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Company Goal

A Planning and Logistics Company


Interior Window Treatment & Exterior Hurricane Protection

Hurricane Protections Solutions & Blinds, LLC, Since 2017, © 2019,
traces its origins from Joe Luis Interiors Corporation © 1983, specialized in enhancing interior spaces with a wide range of window decoration products, from curtains and blinds to carpets and flooring.

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For over two decades, with unwavering dedication to customers led to the sale and installation of countless interior decoration products, spanning from the early 80s to the early 2000s, always seeking customer satisfaction.

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With years of dedicated service, Hurricane Protection Solution & Blinds, LLC, has proudly become a family business, serving all Florida. With a wealth of experience and a track record of successful installations, we're your main source for interior window decoration and exterior hurricane protection needs for Florida's families and businesses.

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HPS & Blinds, LLC's products are prepared to suit your unique requirements, whether it's for a balcony, a high building, a garage, a location exposed to salty winds, and more, our extensive experience ensures we can provide the solution you need.

Adrian Arrieta,
General Manager

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Paula Mora,
Founder & Executive

Project Management Summary

Step 1

Appointment Schedule

All quotations are for free. Make the first step and schedule today.

  • All quotes are sent electronically for your comfort, and most project prices are given in site.

  • All in site quotations are scheduled along the week, including Saturdays.

  • If you already have the exterior opening wall measures from edge to edge, width and height, and edge to floor for entrances,

    • We can bring a quick estimate by phone call.

    • Send measures to info@hpssouthfl.com​, or call a representative at 407-743-2143​ to get a quick quote.

      • Include Pictures, if Possible, to get a final price.​

      • By protocol, we will check measures twice before manufacturing.

Project Management
Step 2

  • Our personnel will take exterior opening measures for reference.​

    • We will take all opening measures in the site or just the ones expected if indicated.

    • We will take pictures of each opening to determine the logistics for the installation, and quoting reference.

  • We will show our samples and give project advice and logistics in person or via call from one of our experts after analyzing the setting and units.

    • For difficult locations to reach, measures will be recorded in reference to other openings and site structures.

      • We are confident on our trained personnel, and all prices are final, excluding non-listed units at the quote.

      • When necessary, due to lack of reference, we will ask for permission to get the measures from the inside.​

      • Measures recorded inside will get additional 2" Wide and 2" Height, for standard average difference on exterior wall opening dimensions.

On Site Quotation
Quotation Review
Step 3

  • The quote link will be shared via text message and through the e-mail provided.​​

    • Expect your quote to be ready within a week, including weekends and holidays.

  • ​All projects include:

    • ​Help on permitting forms fill up and submission, if required or requested by the owners (Even if not specified, this is a free service we offer to expedite processes).

      • May include HOA Approval and City's Building​ Permitting.​

        • If a general contractor is required, or you are requesting one, or you have doubts about contracting one for your project, please refer to your representative for further help as all projects differ on this requisite.​

    • ​All individual unit prices, include:

      • Manufacture Labor.

      • Delivery: Pick-up, Storage, Gas, Moving.

      • Installation: Clean-Up & In site adaptations: To modify units for installations if needed.

        • Setting adaptations: Jobs that require site modifications to meet installation requirements (Quoted Apart i).

          • This type of jobs can be done by us, the Company, or a third party the Customer opts to.​

      • Active season discounts are added automatically.

      • Taxes.

      • Credit/Debit Card Transaction fees, if applicable.

  • All quotations have an acceptance due date of 30 days minimum once sent for approval.

    • You can request an updated quote, asking changes, additions, or revisions, or renew an old quote. We are here to assist you.
      • Be aware that prices may vary past due.

  • You accept the terms and conditions once the quote is pro approved or signed by you, and once the clearance of the first payment, the agreement is cleared, binding, and no refunds are made, once the manufacturing starts.

    • The terms and conditions agreement is located in the quotation sent, available at any time.

 

Please read all terms and conditions, and ask questions; as many as needed to clarify all doubts. As a family operated company, we want to be transparent to avoid misunderstandings, we are here to assist you, and get you set and ready for hurricane season or make your spaces, just as if we were the ones buying.​​​​​​​​​

Step 4
Documentation

  • Along the project process, the assigned installer will take the measures to assure the manufacturing unit dimensions, depending on the complexity of the project.

  • Meanwhile, once the process on the permitting for the project has been secured for approval, the manufacture will start.

    • ​Sometimes, owners prefer to do the permits on their own. In that case:

      • We will provide the notice of acceptance (NOA), as well as a sketch plan, in between other applicable documents.​

      • We will help on filling the documents from the city and share them back to you for submission when needed.

    • All notary sessions are included, and paperwork transactions for submission are included.

      • However, you can notarize the documents on the city/county building if required, or by other mediations as preferred.

    • Make sure you have a recorded notice of commencement for projects over $5,000.00 or as required by the project address' city.

  • If you require a general contractor mandated by your HOA, or for projects requiring structural changes/alterations, we charge a $500.00​ fee for the service for project valuations of less than $7,000.00.

