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    Carolina Fortified

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    Strengthen Your Roof Against Hurricanes. Lower Your Premiums. Unlock up to $10,000 in Grants.

    We place coastal North and South Carolina homeowners with licensed, insured, IBHS-certified FORTIFIED™ evaluators who help strengthen roofs against hurricanes — and unlock powerful insurance savings.

    Check My $10K EligibilityTalk to a Fortified Specialist

    Grant funds are limited — free 30-second eligibility check. No obligation.

    • Connect with IBHS Certified Evaluators
    • 15,000+ Homes Protected
    • All Coastal Counties
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    Certified FORTIFIED Evaluators Are:

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    Two states, one coast

    Serving the North and South Carolina Coast

    From the Outer Banks to Hilton Head Island, we place homeowners with licensed, certified and insured FORTIFIED evaluators who know each state's grant program and insurance rules.

    Painted map of North Carolina with the coastal FORTIFIED service counties in green

    Outer Banks · Crystal Coast · Cape Fear

    North Carolina

    Strengthen Your Roof grants up to $10,000 on the Outer Banks and barrier islands, and $6,000 in intercoastal areas.

    North Carolina Overview Service Areas
    Painted map of South Carolina with the coastal FORTIFIED service counties in green

    Grand Strand · Charleston · Lowcountry

    South Carolina

    SC Safe Home grants up to $7,500 for a roof built to the FORTIFIED Roof standard, in eleven coastal-region counties.

    South Carolina Overview Service Areas

    What we do

    Our Services

    We Place You With A Certified FORTIFIED Evaluator From Our Network

    01

    Fortified Roof Evaluation

    Comprehensive inspection following IBHS Fortified standards to assess your roof's wind resistance capabilities.

    02

    Certification Documentation

    Official Fortified certification paperwork and detailed reports for insurance discounts and property value.

    03

    Pre-Construction Inspection

    Verify proper installation of Fortified construction methods during the building process.

    04

    FORTIFIED Certificate Renewal

    Inspect to renew a home's official FORTIFIED designation certificate after its initial 5-year validity period.

    05

    Insurance Consultation

    Guidance on maximizing insurance discounts and benefits through proper Fortified certification.

    06

    Retrofit Recommendations

    Expert advice on upgrading existing roofs to meet Fortified standards for enhanced protection.

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    Learn More About FORTIFIED Standards

    Discover comprehensive information about FORTIFIED certification and how it can protect your home.

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    Testimonials

    Real Stories from Protected Homes

    Join thousands of NC homeowners who chose protection over vulnerability

    "After Florence destroyed our roof, we rebuilt with FORTIFIED standards. The $10,000 grant covered our upgrade costs completely. We have saved over $1,100 annually on insurance, and during Hurricane Dorian, we had ZERO damage while neighbors filed claims. The peace of mind is priceless."
    Grant Received
    $10,000
    Annual Savings
    $1,100
    Storms Survived
    Dorian, Isaias
    Sarah &.
    Homeowners · NC
    FORTIFIED Roof
    "Deployed to Afghanistan when Florence hit. Thanks to FORTIFIED upgrades, our home had minimal damage while neighbors faced months of repairs. USAA gave us additional discounts, and the evaluation worked around my deployment schedule. Semper Fi to hurricane protection!"
    Grant Received
    $6,000
    Annual Savings
    $300
    Storms Survived
    Florence, Isaias
    Captain J.
    USMC · NC
    FORTIFIED Roof
    "We own four beach rentals. The FORTIFIED properties rent for 20% more and guests specifically request them. Insurance savings of $1,400 per year per property. ROI in 18 months. It is the best investment in coastal property management."
    Grant Received
    $6,000
    Annual Savings
    $1,400
    Storms Survived
    Multiple storms
    The C.
    Rental Property Owners · NC
    FORTIFIED Silver

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    Ready to protect your investment and save on insurance? Contact us for a professional evaluation.

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    Contact us today for your FORTIFIED roof evaluation. Choose your preferred method below:

    Service Area

    The North & South Carolina Coast

    Professional coverage across the region

    Response Time

    Same-day quotes available

    Most inspections within 48 hours