When storm damage
hits, call CWF.
Wind, hail, fallen trees, driven rain — when severe weather tears into your home, we board up, tarp, dry out, and rebuild. One call, 24/7.
Free estimates · Direct insurance billing · 10,000+ customers served
What We Handle
Storm Damage Restoration Chicago
Emergency Board-Up & Tarping
Roof tarps and window board-up the same night — stopping rain from turning damage into disaster.
Wind-Driven Rain Extraction
Water that followed the wind in gets extracted and dried before mold takes hold.
Tree & Debris Damage
Structural assessment and emergency stabilization when trees or debris breach the roof or walls.
Hail & Siding Damage
Full exterior assessment documented with photos — hail damage is easy to miss and easy to prove.
Storm Claim Specialists
Storm claims involve wind, water, and structure. We document all of it and meet your adjuster on-site.
Roof-to-Basement Repairs
One company handles the full rebuild — roofing, framing, drywall, flooring, and paint.
How It Works
From emergency to “like it never happened” — in three steps.
Step 1
Within 60 minutes
Emergency Call & Inspection
Call any hour — a live dispatcher sends a certified crew immediately. We inspect, stop the damage from spreading, and document everything for your insurance claim.
Step 2
Days 1–5
Mitigation, Cleanup & Dry-Out
Water extraction, demolition of unsalvageable materials, antimicrobial treatment and full structural drying with commercial equipment — monitored daily.
Step 3
Back to normal
Repairs, Reconstruction & Walkthrough
The same company rebuilds: drywall, flooring, paint and finishes. We do a final walkthrough with you to make sure it's like the damage never happened.
Reviews
Chicagoland trusts CWF.
2,000+ Google reviews — read them all →
“Don't hesitate to call these guys! They are thorough, fair, and efficient. They came out the same day I called them for water damage from a roof leak… They will handle your insurance claim as well. They made the process so easy and straightforward.”
Victoria P.
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“I cannot say enough GREAT things about Chicago Water & Fire Restoration… It is the best thing that could have happened in the midst of a water emergency. I received a call back immediately upon reaching out for help, and I was kept up to date every step of the way.”
Christine O.
Google review
“Ivan and Demetrio did an amazing job removing the water damage in my kitchen. They were very clean and careful of my home. I'm very pleased with the clean up process.”
Joan S.
Google review
“My kitchen restoration was completed in timely and professional manner. Travis the project manager was very patient and made sure the work was completed to my satisfaction.”
Augusta K.
Google review
“Came in and got to work while finding out the necessary details. Very detail oriented, answered all questions, efficient and courteous. Shondell and Jeremiah did a great job.”
Jesus M.
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“Connor, Jeremy and David were fantastic — very professional and did a wonderful job explaining the entire process. Highly recommended!”
William K.
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Join 10,000+ satisfied customers across Chicagoland.
Free Estimate
Tell us what happened. We'll handle the rest.
Answer a few quick questions and a live dispatcher will reach out fast. For active emergencies, calling is always quickest — crews are standing by 24/7.
- Takes less than 60 seconds
- Response within minutes, 24/7
- Free, no-obligation estimates
- We bill your insurance directly
Common Questions
Answers before you call.
A storm just damaged my roof — what now?+
Call us before the next rain. Emergency tarping protects your home immediately, and we document the damage for your claim while it's fresh.
Does insurance cover storm damage?+
Wind and hail are covered perils on virtually all homeowner policies. The key is thorough documentation — which we handle, including meeting your adjuster on-site.
How fast can you board up or tarp?+
Crews respond 24/7 across Chicagoland — typically on-site within 60 minutes, even during widespread storm events.
Do you handle the water damage inside too?+
Yes — that's the point of one company. Exterior stabilization, interior extraction and drying, and the full rebuild are all handled by the same team.
Damage doesn't wait. Neither do we.
Crews standing by, 24 hours a day.
Serving the Chicago Metropolitan Area & Surrounding Region with a 60-minute emergency response — since 1988.
720 North Larch Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126