SARASOTA INSURANCE INSPECTIONS

Insurance inspections provide insurance companies with the information they need about the condition of your home. Certain insurance inspections can save you a considerable amount of money on your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy.  Are your insurance inspections up-to-date with your home’s latest information, upgrades and repairs? Contact us today for a free review!

4-Point Insurance Inspections

The 4-point Insurance Home Inspection was created after Hurricane Andrew struck Florida in 1992. A 4-point inspection is often required when obtaining a new homeowner’s policy or renewing an existing policy. Homes older than 20 years will definitely require a 4-point inspection prior to approval. The 4-point Insurance Home Inspection consists of a visual survey of the following:

  • Roof
  • HVAC
  • Electrical Wiring and Panels
  • Plumbing Connections and Fixtures

Wind Mitigation Inspections

Unlike the 4-point Inspection, the Wind Mitigation Inspection is not required to obtain home insurance. It will however, provide the homeowner with a large discount on the wind coverage portion of their policy if they meet certain criteria.

The Wind Mitigation Inspection essentially assesses the preparedness of a home in resisting the effects of windstorm damage or loss.

Why You Need a Wind Mitigation Inspection

In 2002, after several years of devastating hurricanes, the Florida Building Code increased their new building construction regulations. In that same year the Florida Legislature passed Florida Statute 627.0629, requiring insurance companies to offer Florida homeowners “discounts, credits, or other rate differentials”, for construction techniques that reduce damage and loss in windstorms.

In 2006, the Florida Building Code again was expanded to require wind and impact protection on all new and replacement windows and doors. At the same time the Florida Legislature started the MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME program. This program allotted $250 million dollars to Florida homeowners to educate, have their home inspected for wind mitigation features and offer grants of up to $5,000 to be matched by the homeowner for strengthening their homes.

Florida became the first state in the nation to mandate that insurance companies offer a reduction in insurance costs if the homeowner met a certain level of criteria.

The wind mitigation inspection can give you a substantial reduction in your policy if you have one or more of the following:

  • Newly Installed Roof, all homes built or roofs installed after March 1 2002 , will qualify.

If built before 2002, but have the following criteria, the discount can still apply:

  • Newly Installed Roof
  • Hurricane Straps or Hurricane Clips
  • Secondary Water Resistance Barrier
  • Strengthened Roof Deck Attachments
  • Roof Geometry (Hip Roof)
  • High Impact Windows or Window Protection

When you receive a Wind Mitigation Inspection from LaMaison Inspection Team, a certified home inspector will evaluate the wind-mitigation characteristics of your home and make recommendations for any improvements or repairs that would enhance your home’s sustainability against windstorm damage.

In Florida, homeowners can see up to an 80% discount on the Hurricane portion of their Homeowner’s Policy, saving hundreds to thousands annually on your premium, based on your total square footage. In turn, the price of the inspection is easily offset by the immense savings you will receive after you invest in the Wind Mitigation Inspection. Important to note, each of these features are independent of each other, any one or more will result in a discount from the insurance carrier.

As a homeowner in Sarasota and Bradenton area you deserve the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared from tropical storm and hurricane force winds. LaMaison Inspection Team is here to provide you with that peace of mind.

Roof Condition Certification

Like the 4-point Inspection, the Roof Certification Inspection is required by the insurance company to retain or qualify for homeowners insurance. This report is ordered to give the insurance company the:

  • Estimated Age of the Roof
  • Estimated Future Life of the Roof
  • Roofing Material

The insurance company will require a minimum of three years life remaining on the roof in order to have your homeowners policy renewed or issued. Anything less than three years and the home will most likely be denied insurance until the homeowner installs a new roof.

Sarasota Insurance Inspections by La Maison

Sarasota Insurance Inspections by La Maison

Sarasota Insurance Inspections by La Maison

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