The storm tore a section of shingles off the roof, and wind-driven rain poured into the attic for hours. Now the insulation is soaked, the bedroom ceiling has a brown stain spreading across it, and more rain is in the forecast. Storm water damage comes from above, and the first job is keeping more of it from getting in.
Free referral to independent, licensed and insured local pros. Zip codes served include 53014.

After a big storm, every contractor's phone rings at once, and out-of-town crews start knocking on doors. A Water Damage is a free referral service that connects you with independent, licensed and insured contractors near Chilton who handle emergency tarping, drying, and interior repairs.
Roof tarps and board-up go on first, so drying is not undone by the next rain.
Local pros will still be here after the storm. That matters for follow-up work and questions later.
Confirm license and insurance before signing anything, especially after a big storm.
Contractors photograph exterior and interior damage, record moisture readings, and itemize repairs so your storm claim has solid support.

Storm water enters from above and from the sides, so the work moves from the outside in: seal the building, then dry and repair the interior.

Damaged roof areas are covered with secured tarps to stop leaks until the roof can be repaired.
Broken windows, damaged doors, and openings from fallen limbs are boarded to keep out rain, wind, and intruders.
Soaked blown-in or batt insulation is removed, roof decking and rafters are dried, and the attic is checked for mold before new insulation goes in.
Water-damaged ceilings and walls are removed, dried, rebuilt, and painted.
Rooms below the leak get full drying setups until readings show they are dry.
Tell dispatch whether rain is still getting in and where the damage is.
You will get a realistic arrival window. After major storms, you will be told if it will take longer.
Expect an outside-in inspection and a written price before work starts.
The building is tarped or boarded, the interior is dried, and ceilings, walls, and insulation are repaired.
Stop the leak first, then dry it out.
Lost shingles in a windstorm and the attic flooded. Tarped by noon, insulation replaced, ceiling repaired.
Natalie G.Wind damage, attic and ceilingA tree limb went through the dining room window. They boarded it up that night and dried out the floor before it warped.
Victor A.Tree limb, broken windowOut-of-town crews were knocking on every door. This contractor was local, showed me his credentials, and did not pressure me.
Brenda K.Hail and wind stormTheir roof and attic photos got my claim approved in a single adjuster visit.
Luis F.Storm insurance claim

It is risky. Pros tarp safely, and emergency tarping is often covered by insurance.
Damage from wind and rain entering through a storm-damaged roof or window is often covered. Rising floodwater from outside usually is not. Check your policy with your agent.
Verify local presence, licensing, and insurance, and avoid anyone pressuring you or asking for large deposits.
Rarely. Blown-in cellulose clumps and loses its insulating value, and fiberglass can trap moisture against the decking. Most soaked insulation should be replaced.
Act within a day or two. Mold grows quickly, and the next rain adds more damage.
No. A Water Damage is a free referral service connecting you with independent, licensed and insured local contractors who do the work.

Independent storm restoration contractors in the network serve Chilton, WI and nearby zip codes like 53014.
Nearby cities are listed below. After major storms, arrival times may run longer, and the dispatcher will be upfront about it.
