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Free inspection
Day 1 · 45-90 min
We climb every elevation. Photograph every shingle, seam, and downspout — and walk you through what we find, in writing.
Step 1 of 5
Booking this week48hr response
Storm Restoration · Est. 2017
We've got you covered.
Premium roofing, siding & gutter restoration for homeowners and property managers after the storm. We handle the insurance claim end-to-end — without the runaround.
5.0
64+ Google reviews
A+
BBB accredited
1,000+
Restorations completed
Services & Products
Four services.
One standard of craft.
We use only the materials we'd put on our own homes — GAF, Owens Corning, IKO, CertainTeed and LP. No upsells, no surprises.
Roofing Installation
Architectural shingles built to outlast the next storm.
GAFOwens CorningIKO
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Gutter Installation
Top-grade aluminum, seamless runs, screens & guards.
Seamless aluminumShurFlo guardsCopper available
Open
Vinyl Siding Installation
Vinyl siding that holds its color and seals against the weather.
Multiple vinyl manufacturers (matched to claim scope)
Open
LP SmartSide Installation
Engineered wood comparable to Hardie® board — weatherproof, hail-rated.
LP SmartSide
Open
How It Works
From storm to
finished work in five steps.
Predictable, transparent, and entirely managed by one team. Our own crews on every job — no surprises mid-project.
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Insurance claim filing
Days 2-5
If damage qualifies, we file the claim with carrier-grade documentation. You stay in the loop on every step.
Step 2 of 5
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Adjuster meeting on-site
Day of adjuster visit
Don meets your insurance adjuster on the roof. With 5 years as a former Public Adjuster, he knows what carriers leave off and how to contest line items.
Step 3 of 5
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Material selection + install
1-2 days on the roof
You pick shingle color and texture from on-site samples. Our own crews install to manufacturer spec — same team, no handoffs.
Step 4 of 5
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Final walk + warranty
Closing day
Walk-through with you. Manufacturer warranty registered in your name. 10-year DJK craftsmanship warranty — transferable to the new owner if you sell.
Step 5 of 5
Our own crews on every job
·Written scope before any work begins
·10-year craftsmanship · transferable
Booking this week·48hr response
Book a Free Inspection
Tell us about
your home.
Free, no-obligation inspection. We'll be in touch inside one business day — Don will be there.
- Inspection inside 48 business hours
- Written photo report inside 24 hours
- No high-pressure follow-up. Ever.
Or skip the form — call Don directly(773) 531-9080
Illinois License 104.018171 · A+ BBB
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Don KaiderOwner · Est. 2017
Fig. 03 — Don Kaider · Northbrook IL · 2021 club championship.
Owner Spotlight
Meet Don Kaider.
5 years Public Adjusting experience · 15 years in contracting · 9+ years running DJK.
Don Kaider spent five years as a Licensed Public Adjuster in Illinois, fifteen years in the contracting industry, and has been the owner of DJK Restoration, Inc. for nine-plus years. He has handled hundreds of insurance claims — that experience is what lets him maximize the benefit homeowners actually receive from their carrier, and make sure each home is restored to pre-storm condition.
Most roofers walk away when the carrier pushes back on a line item. Don does not — because he spent half a decade inside the adjuster's world. He knows what the carrier expects to see, what they leave off, and how to argue for it. The result, for a homeowner: more of the claim paid by the carrier, less out of pocket, and the work done correctly.
Don's greatest strength is connecting with the homeowner, diagnosing the problem — storm-related or just an aging roof — and guiding them through the process to a positive result. He answers his own phone, walks every roof, and signs every contract. He is the person you talk to from start to finish.
Verified Reviews
The work,
on the record.
5.0
Based on 64+ Google ReviewsMO
Margaret O.
Local Guide · 24 Reviews
3 weeks ago
Don walked the roof with my husband and explained every photograph. The estimate was the only one that matched what the State Farm adjuster wrote — to the dollar. The crew was on time, cleaned up every day, and the new roof passed final inspection the first time.
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Robert L.
12 Reviews · 8 Photos
1 month ago
We had two contractors tell us our hail damage was 'minor.' Don's inspection found 47 strikes on the front slope alone, photographed them all, and the claim came back at full replacement. Honest people in a business that does not always have them.
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Sandra K.
1 Review
2 months ago
Used DJK after the April storm last year. They handled the entire claim — I never had to call State Farm. Final invoice was the same as the original estimate. The roof looks better than the day we moved in.
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Michael T.
8 Reviews
2 months ago
Replaced siding and gutters after wind damage. Pam kept us in the loop on every step, the crew respected the landscaping, and the LP SmartSide they recommended looks exactly like the cedar it replaced.
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Diane W.
Local Guide · 31 Reviews
4 months ago
After the second contractor ghosted us, we found DJK. They re-inspected the roof, found additional damage the first contractor missed, and added it to the claim. The check from the insurance company came in higher than the original payout.
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Carlos M.
3 Reviews
5 months ago
Honest, on time, and clean. The new roof has held through two storms already with no issues. Recommended them to my neighbor who hired DJK three weeks later.
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Common Questions
Everything you'd ask before the first call.
Don't see your question? Call Don directly — he answers his own phone.
- Most hail damage is invisible from the ground. We climb the roof, photograph every slope, and measure the impact density. If the damage is below claim threshold, we tell you that — we will not push you toward a claim that will not pay.
Get In Touch
Not ready
to book? Ask us.
Got a question about insurance, materials, timing, or anything else? Send us a note. Don or Pam will get back to you inside one business day.