StormReady™ by OC Tasker
Flood Barrier & Sandbag Delivery and Installation in Orange County
Flood barriers and sandbags, delivered and installed by OC Tasker, with optional maintenance while they're in place. No hauling bulky materials yourself.
Pick-up and disposal are not included.
Newport Beach tides
Live · NOAANext high
4.7 ft
Mon, Nov 2 · 3:31 PM
Next low
0.1 ft
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:37 PM
Mon
4.7
0.1
Tue
4.7
0.3
Wed
5.2
1.3
Thu
5.6
0.6
Fri
5.9
0.1
Sat
6.1
-0.3
Sun
6.2
-0.5
Source: NOAA Tides & Currents, Newport Bay Entrance (station 9410580), feet above mean lower low water. These are predictions; actual water levels can run higher during storms.
How It Works
- 1
Tell us what to protect
Pick your doors, garage or storefront, add widths and a few photos in our online estimator.
- 2
Get a preliminary estimate
See your recommended protection and sizes instantly. We follow up with your price. No charge, no commitment.
- 3
We assess and place it
We confirm the site, then deliver and install water-filled barriers or sandbags before the rain.
- 4
Maintain or pick up (optional)
Add optional maintenance while it's in place. Pick-up and disposal are not included and are quoted separately.
Choose Your Protection
Water-filled flood barriers
- Reusable barriers filled on site from your outdoor faucet
- Clean, low-profile look for garages and entries
- Best on flat, accessible surfaces
- Number of units confirmed at site assessment
Needs an outdoor faucet nearby. Slopes, standing water or tight access usually mean a manual assessment.
Sandbags, delivered & placed
- Filled 20″ × 12″ bags stacked two layers high
- Works on slopes, uneven ground and irregular openings
- Includes a 20% reserve so gaps can be closed
- No water source needed
Heavier and bulkier, so we deliver and stack them for you. Pick-up and disposal are not included.
Harbor & bay homes
Harbor & Seawall Protection
What King Tides are
King Tides are the highest predicted tides of the year. They happen when the moon and sun line up and the moon is closest to Earth. In Orange County they mostly hit between November and February, usually in the morning.
Why seawalls get topped
A King Tide alone can bring the harbor to within inches of the top of many seawalls. Add a storm surge, onshore wind or boat wakes, and water can spill over the wall into patios, yards and ground-floor rooms.
Back-of-property sandbag lines
We lay a continuous line of sandbags along the top of your seawall or across the back of your lot, at the number of rows high you choose, to hold back water that comes over the wall.
Three seawall situations we handle
Open wall top
Clear concrete or capstone. Bags sit directly on the wall top or right behind it.
Planters in front
Raised planters along the wall. Bags go in front of the planters, on the house side.
Bushes on top
Hedges or shrubs along the wall. Bags go on the house side of the landscaping.
Planter notice: When planters or bushes run along your seawall, we place the sandbags in front of them, on the house side. If the tide comes over the wall, those plants may be exposed to saltwater.
What's Included
Every site is different, so we send your price after reviewing your request and photos. We don't rent sandbags or barriers; you buy them and we deliver and install them.
Included
- Sandbags or water-filled barriers (yours to keep)
- Delivery to your property
- Installation at each protected area
Optional, quoted separately
- Maintenance visits: check, restack or top up while in place
Additional charge
- Pick-up and disposal are not included in delivery, purchase or installation; quoted separately
Get your StormReady™ price
About 2 minutes. No charge, no commitment.
1. Areas to protect (length in feet and rows of bags)
We use 24" × 12" sandbags (about 55 lb filled), roughly 1 bag every 1.5 feet in each row.
2. Service
3. Access
Our truck can park close by and bags are carried a short, flat distance to the doors or wall.
4. Plastic sheeting - for extra protection
5. Add-ons
Enter your 5-digit delivery ZIP code to see a price.
Common Applications
- Garage doors at the bottom of driveways
- Front entry and side doors on low-lying lots
- Patio sliders where yard water pools
- Balboa Island, Peninsula and harbor-front homes during king tides
- Commercial storefronts and restaurant entries
- Vacation homes and investment properties while owners are away
StormReady™ reduces the risk of water entering at the protected openings. It is not guaranteed flood prevention — severe flooding, groundwater or water entering elsewhere may still cause damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is StormReady™?
StormReady™ is OC Tasker's flood protection service. We deliver and install water-filled flood barriers or sandbags at your doors, garage, seawall or storefront, and offer optional maintenance. Pick-up and disposal are not included and are quoted separately.
How much does StormReady™ cost?
Every site is different, so we quote after reviewing your estimator request, photos and site. Delivery, purchase and installation are quoted together; optional maintenance is quoted separately.
Is sandbag pick-up included?
No. Pick-up and disposal are not included in sandbag delivery, purchase and installation. If you'd like us to remove them, it's an additional charge quoted separately, since quantity, condition and access vary.
Do you rent sandbags or barriers?
No. You buy the sandbags or barriers and we deliver and install them. They're yours to keep, or we can pick them up and dispose of them for an additional charge, quoted separately.
Should I choose water-filled barriers or sandbags?
Barriers are cleaner and faster on flat, accessible surfaces with an outdoor faucet nearby. Sandbags work better on slopes, uneven ground and irregular openings. If you're not sure, choose "Not sure" and we'll recommend one.
How many sandbags do I need?
We lay 20″ bags end to end, two layers high, plus a 20% reserve. For example, a 16 ft opening needs 20 bags plus 4 reserve — 24 bags in total.
Is the online estimate final?
No. The estimate is preliminary and subject to site verification. Your final quote is confirmed after we review your photos and assess the site.
Will this guarantee my home won't flood?
No. Temporary barriers and sandbags reduce the risk of water entering at the protected openings, but no temporary product can guarantee flood prevention. Severe flooding, rising groundwater or water entering elsewhere may still cause damage.
What is Manual Assessment Required?
Some sites need a technician's eyes first — openings over 50 ft, several separate areas for barriers, slopes, standing water, difficult access, or no outdoor faucet. You can still submit your request and we'll follow up with a custom quote.
Do I need to be home for installation or pickup?
Not always. We need safe access to the areas being protected and, for water barriers, a working outdoor faucet. We'll coordinate details when we confirm your appointment.
Which areas do you serve?
Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Irvine and Fountain Valley. Nearby addresses can still request an estimate and we'll review them.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as possible. Requests spike when storms are forecast, so booking before the rainy season gives you the best chance at your preferred placement date.
Can businesses get StormReady™ protection?
Yes. We protect storefronts, restaurant entries and commercial doors. Choose "Commercial storefront" in the estimator.
Do I pay anything when I submit the estimator?
No. Submitting the estimator is free, makes no charge and does not confirm an appointment. We'll contact you to review and confirm.
What happens to my photos?
Your photos are stored privately and are only viewed by OC Tasker staff to plan your protection. They are never published without your permission.
Be StormReady before the next rain
Get a preliminary estimate in about 2 minutes, or call us.