Wind Mitigation Inspections

Wind mitigation inspections may sound complex, but understanding the basics is pretty simple.

What is Wind Mitigation?

Wind mitigation is all about a home ability to withstand strong winds, during storms and hurricanes. In Ocala and the central Florida area hurricanes might not be as common as South Florida, but strong winds and storms still make landfall and can cause damage to a home. During a wind mitigation an inspector will identify features that make the property more resistant and possibly save you money on property insurance.

What is inspected?

Roof shape and covering: The shape of the roof and materials will determine how well the roof will perform with high winds.

Roof-to-wall connections: Connections from roof to wall will determine the resistance to storms and hurricanes, using straps or hurricane clips makes a difference.

Doors and Windows: Impact rated doors and windows, as well as shutters are inspected as well to show the home ability to resist strong winds.

Why should I Care?

Wind mitigation inspections can help with you insurance rates, if during the inspection the property has wind resistance features.

The property is safer, the chances of facing damages and major repairs is less likely.

What next?

Hire a professional: Wind mitigation inspections need to be completed by trained and certified professionals.

Have any documentation for your inspector on hand before the inspection. This documentation will help with sending your report to the insurance company to prove the features of the property has wind and storm resistance.