Storm Damage Repair · Bunker Hill, IL
Storm just hit your home? Call a local crew first.
When wind or hail tears up your siding or water starts getting in, you want someone local, insured, and accountable, not an out-of-town door-knocker. Brightside is a Bunker Hill family crew. We respond fast, stabilize the damage, and help you through the insurance claim.
Damage right now? Call (618) 514-8796 first. Once everyone is safe, the sooner we look at it, the sooner we can keep water out and start documenting the damage for your claim. A real person answers.
First steps
What to do right now after a storm
Take a breath and work through these in order. The first one matters most: nothing on your house is worth getting hurt over.
Stay safe
Keep clear of any sagging or collapsed structure, downed power lines, and standing water near anything electrical. Get everyone out of harm’s way before you look at the damage.
Photograph the damage
In the first 24 to 48 hours, take clear photos and a few videos of everything: siding, gutters, doors, ceilings, and any water inside. Good documentation makes the insurance claim go smoother.
Stop water getting in
Do what you safely can to slow more water from entering, like a tarp over a breach or moving belongings clear. Do not climb on a damaged structure. If it is not safe, leave it for the crew.
Call a local contractor & your insurer
Call a local insured contractor, like us, and your insurance company. Having a trustworthy local crew look first means you are not relying on a stranger who knocked on your door.
Local, not a storm chaser
The crew that lives here, not the one passing through
After a big central-Illinois storm, out-of-town crews swarm the area, knock on doors, collect deposits, and leave. The BBB, local news, and probably a few neighbors have all warned you about them. We get it. We are the opposite of that. Brightside is a family business based right here at 511 E Morgan St in Bunker Hill. We are insured and bonded, BBB A+ rated, and we will still be in town next year if you need us again.
We help you through the insurance claim
Storm damage and insurance go together, and the claim is where a lot of homeowners feel lost. Here is the plain version. We will meet your adjuster at the house, walk the damage with them, and document what the storm did so the claim reflects the real picture.
Sudden wind and hail damage is usually covered by a standard homeowners policy. Gradual wear and tear is not, that part comes out of pocket. Your deductible is typically $500 to $2,000 that you pay, and the insurer covers the rest of the approved repair. We do not control the claim outcome, your policy and your adjuster do, but we make sure the storm damage is seen and documented properly.
What a storm claim typically costs you
$500 – $2,000 deductible
Wind and hail damage is usually covered; your deductible is typically $500 to $2,000 out of pocket and the insurer covers the rest of the approved repair. Wear and tear is not covered. This is general guidance, your policy and adjuster set the real numbers.
What we repair fast
When the weather hits hard, these are the exterior fixes we move on quickly to keep your home dry and safe:
Siding
Torn, cracked, or hail-dented siding repaired or replaced so the wall is sealed and protected again.
Gutters
Bent, pulled-loose, or torn-off gutters and downspouts put back so water drains away from the house.
Doors
Damaged, swollen, or no-longer-closing exterior doors and frames repaired to keep weather and intruders out.
Ceilings
Water-stained and damaged ceilings repaired once the leak above is stopped, so the damage does not spread.
Water intrusion
Finding where the water got in and closing it up, then drying out and fixing what it touched.
Roof note: Brightside handles exterior storm repair, not full roof replacement. If your storm damage is roof-only, we will tell you straight and point you the right direction. For siding, gutters, doors, ceilings, and water intrusion, you are in the right place.
Call (618) 514-8796Storm questions
Good questions, answered
My home was just hit by a storm, what should I do right now?
First, stay safe. Keep clear of any sagging structure, downed power lines, and standing water near electrical, and get everyone out of harm’s way. Once it is safe, photograph all the damage in the first 24 to 48 hours, do what you safely can to stop more water from getting in, and then call a local insured contractor and your insurance company. Calling a local crew first means someone trustworthy looks at the damage before an out-of-town door-knocker does.
Will my homeowners insurance cover storm damage?
Sudden, accidental wind and hail damage is usually covered by a standard homeowners policy. Gradual wear and tear is not. Your deductible is typically $500 to $2,000 out of pocket, and the insurer covers the rest of the approved repair. We will meet your adjuster, point out the storm damage, and document it so the claim reflects what actually happened. We do not promise a claim outcome, your policy and adjuster decide that.
How fast can you come out after a storm?
Call us and we will set a time, fastest on storm and emergency damage. We are local, in Bunker Hill, so we are not driving in from another state. A real person answers, we get the urgent ones stabilized first to keep water out, then schedule the permanent repair.
Are you local or a storm chaser?
We are local. Brightside is a family business based at 511 E Morgan St in Bunker Hill, insured and bonded, and BBB A+ rated. Storm chasers roll into town after a big storm, collect deposits, and disappear. We live here, we answer the phone, and we are still here next year if you need us.
Storm damage? Call us first.
Tell us what the storm did. We’ll get out fast, keep the water out, document it for your claim, and make the repair right.
Free inspection. Fast local response. A real person answers.