FAQ

SkyeTec Wind Mitigation Certification

1. What is a SkyeTec Wind Mitigation Certification?

A detailed inspection that documents existing wind resistant construction features on your home. Features inspected include:

• Roof geometry, covering, decking, and construction
• Opening types and protection (windows, doors, garage doors, skylights
• Construction type and connections from roof-to-wall and wall-to-foundation

2. How do I request an inspection?

Homeowners can apply online for a wind inspection at http://safehome.skyetec.com/PaymentType.aspx or call us at 1-877-531-2407.

3. Who performs the SkyeTec Wind Mitigation Certification?

SkyeTec has an established network of qualified inspectors who will call you to schedule your Certification. Each inspector has undergone background checks and work history to insure courteous delivery of professional services. At SkyeTec, we provide ongoing training and education for our inspectors in wind mitigation construction techniques and customer service.

4. How do I potentially receive insurance discounts as a result of the Certification?

Florida law mandates that property insurance companies offer Windstorm Mitigation Credits for specific wind resistant features that exist on your home. These must be accurately and appropriately documented by a WCE using an approved form.

5. How do I get the form for insurance discounts or credits?

At the conclusion of your inspection, you will receive a mitigation form completed and signed by the inspector who conducted your wind certification. You may then provide this form to your insurance agent.

6. How do I get a correction made on my certification report?

Please call SkyeTec at 1-877-531-2407 to speak to one of our specialists. Documentation may be required to make the necessary change(s). Another inspection may be required to verify any changes made.

7. Does obtaining a wind certification obligate me to make any repairs or upgrades to my residence?

You are not required to make repairs, although it is encouraged in order to further protect your home from destructive winds and severe weather.

8. What other information does my Certification provide?

The inspection report:

• Outlines improvements to increase resistance to hurricane wind damage
• Provides an estimate of the cost of completing the improvement
• Provides an estimate of insurance discounts that may be available
• Offers a hurricane resistance rating of the home’s current and future ability with improvements, to withstand hurricanes

SkyeTec does not promote or sell any specific retrofit product. Neither does it sell or give your information to any company who does.

9. Is my application information or inspection report a public record?

If you obtained a free wind mitigation inspection through the My Safe Florida Home program, your application is available for public viewing. However, if you purchased an inspection through SkyeTec, your information is retained confidentially.

10. Is my inspection report automatically sent to my insurance company?

Upon your request, SkyeTec will send your insurance form to your insurance company, so you don’t have to worry about doing so. Your inspection report is always sent to you.

SkyeTec Re-Certification

11. What is a SkyeTec Wind Mitigation Re-Certification?

A SkyeTec inspector performs a second detailed wind inspection that documents existing wind resistant construction features on your home, which includes any completed upgrades. SkyeTec does not promote or sell any specific retrofit product. Neither does it sell or give your information to any company who does.

12. Why would I need a Re-Certification?

If you have made retrofit hardening improvements to your home, you need the Re-Certification to update your insurance form so you can potentially receive additional Windstorm Mitigation Credits on your premium.

13. How do I potentially receive insurance discounts as a result of the Re-Certification?

Florida law mandates that property insurance companies offer Windstorm Mitigation Credits for specific wind resistant features that exist on your home. After you have made these improvements, they must be accurately and appropriately documented by a WCE using an approved form.

14. How do I get the form for insurance discounts or credits?

At the conclusion of your Re-Certification inspection, you will receive a new mitigation form completed and signed by the inspector who conducted your Re-Certification. You may then provide this form to your insurance agent.

15. How do I request a Re-Certification inspection?

Homeowners can apply online for a Re-Certification inspection at http://safehome.skyetec.com/needlink or call us at 1-877-531-2407.

16. Who performs the SkyeTec Wind Mitigation Re-Certification?

SkyeTec has an established network of qualified inspectors who will call you to schedule your Re-Certification. Each inspector has undergone background checks, continuous education in wind mitigation construction techniques and customer service training.

17. How do I get a correction made on my Re-Certification report?

Please call SkyeTec at 1-877-531-2407 to speak with one of our specialists. Documentation may be required to make the necessary change(s). Another inspection may be required to verify any changes made.

18. How does a Re-Certification differ from a Quality Assurance Re-Inspection?

As a part of SkyeTec’s ongoing commitment to excellence, you may be randomly selected to receive a Quality Assurance Re-Inspection at no cost. A trained QA inspector verifies the accuracy of the initial wind inspection. If any discrepancies are found, you are provided with an updated form at the conclusion of the QA inspection.