How to prepare your home for hurricane season?
Hurricane season starts June 1. Average wind and water damage claims run $20,000-$100,000+. Spring is the window to harden your home before storm season pricing and contractor backlogs hit.
- Get a professional wind mitigation inspection5
Schedule a certified wind mitigation inspection ($75-$150) that documents your home's hurricane-resistant features. This single inspection often pays for itself many times over through insurance premium reductions.
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- Trim trees and secure yard debris sources4
Remove dead branches, thin dense canopies, and secure or store loose outdoor items before hurricane season begins. Flying debris causes more property damage than wind alone in most hurricanes.
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🛠️ Loppers, pole saw, chainsaw (for large branches), rope, safety glasses
- Reinforce garage doors against wind uplift4
Strengthen your garage door — the single largest opening and most vulnerable point during hurricanes. A failed garage door lets wind pressurize the entire structure, often leading to roof failure.
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🛠️ Garage door bracing kit, drill, socket set, level, removable center post
- Install hurricane shutters before storm season5
Mount permanent hurricane shutter tracks in spring so panels slide into place in minutes when storms threaten. Accordion-style or Bahama shutters cost $15-$45 per square foot installed; removable panel systems run $7-$15 per square foot for materials alone.
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🛠️ Hurricane shutter panels or accordion shutters, drill, concrete anchors, track hardware