Wind Mitigation Inspection Prep (My Safe FL Home)
Wind mitigation grant programs in some states help homeowners strengthen their homes against hurricane damage — but to qualify, you typically need a professional wind mitigation inspection.
Post a Job for This ServiceA wind mitigation inspection is one of the highest-impact pieces of paperwork a coastal Florida homeowner ever orders. The inspector documents every hurricane-resistant feature on your home — roof shape, roof-to-wall connection type, opening protection, secondary water resistance, roof deck attachment, and roof covering type — and the resulting Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form (OIR-B1-1802) goes to your homeowner insurance carrier for a windstorm-portion discount. The form is valid for five years assuming no material changes to the structure.
The My Safe Florida Home program is the other major lever for eligible Florida homeowners. Depending on the program's current funding and your eligibility, it may offer wind-mitigation inspections and matching grants for hardening upgrades — impact windows and doors, hurricane shutters, roof-to-wall connection improvements, opening protection, and secondary water resistance.
On Hurricane Handyman, post the inspection job with photos of your home and answer two intake questions — whether you're applying for the Florida grant and whether you've had a previous inspection. The grant question matters because the inspector's scope changes when grant paperwork has to be submitted.
Local inspectors and wind-mit pros submit competing fixed-price quotes. You compare profiles, license credentials, and bids on the platform and pick the inspector whose credentials and price match. Your payment sits in Stripe escrow until the inspection is complete and the form is delivered.
Before hiring, message inspectors directly. Ask whether they're licensed for wind-mit inspection in your state, whether they've handled My Safe Florida Home grant paperwork, whether they offer pre-inspection prep work that might improve your score, what their turnaround is on the OIR-B1-1802 form, and whether they carry liability insurance.
Wind-mitigation service runs primarily across Florida and the rest of the hurricane belt where parallel programs exist. If your last inspection is more than five years old, schedule a fresh one before your next renewal.
How Wind Mitigation Works
What this covers
- When to call a pro versus tackling it yourself
- How fixed-price quoting works and what to look for in a bid
- What happens on the day of work and how long it takes
- How Stripe escrow holds your payment until the work is done
Why Hurricane Handyman for Wind Mitigation?
Local inspectors compete on price — confirm licensing and grant experience directly before hiring
Photos and intake answers drive accurate quotes
Escrow holds payment until the form is delivered
Coverage primarily across Florida with parallel programs in other hurricane states
What to Expect
Post Your Job
Upload photos of your property and answer a few simple questions about what you need.
Get Quotes
Local handymen and contractors review your photos and send you competing fixed-price quotes.
Choose Your Handyman
Compare quotes and profiles, and communicate directly with handymen before hiring.
Escrow Until Done
Your payment is held in escrow through Stripe until the work is done.
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Source permanent hurricane shutters through our sister site Hurricane Shutters Wholesale, then hire a local installer on the platform.
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Impact Doors
Impact-resistant doors provide permanent hurricane protection for every entry point — no shutters to hang, no plywood to cut, ever again.
Roof Repairs
Loose shingles or a small leak today becomes a catastrophic failure during a hurricane. Get a roofer or contractor to inspect and repair your roof before storm season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are wind mitigation grant programs and how do I qualify?
How much can I save on insurance with a wind mitigation inspection?
How much does a wind mitigation inspection cost?
Ready to get this done?
Post your wind mitigation job and get competing fixed-price quotes from local handymen and contractors.