After the storm in Tierra Verde: board-up, tarps, and drying

Wind and water in Tierra Verde

Hurricane wind and summer thunderstorms reach every street in Tierra Verde. We board up broken openings, tarp damaged roofs, extract water, and dry the structure. Roof repairs go to a licensed roofer.

Tierra Verde is a group of islands south of St. Pete Beach along the Pinellas Bayway, the gateway to Fort De Soto Park. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimates about 4,072 residents in Tierra Verde. The median year of construction is about 1990, so many homes were built before Florida's post-2002 hurricane building-code updates. Low ground near the water in Tierra Verde has taken storm surge in recent hurricanes. Canal-front homes in Tierra Verde sit at low elevation, where high tides and storm water can push under doors and into ground-level rooms.

Documentation for your insurer

After a hurricane, wind and flood claims often go to different insurers. We keep the documentation separate so each adjuster gets what they need. You stay in control of your claims.

After the storm passes

• Leave the breaker alone if you would have to stand in water to reach it.
• Run generators outdoors, well away from doors and windows.
• Call your insurance company and write down the claim number.

Tierra Verde housing at a glance

Median year built: 1990. That matters because homes built before 2002 predate the statewide Florida Building Code and its stronger wind provisions. Tierra Verde is about 9 miles southwest of St. Petersburg. Roughly 21% of housing units are held for seasonal or recreational use; storm damage is often found days later by a neighbor or manager. The median age in Tierra Verde is about 57 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey). We can send photos and paperwork to a family member or manager who helps with the claim.

Our storm response

1. Board up broken windows, sliders, and doors with metal panels.
2. Tarp damaged roof sections to stop more water getting in.
3. Cut out wet materials that will not dry in place.
4. Dry the structure and log readings until they are normal.
5. Document wind damage and flood damage separately for your insurers.

More help in Tierra Verde

• Water damage in Tierra Verde: extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping.
• Mold remediation in Tierra Verde: containment, HEPA filtration, and removal under Florida license MRSR4195.
• Fire and smoke in Tierra Verde: board-up, soot and odor cleanup, and drying of firefighting water.
• Emergency tarping in Tierra Verde: temporary roof cover to stop water until a roofer repairs it.
• Commercial restoration in Tierra Verde: water, mold, and fire restoration for businesses, rentals, and associations.
• All services in Tierra Verde

Neighboring communities

• St. Pete Beach storm damage
• Gulfport storm damage
• South Pasadena storm damage
• Bear Creek storm damage
• Pinellas County