TBAR Roofing
RAISING THE ROOFING BAR SINCE 1990
281-940-7557Houston / Galveston Metro South409-710-9008Beaumont / Galveston Island
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COASTAL ROOFS / FORTIFIED & TDI

Windstorm inspections for roof work: who does what

Coastal roof work can move faster when the inspection path is settled before construction. TBAR can discuss the roofing scope and coordinate timing; TDI or an appointed Texas licensed professional engineer handles qualifying inspections, and TDI issues the WPI-8 after approval.

Start with the exact address and work

Use TDI's designated catastrophe-area map ↗ to check the property. A city name alone cannot settle whether this roof and proposed work need a windstorm inspection. Discuss the replacement or repair scope, applicable permit, and inspection plan before work begins.

The WPI-1 to WPI-8 path

  1. Before construction: confirm who submits the WPI-1 application and whether a TDI inspector or appointed Texas licensed professional engineer will inspect.
  2. During work: schedule required observations while the relevant roof details are visible. Coordinate the roofing crew and inspector before those details are covered.
  3. After approval: TDI issues the WPI-8 Certificate of Compliance for qualifying inspected work. Some completed-work situations may have a separate WPI-8E path.

Read TDI's inspection process ↗ and learn how to find a certificate ↗.

Where TBAR fits

TBAR helps define the roofing work, materials, construction schedule and records the homeowner should receive. Put responsibility for the WPI-1, inspector coordination and final paperwork in the proposal so no one has to guess later. TBAR's IBHS FORTIFIED provider listing does not make TBAR or Tracy a TDI inspector.

A WPI-8 documents approved construction compliance for the applicable work; it is not a FORTIFIED designation or an insurance policy. A FORTIFIED Roof follows a separate IBHS evaluation and designation process. Your insurance agent answers coverage and eligibility questions.

Get the roof and paperwork planned together

Tell TBAR where the property is, what work you are considering and whether you already have inspection records. We can discuss a written roof scope and the timing questions to settle before construction. Call 281-940-7557 or request a roof conversation ↗.

TDI: when an inspection is needed ↗.