Windstorm Certifications

At Omni Civil Engineering Solutions, we provide comprehensive Windstorm Certification services to ensure that residential, commercial, and industrial structures meet the strict safety standards required for high-wind and hurricane-prone regions. Windstorm certification is not only a critical safety measure, it is often a legal requirement for permitting, insurance coverage, or reconstruction in states like Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and other Gulf Coast regions.

Our licensed professional engineer conducts detailed inspections and provide engineering designs or verifications to certify that your building or structure can withstand high-velocity wind loads in accordance with applicable codes such as the International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7, and Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Windstorm requirements. Whether you're constructing a new building, replacing a roof, installing new windows, or repairing storm damage, our team ensures that your project is compliant, insurable, and structurally secure.

We serve homeowners, contractors, developers, roofing companies, and insurers, providing stamped documentation, structural reinforcements (if needed), and peace of mind before the next storm season.

Our Windstorm Certification Services Include:

Windstorm Compliance Evaluations

  • On-site structural assessments for wind load resistance

  • Review of framing, roof connections, sheathing, anchorage, and lateral stability

  • Determination of compliance with wind speed zone maps and local codes

  • Engineering verification for windows, doors, shutters, siding, and other exterior elements

New Construction & Addition Certifications

  • Windstorm-compliant design of roof systems, foundations, wall framing, and anchorage

  • Structural detailing for hurricane ties, straps, clips, and bracing

  • Engineering calculations to certify design meets regional wind speed requirements

  • Pre-pour and post-framing inspections to verify installation accuracy

Roof Replacement & Retrofitting Certifications

  • Roof decking attachment and uplift resistance verification

  • Certification of roofing material systems (shingles, metal, tile, etc.)

  • Reinforcement design for older or non-compliant framing systems

  • Post-repair inspections for insurance or city compliance

Engineering Letters & Certification Documents

  • Signed and sealed Windstorm Inspection Certificates (WPI-8 / WPI-2 for Texas)

  • Compliance documentation for municipalities, insurance companies, or lenders

  • Professional Engineer’s (PE) reports for storm damage evaluations and repair plans

  • Assistance with re-certification after structural modifications or retrofits

Insurance & Risk Mitigation Support

  • Guidance on windstorm policy requirements and inspection timing

  • Inspection reports and documentation needed for claim resolution

  • Expert support in identifying potential vulnerabilities or code violations

  • Engineering recommendations to reduce wind-related insurance premiums

At Omni Civil Engineering Solutions, we know that weather is unpredictable but preparation doesn’t have to be. Our Windstorm Certification services are designed to protect your property, ensure your investment is insurable, and bring structural confidence to regions vulnerable to hurricanes and wind-related disasters. Whether you're building new or upgrading old, we help you weather every storm by design.