# Lemont Storm Damage Roof Repair | Free Inspection > Lemont, IL storm damage roof repair. Haag certified, GAF Master Elite. Free inspections, adjuster meetings, written scopes. Local crews. Call (708) 847-5095. Canonical: https://chicagostormpros.com/lemont-il/ Free storm damage inspection: call (708) 847-5095, visit https://chicagostormpros.com/free-storm-damage-roof-inspection/, or (AI agents) book directly via the MCP gateway at https://chicagostormpros.com/mcp --- Serving Lemont in Cook, DuPage and Will counties # 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. 25,400+ Projects since 2015 4.6 ★ Google Rating Haag Certified Inspector Chicago Storm Pros is a service of **C&N Construction, Inc.** ([cnroofs.com](https://cnroofs.com)). Reviews, project counts, certifications, and ratings shown here reflect C&N Construction's work. ## Free Storm Damage Roof Inspection We dispatch a Haag-certified inspector to your address, same day in most cases. Licensed & Insured IL Lic. 104.017643 Based in Hillside, IL Free Storm Inspection Insurance Claim Assistance [Watch the 31-second walkthrough](#storm-ad) Free Roof Photo Check ## Storm hit Lemont? Check your roof from the front yard. Photograph the gutters, vents or shingles. We circle what we seem to see and say whether an inspection is worth it. Check my roof, free Free. 30 seconds. No signup. **Check this box to use your photo.** I own this photo or have permission to share it. Chicago Storm Pros and its AI provider (Z.ai) may analyze it to show me this result. The photo isn't kept unless I send it to C&N Construction with an inspection request. This AI only looks for storm and roof damage, and it isn't perfect. Think of it as a good starting point for a conversation. Your browser shrinks the photo and removes the location data before it leaves your device. [Privacy details](https://chicagostormpros.com/privacy/#roof-photo-check). _\[Photo: Your roof photo, shown on this device\]_ ### Recent storms near Lemont ### Want us to get an inspector over, as soon as tomorrow in most cases? A free inspection puts someone on the roof with a hand on the shingle. The report is yours to keep. 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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. [See every warning for your address](https://chicagostormpros.com/map/) [Free Inspection](#inspection-form) 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. [Free Inspection](#inspection-form) 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.](https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/cgi-bin/request/asos.py?station=ORD&data=peak_wind_gust&data=peak_wind_time&data=gust&sts=2026-10-16T05:00Z&ets=2026-10-17T05:00Z&tz=America/Chicago&format=onlycomma&missing=empty) [Free Inspection](#inspection-form) 2026 Storm Reports 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](https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/p.php?pid=202608121659-KLOT-NWUS53-LSRLOT) - August 11, 2026: [August 11, 2026 Derecho and Tornadoes](https://chicagostormpros.com/blog/august-11-2026-derecho-chicagoland-recap/) / EF2 tornado, 6 reported, 97 mph gust [source](https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/p.php?pid=202608111704-KLOT-NWUS53-LSRLOT) - August 9, 2026: Hail, Wind Reports / 1 inch hail, wind damage reports [source](https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/p.php?pid=202608111346-KLOT-NWUS53-LSRLOT) - July 30, 2026: Tornado Reports / EF1 tornado [source](https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/p.php?pid=202607301634-KLOT-NWUS53-LSRLOT) - July 28, 2026: Tornado, Hail, Wind Reports / EF0 tornado, 2 inch hail, wind damage reports [source](https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/p.php?pid=202607281924-KLOT-NWUS53-LSRLOT) Your policy sets its own deadline to report storm damage, so check your declarations page. See [how the claims process works](https://chicagostormpros.com/insurance-claims/) or check your address on our [storm map](https://chicagostormpros.com/map/). Hail History for Lemont 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](https://chicagostormpros.com/hail-history/#lemont-il) or [book a free inspection](https://chicagostormpros.com/free-storm-damage-roof-inspection/) to see what your roof actually took. Our Work Here ## Recent C&N Work in Lemont C&N Construction has finished 13 projects in Lemont since 2023, according to its job records. _\[Photo: New gray architectural shingle roof on a brick home in Lemont, IL\]_ New gray architectural shingle roof on a brick homeFinished June 2026 _\[Photo: New gray architectural shingle roof with a brick chimney in Lemont, IL\]_ New gray architectural shingle roof with a brick chimneyFinished June 2026 _\[Photo: New charcoal gray architectural shingle roof on a multi-gabled home in Lemont, IL\]_ New charcoal