Hurricane Shutters, Windows - Safety & Security Film
About us
HSS, Tampa Bay's Storm Shielder, has been serving the area for over 35 years providing solutions for hurricane and storm protection for homes and businesses. HSS is a family owned and operated company using the most innovative and proven products suited for each customer's needs.
Business highlights
38 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Services we offer
We offer hurricane shutters, panels and screens as well as windows with impact rated glass. Our deployable panels and screens are lightweight and easy to store, while our permanently mounted protection deploys easily. We offer fabric, aluminum and clear panels, as well as accordion shutters, Bahama shutters, colonial shutters, rolldown aluminum shutters and roll down hurricane rated screen.
Services we don't offer
We do not deploy panels or screens for owners of deployable protection as storms approach.
We generally only provide repair services to prior customers of our company.
I priced it out, they had one of the lower prices for similar products. I got in touch they came and measured they door. In a few weeks they brought back the finished screen and it fit just fine. Just the way I like my home improvement projects simple and no hassle.
Description of Work: Added a hurricane screen to my front entrance
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Marcel F.
08/2013
4.0
security windows
+ -1 more
They were punctual and reliable. Unfortunately part of the film used was incorrect type, but they immediately corrected it at no extra cost. Very satisfied,
Description of Work: Darkening 3M film on glass windows / doors
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Susan G.
07/2013
4.0
security windows
+ -1 more
We started with Home Safety Solutions when we began our search for a hurricane solution for our many windows. Knowing little about storm shutters and windows, we had many questions, and project manager Mike Tamme was extremely patient with us and answered our questions and provided multiple estimates based on different scenarios. We eventually went with a different company because we decided to replace our windows, and the company we chose had better pricing for windows and financing. But Home Safety had very competitive prices for shutters, and if we wanted to use traditional aluminum shutters, we would have been happy to work with them.
Description of Work: Provide estimate for storm shutters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ann B.
05/2013
4.0
security windows, hurricane shutters
+ 0 more
It went as well as it could. I recommend you try them, maybe their prices will be within your budget
Description of Work: Contacted them for an estimate for hurricane screens. They were very professional, very prompt, but the product was just too expensive. This may not be the company's fault, but the estimate was well over twice our max budget, so we declined.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Home Safety Solutions
Sorry we could not be of assistance for the products you desired. Hurricane screens are an excellent product made custom made using the best materials for maximum protection and endurance. We do have other less expensive but very good products also if that would be of any help. Thank-you for contacting us
Roger L.
05/2013
5.0
security windows, hurricane shutters
+ 0 more
Not much to tell. Two men arrived on time, they corrected the problem in a reasonable time, cleaned up and left. Billing came about three days later. It was fair. I am having them back to install upgraded hangers on my storm shutters.
Description of Work: Repaired the large storm shutter over the sliding glass doors. Reset the remote.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Jane S.
04/2013
5.0
window treatments, hurricane shutters
+ 0 more
He was very informative and very helpful and does have a lot of good suggestions and very professional.
Description of Work: We used Home Safety Solutions last year to get fabric covers for our windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
ALISON R.
03/2013
5.0
window tinting
+ -1 more
Home Safety Solutions knew what they were doing. They handled the materials well. They were professionals. They were good to use. They did the job well.
Description of Work: They put 3M film on the windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
William D.
03/2012
5.0
security windows
+ -1 more
I was very satisfied with their work. I found them on Angie's List because I was new to the area and needed to find someone to do this for me. I will use them again in the future if I needed this service.
Description of Work: I used them for 3M window film.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
William D.
06/2011
5.0
security windows
+ -1 more
Company was very professional, prompt, and clean. Completely satisified with their work, although price is steep you do get a lifetime warranty. Given that I don't know how many years I am staying here in Florida, I chose this solution over the much higher cost of replacing the single pane windows with double pane as an immediate way to reduce A/C cost. One year later, I do notice marks have appeared on the windows when viewed from outside, but given the age of these windows (20 yrs) I remain satisfied with the cost/benefit tradeoff. I will use this company again when needed.
Description of Work: 3M Nightvision window film applied to all windows & doorwalls with exposure to sun.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
RONALD W.
03/2011
5.0
hurricane shutters
+ -1 more
It is phenomenal. They showed up on time with what I ordered. They couldn?t have been nicer. They cleaned up after themselves. I can recommend them to anybody.
