InterNACHI's Hurricane Resources for Home Inspectors and Homeowners
InterNACHI® understands the critical role that home inspectors play in ensuring the safety and security of homes, especially in hurricane-prone areas. InterNACHI® is committed to providing in-depth training and resources that focus on systems that may be particularly prone to damage and issues after a hurricane or other severe weather event. Our goal is to equip inspectors with the specialized knowledge they need to assess a home’s vulnerability to severe weather, identify potential risks, and offer informed recommendations to homeowners. By enhancing your expertise in hurricane-resistant building techniques, storm-proofing strategies, and emergency preparedness, you can better serve your clients and contribute to their peace of mind.
The following is a list of resources inspectors can use and share to be ready to identify common issues associated with strong winds and water intrusion.
Articles
Inspectors can share these articles with homeowners and on social media to help their communities be aware and prepare for hurricane season:
- For Home Inspectors and Homeowners: How to Prepare for a Hurricane
- For Home Inspectors and Homeowners: What to Do After Disaster Strikes
- For Home Inspectors and Homeowners: Rodent Control for a Home After a Hurricane
Webinars
Watch seasoned inspectors share their knowledge on how to inspect homes in hurricane areas:
- Hurricanes Destroy but Only if We Let Them with Troy Bishop
- Truss, Concrete and Settlement Issues and How to Spot Them with Troy Bishop
Education
Following a hurricane, there is an urgent need for accurate inspections for homeowners, insurance companies, and local governments. Home inspectors can review InterNACHI's free online courses prior to a storm so they are ready to help the community as soon as it's safe to do so.
InterNACHI's free online courses:
- How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion
- Advanced Residential Roof Inspection
- Wind and Hail Property Damage Inspection
- Inspecting Tile Roofs
- Inspecting Asphalt Roofs
- How to Perform Wind Mitigation Inspections
Inspectors who regularly perform commercial building inspections are encouraged to reach out to the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA®) for post-storm training resources.
Public Communication
Certified Professional Inspectors who complete the following courses are eligible to use InterNACHI's® Post-Hurricane Building Safety Inspector logo:
- How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion
- How to Perform Roof Inspections
- Inspecting Asphalt Roofs
- How to Inspect the Exterior
Additional Resources
Inspectors may want to include images or standardized language in their reports to assist insurance companies and homeowners so they better understand the impact of high winds and flooding.
These resources include:
- Wind and Hail Images Gallery
- InterNACHI® Inspection Narrative Library (includes dock and boat lifts, as well as other Florida-specific content)
