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Wind Mitigation Inspection

What Is A Wind Mitigation Inspection?

A wind mitigation inspection is a 7 question Florida standard form that was developed after the 2004 hurricane season. It is designed to give homeowner insurance discounts to homes that meet certain criteria. We offer wind mitigation inspections in the Tampa, Orlando, and the South Florida Area to help homeowners save money on their home insurance. Here is what the wind mitigation inspection includes:

1

Age of the home

Home application permit is after March 1st, 2002.
2

Age of the roof

Roof application permit is after March 1st, 2002.
3

Roof geometry

Less than 10% of the total roof perimeter has gable or flat features.
4

Roof deck nail size/spacing

“8d” nail size spaced every 6 inches.
5

Roof to wall connection

Clips, single wraps, double wraps, and structural connection.
6

Underlayment type

A self-adhering underlayment known as an SWR or Peel and Stick.
7

Opening protection

All glazed openings protected by “impact rated” shutters or other devices. The doors/windows can be “impact rated” alone.
8

Opening protection

Some insurance companies will discount if windows are impact rated or covered by an impact rated device (shutter), even if solid entries or garage doors are not protected.

Wind Mitigation Inspection Service Areas

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Does The Wind Mitigation Inspection Cost?

In Tampa FL, wind mitigation inspection prices can vary by company. Most reputable home inspection companies will charge around $100-$200 for a wind mitigation inspection. See our pricing.

How Much Money Will I Save On My Home Insurance?

Estimated savings on home insurance can vary significantly depending on the home. It is best to discuss with your insurance agent what discounts you might qualify for and your estimated savings. Home inspectors can only tell you what your home has, not home much you might save.

How Long Does The Inspection Take?

The wind mitigation inspection can take about 30 minutes to an hour. A home inspector will need to walk around your property, crawl into the attic, and look at all your openings.

Why Did I Lose Insurance Credits?

In rare instances, homeowners may lose insurance discounts. This happens because a previous wind mitigation inspection was filled out improperly, meaning a previous inspector marked certain home attributes that were not there. Fortunately, these cases are rare and most homeowners end up saving every year on their insurance premium.

For additional questions regarding wind mitigation inspections in Tampa, check out our blog post. What Is A Wind Mitigation?

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Tiffani Smith
Tiffani Smith
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You don't get customer service like this anymore!!Fast response,excellent communication.Even when contacting the office,PEOPLE answer the phone and questions.The inspector,Wiz,came to my home today.Very personable,informative,helpful and competent.He went through all of his findings,polite,knows his job.He also called prior to his ETA.I will definitely be calling Waypoint in the future for every 1 of my inspection needs.Thank you!
Cindy Stuart
Cindy Stuart
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I appreciate that the inspector was early to the appointment. It was easy to schedule and pay the fee online. The inspector was through and efficient. He kept me a rest of any findings. The inspector finished the report on the same day and emailed it to me. I appreciate all of these aspects of my experience.
Dynesha Bowman
Dynesha Bowman
1701204217
AJ was amazing! He explained everything thoroughly as he was going through the inspection and afterwards. Will be using him again with the re-inspection. Thanks again AJ!!!!
diana dodd
diana dodd
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I was happy with the inspection.
Saint
Saint
1700754891
Our inspector Caleb did an amazing job. He explained the process and what he was looking for. He was personable and knows his job, an expert 100%. The company is great as well as they will reinspect the property at the 10 month mark which is awesome.
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John Franco
1700750423
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Mike L
Mike L
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I wasn't there. My realtor said everything went fine.
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Mary Jo Hunter
1700617595
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Gina Bakke
1700346751
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Carlos Nunez
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Sam Rodz
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Before hiring an inspector I did a thorough research on all 7 inspectors I was considering on different acredited organizations & websites. I decided on Waypoint Property Inspection and I'm glad I did. I am completely amazed & satisfied at the great job Inspector Eddi Lai did. In every home I purchase I always hire a independent Inspector to check out the property and safe guard my investment. Eddi truly surpass previous inspectors I had hire in the past. I also had the sewage pipes visually inspected with a scope for any debris or cracks from construction. Eddi was very detailed & meticulous in the inspection and took the time to explain the process of the inspection and then explained why some of the issues he found were concerning. I was provided was a detailed report. Eddi is very professional & knowledgeable, has great communication & people skills and he far exceeded my expectation. I will be calling Waypoint again before my new home inspection expires for a final inspection. I am very satisfied with the home inspection and how meticulous Eddi was. This is money well spend and I high recommend Eddi Lai and WayPoint.
Joseph Tarsia
Joseph Tarsia
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Waypoint was very prompt to respond and did an excellent report immediately after the inspection and very detailed and saved me money and headaches before my home purchase. The rep that performed the inspection named Thierry Louis was excellent and explained everything I needed to know to have a successful purchase. I highly recommend using waypoint and make sure to ask for Thierry .Very SatisfiedJoe T.
Isabel Leo
Isabel Leo
1699106396
Waypoint inspectors did an excellent job!As always.Thank you!
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Sydney Mastics
1698067860
Thierry was extremely thorough and friendly! He did a wonderful job
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dave witsell
1697895855
Chris P. was great! He was very personable and professional. He really did a very thorough job on our potential condo purchase and found some significant issues that needed to be addressed by the buyer. In times where customer service seems to be waning, he and Waypoint were an excellent experience- felt like old times. Waypoint and Chris have my unqualified recommendation.
Steven Veinger
Steven Veinger
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The office staff was friendly and a pleasure to speak with on the phone when scheduling the inspection. The 2 inspectors who completed the inspection were both very nice and professional. Lastly, the inspection report was thorough and detailed. Therefore, I would highly recommend them for your inspection.
Howard Willens
Howard Willens
1696890338
My inspector Anthony did a careful and comprehensive assessment of the property and pointed out to me all issues. Very grateful for professionalism
cynthia harkins
cynthia harkins
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The inspector, Tony was on time, very professional and thorough. He answered all of our questions . I highly recommend this company and I Will specifically ask for Tony again.
Alison Silver
Alison Silver
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Waypoint Property Inspection was thorough, professional, and extraordinarily responsive to all questions, concerns, and/or needs. My husband and I were extremely happy and satisfied with their work and explanations. We would definitely use them again for future endeavors.
Larry Koch
Larry Koch
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Our inspector was thorough and helped us learn important things about the property. The report arrived the same day as the inspection and was clear and well organized.
Chris our inspector was astounding! I would highly recommend your company! I would give him 10 stars if I could!!
Hoss Hoss
Hoss Hoss
1696144210
Waypoint did an amazing job and were complete professionals and didn't leave a stone unturned. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a home inspection
Che
Che
1695725367
From the jump, the team was on point setting up the appointment with my builder and then Anthony came out to my home site for the inspection and was a complete pro! Big thanks for his time, expertise and professionalism! He called me with a full rundown and confirmed the build was on point too. Absolutely will call on him again for final inspection. Thanks team!
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Dawn Forgione
Dawn Forgione
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Vincent was extremely helpful with questions even a week after the inspection was complete. My buyer and I Appreciate the outstanding customer service received
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Rod Tekavec
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Thank you for doing a great job.
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