Storm Damage Roof Repairin Lemont, Illinois
Lemont sits on a hillside above the Des Plaines River, where Cook, DuPage and Will counties meet. Haag-certified inspectors document the damage on your roof, meet your adjuster there and scope the work. Free inspection, no obligation.
Chicago Storm Pros is a service of C&N Construction, Inc. (cnroofs.com). Reviews, project counts, certifications, and ratings shown here reflect C&N Construction's work.
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Recent storms near Lemont
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A free inspection puts someone on the roof with a hand on the shingle. The report is yours to keep.
"I was very worried about storm chaser roofers. Matt was patient and explained the whole process. He worked with me and my insurance company throughout."
Ram P."Donte Dacres provided outstanding service. He made the call to my insurance company with TOTAL professionalism."
Judith W."They were extremely helpful, polite, timely, professional. All my neighbors are now jealous and calling C&N."
Tom V."My insurance company said they would not cover my whole roof. C&N demanded a second insurance appraisal and BINGO!"
Michael G.August 11, 2026 tornado reports. EF2 tornado, 6 reported, 97 mph gust in Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane Counties. If your Lemont home was in the storm path, an inspection will show what the roof looks like.
Free storm damage inspections available now for all affected homeowners.
Your policy sets its own deadline to report storm damage, and some are shorter than homeowners expect. Check your declarations page before you wait.
We'll walk you through how a roof claim works for Lemont homeowners: what the adjuster looks for, what our report documents, and what happens at each step. Get your roof documented while the damage is fresh.
Storm reports reached Cook County on October 16, 2026: 49 mph gust.
Your policy sets its own deadline to report the damage, so check your declarations page. We'll document the roof and walk you through what happens next, in plain English.
Source: O'Hare (ORD) airport observations, October 16, 2026: peak wind 43 knots (49 mph) at 4:53 p.m.
28 storm days with severe weather reports reached Cook County in 2026, 4 naming Lemont in the weather service reports.
- August 12, 2026: Wind Reports / 64 mph gust source
- August 11, 2026: August 11, 2026 Derecho and Tornadoes / EF2 tornado, 6 reported, 97 mph gust source
- August 9, 2026: Hail, Wind Reports / 1 inch hail, wind damage reports source
- July 30, 2026: Tornado Reports / EF1 tornado source
- July 28, 2026: Tornado, Hail, Wind Reports / EF0 tornado, 2 inch hail, wind damage reports source
Your policy sets its own deadline to report storm damage, so check your declarations page. See how the claims process works or check your address on our storm map.
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 27 hail reports within 5 miles of Lemont from 2010 to 2026, 22 of them at 1 inch or larger.
The largest reported stone was 3 inches on March 10, 2026. The database records reports, not every storm, and a report nearby does not mean your roof was hit.
See Lemont hail history by year or book a free inspection to see what your roof actually took.
Recent C&N Work in Lemont
C&N Construction has finished 13 projects in Lemont since 2023, according to its job records.
This Is What a Documented Roof Looks Like
Real footage from our crews, not stock. The inspection that documents every layer for your claim, the tear-off down to the deck with new wood wherever it's needed, and the roof that goes back on built for the next storm.
- Storm damage hides at the edges. That's what gets missed.
- New decking whenever it's needed, never a layover.
- Local, licensed, and permanently here to honor the warranty.
“Water is coming through the ceiling and I need someone today.”
24/7 emergency repair and tarping“There's a leak and I don't know where it's coming from.”
Leak diagnosis and repair, priced honestly“There's water pooling where it never pooled before.”
Get it looked at before it comes inside“The hail damage looks terrible from the street.”
Hail inspection and the insurance pathLemont: The Place and the Roofs
Lemont is a village of 17,629 people (2020 census) in Cook, DuPage and Will counties, built on a hillside along the south bank of the Des Plaines River. Argonne National Laboratory and several heavy industrial sites are nearby, and Wikipedia notes a substantial European immigrant population.
Because the village crosses three counties, your insurance carrier, your county assessor and your storm reports may all be filed under a different county than your neighbor's. Tell your inspector which county your parcel is in.
Source: Wikipedia: Lemont, Illinois, checked October 22, 2026.
