Flooring Installation on Sanibel
Tile, porcelain and wood floors for Sanibel homes and condos, with the flood rules checked before a single box is ordered.
Picking a floor with the flood map in mind
On Sanibel, where a floor sits relative to the base flood elevation matters as much as how it looks. Federal flood guidance lists mortar set ceramic and porcelain tile as acceptable flood damage resistant flooring below that elevation, while solid wood, engineered wood and laminate are not. In an elevated home, the living floors upstairs open up every option, and the ground level is limited to parking, storage and access.
The City of Sanibel also reviews remodels under the FEMA 50 percent rule. When the cost of the work reaches half of the building's market value, the whole structure has to be brought up to current floodplain standards, and the city asks for a detailed cost estimate with the permit. For condos, the permit also needs association approval where it applies.
Hurricane Ian flooded many ground floors on Sanibel in 2022, and owners rebuilding now have to decide what goes down next. We help you match the material to the level, the use and the salt air, and our own crew handles removal of the old floor when it has to come out.
Tile and porcelain
Dense, mortar set porcelain is the choice when water is a real possibility, and it handles sand and humidity well.
Wood on the living floors
Hardwood and engineered wood belong on elevated living levels, installed with the moisture checks the climate calls for.
Old floors out first
Our own crew removes the existing floor, so the new one starts on a clean, flat surface.
Floors we have installed
“Johnny and his crew of guys tiled my master bathroom shower and master bedroom floor and it looks amazing.”David T., Google review Read all 101 Google reviews
Flooring installation on Sanibel, answered
Do you install flooring on Sanibel?
Yes. We install tile, porcelain and wood floors on Sanibel from our showroom and shop in Fort Myers.
What flooring is allowed below the base flood elevation?
FEMA guidance lists mortar set ceramic and porcelain tile as acceptable flood damage resistant flooring below the base flood elevation. Solid wood, engineered wood and laminate are listed as unacceptable there.
Does the 50 percent rule apply to new floors?
The City of Sanibel reviews remodels and repairs in flood hazard areas against the building's market value at permit. New flooring is usually one part of a larger scope, so we look at the whole project with you.
Does my condo need approval?
Often, yes. The city's remodeling permit asks for condominium approval where it applies, and many associations also have rules for hard flooring and sound underlayment.
Can you remove the old floor?
Yes. Our own crew handles removal, so the new floor goes down on a flat, clean surface.
Choosing new floors on Sanibel?
Licensed and insured building contractor. 1-year workmanship warranty. Plumbing and electrical go to licensed partners we coordinate. Showroom at 13750 Treeline Ave S in Fort Myers, by appointment.
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