05.04.10

Windstorm Mitigation Inspection—What is it and Who Needs It?

Posted in General at 7:16 pm by Vanderheyden Inc

Let’s face it, living in Florida especially along the coast puts homeowners at increased risk from the effects of a hurricane or tropical storm.  It is a fact of life here, but it doesn’t mean there is nothing that can be done about it. 

Homeowners new and experienced need to know that the first step in adequately protecting your home is first finding out what needs protecting.  That is where a wind mitigation inspection comes in.  In our opinion every homeowner who has a home that requires a windstorm policy needs to have this done.

Although the name may sound intimidating all a windstorm mitigation inspection is, is a closer look at your property to see how it is currently constructed and where it could be made stronger.

A windstorm mitigation inspection can help you prioritize what needs to be reinforced in and around your home.  It will allow you as the homeowner to see where the most vulnerable portions of your home are and tell you how to prepare those areas to have a higher chance of surviving a storm.

The biggest benefit to having a windstorm mitigation inspection comes down to money.  Sometimes just having the inspection done can cut your insurance premium.  If the suggestions detailed in the inspection are followed up on, then the potential savings grows.  Check out this link to see how much some protection to your home could save you: http://www.floridadisaster.org/mitdb/index.cfm.

Lastly,  who you choose to conduct a windstorm mitigation inspection can be just as important as the inspection itself.  Homeowners should choose someone that is licensed and has the proper background to make the correct recommendations.  Here at Coastal Storm Shutters we pride ourselves on being a one stop shop for all your hurricane protection needs and we believe that it starts with a thorough mitigation inspection.  Give us a call today at 850-936-7300 or visit us on the web at http://www.coastalstormshutters.com/index.htm

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