Storm History for Lemont: What the Public Records Say
We only cite storms that NWS Chicago or the Storm Prediction Center documented, and we say plainly when a write-up doesn't name Lemont. A report in Cook County or in a nearby town is context, not proof that a roof here was hit.
On July 27, 2026, NWS surveys confirmed EF-1 tornadoes in the south suburbs and EF-0 tornadoes in Orland Park and Romeoville, both close to Lemont. Lemont isn't named in the tornado survey, though it appears among the communities in that day's storm reports. Source: SPC reports for July 27, 2026.
The August 11, 2026 derecho had a highest reported gust of 97 mph at Sugar Grove, Kane County, and six tornadoes listed in our counties, including an EF-2 at Frankfort and EF-1s at Homer Glen and Homewood. Lemont appears among the communities in that day's reports. Source: NWS Chicago derecho summary.
On June 11, 2026, NWS Chicago counted 24 tornadoes in its area, including an EF-2 from Willow Springs to Chicago Midway in Cook County. The July 2024 outbreak, 32 tornadoes in total, touched Plainfield, Joliet and Bolingbrook in Will County. Source: NWS Chicago June 11 summary.
The storm list above comes from our hail history tracker and storm database. For the dates and how the claims process works, see how the claims process works.
Storm Damage Roofing Services for Lemont
Every Lemont project starts with a Haag-certified inspector on the roof deck. They walk each slope, press-test for bruising and mat fractures, check flashings, pipe boots and vents, and photograph the damage. The inspection takes about 45 minutes and produces a report formatted for an insurance submission. The report is yours whether or not you hire us. Our post on what hail damage looks like explains what the inspector looks for.
For Lemont homes with confirmed damage, C&N handles storm restoration from tear-off through final inspection: removing damaged shingles to the deck, replacing bad decking and underlayment, and installing GAF Timberline HDZ shingles with ice and water barrier at the eaves and valleys. Flashings, pipe boots and drip edge are replaced new. Siding, gutters and soffit are included when the claim covers them.
If water is coming in, don't wait for paperwork. Our emergency repair crews can tarp or seal a breach to keep the interior dry. For the steps on a claim, see how to file a roof insurance claim.
Insurance Claims in Lemont
We're roofing contractors, not public adjusters. Your claim is between you and your carrier. What C&N does is document the damage, meet the adjuster on your roof and scope the work.
We recommend a Haag-certified inspection before you call your insurance company. A report with hit counts, measurements and slope-by-slope photos gives you facts before you talk to a carrier. When the adjuster comes, we're on the roof walking through the findings. If the adjuster's scope leaves out documented damage, we send supporting photos and a written scope for a supplement. Carriers handle supplements routinely.
If a claim is denied or underpaid, Illinois law gives you options: ask for a re-inspection, hire a licensed public adjuster, or invoke the appraisal clause in your policy. We can tell you which path fits your situation, but we can't promise how it will turn out.
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No-cost storm damage inspection with full photo documentation. We document the damage, meet your adjuster on the roof and scope the work. We're roofing contractors, not public adjusters.
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Why Lemont Homeowners Need a Local Contractor
After any big storm in Chicagoland, out-of-town crews show up and knock on doors. The problem isn't always the workmanship. It's what happens when you find a leak a year later, or when your insurer asks for documentation, and the company that signed your contract has no office to call.
Lemont requires contractors to hold a village license and carry liability and workers' compensation insurance. Ask to see the license and the insurance certificate before you sign.
C&N Construction is headquartered in Hillside, IL and has been at the same address since 2015. Over 25,400 completed projects across Chicagoland, W-2 crews instead of subcontractors, GAF Master Elite with Golden Pledge warranty coverage, Haag-certified inspectors, a BBB A+ rating and a 4.6 Google review average.
Class 4 Shingles in Lemont
When a roof is being replaced through an insurance claim, you can usually upgrade to the impact-rated option by paying the difference between the standard material and the Class 4 product. Timberline HDZ is our standard architectural shingle. The impact-rated option is GAF Timberline UHDZ with UltraMat, which GAF rates UL 2218 Class 4 when sold in the marked packages (GAF, checked October 2026). No shingle is hail-proof, and large stones will damage any roofing material.