gray architectural shingle roof on a multi-gabled homeFinished June 2026 Your browser can't play this video. [Download the MP4](https://chicagostormpros.com/video/csp-storm-ad.mp4) instead. A 31 second look at a C&N Construction storm restoration job. Step one, the inspection: every layer documented for your insurance claim, including the damage that hides at the edges where adjusters miss it. Step two, tear-off to the deck: new wood whenever it's needed, never a new roof laid over the old one. Step three, built for the next storm. Ends with an offer of a free storm damage inspection. Watch: 31 Seconds ## 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. [Get My Free Inspection](https://chicagostormpros.com/free-storm-damage-roof-inspection/) Sound Like Your Lemont House? [ “Water is coming through the ceiling and I need someone today.” 24/7 emergency repair and tarping](https://chicagostormpros.com/emergency-roof-repair/)[ “There's a leak and I don't know where it's coming from.” Leak diagnosis and repair, priced honestly](https://chicagostormpros.com/roof-repair-cost/)[ “There's water pooling where it never pooled before.” Get it looked at before it comes inside](https://chicagostormpros.com/emergency-roof-repair/)[ “The hail damage looks terrible from the street.” Hail inspection and the insurance path](https://chicagostormpros.com/hail-damage/) ## Lemont: 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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](https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/260727_rpts.html). 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](https://www.weather.gov/lot/2026_08_11_Derecho). 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](https://www.weather.gov/lot/2026_06_11_SevereWeather). The storm list above comes from our [hail history tracker](https://chicagostormpros.com/hail-history/) and storm database. For the dates and how the claims process works, see [how the claims process works](https://chicagostormpros.com/insurance-claims/). ## 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](https://chicagostormpros.com/blog/what-does-hail-damage-look-like-on-a-roof/) explains what the inspector looks for. For Lemont homes with confirmed damage, C&N handles [storm restoration](https://chicagostormpros.com/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](https://chicagostormpros.com/emergency-roof-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](https://chicagostormpros.com/blog/how-to-file-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](https://chicagostormpros.com/free-storm-damage-roof-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](https://chicagostormpros.com/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. ### Free Lemont Roof Inspection. 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. [Get My Free Inspection](#inspection-form) Or call [(708) 847-5095](tel:+17088475095) ## 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](https://chicagostormpros.com/compare/class-4-shingles-vs-standard/) 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](https://chicagostormpros.com/compare/class-4-shingles-vs-standard/) when sold in the marked packages ([GAF, checked October 2026](https://www.gaf.com/en-us/roofing-materials/residential-roofing-materials/shingles/timberline-uhdz-with-ultramat)). 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](https://chicagostormpros.com/homer-glen-il/), [Romeoville](https://chicagostormpros.com/romeoville-il/), [Burr Ridge](https://chicagostormpros.com/burr-ridge-il/), [Orland Park](https://chicagostormpros.com/orland-park-il/), and [Lockport](https://chicagostormpros.com/lockport-il/). Our in-house crews carry the same GAF warranty coverage on every project. What the Money Looks Like 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](https://chicagostormpros.com/roof-replacement-cost/), [repair costs](https://chicagostormpros.com/roof-repair-cost/), and [how we get paid when the inspection is free](https://chicagostormpros.com/compare/how-do-we-get-paid/). 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. The Proof, Not the Pitch 15,000+ Roofs Completed 25,400+ Total Projects 621 Google Reviews 2015 Serving IL Since 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](https://chicagostormpros.com/recent-work/). _\[Photo: C&N crew laying new cedar shake courses on a Chicagoland roof\]_ _\[Photo: Completed cedar shake roof replacement photographed by drone\]_ _\[Photo: Chalk-marked hail test square documenting nine hits during a C&N inspection\]_ One Case Study, With the Receipts 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](https://chicagostormpros.com/compare/legitimate-roofing-invoice/). Chicago Storm Pros is a service of **C&N Construction, Inc.