Wind, Hail, and Fallen Tree Damage Repair
24/7 Storm Damage Restoration in Chicago
Restore Construction restores homes and businesses across Chicago and its suburbs after wind, hail, fallen trees, heavy rain, and winter storms. We secure the property right away, clean up and dry the inside, and manage the repairs to the roof, siding, windows, framing, and interior, so less weather gets in and less of the storm damage spreads.
- 24/7 Emergency Response
- Roof and Window Covering
- Interior Cleanup and Drying
- Roof, Siding, and Window Repairs
Restore Construction’s Credentials
Licensed, Insured, and Rated A+ by the BBB
Restore Construction is licensed, bonded, and insured, and it holds an A+ rating from the BBB. Our technicians also carry IICRC water damage certification for the drying inside.
IICRC Certified Firm
BBB A+ Rating
RIA Member
Best Fire Damage Restoration in Chicago
IREM Chicago Chapter
Storm Damage Restoration
How We Handle Storm Damage Outside and In
Storm damage rarely stops at one part of a building. Wind and hail can damage the roof, siding, gutters, and windows in the same storm, a fallen tree can break through to the framing, and rain or snowmelt can soak the insulation and walls inside. We handle the outside and inside repairs on one plan, so you aren’t coordinating a roofer, a cleanup crew, and a drywall contractor on your own.
Our crews board up the broken windows and doors and handle the cleanup and drying inside, and we manage the roof, siding, and structural repairs that follow. When ice dams damaged one home during a hard winter, our team kept the work areas as clean as possible and followed up by text and phone until the job was done.
How It Works
What to Expect From Our Storm Damage Restoration
Our storm damage restoration runs in four stages, and we secure and dry the building before any of the permanent repairs begin.
We secure the property
Call us any time, day or night. Our crew typically arrives in about an hour to board up broken windows and doors, and we cover the roof openings so the next storm does less harm.
We document all the damage
With your permission, we record the damage to the roof, siding, and windows and to the attic, ceilings, and walls below them, so you and your adjuster see how far the storm damage reached.
We clean up and dry the inside
Our crews clean up inside the building, pull out soaked insulation and drywall, and dry the structure, so the repairs start on dry, sound materials.
We manage the repairs
We handle the roof, siding, window, and structural repairs first, then rebuild the ceilings, walls, and floors inside, so the interior work goes into a weathertight building.
Common Causes
What Are the Most Common Causes of Storm Damage?
Severe weather hits Chicagoland in every season. Each type damages a building differently, which shapes what we secure first and what we repair.
High Winds
Strong gusts tear off shingles, peel back siding, and pull gutters loose, and a single storm can damage several sides of a building at once.
Hail
Hail bruises and cracks shingles, dents the gutters and siding, and can break windows and skylights in a storm that lasts only a few minutes.
Fallen Trees and Limbs
A tree or heavy limb can crash through a roof or wall and damage the framing underneath, leaving a large opening to the weather.
Heavy Snow and Ice
Heavy snow weighs down roofs and gutters, and ice dams along the eaves push meltwater under the shingles.
Heavy Rain
A downpour can send more water than gutters or a worn roof can handle, and it often shows up first on top-floor ceilings.
Wind-Blown Debris
Strong wind can pick up patio furniture, trash cans, and other loose objects and drive them into windows, siding, and doors.
Family Operated Since 1983
Our Story
Patrick M. and Michael Santoro lead business development and operations at Restore Construction, the company their father, Patrick L. Santoro, founded in 1983.
We’ve worked through decades of Chicago storms, floods, and hard winters with homes, apartment buildings, and businesses.
Those years have taught us to look past the spot where a storm broke through, so we check the rest of the building before we plan your repairs.
Storm Damage? We’re Ready to Help
Call us day or night, and we’ll secure the property, start the cleanup, and plan the roof and interior repairs.
Services
More Restoration Services After a Storm
A storm can damage a building’s roof, walls, and contents in one night, so we restore the structure and what’s inside as part of the same recovery.
Our specialty
Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration
Our certified technicians clear out what burned and scrub soot off what stays, so your rebuild can start on a clean, deodorized structure.
Emergency Board-Up and Securing
We put up temporary fencing around a storm-damaged building when needed, so people passing by keep a safer distance from debris.
Board-Up and Securing →Water Damage Restoration
We use thermal imaging to find the water trapped in your ceilings and walls, so we dry it out before we close them back up.
Water Damage Restoration →Contents Cleaning and Storage
Our contents team moves belongings into climate-controlled storage, so they wait out the roof repairs away from the dust and weather.
Contents Cleaning →Reconstruction and Repairs
We manage rebuilding the framing, walls, and ceilings that a fallen tree or high winds broke open, so you can use those rooms again.
Reconstruction →Insurance Claim Management
Our estimators price the storm repairs in Xactimate, the software most insurers use, so your adjuster reviews familiar line items.
Insurance Claims →Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup
We handle removing the porous materials a biohazard reached and disinfecting the hard surfaces, so the repairs can start in a clean room.
Biohazard Cleanup →Mold Removal and Remediation
We look for mold a slow storm leak started and handle its removal before new drywall goes up, so the rebuild is less likely to seal it in.
Mold Remediation →Reviews
Recent Reviews From Restore Construction Customers
Service Area
Storm Damage Restoration for the City and Suburbs
When storms hit the region, our crews respond to homes and businesses in the city and suburbs alike, including Oak Park and Maywood near our office.
Restore Construction
2035 N 15th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160 · Open 24/7
Communities we serve most
- Chicago
- Melrose Park
- Oak Park
- Elmhurst
- Maywood
- Cicero
- Park Ridge
- Schaumburg
- Naperville
- Oak Lawn
- Orland Park
- Joliet
Storm Damage FAQs
Chicago Storm Damage Restoration FAQs
What’s the first thing to do after a storm damages my property?
Stay clear of downed power lines and report them to the utility or 911, and keep out of rooms where the roof or ceiling is open or sagging. Then call us, and we’ll secure the openings and start the cleanup.
Why is there a water stain on a ceiling far from the storm damage?
Because water travels before it shows. Rain that gets in at the roof can run along the rafters and inside the walls and come through a ceiling some distance away. We trace it back to where it entered, cover that spot, and dry the areas it reached along the way.
If only a few shingles blew off, do I need to deal with it right away?
Yes. Even a small opening can let rain into the attic insulation and down inside the walls, sometimes before a ceiling stain appears. We cover the opening and check the attic and ceilings below for trapped water.
Can you handle storm damage at more than one of our properties?
We have before. After one round of severe summer storms, we cleaned up flooding and backups at 10 buildings for a single school district. Tell us about each property, and we’ll plan the response across them.
What should I do if a tree falls on my house?
Get everyone out of the rooms under it, and call 911 if power lines came down with it. Once the tree is off the building, we close up the opening and manage the framing, roof, and interior repairs.
Will my insurance cover the storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Flood damage typically isn’t covered unless you carry separate flood insurance, so check what your policy says about storm damage. We document the storm damage for your adjuster, including where the weather got in.
Not An Emergency?
Tell Us About Your Disaster
Noticed a new ceiling stain or a cracked window after the storm passed? Describe what you’re seeing, and a project coordinator will call to go over next steps.
Rain coming through the roof?
An open roof lets in more water with every rain, and the damage inside grows with it.
We answer 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Tell us about your situation.
We will call you back the same day during business hours.