West Shore Construction Corporation

What West Shore Construction Corporation does

West Shore Construction Corporation is a Florida State Certified Building Contractor founded in 1985 by Chuck Nelms and headquartered in Largo, Florida. The company sells, measures, and professionally installs hurricane protection systems, motorized lifestyle products, and provides residential remodeling services to residential and commercial property owners across the Tampa Bay area, serving Pinellas, Sarasota, Manatee, and Hillsborough Counties. Operations are delivered through 20+ skilled in-house tradespeople with no subcontractors, supported by in-house permitting specialists and a direct-to-consumer sales motion using free estimates, phone consultations, and on-site property evaluations.

Name

West Shore Construction Corporation

Legal name

West Shore Construction

Website

https://westshore-construction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

West Shore Construction Corporation is a Florida State Certified Building Contractor founded in 1985 that sells and professionally installs hurricane protection systems, motorized lifestyle products, and provides residential remodeling services to homeowners and commercial property owners across the Tampa Bay area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Largo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hurricane Protection Products & Installation: Sale and professional installation of hurricane protection systems including motorized rolling shutters, hurricane screens, Bahama shutters, accordion shutters, hurricane fabric, polycarbonate panels, impact windows, and flood barriers. Revenue generated from product sales, measurement, and professional installation services.
2. Motorized Lifestyle Products & Installation: Motorized garage door screens, solar screens, retractable awnings, and commercial motorized screens for comfort, shade, and insect control. Revenue from product sales and professional installation.
3. Residential Remodeling Services: Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and whole-home renovation services. Revenue generated through project-based professional services including design, permitting, and construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

West Shore Construction is a Florida State Certified Building Contractor that sells, professionally measures, and installs hurricane protection systems (motorized rolling shutters, hurricane screens including MagnaTrack, hurricane fabric, Bahama/Colonial/Accordion shutters, polycarbonate panels, impact windows, flood barriers) and motorized lifestyle products (garage door screens, solar screens, retractable awnings, commercial motorized screens) for residential and commercial properties across the Tampa Bay area. The company also provides kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home residential remodeling services.

Product overview

West Shore Construction Corporation is a Florida State Certified Building Contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of hurricane protection systems, motorized lifestyle solutions, and residential remodeling services since 1985. The hurricane protection lineup includes both motorized and manual systems: Motorized Rolling Shutters and Motorized Hurricane Screens (including MagnaTrack systems with patented magnetic track technology) provide automated, push-button deployment; Hurricane Fabric offers lightweight, reusable manual protection; Hurricane Shutters come in Bahama, Colonial, Accordion, and Aluminum styles; Polycarbonate Hurricane Panels provide clear, light-permeable protection; Bahama Screens offer fixed, year-round security and storm protection; Hurricane Impact Windows provide permanent built-in protection; and Flood Barrier Systems prevent water intrusion at entry points. The company also installs motorized lifestyle products including Motorized Garage Door Screens (SunPro), Motorized Solar Screens, Motorized Retractable Awnings, and Commercial Motorized Screens. Remodeling services cover kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home renovations. Products integrate with smart-home systems for remote and voice control operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Motorized Rolling Shutters Permanently installed heavy-duty aluminum rolling shutters that deploy over windows, doors, and openings via remote, wall switch, or smart-home integration to create a solid barrier against hurricane-force winds and flying debris. Sold and professionally installed for Florida residential and commercial properties.
• Motorized Hurricane Screens Permanently installed automated hurricane screens made of high-strength, impact-rated material that deploy over windows, doors, lanais, and large openings via remote, wall switch, or compatible automation system, providing storm protection while preserving airflow and visibility. Sold and professionally installed for residential and commercial Florida properties.
• MagnaTrack Hurricane Screens Premium motorized hurricane screens featuring MagnaTrack's patented magnetic retention system using rare-earth neodymium magnets for smooth, tensioned operation without zippers, with self-adjusting sidetracks and a weighted bottom bar for consistent edge retention. Sold and professionally installed for large residential and commercial openings.
• Hurricane Fabric Ballistic-rated, high-strength AstroGuard fabric system designed to absorb and deflect wind-borne debris; lightweight, reusable, code-compliant alternative to rigid panels, available as professionally installed systems or DIY kits starting around $12 per square foot.
• Hurricane Shutters (Bahama, Colonial, Accordion, Aluminum) Manual, permanently installed hurricane shutters in Bahama, Colonial, Accordion, and Aluminum styles that deploy to protect windows and doors from flying debris and wind pressure. Sold and professionally installed for residential and commercial properties.
• Polycarbonate Hurricane Panels Transparent, high-impact thermoplastic polycarbonate panels engineered for hurricane protection that flex under impact rather than shatter, allowing natural light into the structure while providing strong, lightweight protection for windows and doors. Sold and professionally installed.
• Bahama Screens Fixed-frame security and hurricane screens built with aluminum framing and high-strength mesh that are permanently installed to provide continuous protection, security, airflow, and visibility year-round without seasonal deployment or storage requirements. Sold and professionally installed.
• Hurricane Impact Windows Specially engineered windows using laminated glass bonded to a durable interlayer to withstand flying debris and extreme wind pressure, providing continuous built-in storm protection without the need for deployment. Sold and professionally installed.
• Flood Barrier Systems Removable, watertight barriers designed to seal off entry points such as entry doors, garage openings, and storefronts to prevent water intrusion during storm surge or heavy rainfall. Sold and professionally installed for residential and commercial properties.
• Commercial Hurricane Protection Commercial-grade hurricane protection bundle for retail, office, restaurant, warehouse, school, church, and multi-family properties that combines impact windows, motorized rolling shutters, hurricane screens, MagnaTrack systems, hurricane fabric, polycarbonate panels, and decorative shutters. Sold and professionally installed for businesses.
• Hurricane Protection for Historic Homes Specialized hurricane protection for historic Florida properties that uses non-invasive, reversible systems (primarily hurricane fabric) deployable temporarily without altering historic architectural features, supporting preservation ordinance and architectural review compliance. Sold and professionally installed.
• Automated Hurricane Protection Motorized storm protection category covering permanently installed systems that deploy electronically rather than manually via push-button controls, enabling rapid pre-storm deployment with reduced physical effort and consistent code-compliant protection. Sold and professionally installed.
• Motorized Garage Door Screens SunPro motorized garage screens installed over garage openings (up to 30 feet wide and 22 feet high) that allow airflow while providing protection from insects, sun, and unwanted visibility. Compatible with wireless remotes, smart devices, and voice control. Sold and professionally installed.
• Motorized Solar Screens Retractable motorized screen systems installed over windows, doors, patios, and outdoor openings that reduce heat and sunlight while maintaining airflow and visibility, operated via wireless remotes, smart devices, or voice-controlled systems. Sold and professionally installed.
• Motorized Retractable Awnings Extendable motorized awnings mounted to exterior walls or structures that deploy and retract on demand, with optional smart-home integration, remote controls, sun sensors, wind sensors, and integrated fan systems. Sold and professionally installed for residential and commercial properties.
• Commercial Motorized Screens Commercial-grade motorized screen systems including motorized solar screens, privacy screens, insect screens, and heavy-duty commercial screens engineered for larger spans and higher usage cycles, providing automated shade, airflow control, privacy, and protection. Sold and professionally installed for businesses.
• Residential Remodeling Services Project-based professional residential remodeling services covering kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and whole-home renovation, including design, permitting, and construction delivered by West Shore Construction's in-house tradespeople.

