How to Find a Wind Mitigation Inspector Near You

Not every home inspector is qualified to sign a wind mitigation form. Here is what to check before you book, and how to get matched with a licensed inspector in your county.

Start with the license, not the price. Only the five professional categories listed in who can perform a wind mitigation inspection may sign the OIR-B1-1802 form, and a general home inspector needs hurricane-mitigation training on top of their base license to qualify.

What to ask before you book

• Which of the five statutory categories they hold a license under, and their license number.
• Whether they will need attic access, and whether your attic is easily reachable (a pull-down ladder is usually enough; a scuttle hole with no permanent ladder can add time).
• Whether they photograph every attribute they mark, since the form requires at least one supporting photo per answer.
• Whether they can bundle a 4-point inspection on the same visit if your home also needs one.

How to prepare before the inspector arrives

Attic access is the single most common source of a lower score, since roof-deck attachment and roof-to-wall connections can only be verified from inside the attic. If your attic access is a small scuttle hole rather than a pull-down ladder, let the inspector know when you book so they can bring the right equipment. Clear a path to the attic entry, the electrical panel, and any exterior doors or windows you have shutters or impact glass on, so the inspector can photograph every attribute in one pass rather than a follow-up visit. Have your roofing permit or product-approval paperwork on hand if you have it; it speeds up Question 2 of the OIR-B1-1802 form considerably.

Get matched with an inspector

Tell us your county, roughly how old your home is, and whether you need a wind mitigation inspection, a 4-point, or both, and we will pass your details to a licensed inspector serving your area. There is no cost to submit the form below, and you decide whether to move forward once the inspector contacts you.