Ohio FORTIFIED & State Roof Grant Status
No active state-level FORTIFIED roof grant program in Ohio as of 2026-09-07.
Ohio homeowners pursue FORTIFIED Roof, Silver, or Gold designation for the insurance-discount path — most major carriers writing policies in Ohio recognize FORTIFIED for premium credits.
Contact:
(859) 983-7382
·
[email protected]
State-grant status last verified: September 15, 2026 ·
Sources: state insurance departments · IBHS FORTIFIED Home Provider Locator
(fortifiedhome.org)
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 Akron, Ohio and surrounding communities.
HECS is an IBHS-Trained FORTIFIED Home Evaluator in Akron.
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 Akron, Ohio.
Call (859) 983-7382 for a fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours.
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 Akron, Ohio.
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.
HECS provides FORTIFIED Home Roof Evaluation in Akron, OH (Summit County, ZIPs 44301-44326, population 190,000), cold-wet continental, 41" precip, 8,500 HDD, high-ice-dam + snow-load region. Our IBHS FORTIFIED Roof + FORTIFIED Silver / Gold certified evaluator. Tire/Rubber Capital, Lake Metroparks system.
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FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation in Akron, OH is delivered by HECS, an NCI-certified, Kentucky-based testing firm serving Ohio and the broader Midwest since 2009. HECS serves the Akron metro from our Louisville KY headquarters; most projects are a 5-hour drive. Travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal and bundled with related projects when possible. We serve Akron Metro, including Summit County (Akron), plus Portage County, Medina County, Stark County, and Wayne County..
Local code officials, builders, developers, and program administrators across Ohio trust HECS for third-party FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation because we deliver:
HECS quotes FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation projects on a fixed-fee basis after a free scoping call. Cost depends on building size, project complexity, and program requirements. Most Akron projects fall within our standard Midwest service rate. Call (859) 983-7382 or email [email protected] for a project-specific quote within 24 hours.
HECS serves the Akron metro from our Louisville KY headquarters; most projects are a 5-hour drive. Travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal and bundled with related projects when possible.
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 Roof Evaluation with local code officials, commissioning authorities (CxA), and HERS raters across Ohio. We deliver reports in the format your reviewer requires and attend coordination meetings when requested. References from Akron-area code officials and developers available on request.
HECS also delivers FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation in:
Fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours — not an estimate.
Related HECS services: all HECS services · Contact HECS · 45L Tax Credit Certification · FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation
Most FORTIFIED evaluations in the Akron 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 Akron 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 Ohio 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.