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Rebuilding After
a Hurricane

Topsider's elevated hurricane-resistant homes have been
built throughout the world
and survived major hurricanes
since 1968.

Hurricane proof Topsider pedestal house
Topsider pedestal homes are uniquely designed and engineered to withstand hurricane-force winds and survive storm surge and coastal flooding.
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Rebuilding after a natural disaster like Hurricane Ian, Dorian or Irma is not a simple task. Topsider Homes has decades of experience with hurricane and flood damage rebuilding in Florida and the Bahamas. We are experienced dealing with federal, state and local agencies like FEMA, the US Army Corps of Engineers and even the SBA and other funding organizations that provide assistance during such events.

    
Unique hurricane resistant stilt house design.
This elevated stilt house design is an ideal approach for rebuilding after a hurricane. Its unique Post & Beam structural framework and low-maintenance materials provide maximum hurricane resistance and keep it safe from storm surge. Click HERE to view album.

To begin the process, we will propose new house design concepts and provide general cost guidance so that you will have an idea of the cost to rebuild with a Topsider Home. With no obligation our technical staff will do preliminary code research and determine the current state of building requirements – which are always in flux after disasters. And if you select Topsider Homes we become thoroughly engaged in every aspect of your rebuilding project from beginning to end..

Gulf coast elevated piling house
This Topsider elevated stilt house was built on the Gulf coast of Mississippi, replacing a home destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. It is elevated high above grade to make it safe from storm surge. Topsider's highly engineered hurricane houses include high impact windows for safety from windborne debris. Click HERE to view album.
     

Topsider homes have survived direct hits from Ian, Dorian and Irma in Florida, the Bahamas and Virgin Islands.


Topsider Homes provides in-house design, engineering, and then fabricates easy-to-assemble high-quality home building components - all based on our Post & Beam, panelized technology. Local builders assemble and complete the homes. Our services include taking the technical lead for permitting and approvals, assistance in locating interested builders, logistical and project coordination – and technical assistance throughout.

Elevated hurricane resistant combination pedestal & piling hurricane home concept built in FL
This imposing coastal home features Topsider's pedestal foundation and panoramic views from every room. A literal "battleship" of a structure, this hurricane-resistant house was built to survive high winds and storm surge.
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Follow this link to view more than 300 online house plan concepts to choose from. Once you have selected a design that generally meets your needs, we will provide you with a No-Obligation Free Cost Estimate for that house built on your property. .

Ultimately, your home will be individually designed, but this preliminary estimate will provide a starting point from which to work for design and budgetary discussions – and it will help you to know early-on if Topsider Homes is a fit for your needs
Rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy with concrete foundation with flood vents.
This elevated hurricane-resistant Florida beach house features a reinforced concrete block foundation with flood vents that allow the free flow of water in case of flooding. The ground level area provides a spacious 3-car garage.
       Hurricane-resistant New Jersey shore piling home
Shown under construction, this elevated stilt and concrete block foundation ocean front house in New Jersey shows the enormously strong Post & Beam structure that is an integral part of each Topsider Home. It survived a direct hit from Super Storm Sandy.
      New building codes after Hurricane Sandy
In some areas rebuilding after a hurricane requires extremely high elevations like this stilt (piling) home under construction in Florida. This also allows extraordinary panoramic coastal views from every floor level.

Topsider Homes has been designing and shipping elevated coastal homes and hurricane homes built on stilts, pilings and pedestals worldwide since 1968. We are a building system company and we specialize in low-maintenance, hurricane-resistant homes.

Popular Piling & Stilt Hurricane House Plans

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PG-2101 (3 Beds,
3 1/2 Baths, 2,565  sq. ft.)

Living, Dining, Kitchen
Elevated (Raised) Piling House, Stilt House, Hurricane-Resistant Home Floor Plan (2565 Sq. Ft. with 3 Bedrooms and 3.5 Bathrooms, including Living, Dining, Kitchen). Perfect for house building in hurricane-prone Coastal, Beach Front, Oceanfront, Island & Tropical locations. Click to VIEW Floor Plan PG-2101
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PGE-0206 (2 Beds,
1 Bath, 800  sq. ft.)

Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry
Elevated (Raised) Piling House, Stilt House, Hurricane-Resistant Home Floor Plan (800 Sq. Ft. with 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathrooms, including Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry). Perfect for house building in hurricane-prone Coastal, Beach Front, Oceanfront, Island & Tropical locations. Click to VIEW Floor Plan PGE-0206
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PGT-2104 (2 Beds,
1 1/2 Baths, 900  sq. ft.)

Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry
Elevated (Raised) Two-Story Piling House, Stilt House, Hurricane-Resistant Home Floor Plan (900 Sq. Ft. with 2 Bedrooms and 1.5 Bathrooms, including Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry). Perfect for house building in hurricane-prone Coastal, Beach Front, Oceanfront, Island & Tropical locations. Click to VIEW Floor Plan PGT-2104
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PG-2103 (2 Beds,
2 Baths, 1,040  sq. ft.)

Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry
Elevated (Raised) Piling House, Stilt House, Hurricane-Resistant Home Floor Plan (1040 Sq. Ft. with 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms, including Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry). Perfect for house building in hurricane-prone Coastal, Beach Front, Oceanfront, Island & Tropical locations. Click to VIEW Floor Plan PG-2103
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PG-2104 (2 Beds,
2 Baths, 1,250  sq. ft.)

Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry
Elevated (Raised) Piling House, Stilt House, Hurricane-Resistant Home Floor Plan (1250 Sq. Ft. with 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms, including Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry). Perfect for house building in hurricane-prone Coastal, Beach Front, Oceanfront, Island & Tropical locations. Click to VIEW Floor Plan PG-2104
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PGE-0207 (3 Beds,
2 Baths, 1,315  sq. ft.)

Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry, Covered Entry
Elevated (Raised) Piling House, Stilt House, Hurricane-Resistant Home Floor Plan (1315 Sq. Ft. with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms, including Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry, Covered Entry). Perfect for house building in hurricane-prone Coastal, Beach Front, Oceanfront, Island & Tropical locations. Click to VIEW Floor Plan PGE-0207
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PGE-0308 (3 Beds,
2 Baths, 1,360  sq. ft.)

Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry
Elevated (Raised) Piling House, Stilt House, Hurricane-Resistant Home Floor Plan (1360 Sq. Ft. with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms, including Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry). Perfect for house building in hurricane-prone Coastal, Beach Front, Oceanfront, Island & Tropical locations. Click to VIEW Floor Plan PGE-0308
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PG-0201 (3 Beds,
2 Baths, 1,400  sq. ft.)

Living, Dining, Kitchen, Foyer
Elevated (Raised) Piling House, Stilt House, Hurricane-Resistant Home Floor Plan (1400 Sq. Ft. with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms, including Living, Dining, Kitchen, Foyer). Perfect for house building in hurricane-prone Coastal, Beach Front, Oceanfront, Island & Tropical locations. Click to VIEW Floor Plan PG-0201
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PGT-2105 (3 Beds,
2 1/2 Baths, 1,600  sq. ft.)

Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry, Covered Porch
Elevated (Raised) Two-Story Piling House, Stilt House, Hurricane-Resistant Home Floor Plan (1600 Sq. Ft. with 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms, including Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry, Covered Porch). Perfect for house building in hurricane-prone Coastal, Beach Front, Oceanfront, Island & Tropical locations. Click to VIEW Floor Plan PGT-2105
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PGT-2102 (4 Beds,
3 Baths, 1,980  sq. ft.)

Living, Dining, Kitchen
Elevated (Raised) Two-Story Piling House, Stilt House, Hurricane-Resistant Home Floor Plan (1980 Sq. Ft. with 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms, including Living, Dining, Kitchen). Perfect for house building in hurricane-prone Coastal, Beach Front, Oceanfront, Island & Tropical locations. Click to VIEW Floor Plan PGT-2102
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PG-2105 (4 Beds,
3 Baths, 2,000  sq. ft.)

Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry
Elevated (Raised) Piling House, Stilt House, Hurricane-Resistant Home Floor Plan (2000 Sq. Ft. with 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms, including Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry). Perfect for house building in hurricane-prone Coastal, Beach Front, Oceanfront, Island & Tropical locations. Click to VIEW Floor Plan PG-2105
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PGT-2103 (4 Beds,
3 Baths, 2,060  sq. ft.)

Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry
Elevated (Raised) Two-Story Piling House, Stilt House, Hurricane-Resistant Home Floor Plan (2060 Sq. Ft. with 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms, including Living, Dining, Kitchen, Laundry). Perfect for house building in hurricane-prone Coastal, Beach Front, Oceanfront, Island & Tropical locations. Click to VIEW Floor Plan PGT-2103
    
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