Kentucky Strengthen Kentucky Homes (SKH) Program
HECS is an approved evaluator for the Kentucky Strengthen Kentucky Homes (SKH) program.
Home Energy & Comfort Solutions Inc. (HECS) is independently
listed on the
official Kentucky SKH Certified Evaluator directory
(La Grange, KY — John Sabbak). Homeowners applying for a Strengthen Kentucky
Homes grant can name HECS as their FORTIFIED evaluator. HECS documents qualifying
roof work independently and submits the evidence required for program review.
Official directory listing — both numbers route to HECS:
(502) 643-7160
(listed on skh.ky.gov)
|
(859) 983-7382
(primary business line)
Last verified: September 27, 2026 ·
Source: skh.ky.gov/CERTEVALCONTACT.ASPX
About the FORTIFIED™ Program
FORTIFIED is a voluntary construction and re-roofing program of the
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a nonprofit
research organization supported by the U.S. property-casualty insurance industry. FORTIFIED
is not a generic word for “made stronger” — it is a defined credentialing program
with three designation levels:
Insurance carriers in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Illinois, and Missouri recognize
FORTIFIED designations for premium discounts of up to 55%. HECS is the
IBHS-trained FORTIFIED Home Evaluator serving Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding communities.
HECS is an IBHS-Trained FORTIFIED Home Evaluator in Louisville.
HECS holds every active FORTIFIED Home designation — FORTIFIED Roof,
FORTIFIED Silver, and FORTIFIED Gold — issued by IBHS.
As an IBHS-trained FORTIFIED Home Evaluator, HECS performs the on-site evaluation, signs
the FORTIFIED designation documentation, and submits it to IBHS for the official FORTIFIED
certificate. HECS’s evaluator status is verifiable through the
FORTIFIED Home Provider Locator.
HECS — Home Energy & Comfort Solutions, headquartered in La Grange, Kentucky — is the
IBHS-trained FORTIFIED Home Evaluator serving Louisville, Kentucky.
Call (859) 983-7382 for a fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours.
Yes. Home Energy & Comfort Solutions Inc. is listed on the
official Kentucky SKH Certified Evaluator directory
(La Grange, KY — John Sabbak — (502) 643-7160). As an approved SKH evaluator, HECS performs
the independent FORTIFIED Roof evaluation, documents qualifying roof work with the
contractor, and submits the evidence package required for program review. Before signing a
roofing contract or beginning work, homeowners should verify their project’s current SKH
eligibility and evaluator availability with the state program and HECS.
FORTIFIED is a voluntary construction and re-roofing program of the Insurance Institute
for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). FORTIFIED is a defined credentialing program with three
designation levels: FORTIFIED Roof, FORTIFIED Silver, and
FORTIFIED Gold. FORTIFIED is not a generic adjective — it refers
specifically to the IBHS FORTIFIED Home program. See
fortifiedhome.org
for the official program definition.
A FORTIFIED Home Evaluator is a credentialed independent professional trained and approved
by IBHS to verify that a home meets FORTIFIED Home construction standards. FORTIFIED Home
Evaluators inspect the roof deck attachment, roof covering, sealed roof deck, lock-down
systems, and (for Silver and Gold designations) additional resilience measures. HECS is an
IBHS-trained FORTIFIED Home Evaluator serving Louisville, Kentucky.
FORTIFIED roof evaluation pricing for HECS is fixed-fee — no hourly billing. Costs depend
on home size, designation level (Roof / Silver / Gold), and travel distance from La Grange,
KY. HECS quotes travel cost up front so the invoice matches the proposal. Call
(859) 983-7382 for a same-day quote.
HECS’s FORTIFIED Home Evaluator status is verifiable through the official
FORTIFIED Home Provider Locator
at fortifiedhome.org. The Provider Locator lists every IBHS-trained FORTIFIED Home Evaluator
and the service areas they cover.
