Handyman and remodeling in Madeira Beach, FL
Madeira Beach homes sit between the Gulf and Boca Ciega Bay, and many are decades old: U.S. Census estimates put the median year built at 1974. After Helene and Milton, a lot of the work here is rebuilding to the city's flood rules, and we know them well.
Serving Madeira Beach.
Working on a home in Madeira Beach.
Madeira Beach runs its own Building Department at 300 Municipal Drive, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., (727) 742-1645 per the city's page (the county's list gives (727) 391-9951), and applications go through the city's MGO portal. Pinellas County doesn't issue building permits for Madeira Beach addresses.
Madeira Beach's code (Sec. 94-93) treats a project as a substantial improvement when its cost equals or exceeds 50% of the building's market value; the city's own 50% page says "exceeds," so confirm how your project is measured with the city's Planning & Zoning Department at (727) 391-9951 ext. 244. The city tells owners to look up their property on the Property Appraiser's site for the "not to exceed" amount, and its substantial damage packet says phasing improvements isn't permitted.
The city's checklist for new construction and substantial improvements lists the design flood elevation as base flood elevation plus 4 feet and says no living or conditioned space is allowed below it. Confirm the figure for your lot with the city's Planning & Zoning Department at (727) 391-9951 ext. 244.
The checklist bars living or conditioned space below the design flood elevation and allows one sub-enclosure of up to 299 sq ft, only for access. Enclosures need flood vents, and if any part of the building is beyond the LiMWA line on the flood map, the walls must be breakaway walls.
Florida DEP says a permit is generally required for construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line, unless exempt. Not every Madeira Beach lot is seaward of the line; DEP's Map Direct shows where it falls.
FEMA's October 2026 Community Rating System list puts Madeira Beach at Class 6, a 20% discount on eligible flood policies.
Sources
- City of Madeira Beach: Building Department (address, phone, hours)
- City of Madeira Beach: Building Department FAQs (MGO portal)
- City of Madeira Beach: FEMA October plan (substantial improvement)
- City of Madeira Beach Code of Ordinances (Municode): Sec. 94-93
- City of Madeira Beach: Residential new construction and substantial improvement checklist (PDF)
- City of Madeira Beach: Substantial damage packet, repair/remodel post-storm (PDF)
- City of Madeira Beach: Elevation certificates
- City of Madeira Beach: Hurricane information
- Pinellas County: Flood zone lookup
- Pinellas County: Find your evacuation zone
- Florida DEP: Coastal Construction Control Line program
- Florida DEP: Apply for a CCCL permit
- FEMA: Community Rating System eligible communities (October 2026, Excel)
- 44 CFR 59.1: federal definitions of substantial damage and substantial improvement (50%)
- Pinellas County: Substantial damage and substantial improvement (unincorporated areas, 49%)
- U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2024 5-year, Madeira Beach, median year structure built (B25035)
General information, not legal, insurance or engineering advice. Rules change and vary by city; confirm with your building department, DBPR, your insurer, an attorney or an engineer as fits.
What we can do for you.
Handyman Repairs
Punch lists, doors, drywall patches and the fixes on your list.
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling
Cabinets, counters, tile, showers and vanities.
Flooring, Drywall & Interiors
Flooring, drywall, ceilings, paint, trim and built-ins.
Exterior Repairs
Stucco, siding, wood rot, windows, doors, porches and concrete.
Hurricane & Storm Damage Repair
Hurricane, water and termite damage, put back right.
Renovations & Permitted Work
Wall removals, structural work, additions and commercial build-outs.
Popular jobs in Madeira Beach
- Drywall Repair
- Wood Rot Repair
- Door Installation & Repair
- Stucco Repair
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Water Damage Restoration
- Window Replacement & Impact Windows
Wondering what it costs? See our price guide, with sourced Tampa Bay and Florida prices for common jobs.
Five stars from your neighbors.
After our home was damaged by hurricane Helene and then Milton we were left feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. Thankfully, we found Patrick’s Handyman and Remodeling Service, and they completely turned things around for us. From start to finish, Patrick was professional, reliable, and incredibly skilled.
He handled every part of the reconstruction with care and precision—bringing our home back to life better than it was before. The quality of his workmanship was top-notch, and his attention to detail was impressive.
Whether it was structural repairs, drywall, flooring, or finishing touches, everything was done with excellence.
Patrick communicated clearly, showed up on time, and truly went above and beyond throughout the entire process. You can tell he takes pride in his work, and it shows in the results.
We are so grateful for everything he did during such a stressful time. If you’re looking for a trustworthy and talented person to handle repairs or remodeling, I can’t recommend Patrick’s Handyman and Remodeling Service enough!
Patrick and Dylan completely remodeled my house after Hurricane Helene. They were very professional, showed up on time, and worked with my timeline and the permitting process. Patrick is truly talented, can fix anything, and has a great eye for design. He presented me with ideas for the bathrooms and kitchen that were an upgrade to what I had previously and made the house pop. I have received so many compliments on the new look.
Guides for Madeira Beach homes.
Madeira Beach FAQs.
Who issues building permits in Madeira Beach?
The City of Madeira Beach's own Building Department, 300 Municipal Drive, (727) 391-9951, through the city's MGO portal.
Does Madeira Beach use the 49% or 50% rule?
50%. The city's code (Sec. 94-93) uses 50% of the building's market value; the city's web page words it as "exceeds," so confirm with the city's Planning & Zoning Department. Pinellas County's 49% applies only to unincorporated areas.
How high do I have to build in Madeira Beach?
The city's checklist lists the design flood elevation as base flood elevation plus 4 feet for new construction and substantial improvements, with no living or conditioned space below it. Your lot's figure comes from the city and the flood map.
Can I finish the space under my elevated house?
Not as living space. The city's checklist bars living or conditioned space below the design flood elevation and allows one sub-enclosure of up to 299 sq ft, only for access, with flood vents and, beyond the LiMWA line, breakaway walls.
Do you repair surge damage in Madeira Beach?
Yes. We rebuild flood-damaged homes to the permitted design and pull the building permits for our work. Read our Madeira Beach rebuilding guide or see our storm damage repair page.
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