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North Carolina Strengthen Your Roof Grant- NCIUA Coastal Homes

NC Strengthen Your Roof (SYR) Grant & Fortified Roof Evaluations

Fortified Evaluators, LLC helps North Carolina coastal homeowners and NCIUA policyholders apply for the Strengthen Your Roof (SYR) grant and complete every step of the IBHS FORTIFIED™ Roof evaluation process.

*Limited grants are available. The NC SYR roof grant is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis once eligible applications are approved.

Coastal North Carolina - Barrier Islands -  Outer Banks

NC Coastal Home — IBHS FORTIFIED Roof Upgrade

Use the Strengthen Your Roof grant to upgrade to a wind-resistant FORTIFIED roof and better protect your home from hurricanes and coastal storms.

Up to $10,000 SYR Grant - Not a Loan

48 Hours

Target evaluation turnaround once documentation is complete.

100s

FORTIFIED roof inspections completed across multiple state grant programs.

NC Coastal

Dedicated FORTIFIED evaluation services for NCIUA-insured homes

How the North Carolina Strengthen Your Roof Grant Works

The North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association (NCIUA) offers the Strengthen Your Roof (SYR) grant program to help eligible policyholders upgrade to an IBHS FORTIFIED Roof on their coastal homes. Qualifying homeowners may receive up to $10,000 in grant funding to make their roof more resilient to wind and water intrusion. Fortified Evaluators, LLC provides the FORTIFIED roof evaluations and documentation the program requires.

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Up to $10,000 Roof Grant

The NC Strengthen Your Roof grant can contribute up to $10,000 toward the cost of a qualifying FORTIFIED Roof replacement for eligible NCIUA policyholders.

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IBHS FORTIFIED Roof Protection

A FORTIFIED Roof is engineered to keep the roof deck attached, prevent water intrusion, and reduce damage during hurricanes and severe coastal storms in North Carolina.

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Expert FORTIFIED Evaluation Support

Fortified Evaluators, LLC manages the technical side of your FORTIFIED Roof evaluation—from pre-construction photo documentation through final certificate submission.

FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation Services for NC SYR Grant Projects

As a certified FORTIFIED roof evaluation company, Fortified Evaluators, LLC supports North Carolina Strengthen Your Roof grant projects with detailed inspections and documentation that meet IBHS and program requirements.

STEP 1

SYR Grant Preparation

We explain how the Strengthen Your Roof program works, what NCIUA is looking for, and how a FORTIFIED roof evaluation fits into your NC roof grant project.

STEP 2

Pre-Construction Evaluation

Before your existing roof is removed, we document current conditions and capture the baseline photos required for your FORTIFIED roof inspection record.

STEP 3

Contractor Coordination

Our evaluators work directly with your roofing contractor to make sure installation details, materials, and photos comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Roof standards.

STEP 4

Final FORTIFIED Inspection

After your new roof is installed, we complete the final FORTIFIED evaluation and submit the documentation needed to obtain your official FORTIFIED Roof certificate.

NC Strengthen Your Roof Grant Eligibility Checklist

The SYR grant focuses on specific coastal North Carolina properties insured through NCIUA. Use this quick checklist to see whether it makes sense to talk with Fortified Evaluators, LLC about your eligibility and FORTIFIED evaluation options.

Your home is located in one of the designated North Carolina coastal areas.

Your homeowners policy is written through the North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association (NCIUA).

You are planning a voluntary roof replacement rather than a roof claim from a recent covered loss.

Your existing roof is older, worn, or ready for a FORTIFIED Roof upgrade.

You are willing to use a participating roofing contractor and follow IBHS FORTIFIED Roof specifications.

NC COASTAL FORTIFIED EVALUATORS

Serving Outer Banks & Coastal North Carolina

  Fortified Evaluators, LLC provides FORTIFIED Roof evaluation services for NC Strengthen Your Roof projects along the Outer Banks, Barrier Islands, and other coastal communities.

 

  Our NC FORTIFIED roof inspectors combine clear homeowner communication with contractor support to keep your SYR roof grant project moving efficiently from start to finish.

Certified

IBHS FORTIFIED™ Roof evaluation expertise with NC coastal grant programs.

48-Hour

Target review time for most FORTIFIED evaluation documentation once received.

Contractor-Friendly

We help your roofer understand FORTIFIED photo and construction details for SYR projects.

Homeowner-Focused

Simple explanations of the NC Strengthen Your Roof grant and FORTIFIED Roof requirements.

Your NC Strengthen Your Roof Grant Timeline

   1. Submit the NC Roof Grant Interest Form

   Share basic information about your coastal North Carolina home, roof, and insurance. Fortified Evaluators, LLC reviews your details and discusses how the SYR grant may apply to your situation.

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   2Plan Your Strengthen Your Roof Project

   We walk you through the NC Strengthen Your Roof grant process, contractor requirements, and FORTIFIED evaluation milestones, so you know what to expect.

   3. Replace Your Roof & Capture FORTIFIED Photos

   Your roofing contractor installs your new roof. Our evaluation process ensures the right photos and construction details are collected for IBHS FORTIFIED Roof compliance.

   4. Final FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation & Designation

   We assemble and submit the full FORTIFIED evaluation package to obtain your official FORTIFIED Roof designation certificate for your property.

   5. Grant Payment & Potential Insurance Credits

   With your FORTIFIED Roof certification in place, NCIUA can process eligible SYR grant funds and your insurer has the documentation needed for any applicable discounts.

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NC Coastal Homeowner Feedback

“Fortified Evaluators made the NC Strengthen Your Roof grant process clear and organized. They helped us complete the FORTIFIED Roof evaluation and kept our contractor on track.”

Brenda R. -Wilmington, NC

“As a coastal homeowner, hurricane season always worried us. With the SYR grant and a FORTIFIED Roof evaluation from Fortified Evaluators, we feel much more prepared.”

Ronald C. - Beaufort, NC 

“The team explained the NC roof grant, FORTIFIED standards, and evaluation steps in plain English. It was a big project, but they made it easy to follow."

Nikki T. - Jacksonville, NC

Form

Start You NC Strengthen your roof Grant Evaluation

Complete this short form, and a Fortified Evaluator team member will contact you to discuss your eligibility for the NC Strengthen Your Roof grant program

Is you home insured by NCIUA
Currently working with a contractor
Preferred contact method

Your Experienced  FORTIFIED Evaluation Company

Fortified Evaluators, LLC focuses on helping coastal North Carolina homeownersuse the Strengthen Your Roof grant to upgrade to an IBHS FORTIFIED Roof. Our NC FORTIFIED inspectors and coordinators manage the evaluation details so you can move quickly and confidently.

  • Understand how the NC Strengthen Your Roof grant works for NCIUA policyholders

  • Learn what a FORTIFIED Roof requires in clear, simple terms

  • Coordinate evaluation photo requirements with your roofing contractor

  • Get help obtaining your IBHS FORTIFIED Roof designation certificate

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