​If HPS & Blinds LLC Handles Permitting:

  • ​First, we will fill out the permitting documents for the homeowner association.

    • ​Once filled, signed, and submitted, you will only have to clear the fees (if any), and wait for the approval.

    • From the side of homeowner associations, in rare occasions they charge fees.

    • It is most likely a required resubmission so that the HOA states requested inclusions in the project to be accepted.

      • It is against the law for HOAs to decline approved hurricane protection products.​

    • ​Once approved, the HOA may request the issuance of a building permitting.​

  • ​Once the homeowner association has approved the project installation, we will proceed with the building permitting (If required or requested).​

    • At this point, depending on the project and city instructions for inspection we can proceed to install, or wait until the necessary documents submitted to schedule an initial inspection, as some cities prefer to monitor the installation process whereas other cities simply send inspectors to check the finished work.​

  • Each city process the paperwork at different time rates, tending to forward the paperwork from one office to another until the paperwork is reviewed, signed, and filled.

  • The number of inspections depends on the establishment's city.

    • Fees must be cleared by owners to proceed with inspections.

    • We will facilitate the online link portal to clear the fees.

  • Inspectors from the respective establishment's city will assist to check only the work stated in the contract with a respective Notice of Commencement.

  • The final inspection is not part of the installation process, and the final payment must be done by the end of the installation.

    • You are backed up with a 10-year warranty on labor and parts for all hurricane protection products.​

    • Interior and decorative products warranty varies.

    • Interior window products and interior decorative products do not need permitting of any kind.

  • It is HPS & Blinds, LLC's duty to keep working at your side until all documentation required and linked to the project related to the contract has been approved.

Company
Our Side
Owners

  • If HPS & Blinds, LLC handles the permitting partially or totally, you must simply, for its full completion:

    • Sign in the necessary paperwork and ask question.

    • Assist at the notary when needed.

    • Have all given paperwork and document package ready on the inspection date (We will provide it for you).

    • Wait for updates, as we deal in the whole process with the city and submit documents physically when needed and when requested.

    • Clear the building and homeowner association permit fees (Fees vary on institutions and project complexity).

  • ​For Commercial, building permitting is invoiced apart from the installation project, and charged in full.

  • You do not need a general contractor for Accordion Shutters or Roll-down Shutters, at least explicitly requested by your homeowners association or your representative.

    • A general contractor is mostly needed for structural changes, and electrical work.​

  • You do need a general contractor for Impact Windows, as it counts as a structural change.​

  • You do not need building permitting for Storm Panels, only a HOA notice if within an HOA.

    • It is unlawful for HOA's to make you demobilize shutters of any kind during hurricane season.​

  • Please, review your rights if within an HOA.​

Your Side
Step 6
Installation

  • The installation process starts the moment each respective opening unit product is delivered to our personnel.
    - May the project installation starts before inspection permit approval if the city has internal delay issues with the project paperwork processing for more than 3 weeks, given a permit number.

  • Once the HOA approval is finished (if applicable), and the city has issued a permit number (if applicable), the installation will start, sometimes aside of inspections.
  • Products such as accordion shutters, manual roll-down shutters with exterior crank, and storm panels are installed fully from the exterior of the establishments.
    • Impact doors, impact windows, inner crank, electric shutter setups, and high floor installations, need interior access.
      • ​Delays on installation are normally related to weather, since our workers make use of plugs and mechanical equipment for a faster and precise installation to keep at margin with the Florida Building Code.
      • In case of present rain, the installation will be postponed as soon as possible during the day or the next available day, according to the present area weather (weather.gov).
      • In case of weather alerts, it will be postponed the next available week the alert has ceased.
      • It apply also for all other reasonable weather changes that interfere with personnel safety and equipment.
  • ​After assuring every unit is functional, and the site has been cleaned, the customer will give the down payment, which is normally the 50% balance of the total payment according to the agreed quote.
    • ​We encourage our crew members to show that every unit works properly and check that each unit has a unique metallic sticker, that certifies the product ​functionality under the Florida Building Code, and functional for insurance applications.
  • We will take pictures of the openings before and after the installation process to record the structure changes.
  • Finally, we will provide the customer with all the project documentation, as well as the e-receipt for the final payment.
     
Inspections

  • An inspector from the respective establishment's city will assist to check only the installed products stated in the contract, matching the plans submitted.

    • Otherwise, changes will be arranged as instructed by the inspector and this step will be rescheduled.

    • ​Once the inspection is done, we will notify once approved and posted online at the respective city building office website.

  • Finished the final inspection:

    • ​The establishment's owners are required to give maintenance to the units at least twice a year in order to maintain their 10-year warranty for labor and parts.

  • ​If the establishment's owners need any paperwork regarding insurance, we will share it to you.

    • ​It is the same package submitted to the HOA and Used by the Building Division Review.​​

    • ​We help to submit this information at no additional cost.​​​

Step 7
Terms and Conditions
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