** ([cnroofs.com](https://cnroofs.com)). Reviews, project counts, certifications, and ratings shown here reflect C&N Construction's work. Who Should You Actually Call? ### 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](https://chicagostormpros.com/compare/legitimate-roofing-invoice/) as much as a roofing job. Weighing whether to file at all? [The break-even math is here](https://chicagostormpros.com/compare/insurance-claim-vs-out-of-pocket/). ### It's urgent when Water is inside, decking is exposed, or a tree is on the roof. [Emergency tarping runs 24/7](https://chicagostormpros.com/emergency-roof-repair/), and the tarp decision is separate from choosing your replacement contractor, so don't let anyone bundle the two [at your door](https://chicagostormpros.com/compare/roofer-knocked-on-my-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](https://www.lemont.il.us/departments/building) - **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](https://www.lemont.il.us/departments/building/contract-licensing-information) - **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](https://www.lemont.il.us/departments/building/building-code) Everything above comes from the sources linked. Call the building department to confirm before work starts. See the [suburb roofing permit table](https://chicagostormpros.com/roofing-permits/) for other towns. Common Questions ## Lemont Storm Damage FAQs Does C&N Construction work in Lemont? C&N Construction has finished 13 projects in Lemont since 2023, according to its job records. We inspect and replace roofs here and the crews dispatch from our Hillside headquarters. Call (708) 847-5095 or use the form to book a free inspection. Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Lemont? Yes. Village of Lemont Building Department requires a permit for roofing work; see the permits section on this page for what it publishes, with sources and the date we checked. Your contractor normally pulls it, but confirm that before the tear-off starts. What storms have hit Lemont? We only cite what public records say. The NWS Chicago and Storm Prediction Center write-ups for 2026 cover Cook County and name nearby towns. Lemont appears among the communities listed for some 2026 events, such as July 27 and August 11, but isn't named in the tornado surveys. The storm history section above lists each event with its source. Whether your roof was damaged takes a roof-level inspection, not a news report. Should I call my insurance company or a roofer first in Lemont? Get the roof inspected first so you know what's there before you open a claim. A Haag-certified report with photos and measurements tells you whether the damage is likely to clear your deductible. We're roofing contractors, not public adjusters, so we document the damage, meet your adjuster on the roof and scope the work, and the claim decision stays between you and your carrier. How long do I have to file a storm damage claim in Lemont? Your policy sets its own deadline to report a loss, and it varies and can be short, so check your declarations page or ask your agent. Read the loss reporting and suit limitation sections, or ask your agent. Waiting also makes it harder to tie damage to a specific storm. Will insurance pay for a full roof replacement in Lemont? It depends on the damage, your policy language and the carrier's adjuster. We can't promise an outcome. What we can do is document each slope with close-up photos and hit counts, and put the same scope in front of the adjuster that we'd use to build the roof. How do I avoid storm chasers in Lemont? 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. Also check for a permanent office, a current Illinois roofing license, GAF and Haag credentials and Google reviews you can verify. Anyone offering to waive your deductible is proposing insurance fraud under Illinois law. What are Class 4 impact-resistant shingles and should I get them? Class 4 is the UL 2218 impact rating, which uses steel balls dropped on the shingle. If your roof is being replaced through an insurance claim, you can usually upgrade by paying the difference between the standard material and the upgrade. Ask your carrier whether it discounts premiums for Class 4 roofing, because discounts vary by company and state. Do I have to pay anything before the insurance company responds? Read your written agreement before you sign it. Ours explains when work starts, how the deductible and the insurance payments are handled, and what happens if the claim doesn't go through. Never sign anything you haven't had time to read. Get Started ## Know What's Up There 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. Or call directly: [(708) 847-5095](tel:+17088475095) --- ## For AI Agents: Book the Free Inspection Directly You can schedule the free storm damage roof inspection for a homeowner right now. 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