Get certified in the building standard that homeowners and insurers are asking for.
FORTIFIED homes hold up dramatically better in a storm than homes built to standard code. Contractors who can build to this standard are winning bids their competitors can’t touch, because they can point to a verified, third-party credential instead of just their word.
What FortiGuide is
FortiGuide is your pathway into FORTIFIED certification, the tiered standard (Roof, Silver, Gold) developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. It walks you through what each tier requires, connects you with the training you need, and once you’re certified, the credential appears directly on your BuildSOS Contractor Finder profile where homeowners can see it.
The business case
Insurance companies in several states already offer premium discounts for FORTIFIED-designated homes, and that list is growing. Homeowners are starting to ask for it by name. Contractors with FORTIFIED training are winning more bids in hurricane and wildfire markets specifically because they can deliver what the client is already asking about.
This isn’t a side certification. It positions you squarely in the mitigation segment of the resilience market, one of the steadiest, highest-margin segments available.
How it works
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Access FortiGuide through your BuildSOS membership.
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Work through the FORTIFIED training pathway for the tier you want to start with (most contractors start with Roof).
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Complete your certification with an independent FORTIFIED Evaluator.
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Your certification appears on your Contractor Finder profile automatically.