Emergency Roof Repair in Chicago — We Respond Fast

1. Your Call Comes In — We Dispatch Immediately We answer 24/7, and we get rolling the moment you call. Our dispatcher asks a few quick questions: location, damage type, and if there's water inside. Within 30 minutes, a crew is en route to your home — often within the hour for buildings near our Division Street shop. 2. Emergency Tarp or Board-Up (If Needed) If your roof has a hole or missing shingles exposing the interior, we secure it first. We carry heavy-duty tarps, plywood, and all the fasteners needed to stop the leak. We assess the water damage path and set up a temporary patch that holds until permanent repairs begin. 3. Full Damage Assessment + Written Estimate Once the immediate leak is stopped, we climb up and inspect every inch — looking for lifted shingles, cracked flashing, saturated insulation, and rotted decking. We photograph everything, document the damage, and itemize the repair cost in a written estimate. If you have insurance, we note damage likely covered by your policy and offer to communicate directly with your adjuster. 4. Permanent Repairs Begin (Same Day or Next Morning) We don't leave you with a tarp for weeks. Our crew carries a full inventory of GAF and Owens Corning shingles, CertainTeed flashing, and TPO membrane for flat roofs. We match your existing materials when possible. For most emergency repairs, we complete the work within 24 to 48 hours — weather permitting. We clean up magnetic nails and debris each day. 5. Final Walkthrough + Warranty Paperwork Once repairs are done, we walk the roof together — you, our foreman, and sometimes your adjuster. We show you every patch, seal, and replaced board. You sign off, and we hand over manufacturer-backed warranties: GAF System Plus or Owens Corning Platinum seal. Plus our 3-year workmanship guarantee on emergency repairs. No open ends, no callbacks needed.