Florida Wind Mitigation Inspections

We provide wind mitigation insurance inspections in Columbia and Suwannee counties. Our average inspection fee for a wind mitigation inspection is $125 for homes under 2500 square feet. If you combine the wind mitigation inspection with a 4-Point inspection we offer a $50.00 discount from the regular price of $250 for a total of $200 for the combo.

   If your insurance agent asks for  a wind letter, a “wind mitigation form” or a wind mit is officially known as the “Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form.” The purpose of the form is to verify hurricane-resistant structural features of your home so that you can receive insurance discounts on the windstorm portion of your homeowner’s policy. You cannot do the inspection yourself. It must be completed by a Florida-certified home inspector or other state-qualified person. The report includes photos that document the wind-resistant features found by the inspector. 

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Here are the things that comprise the inspection:

•• Roof Covering. Does the roof meet the 2001 Florida Building Code? Roofs installed after March 1st, 2002 meet this criterion.

•• Roof Deck Attachment. How is the roof deck (typically plywood sheathing) attached to the trusses or rafters below?

•• Roof To Wall Attachment. How are the trusses or rafters attached to the wall below?

•• Roof Geometry. What shape is the roof? The best shape for hurricane resistance is a hip roof (roof sloped inward on all sides).

•• Secondary Water Resistance. Typically this would be a self-adhered modified bitumen roofing underlayment (such as Grace Ice and Water Shield) or a foam barrier. Secondary water resistance is not usually added in residential construction, but it does get you a nice discount.

•• Opening Protection. What type of hurricane shutters or impact-resistant windows and doors are installed in the home?