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The storm tore in.
We take it from here.

Wind lifted shingles, missing tabs, broken seals, fallen limbs, and the water damage that follows. We document the full storm loss, build the line item Xactimate estimate, and negotiate with your carrier so the claim is settled on the damage, not on a drive-by look.

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No recovery, no fee. Capped at 10% on IL residences. Free claim review. Same day callback. Hablamos español.

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Why storm claims come in short

Wind damage is real, even when it isn't obvious.

The worst wind damage is the kind you can't see from the yard: creased shingles with broken adhesive seals that will leak next season. If the inspection stays on the ground, the estimate stays small.

Without representation

A drive-by look. A handful of tabs.

A ground level look misses lifted shingles with broken seal strips that fail later.
The estimate covers a few tabs and leaves the rest of the slope untouched.
Interior water staining gets called "maintenance" and left out of the claim.
Fences, sheds, gutters, and detached structures never get measured.

With GRJ in your corner

The whole loss, on paper.

On-roof inspection of every slope, with creased and lifted shingles photographed one by one.
Storm date and wind speeds verified against weather data for your address.
Interior water damage traced to the storm opening and documented as part of the same loss.
One estimate covering the dwelling and the other structures your policy already covers.

What actually happens after you call us

Damage to settlement. We run every step.

A simple, transparent process designed to keep you informed without burying you in paperwork. You always know what's next.

Step one of four

On site inspection & policy review

We meet you on site, document the loss, and translate your policy into plain English. No cost, no obligation.

Step two of four

Line item Xactimate estimate

Using the same software the carrier uses, we build a complete estimate of what it actually costs to make you whole.

Step three of four

We negotiate with the carrier

Adjuster meetings, supplements, code disputes, re-inspections. All of it runs through us. You're not in the back and forth.

Step four of four

Settlement funds go to you

Carrier issues the check in your name. We're paid a small contingency from the recovery. Never out of pocket.

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Honest answers before you sign anything

Storm claim questions, answered straight.

If your question isn't here, call or text 1 (309) 445-7372. We'll answer it before you sign a thing.

What counts as wind or storm damage on a roof?

Creased or lifted shingles with broken adhesive seals, missing tabs, torn flashing, and impact damage from falling limbs. Some of it is visible from the yard. Most of it isn't, which is why we inspect from the roof.

Do I have to tarp or patch before the claim settles?

Policies require reasonable steps to prevent further damage, and reasonable emergency measures like tarping are generally part of the covered loss. Keep receipts and photos of everything. We help you document mitigation correctly.

The carrier approved a small repair, but my shingles are discontinued. What now?

Matching and repairability are two of the most contested issues in storm claims. If a true repair can't restore the roof, that's a documentation argument, and we make it with product testing and manufacturer data where it applies.

How long does a storm claim take?

Simple claims can move in weeks. Contested or supplemented claims can take months. We give you a realistic timeline at the inspection and update it as the file moves.

What does it cost to hire GRJ for a storm claim?

Nothing up front. We're paid a percentage of what we recover for you, capped at 10% on personal residences in Illinois. No recovery, no fee.

Still have a question? Send us a quick message or text 1 (309) 445-7372.

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Tell us what you need. We'll take it from here.

Call, text, or email anytime. Free claim review. Based in Illinois with license reciprocity available for claims anywhere in the country.

Direct line, call or text first

1 (309) 445-7372

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jacob@grjpublicadjusters.com

Send photos, your declarations page, or whatever you have. We'll take it from there.

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(630) 463-2250

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