Excel Roofing
Storm Damage & Roof Replacement
After a storm, we inspect the roof, document what we find, and go through the adjuster's scope with you. Then we replace the roof with the same crew, job after job.
Chicago storms do a number on roofs — wind lifts shingles, hail bruises them, and the leak shows up weeks later. If you think your roof took a hit, we'll come out and inspect it, take photos, and tell you straight whether there's real damage worth a claim.
If there is, we build a damage report — photos, measurements, and a line-by-line scope of what the repair actually takes — and we bring it to the table when your adjuster comes out. We walk the damage with them and make the case for the scope. We don't file or negotiate the claim itself — that's not a contractor's lane in Illinois. If you want someone representing you on the claim, A to Z Public Adjusters — our affiliated, licensed Illinois public adjuster — can, and you're free to bring your own instead. Your deductible stays yours either way; we never waive, rebate, or absorb it. Then the same crews put on the new roof. We've been doing this in south-suburb homes since 1982.
Your options
GAF shingles
Our primary roofing line. Strong wind and impact ratings and a solid warranty — built for our weather.
Owens Corning shingles
Another dependable choice with a wide color range and good durability ratings.
Full system replacement
Underlayment, ice-and-water shield, flashing, and ventilation done right — not just new shingles over old problems.
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How it works
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Free inspection
We come out after the storm, get on the roof, take photos, and tell you honestly whether there's claimable damage. No pressure.
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The damage report
If there's damage, we photograph and measure it the way a carrier needs to see it and write a line-by-line scope of the repair. That report is what we bring to the adjuster meeting — we walk the damage with them and make the case for the scope. Your insurer decides the claim, usually a few weeks depending on the carrier.
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Roof replacement
Same crews, job after job. We tear off, fix any decking issues, and install the full system. Most roofs go on in one to two days.
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Walk-through
We clean up the yard — nails and debris — walk the job with you, and stand behind the work.
Flexible monthly payments available through Service Finance. See financing options →
Illinois Licensed Roofing Contractor — Limited · License 104.021072 / 105.011979 · Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation · expires December 2027 · verify at IDFPR
Storm Damage & Roof Replacement — common questions
Reviewed September 2026
How do I know if my roof has storm damage?
You often can't from the ground — hail bruising and lifted shingles hide up top. That's why we get on the roof and inspect it for free, take photos, and tell you straight whether there's real damage.
Will you help with my insurance claim?
We help with the roof side of it, and we don't do it from a distance. We get up there, document the damage the way a carrier needs to see it, and build a report with a line-by-line scope of the repair — then we're there when your adjuster comes out, walking the damage with them and making the case for that scope. If their scope misses something we documented, we say so and show them why. What we don't do is file or negotiate the claim itself — in Illinois that's not a contractor's lane. If you want someone representing you on the claim, A to Z Public Adjusters — our affiliated, licensed Illinois public adjuster — can, or you can bring your own. Your deductible stays yours either way; we never waive, rebate, or absorb it.
What if the adjuster says there's no damage?
Then there's no claim, and we'll tell you that honestly. We're not going to push you into a claim that isn't there. If there is damage we missed each other on, our photos and notes help sort it out.
Do I have to pay before insurance pays?
We'll walk you through how the claim and payment work for your situation at the inspection. Every carrier handles it a little differently, and we keep it clear.
How long does the replacement take?
Most roofs go on in one to two days once the claim's approved and material's in. Weather can shift it. We give you a real timeline.
Will you fix the decking if it's rotted?
Yes. Once we tear off the old shingles we check the decking, and we replace any bad wood before the new roof goes on. We won't roof over a rotted deck.
What's the warranty?
You get the manufacturer's product warranty plus Excel's labor warranty. The specifics are written into your contract — read them, and ask us anything.
Will the same crew be on my job?
Yes. We send the same crews job after job — low turnover, same faces from start to finish.
Ready When You Are
Let's talk about your storm damage & roof replacement.
A free, no-pressure in-home consultation. We bring the product samples, measure what we need to measure, and leave you with a clear written proposal — not a sales pitch.
Schedule your free in-home consultation
Storm or hail damage? We inspect it, document what we find, and go through it with you.
