Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Wind Mitigation Inspections in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Document the wind-resistant features that can be verified at your Fort Lauderdale home. A Wind Mitigation Inspection gives your insurance agent a report to review for possible policy credits. Bring roof and opening-protection records; wind documentation is separate from flood-insurance and waterfront-structure assessments.
Led by Scott Burke, Certified Master Inspector®A closer look at the scope
THE RIGHT INSPECTION FOR THIS HOME
Understand the features behind your wind report.
For Florida homeowners and buyers who need documentation of wind-resistant construction features, including after certain roof or opening-protection improvements.
Compare inspection purposesKNOW WHAT TO EXPECT
What the inspection covers
We look for evidence of the home’s wind-resistant features, using accessible observations and available records to support the inspection form.
Roof construction
Visible roof shape, coverings, and supporting documentation about the roof installation.
Roof-deck attachment and roof-to-wall connections
Accessible evidence of roof-deck attachment and roof-to-wall connections, with limitations recorded where areas cannot be reached.
Secondary water resistance
Available evidence of qualifying secondary water-resistance features when they can be verified.
Opening protection
Visible protection and available documentation for windows, doors, and other openings relevant to the inspection form.
Verified features, with access limits explained
Accessible evidence and supporting records determine what can be documented. Areas that cannot be reached are noted. Your insurer reviews the report and decides which features qualify for any credits.
A report documents observed and verified features. Your insurer determines eligibility, acceptance, and any premium credits. No discount or storm performance is guaranteed.
Full Wind Mitigation Inspection guideYOUR INSPECTION, EXPLAINED
Questions about your inspection
How long is a Wind Mitigation report valid?
Florida OIR states that the completed form can remain valid for up to five years if the structure has no material changes and the form contains no inaccuracies. Share your existing report and any later improvements with your insurance agent to find out what documentation the carrier needs.
Will this lower my insurance premium?
The report may document features your insurer considers for credits. The insurer decides whether they qualify and how they affect your policy. We cannot promise a particular discount.
Do I need a new report after replacing the roof?
A new roof can change the features documented in the old report, so that report may no longer describe the home accurately. An updated inspection can document the replacement and any qualifying features. Your insurance agent can confirm which updated report the carrier requires.
What if the attic cannot be accessed?
Tell us before the visit. An inaccessible area may limit which construction details can be verified, and that limitation will be documented.
Do I also need a 4 Point Inspection?
Only if your insurer also requires a 4 Point report. Wind Mitigation documents wind-resistant features; it does not replace the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC condition report. Both inspections can be requested together.
How much does a Wind Mitigation Inspection cost?
The published base rate is $175 for homes under 4,000 sq ft, $300 for 4,000–5,999 sq ft and $450 for 6,000–6,999 sq ft. A combo with a 4 Point Inspection starts at $275 for homes under 4,000 sq ft. Larger or multi-unit properties need a tailored quote; your property quote confirms the total.
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Optional: property records and local guidance for Fort Lauderdale
Looking into earlier renovations or gathering documents? These resources can help. You do not need to complete this research to book your inspection. Share what you have and ask us about the rest.
Connect wind-related features to their supporting records
For a roof or opening-protection improvement, the LauderBuild record and installation documents can provide useful context. The inspection establishes what can be verified within scope and access. Separate any wind-policy credits from flood questions, which need their own insurance and map review.
Read beyond the LauderBuild search summary
- Search for the relevant Fort Lauderdale address or permit record. If needed, try just the street number and name.
- Open the matching record and review the detailed status; a completed task indicator alone does not establish approval.
- Keep available documents with your questions. Some attachments require sign-in or help from the owner or city.
Use the record to prepare questions. It does not establish the home’s current condition.
Bring these details to your inspection
- Collect documents for roof work, shutters or replacement openings and note later changes.
- Use LauderBuild’s basic search for the work record; ask for help if needed attachments are unavailable.
- Keep wind-feature documentation separate from flood-map and flood-insurance questions.
Florida OIR publishes the current inspection form and consumer guidance. Share prior reports and later improvements with your inspector, and ask your insurance agent how the documentation applies to your policy. View OIR’s wind mitigation resources.
Local property questions
Are LauderBuild attachments always available without an account?
Basic record and status searches are public, but the city’s guidance says attachments require sign-in. Ask the owner, contractor or city for documents you cannot access. Missing paperwork can limit verification; a report should not fill in features from assumptions.
More about this inspection
- How do wind features relate to insurance credits?
Know what to ask your insurer after receiving the report.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Arrange your Fort Lauderdale inspection
Choose the inspection that supports your next step. Review the quote for your property and appointment details, or talk through your questions with our team.