STORM & HAIL DAMAGE ROOF REPAIR.

Illinois and Wisconsin roofs take a beating from Midwest weather, hail in the summer, straight-line winds, and the heavy, wet storms that roll off the lake. The damage is not always dramatic, and that is exactly the problem. A roof can look fine from the street and still have dozens of bruised or fractured shingles that will fail within a season. Salazar Roofing inspects, documents, and repairs storm and hail damage across both states, and gets your roof back to watertight.

The single most important thing after a storm is a timely, professional inspection. Damage is easiest to catch and fix soon after it happens, before a cracked shingle or broken seal turns into an interior leak.

What Hail Damage Looks Like

Hail does not usually punch holes in a roof. It bruises it. Impact knocks the protective granules off asphalt shingles and fractures the mat underneath, which shortens the roof's life and opens the door to leaks. Signs of hail damage include:

• Dark or shiny spots where granules have been knocked loose
• Granules collecting in gutters and at the base of downspouts
• Soft, bruised spots you can feel when you press a shingle
• Dented gutters, downspouts, vents, and flashing
• Cracked or split shingles

Much of this is invisible from the ground, which is why it so often gets missed. We know exactly what to look for.

What Wind and Storm Damage Looks Like

High winds lift, crease, and tear shingles, break the seal that holds them down, and drive rain under the roof surface. After a windstorm, watch for:

• Missing, lifted, or creased shingles
• Debris on the roof or in the yard
• Exposed or damaged flashing
• New leaks or water stains inside, especially after heavy rain
• Shingles or granules in the yard

How We Repair Storm Damage

Speed and thoroughness are everything after a storm.

1. Fast, free storm inspection

We get on the roof quickly, document every bit of hail and wind damage with photos, and give you an honest read on what needs to be done.

2. Secure the roof

If there is an active leak or exposed area, we tarp and stabilize it right away so the next rain does not make things worse. See our emergency roof repair service.

3. Repair or replace

Depending on the extent, we complete a targeted roof repair or, when the damage is widespread, a full roof replacement, using materials rated for Midwest weather.

4. Cleanup and walkthrough

We magnet-sweep for nails, haul off debris, and walk the finished work with you before we call it done.

Filing an Insurance Claim?

Storm and hail damage is usually covered by homeowners insurance, and we can help. We document everything and meet your adjuster on-site so nothing gets missed. Rather than repeat it all here, see our roof insurance claim help for the full process, or the storm and insurance overview if you are still figuring out where to start.

Do Not Wait After a Storm

Unaddressed storm damage does not stay put. A cracked shingle or a broken seal lets water in, and every rain after that makes it worse. The sooner we inspect, the smaller the fix. If a storm just came through, call (847) 989-0373 or request a free storm-damage inspection, and we will give you an honest, documented assessment.