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Windstorm Services

Ensure Your Home Can Weather Any Storm

When Texas weather turns unpredictable, preparation is key to keeping your property safe. EDP specializes in windstorm inspections, engineering, and roof evaluations to ensure your home or business is secure and compliant with state regulations. With over two decades of expertise, we proudly serve the Gulf Coast and greater Houston area as trusted partners in windstorm safety.

Windstorm Inspections

Protect Your Property and Lower Your Insurance Premiums
Windstorm inspections are essential for properties in Texas, especially in the Gulf Coast and Houston area. These inspections help ensure compliance with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) and can even lower your insurance premiums.

  • Certified WPI-8 inspections for insurance compliance.
  • Detailed evaluations for homes and businesses in windstorm-prone zones.
  • Expert guidance to make your property storm-resistant.

PDI/WPI-8

What is it and why does it matter?

Why Windstorm Protection Matters

Living in coastal or high-wind areas carries unique risks for homeowners. One of the most critical steps you can take to protect your home from severe weather events—especially hurricanes and tropical storms—is ensuring it meets the standards set by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). These standards help make sure your home is structurally prepared to withstand high winds, flying debris, and other hazards that storms bring.

What Is TDI (Texas Department of Insurance)?

TDI oversees and regulates all insurance matters within the state of Texas. When it comes to windstorm protection, TDI is responsible for setting and enforcing building requirements in “designated catastrophe areas,” primarily along the Gulf Coast. These requirements are designed to strengthen homes against powerful wind gusts and potential impacts from hurricanes.

Why Does This Matter to You?

Regulatory Compliance: If you live in a region prone to windstorms, your home must meet TDI building and safety codes to remain eligible for certain insurance coverages.
Enhanced Safety: TDI’s guidelines ensure critical features—like roofing materials, window protection, and structural connections—are built or retrofitted to withstand storm-force winds.
Peace of Mind: Knowing your home meets TDI standards means you’ve taken a proactive step to safeguard your property and family in the face of severe weather.

Understanding the WPI-8 Certificate

A WPI-8 is the official certificate issued by TDI that confirms your home or property has been inspected and complies with the necessary windstorm building codes. Without a WPI-8, you may be unable to secure windstorm coverage from insurance providers like the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA).

Key Points About WPI-8

1. Inspection Required: To get a WPI-8, a TDI-appointed or qualified engineer must inspect the work to ensure it follows the approved building codes.
2. Construction & Repairs: Whether you’re building a new home or making repairs/improvements (such as a new roof), you’ll need another inspection to keep your certificate up to date.
3. Insurance Coverage: Many insurers require a valid WPI-8 to issue or renew a policy that includes windstorm or hail protection. A missing or invalid certificate could result in reduced coverage or denied claims.

Why It’s Vital for Your Home Safety

1. Structural Integrity: TDI’s windstorm requirements focus on fortifying the structural “weak links,” making your home more resilient against high winds and storm surges.
2. Property Value: Homes with a valid WPI-8 often retain higher property values, as the certification can be a selling point for future buyers concerned about weather-related risks.
3. Reduced Financial Risk: Beyond preventing potential injuries or property damage, compliance reduces the chances you’ll have to pay out of pocket for major repairs after a storm.

Why Windstorm Protection Matters

Living in coastal or high-wind areas carries unique risks for homeowners. One of the most critical steps you can take to protect your home from severe weather events—especially hurricanes and tropical storms—is ensuring it meets the standards set by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). These standards help make sure your home is structurally prepared to withstand high winds, flying debris, and other hazards that storms bring.

What Is TDI (Texas Department of Insurance)?

TDI oversees and regulates all insurance matters within the state of Texas. When it comes to windstorm protection, TDI is responsible for setting and enforcing building requirements in “designated catastrophe areas,” primarily along the Gulf Coast. These requirements are designed to strengthen homes against powerful wind gusts and potential impacts from hurricanes.

Why Does This Matter to You?

Regulatory Compliance: If you live in a region prone to windstorms, your home must meet TDI building and safety codes to remain eligible for certain insurance coverages.
Enhanced Safety: TDI’s guidelines ensure critical features—like roofing materials, window protection, and structural connections—are built or retrofitted to withstand storm-force winds.
Peace of Mind: Knowing your home meets TDI standards means you’ve taken a proactive step to safeguard your property and family in the face of severe weather.

Understanding the WPI-8 Certificate

A WPI-8 is the official certificate issued by TDI that confirms your home or property has been inspected and complies with the necessary windstorm building codes. Without a WPI-8, you may be unable to secure windstorm coverage from insurance providers like the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA).

Key Points About WPI-8

1. Inspection Required: To get a WPI-8, a TDI-appointed or qualified engineer must inspect the work to ensure it follows the approved building codes.
2. Construction & Repairs: Whether you’re building a new home or making repairs/improvements (such as a new roof), you’ll need another inspection to keep your certificate up to date.
3. Insurance Coverage: Many insurers require a valid WPI-8 to issue or renew a policy that includes windstorm or hail protection. A missing or invalid certificate could result in reduced coverage or denied claims.

Why It’s Vital for Your Home Safety

1. Structural Integrity: TDI’s windstorm requirements focus on fortifying the structural “weak links,” making your home more resilient against high winds and storm surges.
2. Property Value: Homes with a valid WPI-8 often retain higher property values, as the certification can be a selling point for future buyers concerned about weather-related risks.
3. Reduced Financial Risk: Beyond preventing potential injuries or property damage, compliance reduces the chances you’ll have to pay out of pocket for major repairs after a storm.

Does your home have a current WPI-8 certification? Not sure?

Click this link or call us today, and our experts will help you verify and ensure the validity of your certification. Protect your home, safeguard your investment, and gain the peace of mind you deserve.

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Structural Evaluations

Structural Solutions Tailored to Texas Weather
Our engineering services focus on windstorm mitigation, helping your property withstand severe weather conditions.

  • Foundation design and structural analysis for all wind zones.
  • Custom engineering plans to fortify residential and commercial properties.
  • Expertise in meeting Texas building codes and safety standards.

Roof Inspections

Keep Your Roof Hurricane-Ready
A durable, secure roof is critical for windstorm safety. Our thorough inspections identify vulnerabilities and help you take proactive steps to protect your property.

  • Assessment of roof structure, shingles, dormers, and chimneys.
  • Detailed reports for TWIA and TDI compliance.
  • Inspections tailored to both residential and commercial properties.

Windstorm Engineering

Ensure the Integrity of Your Home’s Foundation
Our structural evaluations provide peace of mind, ensuring your property can handle the challenges of severe storms.

  • Comprehensive assessments of your home’s foundation.
  • Identification of settlement, age-related issues, and structural risks.
  • Actionable recommendations to maintain structural integrity.

Build Smarter. Build Safer. Build with EDP

Whether you’re a contractor looking to streamline your projects or a homeowner needing expert guidance, our engineering and inspection services ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective construction.

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