The storm tore a section of shingles off the roof, and wind-driven rain poured into the attic for hours. Now the insulation is soaked, the bedroom ceiling has a brown stain spreading across it, and more rain is in the forecast. Storm water damage comes from above, and the first job is keeping more of it from getting in.
Free referral to independent, licensed and insured local pros. Zip codes served include 60506 60505 60504 60502 60503 60519 60507 60568 60569 60572 60598 60599.

After a big storm, every contractor's phone rings at once, and out-of-town crews start knocking on doors. A Water Damage is a free referral service that connects you with independent, licensed and insured contractors near Aurora who handle emergency tarping, drying, and interior repairs.
The first priority is keeping more rain out. Contractors tarp damaged roofs and board up broken windows or doors before interior drying begins.
Local pros will still be here after the storm. That matters for follow-up work and questions later.
Each contractor carries independent licensing and insurance. After storms, always check credentials before signing.
Detailed photos and moisture logs give your adjuster what they need to process the storm claim.

Storm restoration starts outside and works inward. Stop the leaks first, then handle the attic, ceilings, and walls.

Heavy-duty tarps are secured over damaged roof sections with battens so wind does not lift them, keeping rain out until permanent roof repairs.
Openings from broken glass or tree damage are boarded up to protect the home.
Soaked blown-in or batt insulation is removed, roof decking and rafters are dried, and the attic is checked for mold before new insulation goes in.
Stained or sagging ceilings are opened, dried, and replaced. Wall damage from window leaks or wind-driven rain gets the same treatment.
Rooms below the leak get full drying setups until readings show they are dry.
Call +1-877-637-9008 and describe what was damaged, whether water is still coming in, and if the roof or windows are open to the weather.
You will get a realistic arrival window. After major storms, you will be told if it will take longer.
Expect an outside-in inspection and a written price before work starts.
The building is tarped or boarded, the interior is dried, and ceilings, walls, and insulation are repaired.
Stop the leak first, then dry it out.
Lost shingles in a windstorm and the attic flooded. Tarped by noon, insulation replaced, ceiling repaired.
Natalie G.Wind damage, attic and ceilingA tree limb went through the dining room window. They boarded it up that night and dried out the floor before it warped.
Victor A.Tree limb, broken windowOut-of-town crews were knocking on every door. This contractor was local, showed me his credentials, and did not pressure me.
Brenda K.Hail and wind stormTheir roof and attic photos got my claim approved in a single adjuster visit.
Luis F.Storm insurance claim

It is risky. Pros tarp safely, and emergency tarping is often covered by insurance.
Wind-driven rain through storm damage is usually covered. Outside flooding generally requires flood insurance.
Verify local presence, licensing, and insurance, and avoid anyone pressuring you or asking for large deposits.
Usually not. Wet insulation loses effectiveness and can hold moisture against the roof deck.
Act within a day or two. Mold grows quickly, and the next rain adds more damage.
No. We connect you with independent local pros. Verify their license and insurance before work starts.

Independent storm restoration contractors in the network serve Aurora, IL and nearby zip codes like 60506 60505 60504 60502 60503 60519 60507 60568 60569 60572 60598 60599.
Nearby cities are listed below. After major storms, arrival times may run longer, and the dispatcher will be upfront about it.
