No, a separate wind mitigation survey is not required once your roof is certified as FORTIFIED. The FORTIFIED certification process itself thoroughly documents the roof's wind-resistant features. The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) recognizes Fortified certification instead of a separate wind mitigation survey. Click HERE to view the Insurance Commissioner’s Bulletin outlining that there is no need for a Wind Mit.

A Fortified roof has detailed documentation and inspection.  That’s why it’s crucial to get a good Fortified Evaluator.

25 to Win!

If a community obtains 25% of fortified roofs from a small population, everyone’s insurance decreases due to lower risk for the insurance companies.

Absolutely.  There is a study produced by the State of Alabama regarding Hurricane Sally in 2020. Click HERE for the report

Click HERE to view what is reported to the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) for an approximate discount on the Wind and Hail component of your homeowners policy.

Fortified Gulf Coast can inspect for any licensed Fortified Roofer.  We have inspected over 65 different roofing companies, and we have found our preferred roofers to be among some of the best, and they each have excellent warranties.  

First, make sure all the roofers you request a proposal from are licensed by the State of Louisiana and have FORTIFIED certification. You can ask them for their LA contractor number and/pr their FORTIFIED Certification number to ensure their legitimacy. Next, ensure for your safety and peace of mind that there is a workmanship warranty with your chosen roofer. All respectable roofers should be able to provide a product warranty and a workmanship warranty.

Each shingle product should have an associated warranty from the manufacturer, as a Class 3 or Class 4 shingle. Class 3 shingles at a minimum are required by the FORTIFIED program.

We are an award-winning Fortified Evaluator company committed to transparency, accuracy, and advocacy. Our evaluation process utilizes advanced technology, including an app that time-stamps and geo-tags each photo and document associated with your project. This ensures precise and verifiable documentation at every step.

Our team has been invited to speak at neighborhood associations, private organizations, and even at the Louisiana State Capitol. We’ve proudly advocated for multiple Fortified legislation proposals to strengthen resilience in our communities.

As lifelong Louisiana residents with an office based in New Orleans, our families live, work, and go to school right here in the city. We are educators at heart, and we believe every homeowner should understand the value of a Fortified Roof—no matter who you choose as your evaluator.

in short, no. The Louisiana State House states such in Act SLS 25RS-316. Please click HERE to view the Act.

The State of Louisiana offers a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred on or after July 1, 2025, for the installation of a Fortified Roof. This credit is equal to the total amount of qualified expenses paid and certified by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), up to a maximum of $10,000 per resident taxpayer. A qualifying property is eligible for only one tax credit under this program.

The total amount of credits is capped at $10 million per fiscal year and is issued on a first-come, first-served basis. If you receive a grant from the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (R.S. 22:1483.1), you are NOT eligible for a tax credit. The application period for the credit begins on January 1st and ends on June 30th of the calendar year following the year the credit is earned. You must submit a copy of your IBHS Fortified certificate with your application.