CERTIFIED FORTIFIED EVALUATOR (ROOF - SILVER - GOLD)

Protect your home, qualify for grant programs, and ensure your roof meets FORTIFIED® standards—verified and documented correctly.

A FORTIFIED roof isn’t just about better materials. It’s about proper installation, independent verification, and complete documentation. Choosing the right evaluator early is critical when replacing a roof, addressing storm damage, or applying for state or federal incentive programs.

Call (504) 382-2410 to schedule a FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation.

A FORTIFIED Roof Evaluator is an independent professional responsible for verifying and documenting that a roof installation meets FORTIFIED® standards.

Evaluators do not install the roof. Instead, the evaluation process involves multiple site visits at key stages of construction to document critical installation steps and ensure the certification requirements are met.

Selecting the right evaluator before roofing work begins helps reduce the risk of documentation errors, delays, or issues that could impact certification approval or eligibility for grant and incentive programs.

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A FORTIFIED Roof™ is a roof system designed to remain attached to the home and limit water intrusion during hurricanes, high winds, hail, and severe storms.

Unlike a standard roof replacement, a FORTIFIED roof must meet specific construction and installation requirements, including how the roof deck is attached, how the deck is sealed, and how vulnerable areas—such as edges, valleys, and penetrations—are protected.

To qualify for FORTIFIED certification and related grant or incentive programs, the roof installation must be verified, documented, and submitted by a certified FORTIFIED Evaluator in accordance with program requirements. 

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Many homeowners receive a long list of approved evaluators when applying for grant or incentive programs—but are not clearly told what an evaluator actually does.

A FORTIFIED Roof Evaluator is not a roofer. The evaluator’s role is to independently verify that the roof installation complies with FORTIFIED requirements, document critical installation steps, and submit complete, accurate documentation for certification approval.

However, an evaluator who is also a state-licensed residential building contractor brings an added level of construction knowledge to the evaluation process. Experience building hundreds of new construction homes and renovations helps identify installation issues early, communicate effectively with contractors, and ensure FORTIFIED requirements are verified correctly before work progresses too far.

The FORTIFIED evaluation process typically requires multiple site visits at specific stages of construction. These visits allow concealed components—such as roof deck attachment, underlayment installation, and flashing details—to be verified before they are covered, helping protect the certification and reduce the risk of delays or rejected documentation. 

The evaluator you choose can directly impact whether your FORTIFIED® certification is approved without delay.

Errors such as incomplete documentation, missed site visits, or improper verification can result in certification delays—or denials—particularly when state grants, insurance incentives, or tax credits are involved.

Selecting an experienced, state-licensed residential building contractor as your FORTIFIED Evaluator before roof work begins helps ensure the installation is documented correctly from day one, reducing the risk of costly corrections, rework, or rejected submissions later in the process.  

Not all evaluators bring real construction experience—choosing one who does can make the difference between approval and delays. 

Homeowners in Louisiana may be eligible for financial incentives, grants, or tax credits when upgrading to a FORTIFIED® Roof, depending on funding availability and program requirements.

Many state-administered programs require that the roof installation be properly evaluated, verified, and documented by a certified FORTIFIED Evaluator in order to qualify. In Louisiana, FORTIFIED-related grant programs and incentives are typically administered or coordinated through the Louisiana Department of Insurance and associated partners.

In addition to state programs, some homeowners may qualify for:

• Louisiana state tax credits related to FORTIFIED upgrades
   
• Federal mitigation or resilience grants, when available
   
• Local or parish-level assistance programs, which may vary by location
   

Program availability, funding limits, and eligibility requirements can change. Selecting a qualified evaluator before roofing work begins helps ensure the required documentation is completed correctly and reduces the risk of delays, denied reimbursement, or loss of eligibility.

FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation (Asphalt Shingle Roof): $525
Travel Over 50 Miles: +$100
Metal, Slate, or Tile Roofs: Additional fees my apply (varies by system)

FORTIFIED Silver™ Evaluation: $1,200
FORTIFIED Gold™ Evaluation: $1,850
FORTIFIED Renewal Evaluation: $175

All evaluations include the required site visits, professional photo documentation, verification of installation details, preparation and submission of certification documentation, and the required IBHS certificate fee.

Evaluation fees reflect the use of licensed, insured, and credentialed evaluation services, ongoing education, and the use of secure,  GPS-verified photo documentation systems to meet  FORTIFIED® certification.

Certified FORTIFIED® Evaluator (Roof, Silver, Gold)

Serving Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Licensed Home Inspector #10762

 State-Licensed Residential & Commercial Contractor

FORTIFIED certification is not just a checklist—it is a process. Choosing the right evaluator can make the difference between a smooth approval and unnecessary delays, rework, or documentation issues.

Michael J. Turner Home Inspections brings a rare combination of independent evaluation, construction experience, and code knowledge to the FORTIFIED process. As a state-licensed residential and commercial contractor, licensed home inspector, and certified FORTIFIED Evaluator, each project is approached with a clear understanding of how roofs are designed, installed, and verified in real-world conditions.

The goal is simple: Help homeowners understand the process, avoid common mistakes, and complete FORTIFIED certification correctly the first time—especially when grant funding, tax credits, or insurance incentives are involved.

This experience allows potential issues to be identified early, critical installation steps to be documented properly, and certification requirements to be met without surprises at the end of the project.

Experience matters when verification, documentation, and certification all have to be right. 

If you’re replacing a roof, recovering from storm damage, or applying for a FORTIFIED® grant or incentive program, choosing an experienced evaluator early in the process is critical.

Early involvement helps ensure required site visits are scheduled at the proper stages, documentation is completed accurately, and certification requirements are met without delays or last-minute issues.

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