To be listed in the FORTIFIED directory, evaluators, roofing contractors, and professionals must maintain an account with ProfileGorilla to provide up to date documentation showing they meet provider eligibility requirements.
Step 1
Submit Prequalification Form
Step 2
Complete Training & Pass the Exam
Step 3
Get Started with FORTIFIED
Step 1 – Submit Provider Application
Start your journey to becoming a certified FORTIFIED provider by completing the prequalification form through ProfileGorilla.
You’ll enter your contact details and upload credentials that demonstrate you meet the minimum eligibility requirements outlined in the provider handbook.
FORTIFIED Roofing Contractor Handbook
FORTIFIED Evaluator Handbook
FORTIFIED Professional Handbook
Once submitted, ProfileGorilla will review your documentation and confirm your eligibility.
Step 2 – Complete Training & Pass the Exam
Step 3 – Get Started with FORTIFIED
With your FORTIFIED certification and Provider ID in hand, you’re ready to get started.
Promote Your Services: Access approved logos, key messaging, and sample marketing materials to showcase your expertise.
Marketing Resources
Review Technical Standards: Familiarize yourself with the FORTIFIED Standard, checklists, technical bulletins, calculators and standard details.
FORTIFIED Technical Resources
For Evaluators: Set up your account in FOCUS, the FORTIFIED evaluation software.
Click for more information on FOCUS
ProfileGorilla maintains the FORTIFIED Provider Directory
IBHS partners with ProfileGorilla, the insurance industry’s largest pre-vetted service professional network, to manage the FORTIFIED Provider Directory. While IBHS sets the certification requirements outlined in the provider handbooks, ProfileGorilla uses its PreQual+ Credentialing Solution to maintain the directory, track credentials, and notify providers when documentation is missing or expired.
ProfileGorilla brings extensive experience managing contractor networks for organizations like Alacrity Solutions, Hancock Claims Consultants, First Choice Repair Network, and the My Safe Florida Grant Program—making them a trusted partner for FORTIFIED’s growing provider network.
ProfileGorilla makes credentialing easy
ProfileGorilla simplifies the process by working directly with your insurance company and licensing agency to collect, review, and store your eligibility documentation, then securely delivers it to IBHS. This allows better tracking for FORTIFIED and means less time, for you, spent collecting and submitting documentation to maintain your certification. All certified FORTIFIED providers are required to utilize this service.
ProfileGorilla delivers top-notch service at minimal costs.
IBHS incurs the costs to set up your initial ProfileGorilla account. For FORTIFIED evaluators and professionals, there are no additional fees.
For roofing contractors, ProfileGorilla and IBHS provide a lead-generating and vetting service that puts qualified customers into our roofing contractors’ pipelines. Homeowners provide contact information to ProfileGorilla and select their top choice roofing company. ProfileGorilla shares the contact information with that company. If, after contacting the customer, the roofing contractor accepts the lead, ProfileGorilla charges the FORTIFIED roofing contractor a $25 fee.
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