Some insurers offer a premium discount for a UL 2218 Class 4 roof, and the amount varies by carrier and policy, so ask your agent before you choose.
We serve Lemont and nearby towns including Homer Glen, Romeoville, Burr Ridge, Orland Park, and Lockport. Our in-house crews carry the same GAF warranty coverage on every project.
On an approved storm claim, your out-of-pocket cost in Lemont for the covered work is your deductible. Your policy sets it: often a flat amount such as $1,000 to $2,500, and for wind and hail frequently a percentage of dwelling coverage (1% to 2%). Paying cash, most residential roof replacements land between $14,000 and $25,000 depending on the size of the home, with larger or complex roofs running higher and repairs starting around $400.
What moves the number
Roof size and pitch, tear-off layers, decking condition, and material tier. Every quote is itemized line by line, so you can see which one is moving yours.
What a normal job includes
Tear-off and disposal, underlayment and ice and water shield, flashing and drip edge, ridge venting, cleanup with magnetic sweeps, the permit, and warranty registration.
Full pricing detail: replacement costs, repair costs, and how we get paid when the inspection is free. Insurance figures assume a covered peril and approved claim; your policy controls. The only out-of-pocket surprises we allow are the ones we disclose first: rotted decking and upgrades you choose.
Illinois roofing license #104.017643. GAF Master Elite (top 2% of contractors nationwide), Haag Certified Inspectors, BBB A+, OSHA certified crews. Work carries a 2-year limited lifetime workmanship warranty plus manufacturer-backed GAF system warranty options. Crews dispatch from the Hillside headquarters and work Lemont and its neighboring towns year round. See the work itself, our crews' own photos, on the recent work page.
On a recent insurance-funded roof, the carrier's first estimate missed 292 linear feet of gutter work. Our documented supplement recovered it: a $2,928 line added to the carrier's own estimate, with photos attached. And when we didn't complete a $13.81 downspout item on another project, the final invoice showed a $13.81 credit. Itemized in both directions, every time. The actual documents are on our billing transparency page.
Chicago Storm Pros is a service of C&N Construction, Inc. (cnroofs.com). Reviews, project counts, certifications, and ratings shown here reflect C&N Construction's work.
A handyman is fine when
One slipped shingle on a young roof, a gutter re-hang, or a small cash fix under a few hundred dollars. No claim involved, no documentation needed. We'd rather tell you that than sell you a truck roll.
Call us when
Storm damage, anything slope-wide, a replacement, or any job where insurance is paying, because that's a documentation job as much as a roofing job. Weighing whether to file at all? The break-even math is here.
It's urgent when
Water is inside, decking is exposed, or a tree is on the roof. Emergency tarping runs 24/7, and the tarp decision is separate from choosing your replacement contractor, so don't let anyone bundle the two at your door.
How It Works When You Say Yes
No-risk contract. You sign a contingency agreement. Work starts after insurance approves the claim. If it doesn't go through, you owe nothing.
Your budget, your call. You can spec down the project to match your insurance payout exactly. You won't pay for unapproved work unless you tell us to order it before the approval.
We call you first. If there's a gap between our recommendation and insurance, we call you. The only reasons you'd pay extra are damaged lumber or a luxury shingle upgrade.
Roofing Permits in Lemont
What the Village of Lemont Building Department publishes about a reroof, checked October 22, 2026:
- Permit for a reroof: Lemont says most projects need a building permit and inspections, and that applications and contractor registration are online only. A reroof-specific rule sheet isn't published on the pages we checked, so call (630) 257-1580 to confirm. Source
- Contractor license: A single flat $100 license fee applies to general and sub-contractors (roofing isn't on the village's list of fee-exempt trades), and the village requires liability and workers' compensation insurance. Source
- Fee and ice barrier: Not published on the pages we checked. The village's adopted codes (effective January 1, 2024) include the 2021 International Residential Code with local amendments. Source
Everything above comes from the sources linked. Call the building department to confirm before work starts. See the suburb roofing permit table for other towns.
Lemont Storm Damage FAQs
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Before You Call Your Carrier
Free Haag-certified inspection. Full photo documentation. We meet your adjuster on the roof. We're roofing contractors, not public adjusters.