FORTIFIED Home™ Evaluations in Baldwin & Mobile Counties

Protect your investment and qualify for potential insurance discounts with independent structural verifications.

A FORTIFIED Home™ designation is a nationally recognized building standard. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) developed these guidelines to strengthen homes against severe weather. Unlike a standard home inspection, a FORTIFIED evaluation tracks specific structural reinforcements during construction or re-roofing. A certified FORTIFIED Home Evaluator visually documents these upgrades at key stages.

We limit our schedule to exactly one major property inspection per day. As a result, you receive a thorough, detail-oriented evaluation for new construction and full reroofing projects. We carefully document every required nail, seam, and load-path connection for submission to the IBHS database.

Our FORTIFIED Service Levels

FORTIFIED Roof™

This is the most common designation level. First, we verify enhanced roof deck attachment using specific nail spacing. Next, we confirm a sealed roof deck to help prevent water intrusion if shingles blow off. Finally, we check for high-wind or impact-resistant shingle installations. Homeowners can typically achieve this level during a standard roof replacement.

FORTIFIED Silver™

This tier builds upon a FORTIFIED Roof by addressing other structural vulnerabilities around your home. Specifically, we verify the pressure rating of your garage doors and check gable end reinforcements. Additionally, we confirm that porch roofs and structural openings anchor securely against high winds.

FORTIFIED Gold™

This tier represents the highest standard of resilient construction. It verifies a continuous load path from the roof down to the foundation. Consequently, the entire structure ties together as a single, wind-resistant unit.

FORTIFIED Re-Designations (Fast & Flexible Scheduling)

FORTIFIED certificates remain valid for 5 years. If your current certificate is nearing expiration, we provide the required 5-year compliance check to maintain your designation. Because re-designations require only targeted verification photos, we schedule these appointments quickly without our usual one-per-day restriction.

Why Choose Shepherd’s Call Inspections?

As a certified FORTIFIED Home Evaluator, we act as an independent third party – not your contractor. We work strictly on your behalf to verify that your builder meets IBHS criteria.

We carefully compile all required photographic evidence and upload it directly into the IBHS portal. However, IBHS solely determines the final approval and issues the certificate, so we cannot guarantee the outcome. Still, our thorough documentation ensures your submission is complete and accurate. In Alabama, earning an official FORTIFIED designation can potentially save you 20% to 50% off your wind insurance premiums. Therefore, this upgrade often pays for itself over time.

Ready to protect your coastal home?
Call or text David at 251-689-7531 to schedule your FORTIFIED evaluation or re-designation. You can also email shepherdscallinspections@gmail.com to schedule, coordinate with your roofer, or use our Request a Quote tool today.