Inspections Help

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  You can best be prepared for violent weather by having your home inspected long before hurricane season hits. Inspectors will examine vulnerable areas such as windows, the roof and doors leading to the outside. A close look at your home also includes photographs of hard to reach areas to check for hurricane straps. Old masonry walls also will be checked for metal bars. And you should know the date of the building permit for your roof.
  
  

Be wary

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  There are plenty of inspectors in Central Florida, but be sure to find someone qualified. You can check with the Florida Division of Emergency Management or with your county office of emergency management for information on inspections. Costs vary based on the size of your home and the depth of the inspection.
  
  

What to do

• If problems are found, a good inspector will give advice on how to fix them. There are doors and windows you can install to withstand heavy rain and wind. The idea behind the inspection is to make the home safer.