Living in an area prone to hurricanes, heavy winds, or other extreme weather can be stressful, especially when it comes to protecting your roof. That’s where a fortified roof comes in, designed to provide long-term protection. The upgrade not only shields your home from severe weather but also adds value to a property. From high …
What is a Fortified Roof? The Guide for Savvy Homeowners Read More »
Your home is your castle, but is it ready to stand strong against severe storms? If you live in an area prone to hurricanes, hail, or other severe weather, you might worry about your roof’s ability to protect your home. Developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a Fortified roof is …
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Your FORTIFIED Home certificate has an expiration date. Every 5 years, a renewal inspection from a FORTIFIED Evaluator is required to maintain your home’s significant status.
Your certificate has an expiration date (currently March of the year your home was finished being built.) You must renew your certificate before March of the following year to maintain your certificate’s validity. If you fail to renew your certificate after the year of expiration, this can be a very costly mistake…
Important information regarding the FORTIFIED program ⚠️
If you’re familiar with our FORTIFIED program, you might know that your designation certificate is only valid for 5 years. What does this mean? It means after 5 years your certificate expires, and your homeowner’s insurance premium might skyrocket without notice. More importantly, this means your home may no longer be hurricane ready. So what …
If you’re involved in real estate, then you have probably come across these two important terms: appraisal and inspection. While they may seem to be looking at the same areas of a property, they usually have different goals, explains John Haas of Haas Properties.
Hiring a FORTIFIED™ Evaluator is the most important step in getting your certificate. In a previous post, we talked about how to hire a FORTIFIED™ Evaluator. Today we’re going to outline how your evaluator will help you.
In a previous post we talked about changes that can put your for FORTIFIED™ Certificate at risk. But what if you have already made those changes?
You need to renew your FORTIFIED™ Certificate every 5 years and you will need to hire a FORTIFIED™ Evaluator to renew your certificate each time. You can choose a new evaluator every 5 years or you can stay with your previous evaluation company. Here are some things to consider when making this decision.