Wind Mitigation & Four-Point Inspections: What Florida Keys Buyers Need to Know
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Two Reports You'll Hear About Often in Florida
If you're buying a home in the Florida Keys, you'll likely hear the terms Wind Mitigation Inspection and Four-Point Inspection early in the process.
While they may sound similar, they serve very different purposes—and both can play an important role in obtaining homeowners insurance.
What Is a Wind Mitigation Inspection?
A Wind Mitigation Inspection evaluates features that may help a home better withstand high winds during tropical storms and hurricanes.
It looks at items such as:
- Roof shape
- Roof covering
- Roof-to-wall connections
- Secondary water resistance
- Impact-rated windows and doors
- Hurricane shutters
- Garage door protection
These features may help reduce the…
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