/SCEvery competitor installs shutters. Only AHS carries OSHA-30 certification — the only hurricane shutter company in coastal NC and SC to hold it.
7-Year Workmanship WarrantyThe longest in coastal NC and SC. If anything fails due to our installation, we fix it — for seven full years.
100% Transparent PricingFrom $18/sq ft to $64/sq ft — published openly. No bait-and-switch. Use our cost calculator any time.
NC & SC Licensed General ContractorFully licensed plus $2M umbrella liability and workers compensation. Required for all permitted hurricane shutter installations.
Design Pressure Analysis on Every JobSite-specific DP requirements calculated before every installation — ensuring SC code compliance for your exact address.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions — Hurricane Shutters in Pawleys Island, SC

The questions we hear most at Pawleys Island estimate visits. For more, see the full AHS FAQ page.

Colonial shutters start at $56/sq ft. Bahama shutters from $50/sq ft (decorative) to $64/sq ft (articulating). These are the most requested systems on Pawleys Island. All include our 7-year warranty.
Pawleys Island’s preservation community strongly prefers systems that look like they belong on a historic coastal cottage — colonial and Bahama shutters both carry that aesthetic. Rolldown shutters with visible housing boxes are generally inconsistent with the island’s visual character.
Yes — with a thorough site evaluation. Old cottage framing has settled and shifted over decades. We assess every historic home specifically before fabrication begins.
Pawleys Island is in SC’s Wind-Borne Debris Region — new construction and permitted renovation must protect all openings.
Yes — including the Litchfield Beach properties south of the island.
Yes. Rated shutters generate wind mitigation credits in SC. Full documentation provided.

Get Your Free Hurricane Shutter Estimate in Pawleys Island, SC

Same-week scheduling throughout Pawleys Island and the surrounding Horry County area. We respond within one business day.

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Office1200 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC 28401
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