NCI-certified technicians. Fixed-fee proposals within 24 hours. Kentucky & the Midwest since 2009.
NCI Certified
Founded 2009
90+ Projects
Fully Insured
ASHRAE 111
IBHS FORTIFIED
FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation in Louisville, KY is delivered by HECS — an NCI-certified, Kentucky-based testing firm serving Kentucky and the broader Midwest since 2009. HECS is headquartered here. Most projects within a 60-minute drive. We serve Louisville Metro — including Jefferson County, Bullitt County, Oldham County, Shelby County, and Southern Indiana across the river.
Local code officials, builders, developers, and program administrators across Kentucky trust HECS for third-party FORTIFIED.
HECS quotes FORTIFIED projects on a fixed-fee basis after a free scoping call. Cost depends on building size, project complexity, and program requirements. Most Louisville projects fall within our standard Midwest service rate. Call (859) 983-7382 or email [email protected] for a project-specific quote within 24 hours.
Yes. HECS is headquartered here. Most projects within a 60-minute drive. For projects outside our 4-hour radius, we partner with local field techs to minimize travel cost while maintaining NCI-certified sign-off on every report.
HECS field technicians hold NCI Certified Commercial Air Balancer credentials (valid through December 2026). HECS is also an IBHS FORTIFIED Home Evaluator, RESNET Certified HERS Rater, ENERGY STAR Multifamily Reviewer, NGBS Green Certified Verifier, and EarthCraft Certified Verifier. Every HECS report is signed by a credentialed technician — never outsourced, never subcontracted for the signature.
Yes. HECS regularly coordinates FORTIFIED with local code officials, commissioning authorities (CxA), and HERS raters across Kentucky — including Kentucky Housing Corporation program reviewers. We deliver reports in the format your reviewer requires and attend coordination meetings when requested. References from Louisville-area code officials and developers available on request.
HECS also delivers FORTIFIED in:
Fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours — not an estimate.
Related HECS services: all HECS services · FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation in Louisville · FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation · 45L Tax Credit Certification
Most FORTIFIED evaluations in the Louisville metro schedule within 2-3 weeks of contract signing. The roof + attic + fastener documentation typically requires 1-2 site visits.
Yes. HECS field technicians hold current IBHS FORTIFIED Home Evaluator credentials. We can submit to IBHS directly on behalf of the homeowner, builder, or insurance carrier.
FORTIFIED Roof addresses roof deck attachment, sealed roof deck, and edge metal. Silver adds opening protection (impact-rated windows/doors, gable bracing). Gold adds the complete structural tie-down including wall-to-foundation connections. Most Louisville insurance carrier rebates apply to at least the Roof designation.
Insurance carrier discounts vary by carrier and state — typical ranges are 5-15% for Roof, 15-25% for Silver, and up to 30-55% for Gold. Contact your carrier for the specific Kentucky rates; HECS can provide the certificate that documents the FORTIFIED status.
Yes. After the on-site evaluation and photo documentation, HECS prepares the IBHS submission package and submits it for FORTIFIED designation. Most submissions receive designation in 6-10 weeks.
No — FORTIFIED Roof can be applied to an existing roof if it meets the attachment + sealed deck + edge metal criteria (or is upgraded to meet them). Full replacement is often the easiest path on aging roofs; HECS can advise on the most cost-effective option.
If you're searching for FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation near me in Louisville, Kentucky, HECS is the certified third-party verifier that serves your area. HECS covers Louisville and surrounding communities within a 150 miles service radius, traveling from our Louisville, Kentucky headquarters to projects region-wide.
Areas HECS serves near Louisville:
Same-week scheduling for projects in Louisville and surrounding counties. Call (859) 983-7382 or email [email protected] to start a project in your area.
HECS delivers IBHS-trained fortified roof evaluation for homeowners in Louisville, KY. Contact us to schedule a FORTIFIED Roof assessment; we document your roof covering, deck attachment, and roof geometry against FORTIFIED standards.