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Claims & Documentation
Construction documentation and homeowner preparation guidance after storm damage.
Storm Claim Delayed or Denied? An Illinois Homeowner’s Documentation Checklist
An Illinois homeowner checklist for organizing claim dates, letters, photos, estimates, repair records, and the proper next questions after a storm claim delay or denial.
Steven Klein
Sep 115 min read


Preparing for the Insurer’s Property Inspection: An Illinois Homeowner Checklist
An Illinois homeowner checklist for organizing photos, temporary-repair records, access, questions, and construction documents before an insurer’s property inspection.
Steven Klein
Aug 304 min read


Hidden Damage Found During Repairs: An Illinois Homeowner’s Documentation Checklist
A practical Illinois homeowner checklist for safely recording concealed roof, siding, gutter, and exterior conditions that become visible only after repair work begins.
Steven Klein
Aug 276 min read


Insurer Estimate vs. Contractor Repair Scope: An Illinois Homeowner’s Line-by-Line Checklist
An insurer estimate and a contractor’s repair scope may describe the same property differently. Use this construction-focused checklist to compare quantities, materials, operations, claim accounting, and next questions without confusing scope with coverage.
Steven Klein
Aug 265 min read
Contractor vs. Insurance Adjuster vs. Public Adjuster vs. Attorney: Who Does What After Storm Damage in Illinois?
A plain-English Illinois guide to the different roles of contractors, company and independent insurance adjusters, licensed public adjusters, and attorneys after storm damage.
Steven Klein
Aug 244 min read


Why a Contractor’s Detailed Repair Scope Matters After Storm Damage
Learn what a construction-focused repair scope should document after storm damage—and how it differs from an insurance coverage or claim decision.
Steven Klein
Aug 194 min read


What to Do After Opening a Storm Claim: A Chicagoland Homeowner Checklist
A practical Illinois homeowner checklist for documenting storm damage, protecting the property, organizing records, and preparing a construction repair scope.
Steven Klein
Aug 184 min read
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