Storm Damage Repair by The Clean Genius
High winds, hail, and fallen branches can open up a roof in seconds — and the water damage starts before the storm even clears. We handle both sides of storm damage under one roof: repairing what the storm broke and drying out everything the water reached, with insurance-ready documentation the whole way through.
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After the Storm Passes, the Real Damage Begins...
A bad storm can crack shingles, tear off flashing, or drop a limb straight through the roof deck. Once that happens, every rain that follows finds its way into your attic and down through your ceilings. Homeowners often end up hiring one contractor to patch the roof and another to deal with the water damage — and lose weeks waiting on both to coordinate. The Clean Genius handles it as one job. Our crews repair the storm damage itself, and our IICRC-certified technicians extract the water, dry the home, and document everything your insurance claim needs.
Not All Storm Damage Companies are the same
The Other Guys
- Fix the roof, hand you off for the water damage
- Show up days later, after mold has already started
- Give you a vague estimate insurance won't accept
- Leave you to manage the roofer and the adjuster separately
The Clean Genius
- Roof repair and water damage restoration, one crew
- 24/7 emergency response, storm or no storm
- Insurance-ready documentation from the first visit
- One point of contact from first call to final repair
Signs Your Roof Took on Storm Damage
Storm damage isn't always obvious from the ground. Here's what to check after severe weather:
Water Stains Appearing After a Storm
A new stain on the ceiling right after a windstorm or hailstorm is a strong sign the roof was breached.
Missing Shingles or Granules in the Gutter
Wind can lift or strip shingles, and hail knocks the protective granules loose — both show up in your gutters after a storm.
Dented or Damaged Flashing
Flashing around chimneys and vents is often the first thing to fail in high wind, and it's an easy entry point for water.
Debris on the Roof
Fallen branches or debris left on the roof after a storm can mean punctures or cracked decking underneath.
Sudden Musty Smell
If a room starts smelling musty right after a storm, water has likely already made it into the walls or attic.
Storms Hit the Chicago Suburbs Hard, Every Season
The Midwest doesn't get one storm season — it gets several. Spring brings hail and straight-line winds. Summer brings sudden downpours and the occasional derecho. Winter piles on ice and heavy, wet snow that stresses a roof that's already been through a rough year. Add in decades-old housing stock across the suburbs, and a lot of roofs are one bad storm away from a real problem. When that storm hits, the difference between a clean insurance claim and a drawn-out headache usually comes down to how fast the damage gets documented and how well the repair and the cleanup are handled together.
Why Homeowners Call Us After a Storm
Roof Repair and Restoration, Under One Roof
Our own crews handle the shingles, flashing, and decking, and our own techs handle the water extraction and drying. No handing you off between contractors mid-claim.
24/7 Emergency Response
Storms don't check the clock, and neither do we. Call any time and reach a real person who can get a crew moving.
IICRC-Certified Technicians
Every tech on our team is IICRC-certified in water damage restoration, so the drying is done to a real standard, not a guess.
Thermal Imaging & Moisture Mapping
We trace water through the attic, insulation, and framing with thermal cameras and moisture meters — well past what's visible from the ceiling.
400+ Five-Star Reviews
We've handled storm damage across the Chicago suburbs for years, and homeowners keep sending their neighbors our way.
Insurance Claim Support
Storm claims live or die on documentation. We provide detailed photos, moisture readings, and reports, and we work your adjuster directly.
Our Proven Process
Fast, thorough, and handled by one team from start to finish.
1
Emergency Response & Inspection — We arrive fast and use thermal imaging and moisture meters to map every area the storm compromised, including hidden moisture in the attic and walls.
2
Water Extraction — We remove standing water and saturated materials right away, since acting fast limits both structural damage and mold risk.
3
Drying, Dehumidification & Treatment — Commercial air movers and dehumidifiers run until everything hits certified dry standard, with antimicrobial treatment applied to prevent mold.
4
Roof Repair — Our crew repairs or replaces whatever the storm damaged — shingles, flashing, decking — so the source of the leak is actually fixed.
5
Documentation & Insurance Support — You get a complete damage report built for your claim, covering both the repair and the restoration, so nothing falls through the cracks with your adjuster.