Quantifiable outcome

• Insurance premium reduction up to 10% potential savings with approved hurricane protection systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SunProcoreTechnology or IntegrationSunPro is the manufacturer of motorized garage screens installed by West Shore Construction. Products include track-guided screens, roller cable-guided screens, with features like wireless remote, smart-home compatibility, and corrosion-resistant aluminum construction.
• AstroGuardcoreTechnology or IntegrationAstroGuard hurricane fabric brand used by West Shore Construction. Ballistic-rated, high-strength fabric system for absorbing and deflecting wind-borne debris. Meets Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade testing standards.
• MagnaTrack Outdoor ScreenscoreTechnology or IntegrationMagnaTrack manufactures patented magnetic track hurricane screen systems installed by West Shore Construction. Features rare-earth neodymium magnets, self-adjusting sidetracks, and weighted bottom bars. Systems include smart control options with app and smart speaker integration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Phantom Screens: Manufacturer of motorized retractable screens for windows, doors, and outdoor living spaces. Direct comparable on the motorized lifestyle products (solar screens, garage door screens, retractable awnings) that West Shore installs.
• Storm Smart: Florida-based hurricane protection company offering a similar portfolio of hurricane shutters, screens, and impact products with installation services across the state. Closest direct competitor in overlapping Tampa Bay and South Florida markets.
• Armor Screen: Manufacturer and installer of hurricane protection screens with overlapping product offering in motorized and manual screen systems. Comparable technology positioning in the hurricane fabric and screen segment.
• Sol-Lux Window Solutions: Manufacturer of motorized retractable awnings and sun screens with comparable technology. Overlapping offering in the motorized exterior shading and lifestyle category that West Shore carries.

Broad incumbents

• CGI Windows & Doors: Florida-based manufacturer of impact-resistant windows and doors with overlapping capability in the impact window category. Larger incumbent serving similar Florida coastal markets with a broader product portfolio.
• PGT Innovations: NYSE-listed manufacturer of impact windows, doors, and architectural systems. Broader portfolio across multiple fenestration categories but overlapping directly with West Shore's impact window installation offering and the same Florida code-compliance drivers.

Others

• SunPro: Manufacturer of motorized garage door screens (existing West Shore partner) with comparable motorized screen technology. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct installer competitor.
• Eastern Metal Supply: Florida-based distributor and manufacturer of hurricane shutter components, aluminum extrusions, and storm protection parts. Ecosystem supplier and adjacent participant in the same hurricane protection value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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