When a tree is in the attic or rain is blowing past a broken window, the clock started the moment the storm hit. One call to Water Heater Repairer connects you with an independent storm response contractor around Orland Park for tarping, board-up and water mitigation.
The morning after a bad storm, the whole street is calling the same handful of companies. Our job is to get you to a contractor who can actually show up.
Every big storm draws storm chasers who disappear once the deposit clears. Calls go to independent, licensed and insured contractors who work here year-round.
When storm calls stack up, we track which contractors still have tarp crews available. Arrival is often within hours, depending on road conditions and how widespread the damage is.
The contractor separates emergency work like tarping and board-up from the permanent repair on paper. Adjusters generally expect to see it broken out that way.
Expect heavy-duty tarps, batten strips, plywood, a chainsaw and a moisture meter on the truck. Getting the house closed in comes before anything else.
Storm water is sneaky because it rarely comes in where you expect. Sideways rain forces its way behind siding, in through soffit vents and past window flashing that never leaks in a normal shower. By the time a ceiling stain shows up, the attic insulation above it may already be soaked.
The other problem is timing. When a line of storms rolls through, hundreds of households call at once and the best crews book up by mid-morning. We keep a running picture of which independent contractors still have capacity, so you are not stuck leaving voicemails while rain comes through the ceiling. After the cover-up, drying starts right away and the roofer follows for the permanent work.
Here is the range of storm work independent contractors take on, from the first tarp to dry walls.
A real storm tarp wraps over the ridge and is screwed down with batten strips instead of held by sandbags. A good one rides out several more storms while you wait for the roofer.
When a falling tree opens the roof or a wall, the crew cuts the limb free and sheets the hole with plywood. Broken windows and doors get boarded the same visit to keep rain and intruders out.
A ridge of ice at the eaves traps meltwater, which backs up under shingles and runs down inside the walls. Pros steam a channel through the ice and then dry out the walls and ceilings it soaked.
Hail splits skylight lenses and tears the rubber boots that seal vent pipes. Those little breaks can drip into the attic for weeks before anyone notices.
Wet blown insulation gets heavy and pushes ceiling drywall into a sag that can come down. The pro relieves the water, bags the wet insulation and dries the joists and decking.
Once the house is closed in, extraction and drying start on carpet, walls and subfloors. Overflowing gutters and downspouts dumping at the foundation often add a wet basement to the list.
Here is the order things happen once you call.
We ask what broke, where water is getting in and whether you still have power. If a line is down or the ceiling is sagging, we walk you through safety steps first.
The contractor arrives ready to tarp, board up and run equipment off a properly placed generator if the grid is down. The first goal is stopping more water from getting in.
The pro photographs every opening and wet area, notes the storm date and writes up emergency and permanent work separately. You approve before anything beyond the emergency cover-up starts.
After the structure is dry, the contractor hands over photos and drying records for the claim. If a roofer is needed, the contractor coordinates the handoff so nothing sits open.
Most homeowner policies include a duty to mitigate, meaning you have to take reasonable steps to prevent further damage. A tarp and board-up done the same day is the clearest proof you did your part.
| Temporary repair | Permanent repair |
|---|---|
| Roof tarp with battens | New decking, underlayment and shingles |
| Plywood board-up | Replacement window or door |
| Water removal and drying | New drywall, insulation and paint |
Get a storm crew near Orland Park headed your way tonight.
An oak limb came through the bedroom ceiling at two in the morning. Every number I tried went to voicemail; this line had a contractor in the driveway by dawn. They cut the limb out, sheeted the hole and had dehumidifiers running by noon.
We had water running down the inside of an exterior wall every afternoon in late winter. The contractor found an ice dam at the eave, steamed it out and dried the wall cavity. They also told us our attic ventilation was part of the problem.
After the hailstorm, the insurer wanted dated photos of everything. The contractor photographed the cracked skylight, the split vent boots and the wet insulation before touching anything. Those pictures made the claim go smoothly.
Wind blew rain sideways into our rental for six hours, and the tenant called me at midnight. The pro found water coming in around the window flashing and soffits, covered the gable end and dried two rooms. I managed the whole thing remotely without making the drive.
If rain is still entering, get it tarped first and report the claim right after. Most policies expect you to prevent further damage, and emergency tarping is usually treated as part of the claim.
Photograph every side of the home, each hole or broken window, and all interior water damage. Note the storm date, and keep any hail or debris you collected.
A battened tarp wrapped over the ridge usually lasts several weeks and often a few months. It covers the wait for a roofer; it is not a substitute for the real repair.
Only outside, well away from doors, windows and vents, because exhaust carbon monoxide can kill. Never plug a generator into a wall outlet, which can energize lines that line workers are repairing.
A sag means water and wet insulation are sitting on the drywall. Clear the room, set a bucket under the lowest point and let the contractor relieve it safely.
Many storm contractors tarp and dry, then coordinate with a roofer for the final roof work. The key is a clean handoff so the roof is never left uncovered between trades.
We dispatch storm contractors across Orland Park and the surrounding suburbs, including 60467 60462. If one part of town takes the worst of it, we pull in contractors from neighboring areas.
Big old trees bring more roof and porch strikes when the wind picks up.
Flat roofs and party walls often need one plan covering several units.
Exposed lots take the brunt of hail and sideways rain.
Do not wait for the whole street to clear before you call. The sooner the roof is closed in, the less insulation, drywall and flooring you lose.
Call +1-877-637-9008