Topsider Hurricane Homes
Hurricane & Storm Resistant Homes
Built to Last Since 1968
Topsider Homes have endured some of the most destructive hurricanes to strike Florida, the Gulf Coast, the Bahamas, and the Virgin Islands — including direct hits from hurricanes Dorian, Hugo, Ian, Andrew, Katrina, and more recently Milton and Helene. Every Topsider Home is individually designed and engineered to resist hurricanes and withstand extreme winds — built to meet or surpass building codes in all hurricane-prone and coastal zones. Topsider's decades-long track record of storm safety and survival is second to none.
"After my home was destroyed by a hurricane, I said I would never build another home at the beach front unless it was hurricane proof. A friend told me about Topsider Homes, and after doing the research I decided it was the perfect fit. My Topsider has been through numerous major storms and hurricanes and each time has come through in one piece."
Joe K., Florida, Topsider Homeowner
This coastal Florida pedestal home has survived years of hurricanes, tropical storms and storm surge. With unrivaled strength, Topsider's prefabricated hurricane-resistant houses (on pedestals or pilings) provide safety and security without sacrificing luxury or livability.
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Popular Stilt & Piling
Hurricane Resistant House Plans
PG-2114 (2 Beds,
2 1/2 Baths, 1,450 sq. ft.)
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry
PG-2113 (2 Beds,
2 Baths, 975 sq. ft.)
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry
PGE-0207 (3 Beds,
2 Baths, 1,315 sq. ft.)
Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry, Covered Entry
PGT-2103 (4 Beds,
3 Baths, 2,060 sq. ft.)
Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry
Pedestal, Stilt & Piling Houses Naturally Resistant to High Winds and Storm Surge
Topsider Homes' storm and hurricane-resistant features are the result of a unique blend of modern engineering and our state-of-the-art prefab panelized building technology, combined with a time-proven post & beam building system.
"While the destruction on the island [Green Turtle Cay] was devastating to most of the home owners [after Hurricane Dorian], the four [Topsider] houses came through basically unscathed… bottom line, after more than 55 years and countless hurricanes the [Topsiders] are still standing strong. This is a testament to the quality of the home you build. We will always be a believer in the Topsider design and quality."
Paul and Karen H., Abaco, Bahamas
These vintage 1970s Topsider pedestal homes survived a direct hit from CAT 5 Hurricane Dorian on Green Turtle Cay, Bahamas with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts up to 220 mph.
This combination creates houses that are structural battleships, resistant to tropical storms, hurricane force winds and storm surge. And because our pedestal, stilt and piling homes for beach front and coastal areas are elevated and often multi-sided in design, storm and hurricane winds flow around, over and under them with far less damage-causing wind resistance than with conventional houses.
Popular Pedestal Hurricane House Plans
PD-0221 (1 Bed,
1 Bath, 700 sq. ft.)
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
CM-0404 (4 Beds,
3 Baths, 2,935 sq. ft.)
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry
PD-0422 (3 Beds,
2 Baths, 1,260 sq. ft.)
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry
PD-0426 (2 Beds,
2 Baths, 1,605 sq. ft.)
Living Room, Dining, Kitchen, Sun Room
Beach Front & Coastal Area Houses - Custom Designed and Engineered to Withstand Hurricanes and Meet Local Building Codes
Topsider's in-house design staff and consulting engineers have been designing and specifying beach front and coastal area homes for decades, and are knowledgeable of ever-changing building code requirements from Florida to Hawaii. We are highly experienced working with local building officials and various agencies, including coastal commissions, FEMA, the US Army Corp of Engineers, Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) authorities, and various state agencies, such as Florida's Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Built near Hilton Head, SC, this hurricane-resistant luxury beach front home features a multi-level telescoping roofline designed for extraordinary ocean views. It includes low-maintenance exterior finishes, high-impact design windows and doors, and is elevated
10 feet on pilings (stilts).
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Proper specifications are the key to building a beach front or coastal home that is potentially storm proof and hurricane proof. Learn more about Topsider's approach, its specifications and expertise in custom designing unique pedestal, piling and stilt houses resistant to the effects of severe weather conditions, and the degenerative effects of a tropical climate and salt-air coastal environment.
More Popular Prefab Hurricane Home Designs
PG-2101 (3 Beds,
3 1/2 Baths, 2,565 sq. ft.)
Living, Dining, Kitchen
PGE-0206 (2 Beds,
1 Bath, 800 sq. ft.)
Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry
PG-2103 (2 Beds,
2 Baths, 1,040 sq. ft.)
Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry
PG-2104 (2 Beds,
2 Baths, 1,250 sq. ft.)
Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry
PGE-0308 (3 Beds,
2 Baths, 1,360 sq. ft.)
Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry
PG-0201 (3 Beds,
2 Baths, 1,400 sq. ft.)
Living, Dining, Kitchen, Foyer
PGT-2105 (3 Beds,
2 1/2 Baths, 1,600 sq. ft.)
Living, Dining, Kitchen, Pantry, Laundry, Covered Porch
PGT-2102 (4 Beds,
3 Baths, 1,980 sq. ft.)
Living, Dining, Kitchen
