Home hardening basics
Roof age (under 10 years gets best insurance rates), wind mitigation inspection, garage door bracing, impact windows or panels for openings.
Insurance review
Confirm wind/hurricane deductible (often 2–5% of dwelling), flood policy if in or near a flood zone, and replacement-cost vs actual-cash-value roof endorsements.
Inland myth
Lake County is safer than coast but not immune — power outages, tree damage, and flooding from heavy rain are the real risks.
Take the 2-minute Home Match quiz on the Lake County page and we'll send back a focused shortlist for your budget, timeline, and must-haves.