Clearwater Homes, From the Harbor Bluff to the Beach
Clearwater takes its name from the freshwater springs that once flowed along the bayfront, including one near where City Hall stands today. The U.S. Army built Fort Harrison on a bluff above Clearwater Harbor during the Seminole Wars, and the town incorporated in 1891. When Pinellas County split from Hillsborough County in 1912, Clearwater became the county seat.
Henry B. Plant’s Belleview Biltmore, opened just south of town in 1897, helped turn the area into a vacation destination. Clearwater Beach sits on a barrier island across the Intracoastal Waterway from downtown, which leaves Clearwater homeowners dealing with two different environments. Bayside and harbor-view homes take steady salt air and wind off the water, while inland neighborhoods contend with oak and palm debris and the same summer mosquitoes as the rest of Pinellas County.
- Keeps salt spray, sand, and debris out of the pool.
- Blocks mosquitoes through Clearwater’s long warm season.
- Creates a code-compliant pool safety barrier.
- Reduces weekly cleaning and chemical costs.
- Adds shaded, screened living space off the back of the home.
Licensing and Industry Standing Behind Every CRA Project
Commercial Residential Aluminum holds Florida State contractor licenses SCC056736, CGC058897, and CBC1270440. It is an Accredited Better Business Bureau member with an A+ rating and belongs to both the National Association of Home Builders and the Florida Aluminum Association.
CRA has been in business since 1992 and runs the full process in-house: consultation, HOA design submittal, permitting, engineered drawings, fabrication, installation, and final inspection. That helps in Clearwater neighborhoods that have an HOA or condo association review before exterior work can begin.
- Florida State Licensed Contractor, Lic. SCC056736, CGC058897, and CBC1270440.
- BBB Accredited with an A+ rating.
- NAHB and Florida Aluminum Association member.
- HOA design submittal and permitting handled in-house.
Enclosures, Entryways, and Cable Railing for Clearwater Properties
CRA builds pool cages, patio enclosures, and ScenicView screen enclosures on its patented ChannelLock Self-Mating Beam (FL#19700). For Clearwater homes with a harbor or Intracoastal view, CRA’s aluminum cable railing keeps balconies, decks, and stairs open to the water. The company also installs entry and lanai enclosures, fencing, handrails, seamless gutters, and carports.
- Pool cages, patio enclosures, and ScenicView enclosures.
- Aluminum cable railing, handrails, and fencing.
- Entry and lanai enclosures, seamless gutters, and carports.
Conclusion
Clearwater has drawn people to its waterfront since the days of the Belleview Biltmore, and the homes near that water need enclosures built for salt air and Gulf storms. CRA brings state licensing, an A+ BBB rating, and in-house HOA and permitting support to every Clearwater project. Contact CRA for a free quote.
FAQs
1: Will CRA handle my HOA or condo association approval in Clearwater?
Yes. CRA’s process includes HOA design submittal along with permitting and engineered drawings, so Clearwater homeowners do not have to assemble that paperwork themselves. The same team then fabricates, installs, and schedules the final inspection.
2: Can CRA quote cable railing and a pool enclosure together?
Yes. CRA installs aluminum cable railing, handrails, and fencing in addition to pool and patio enclosures, so a Clearwater homeowner can price a waterfront railing and a screened pool cage through one licensed contractor.
3: Does CRA work on commercial properties in Clearwater?
Yes. Alongside its residential work, CRA’s commercial division builds screen enclosures, carports, aluminum fencing, sunshades, Bahama shutter awnings, and bus stop shelters, so Clearwater business owners and property managers can work with the same licensed contractor.
