Orlando-Wind-Mitigation Inspection

What is it and do you need one?

Orlando-wind-mitigation inspection service is a process whereby you make any number of specific home improvements to your Orlando, Florida, home to help it sustain less damage and better withstand hurricane winds and forces during a storm. Insurance companies pay out a whole lot of money every year for property damage from hurricanes. They have leaned from experience, homes with certain improvements will save lives, property and the industry a lot of money.

Two reasons you may what to consider having an Orlando wind mitigation inspection done is to make your home safer for your family during a storm and to save yourself money with your insurance premiums.

The process I recommend is first call your insurance agent. Ask them if they recommend a wind mitigation inspection for your home. If they do, consider one of our referrals or choose your own Orlando wind mitigation inspection firm to do the inspection. Then, base on the inspection report, you may be entitled to credits that could save you money. Pricing for this type of inspection runs about $125.00-$150.00. The form used is:

OIR-B1-1802 (Rev. 01/12) Adopted by Rule 69O-170.0155

The inspector is required to be one of the following;

• a home inspector (has completed at least 3 hours of hurricane mitigation training approved by the Construction Industry Licensing Board which includes hurricane
  mitigation techniques and compliance with the uniform mitigation verification form and completion of a
  proficiency exam)
• a licensed general, building or residential contractor
• building code inspector
• a professional engineer
• an architect
• Any other individual or entity recognized by the insurer as possessing the necessary qualifications to properly complete a uniform mitigation verification form

It’s an important inspection for every Florida home owner to understand. Call for an Orlando wind mitigation inspection today!  If you property is older than twenty years, your insurance company may also require an Orlando 4 point inspection. Be sure to ask about that when you call!