Wind Damage Restoration in Schaumburg

Best Option Restoration provides wind damage restoration for Schaumburg houses, townhomes, condominiums and commercial properties. When high winds tear off shingles, loosen siding or bring down a tree, we secure the openings, remove water that got inside, dry the structure and prepare it for repairs.

Schaumburg is a Cook County village of about 78,700 people, incorporated in 1956. Census figures put the median year built at 1979. What sets Schaumburg apart from many nearby suburbs is how much of its housing is attached or shared, which changes how wind damage spreads.

Why Wind Damage in Schaumburg Needs a Local Approach

• Townhomes and shared roofs. Census estimates show only about 35 percent of Schaumburg's housing units are detached houses. About 19 percent are townhomes and other attached homes, and about 30 percent sit in buildings with five or more units. When wind opens a roof over a row of townhomes, water can reach more than one unit, and the association, the owner and the neighbors may all be involved.
• Four watersheds. The village notes that Schaumburg drains to four different watersheds: the West Branch of Salt Creek, Poplar Creek, Spring Brook Creek and the West Branch of the DuPage River. Storms that bring wind usually bring heavy rain too, so we check lower levels and foundation walls along with the roof.
• Express permits for roof and siding work. Schaumburg treats residential reroofing and new siding, soffit and gutter installs as Express Permits. Roofers must show a current State of Illinois roofing license before the village issues a permit. We document the damage so your roofer or siding contractor can move through that process.
• A large renter share. About 63 percent of households own their home, well below the roughly 74 percent in neighboring Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights. Many wind losses here involve a tenant, a landlord and sometimes a management company, so clear records of what was damaged and dried matter.

Our Wind Damage Restoration Process in Schaumburg

1. Inspect the exterior and interior and note missing shingles, damaged flashing, loose siding and broken windows.
2. Tarp the roof or board up openings to keep rain and snow out.
3. Check attics, ceilings and walls for water that entered during the storm.
4. Extract water and remove wet insulation, drywall and flooring that cannot be dried.
5. Run air movers and dehumidifiers and log moisture readings until materials are dry.
6. Provide photos and a written scope so roofing, siding and interior repairs can be planned.

Who We Work With in Schaumburg

Our Schaumburg jobs include single-family homeowners, townhome and condominium associations, landlords and property managers. We also work with offices, retail spaces and restaurants across the village, from the Woodfield area to the businesses around Schaumburg Town Square.

Areas We Serve Near Schaumburg

We cover the entire village and nearby communities in our service area, including:

• The Schaumburg Town Square area
• Neighborhoods along Poplar Creek
• Hoffman Estates
• Palatine
• Arlington Heights
• Elgin

Wind Damage FAQ for Schaumburg

A storm took shingles off our townhome building. Who handles the repair? It depends on your association's rules. Roofs on attached homes are often an association responsibility, while interior damage may fall to the owner. We document each unit so everyone has the same information.

Do I need a permit to replace storm-damaged siding in Schaumburg? New siding, soffit and gutter installs and residential reroofs are handled as Express Permits. Replacing existing gutters does not need a permit, according to the village.

A tree fell on my roof. What should I do first? Get everyone out of the rooms under the impact, stay away from any downed power lines, and call for emergency tarping. Take photos before anything is moved.

Will you work with my insurance company? We provide photos, moisture readings and a written scope. Your insurer decides what your policy covers.

If high winds have damaged your Schaumburg home or business, contact Best Option Restoration of Lake Zurich 24/7 to schedule an inspection.