Description of Work: They installed hurricane shutters on the entire house including windows, doors and everything.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
James B.
02/2011
5.0
awnings
+ -1 more
Overall, the experience went very well. I'm very pleased with the job completed. The price was reasonable given the work that was completed. I'm happy with their services and I would recommend them to anybody.
Description of Work: replaced the awning (put new fabric on it, the motor & the frame were still good), replaced a rotting beam, cleaned the cage over the swimming pool & replaced some of the screen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Ming Z.
10/2010
4.0
awnings
+ -1 more
They send their expert to take a look of our exsiting awning and gave us an estimate price for all options via email. We are happy of their responds but we decided not to use their service because the cost is above our burget.
Description of Work: We visited their shop to know more of options to replace our awning.
They came out to measure the windows to protect the windows from wind, water, and debris. My husband looked up a few companies and he liked this company the best. We really liked them after they came out. I liked everything about this company. They called before they came out and were very professional.
Description of Work: They came out to install Dalton's Fabric Sheild to protect the windows from hurricanes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,780.95
Janet W.
06/2010
5.0
security windows
+ -1 more
They are very responsive and they did a great job.
Description of Work: They came out to place more film on some windows that I had replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joyce S.
06/2010
5.0
security windows
+ -1 more
We were very pleased with that and spent $4,000 on that work. They did an outstanding job and we have been very pleased. They were two brothers and were both very professional and nice. They were in the house for a couple of days and we enjoyed having them here.
Description of Work: We used Home Safety Solutions in spring of 2003 and they put window film on all our glass windows, French door and window panes and we have a lot of windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
William D.
06/2010
5.0
window tinting
+ -1 more
I am very pleased with them. They were very professional and the quote process was very straightforward. They took the time to explain exactly what they were doing and gave me options. They also followed through with the installation equally professionally.
Description of Work: I used Home Safety Solutions for window tinting for eight windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
RICHARD AND VICKIE J.
05/2010
5.0
hurricane shutters
+ -1 more
They did an excellent job. They worked very quickly. They came when they said they would, even though the weather was bad. It was even raining periodically but they still managed to put the shutters up and still did a great job.
Description of Work: They put in hurricane shutters and installed a hurricane proof door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lou M.
04/2010
5.0
replacement windows, hurricane shutters
+ 0 more
I didn't dislike them. I felt like the service they provided was decent.
Description of Work: They put in hurricane shutters for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
LUELLA F.
02/2010
5.0
security windows
+ -1 more
The installer showed up on time, cleaned the windows (I was also hoping that he would clean the outside but that wasn't necessary to put the film on), applied the film, caulked, gave us instructions on how to take care of it and left knowing a job was well done!
Description of Work: The company installed hurricane film to the inside of all of our windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
LUELLA F.
02/2009
5.0
security windows
+ -1 more
We went to Home Safety Solutions and asked about the hurricane film. Pam explained how it works and gave us an estimate based on our measurements. We signed the contract and within a week Steve came to our condo to install the film. I had taken down the valances, but didn't move the furniture away from the windows. Steve took off the blinds, cleaned the windows, installed the film, and put everything back, including the valances that I took down. He came back on the next working day and finished up the application. We are very impressed with him and this company. We would definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Hurricane film was applied to 1 set of sliding glass doors and four windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
MICHAEL T.
08/2008
5.0
replacement windows
+ -1 more
I called for an estimate. The office personnel were professional, and helpful. The representative arrived at the house and was very knowledgeable and professional. There was no high pressure selling. The estimator was prompt and when the installers arrived I expected nothing but the best. I hated to spend the money but it was a necessary evil and HHS made it tolerable.
Description of Work: My old windows were removed and replaced with new hurricane rated windows. I went back later and protected other items.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$26,000
GEORGE S.
07/2008
5.0
hurricane shutters
+ -1 more
They came out the day they promised for the estimate. They installed the shutters in one day, faster than estimated, and met the estimate. They helped me to make informed decisions that saved me time and money. Excellent job.
Description of Work: Installed hurricane shutters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
martin J.
07/2008
5.0
hurricane shutters
+ -1 more
They were fantastic. Extremely reliable. In terms of follow through and making sure the customer is satisfied, that seems to be their primary mission. They handled all problems perfectly. They were unbelievable.
Description of Work: They installed hurricane shutters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
ILSA H.
