by Howard Meeks | Nov 8, 2023 | Home inspection, Wind Mitigation Inspection
What is a wind mitigation retrofit? Hurricane strap retrofits or “Wind Mitigation retrofit” is a service you can have performed on your home by a licensed contractor. A contractor will bring your existing hurricane straps up to code by adding additional...
by Howard Meeks | Apr 30, 2019 | 4 Point Inspection, Central Florida Permit Search, Home inspection, Wind Mitigation Inspection
Performing a permit search can sometimes be a daunting task. Some municipalities have great online search engines while others require you to call and speak to a representative. Here is a list of local permit search sites around Central Florida to help with your...
by Howard Meeks | Mar 18, 2019 | Home inspection, Wind Mitigation Inspection
A Hurricane strap on a home is nothing new. Straps have been used on homes dating all the way back to the 1960’s. Many home owners are unaware of this though. Home owners think its something added on the house when a new roof is installed and this simply...
by Howard Meeks | Jul 15, 2018 | Home inspection, Wind Mitigation Inspection
What is a wind mitigation “What is a wind mitigation?”. As a home inspector that is the question I am asked most of all. The answer is simple, its a report to help the insurance companies determine how “hurricane proof” your home is. People...
