Upgrade and Save Hundreds with the FORTIFIED™ Home Program for the Gulf Coast

• Enhanced Roof Deck Attachment: Doubles the uplift your roof can withstand.
• Sealed Roof Deck: Reduces water intrusion by up to 95%.
• Locked Down Roof Edges: Stronger edge system with a wider drip edge.
• Impact-resistant Shingles: Shingles tested to withstand hail up to 2 inches. (in hale-prone areas)
• Wind and Rain-Resistant Attic Vents: Vents designed to prevent wind-driven rain.
• Impact Protection for Windows & Doors: Withstands both pressure and impact.
• Pressure-rated Garage Doors: Withstands high pressures and impacts.
• Chimney Bracing: Anchored chimneys to prevent tear-offs.
• Reinforced Soffits: Extra bracing and fasteners against wind-driven rain.
• Anchored Attached Structures: Proper connections and strong anchors.
• Gable End Bracing: Prevents wind from collapsing this section.

• Enhanced Roof Deck Attachment: Doubles the uplift your roof can withstand.
• Sealed Roof Deck: Reduces water intrusion by up to 95%.
• Locked Down Roof Edges: Stronger edge system with a wider drip edge.
• Impact-resistant Shingles: Shingles tested to withstand hail up to 2 inches. (in hale-prone areas)
• Wind and Rain-Resistant Attic Vents: Vents designed to prevent wind-driven rain.
• Impact Protection for Windows & Doors: Withstands both pressure and impact.
• Pressure-rated Garage Doors: Withstands high pressures and impacts.
• Chimney Bracing: Anchored chimneys to prevent tear-offs.
• Reinforced Soffits: Extra bracing and fasteners against wind-driven rain.
• Anchored Attached Structures: Proper connections and strong anchors.
• Gable End Bracing: Prevents wind from collapsing this section.
• Engineered Connections: Continuous load path for all connections.

We routinely cover Mobile & Baldwin counties (AL), the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and the western Florida Panhandle. Projects farther afield (e.g., Savannah GA or Carrabelle FL) are possible when our schedule allows; travel surcharges may apply. Contact us with your ZIP code and we’ll let you know the next available date.

A certified evaluator spends 15-30 minutes on site documenting roof deck attachment, underlayment, flashing, and openings; photographs key details; then issues a written report.

Our calendar usually books 1-14 days out. If you’re facing a program deadline (e.g., Strengthen Alabama Homes grant openings), tell us and we’ll try to slot you in sooner or add you to our cancellation list. Don’t wait, contact us today!

Applicants must own and occupy a primary residence in an eligible Alabama county, possess current homeowners insurance, and use an IBHS-certified evaluator. Do I qualify?

Yes, beginning November 1st, 2025 any roofer installing FORTIFIED™ roofs must complete the appropriate FORTIFIED Wise training.

Possibly. If the roofer captured the necessary in-progress photos and used compliant materials, we can review the evidence and—if everything checks out up to 5 years after the install—issue the certificate. Without documentation, a full tear-off and re-install to FORTIFIED™ standards may be needed.

Certificates expire after 5 years. Renewal involves a brief site visit to verify the roof’s condition and any repairs since the original certification. Renewal fees are typically lower than first-time evaluations. Schedule 1–2 months before your expiration date to avoid insurance lapses.

Click here to learn more about how to renew your FORTIFIED™ Roof certification.

Yes—ridge vents, off-ridge vents, and other passive systems are permitted so long as they meet IBHS High-Wind standards (continuous metal ridge cap, sealed end-stops, and correct fasteners). We’ll review your plans or existing roof to ensure compliance.

Click here to learn more if you’re thinking about doing home upgrades or repairs.

While still providing significant protection, Silver focuses primarily on strengthening the roof and vulnerable areas like doors and windows, but doesn’t address the entire structure as comprehensively as Gold.

Gold adds enhanced load-path connections, opening protection, and a continuous load path to the foundation. Most insurance discounts apply at the Silver (roof-only) level; choose Gold if you’re building new or undertaking major structural upgrades and want full-house resilience.