02/2008
3.0
hurricane shutters
+ -1 more
It did not go well, overall. Communication was the central problem. The salesperson (Mike) didn't explain the range of product or fastener options. He showed us only the male fasteners (bolts that stick out an inch from the window frames). Female fasteners are much less obtrusive and work in wood frame houses. After installation, there were problems with the fit of the screens. They "bag" a lot, and we were told that is how they are meant to be and that we can t expect the windows not to break. We called the company repeatedly with our questions and concerns, leaving messages with the receptionists. The manager rarely called back when promised. At one point it had been 3 months since we d heard from them; we thought they had abandoned the job. Eventually they did comply with our request to change the fasteners free of charge, but they did not give us compensation for the job taking almost 7 months. We regret using this vendor and wish we better researched the product options.
Description of Work: We had Force 12 Diamond Screen hurricane protection screens installed on our 1930 bungalow. This involved custom fitting of the screens to all the openings (doors and windows) of our house. We placed the order and put down a $2000.00 deposit on June 7, 2007. Our objectives in getting these screens were to 1) protect our 75-year-old floated glass windows during tropical storms or low category hurricanes. We accept that the house would be gone and shutters would be a moot point in a cat 4 or 5, and 2) to obtain the up to 33% discount from Citizens on our home owners insurance for installing opening protection. In the end, we were not happy with how the fasteners look on our house. As a warning, now that we have the shutters and filed the Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form with Citizens, we are only saving $222 per year; this is a lot less than the 33% we were hoping for (it s all in the fine print).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$5,798
Response from Home Safety Solutions
THE CUSTOMER WAS SHOWN THE USUAL WAY FOR INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT. THEY AGREED TO THIS & SIGNED THE CONTRACT. WHEN THE INSTALLATION WAS COMPLETE, THEY DID NOT LIKE THE RESULTS & COMPLAINED ABOUT THE LOOKS. THE ENGINEER & OPERATIONS MANAGER DISCUSSED OPTIONS FOR CHANGING THE HARDWARE, DISCUSSED IT WITH THE CUSTOMER & AGREED TO MAKE THE CHANGES AT NO EXTRA COST TO THE CUSTOMER. THIS INVOLVED REMOVING ALL THE EXISTING INSTALLATION & REINSTALLING ADDITIONAL HARDWARE. THERE WAS NO TIME FRAME GIVEN ON THE CONTRACT REGARDING THE COMPLETION DATE FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES. THE FORMS & DOLLARS INVOLVED ARE ALL GOVERNMENT RELATED. WE APOLOGIZED TO THIS CUSTOMER FOR NOT MAKING CHANGES SOONER, BUT THEY DID HAVE THEIR INSTALLATION OF HURRICANE PROTECTION COMPLETED PER THE CONTRACT.
Michaela O.
10/2007
5.0
hurricane shutters
+ -1 more
From his personality, I was quite impressed. However, not so much that I was willing to pay $1,400.00 more for similar products. . . So, regretfully, this firm did not get my business. Instead, I opted to work with Window & Shutter Designs Corp. Based on my experience with sales staff alone (if price had not been a factor), Dave Braund was much more impressive in his knowledge, presentation, and use of samples to demonstrate the pros and cons of various products than the firm who did get the job. But the bottom line counts. . .
Description of Work: Dave Braund came to give me an estimate on hurricane shutter products. He was personable and knowledgeable, but admitted right off that his firm's prices were more expensive and that they had a longer waiting time for completion of orders.
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Service Categories
Hurricane Shutters,
Windows - Safety & Security Film
FAQ
Home Safety Solutions is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Home Safety Solutions accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available,Zelle
Yes, Home Safety Solutions offers free project estimates.
No, Home Safety Solutions does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Home Safety Solutions does not offer a senior discount.
No, Home Safety Solutions does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Home Safety Solutions offers warranties.
Home Safety Solutions offers the following services: We offer hurricane shutters, panels and screens as well as windows with impact rated glass. Our deployable panels and screens are lightweight and easy to store, while our permanently mounted protection deploys easily. We offer fabric, aluminum and clear panels, as well as accordion shutters, Bahama shutters, colonial shutters, rolldown aluminum shutters and roll down hurricane rated screen.
We do not deploy panels or screens for owners of deployable protection as storms approach.
We generally only provide repair services to prior customers of our company.