St. Pete Beach after the storms
St. Pete Beach covers the barrier island from Blind Pass to Pass-a-Grille, with resorts on the Gulf, Corey Avenue's shops in the middle and canal neighborhoods on the bay side.
The 2024 surge reached homes across the island. The city moved quickly on post-storm permits, and teardowns followed by raised rebuilds have been steady since.
What gets torn down in St. Pete Beach
Mid-century block homes and cottages on canal lots, historic cottages in Pass-a-Grille, and newer raised homes. Slab and pool removal are often part of each teardown because rebuilds go up on pilings.
Most-requested demolition in St. Pete Beach
- Slab & Foundation Removal
Rebuilds on pilings need the slab gone.
- Pool Removal
Damaged pools on canal lots.
- House Demolition
Flooded mid-century homes.
Who approves a St. Pete Beach teardown
In St. Pete Beach, demolition permits come from the City of St. Pete Beach Building Department. The office is at 155 Corey Ave, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, (727) 367-2735 (Pinellas County building-department directory).
Separately, Pinellas County Air Quality requires a demolition notice with a written asbestos survey at least 10 working days before demolition, even when no asbestos is found (county asbestos rules). The licensed contractor files both.
Pass-a-Grille is different
Pass-a-Grille has historic protections. Check with the city before planning a demolition there.
Plan for these in St. Pete Beach
- City of St. Pete Beach permit
- Historic check for Pass-a-Grille addresses
- Slab and pool removal priced together
- Access planned around beach traffic
Send your St. Pete Beach address and what needs to go.
Free estimateSt. Pete Beach demolition questions
Who issues demolition permits in St. Pete Beach?
The City of St. Pete Beach Building Department, 155 Corey Ave, (727) 367-2735.
Is St. Pete Beach the same as St. Petersburg?
No. St. Pete Beach is its own city with its own building department and rules.
Can you remove the slab and pool with the house?
Yes, and doing it in one job is usually cheaper.
More beach towns and nearby cities
- Madeira BeachOlder bay-side homes past repair.
- Treasure IslandVacant homes ruled substantially damaged.
- Redington ShoresHomes torn down to meet flood rules.
- Redington BeachHomes restored inside after flooding.
- GulfportLow-lying homes near Boca Ciega Bay.
- Pinellas ParkManufactured homes in parks.
On the mainland: St. Petersburg demolition.