Residential & Commercial Assessments
Storm & Hail Damage Roofing in Chicagoland
Lakeland provides free storm damage assessments for residential homes and commercial properties, with detailed insurance documentation, emergency protection when you need it immediately, and a local contractor who will still be here when you need warranty service in five years.
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Licensed in Illinois (#104.018650) & Wisconsin (#DC-072000698)
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50-Year Material Warranty · 10-Year Workmanship Warranty
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5.0 across 240+ reviews
What Storm & Hail Damage Actually Looks Like
Hail Impact on Shingles
- Hail damage to asphalt shingles isn’t just about dents. A hail strike knocks granules loose from the shingle surface — those granules are the UV and weather protection layer.
- Granule loss exposes the asphalt mat to the elements and accelerates shingle degradation significantly.
- In a hail event, Certai
- Teed shingles outperform standard and big-box alternatives in both real-world performance and laboratory impact testing.
Wind Damage
- High-wind events lift shingles at the tab edges and ridgeline, breaking the adhesive seal that holds shingles down.
- A shingle that appears intact from the ground may have broken seal lines that will allow water entry in the next rain event. Lakeland’s assessment covers the full roof surface, not just the visible damage.
After a Storm: What to Do First
- 1. Don’t go on the roof yourself. Wet or damaged roofing materials are a fall hazard. Let a professional assess it.
- 2. Document visible damage from the ground — photos with a date stamp are useful for insurance purposes.
- 3. Call Lakeland for a free assessment. We’ll inspect the roof, document what we find, and tell you honestly what the damage warrants.
- 4. If there’s active interior water entry, call us for emergency tarping to protect your home while permanent repairs are scheduled.
A Warning About Storm Chasers
After a significant hail or wind event, roofing contractors from out of state flood into affected neighborhoods. These “storm chasers” offer fast starts, low prices, and promises — then disappear after the job is done (sometimes before it’s done).
The Contractor was unreachable within weeks of project completion
Warranty claims couldn't be honored because the company no longer existed locally
The installation didn't meet manufacturer specifications — invalidating the manufacturer warranty
The Lakeland Storm Damage Process
We use state-of-the-art measurement and estimating technology to give you faster, more accurate pricing from the start.
Free Storm Damage Assessment
We come out, get on the roof, and document what we find (granule loss, impact bruising, lifted shingles, flashing damage, gutter damage) with photos and written notes. Free, no obligation. We’ll tell you honestly whether the damage warrants an insurance claim or whether it’s cosmetic and doesn’t affect roof performance.
Insurance Claim Documentation
If the damage warrants a claim, Lakeland provides the documentation your insurance adjuster needs — detailed photos, scope of damage, and a written assessment. We work regularly with insurance companies following storm events and understand what adjusters are looking for. We can also meet with your adjuster on-site if that’s helpful.
Repair or Replacement
Depending on the scope and age of your roof, the right answer after a hail event may be targeted repairs or a full replacement. We’ll give you a clear recommendation, and if a full replacement is warranted, you’ll receive a written proposal for the Certai
Teed Complete Roofing System with the full warranty coverage.
If you’re considering a metal roofing upgrade as a more hail-resistant long-term solution, we’ll walk you through that option as well.
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