Handyman and remodeling in Treasure Island, FL
Most homes on Treasure Island are older and close to the water. U.S. Census estimates put the median year built at 1970, with about 75% of the city's 6,192 housing units built before 1980 and about 29% held for seasonal use, so a lot of the work here is repairing salt and storm wear and updating older homes to today's rules.
Serving Treasure Island.
Working on a home in Treasure Island.
Treasure Island runs its own Building Division at City Hall, 10451 Gulf Blvd., (727) 547-4575. Pinellas County doesn't issue building permits for Treasure Island addresses. We file with the city and schedule its inspections.
The city's list says replacing impact-resistant windows, doors or shutters, stuccoing, re-roofing and installing drywall need a permit, while drywall repair (not replacement), carpeting and painting don't, unless the home is substantially damaged or the building has three or more units. Its garage door checklist says the new door must be impact resistant.
The city says all of Treasure Island is in a wind-borne debris region, with design wind speeds of 147 to 150 mph, and all of it is in a Special Flood Hazard Area. That's why openings here need wind-borne debris protection, and the city's garage door checklist says a new garage door must be impact resistant.
Treasure Island's code (Sec. 66-201.4) treats a project as a substantial improvement when its cost equals or exceeds 50% of the building's market value; then the whole building has to meet current flood standards. One of the city's web pages says "exceeds," so confirm how your project is measured with the city. Pinellas County's 49% rule covers unincorporated areas only, not Treasure Island.
The city says Treasure Island is in evacuation Zone A and must be fully evacuated if an order is issued. You need a re-entry hangtag to get back on the island; they're free at City Hall's customer service desk or online through the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (the city says not by phone or email). The city also says sandbags won't protect against storm surge.
Florida DEP says a permit is generally required for construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line, unless exempt. FEMA's October 2026 Community Rating System list puts Treasure Island at Class 6, a 20% discount on eligible flood policies.
Sources
- City of Treasure Island: Building Department
- City of Treasure Island: When homeowners must obtain permits
- City of Treasure Island: Garage door replacement permit checklist (PDF)
- City of Treasure Island: Substantial damage and the FEMA 50% rule
- City of Treasure Island Code of Ordinances (Municode): Sec. 66-201.4
- City of Treasure Island: Flood safety and CRS
- City of Treasure Island: Hurricane and storm preparedness
- City of Treasure Island: What to do if an evacuation is ordered (Zone A)
- City of Treasure Island: Sandbag information
- City of Treasure Island: Re-entry hangtags
- 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, Treasure Island, 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 Treasure Island
- 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.
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Guides for Treasure Island homes.
Getting a Treasure Island home ready before a storm: openings, garage doors and what to secure
A countdown for Treasure Island homeowners when a storm is coming: what to do early in the season, at a hurricane watch and at a warning; protecting windows and doors; bracing the garage door; what to bring in or tie down; why sandbags won't stop surge here; and the re-entry hangtag you need before you leave.
Storm damage in Treasure Island: what to do in the first 48 hours
A general checklist for Treasure Island and Pinellas beach homeowners after a hurricane: safety, photos, stopping water, claim deadlines in state law, permits and the 50% rule.
Treasure Island FAQs.
Who issues building permits in Treasure Island?
The City of Treasure Island's own Building Division at City Hall, 10451 Gulf Blvd., (727) 547-4575.
Does Treasure Island use the 49% or 50% rule?
50%. The city's code (Sec. 66-201.4) uses 50% of the building's market value. Pinellas County's 49% applies only to unincorporated areas.
Do I need a permit to replace windows or a garage door in Treasure Island?
Yes. The city's list says replacing impact-resistant windows, doors or shutters needs a permit, and its garage door checklist says the new door must be impact resistant.
Do you work on smaller jobs on the island?
Yes. Repairs, ceilings, doors, trim and more. A Treasure Island customer had us redo a ceiling and was thrilled with how it turned out.
Do you repair storm and flood damage in Treasure Island?
Yes. We repair storm and water damage, from drywall and insulation to flooring, doors and finishes, and pull the building permits for our work. See our storm damage repair page and our Treasure Island storm prep guide.
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