

State of Illinois Licensed Public Adjuster

Honest and Local. Born here. Raised Here. Helping Here.
I am not a storm chaser and I do not go from state-to-state. You can always find me here!
o Born at Skokie, Illinois
o Raised in the Northside of Chicago, Illinois
o Attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois.
o Graduated with a BS in Business from DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
o My wife Anna, our two daughters and I live in our home located in Glenview, Illinois.
o Offices in Northbrook, Illinois
o Illinois License #20677808
o Bonded & Insured
o Uses state of the art insurance equipment used by most insurance companies
o Uses industry certified software & reports used by most insurance companies

Hail can bruise, dent, puncture, or crack roofing, compromising its ability to keep water out of a home. As a result, leaks can occur and cause extensive water damage. The effects are not always immediately evident.

Missing Shingles can cause home leaks. Perhaps even more so than an outright visible leakage. Water slowly slips in between the now vulnerable spaces with the constant dampness causing damage to insulation and floorboards before eating its way to the heart of the house's foundation.

Damaged roof vents are standard and can cause many problems to your home. The consequences of neglecting damaged vents can be severe, from increased energy bills to severe structural damage. That’s why it’s essential to understand the issues caused by damaged vents and take the necessary steps to prevent them.

Water damage may cause damage to your home and create costly problems. Water damage can also cause mold. Indoor mold is particularly destructive and can cause several health issues, from sneezing to severe allergic reactions in immunocompromised individuals.
“Employees of the insurance company” that “represent the interest of the insurance company.”
“Hired by the insurance company” to “represent the interest of the insurance company.”
“Do not work for the insurance company” ... “They work for the insured.”






In my previous profession, I worked for the Village of Oak Park and served as a Manager in the Development Customer Services Department which oversees building permits, inspections, code enforcement, business licensing, parking, planning, historic preservation, zoning, housing, and federal grant administration.
I became a Public Adjuster after my home was clearly hit by a hailstorm. I provided photos and videos of the hail hitting my home, yet my insurance company took over a year to agree to restore the damages on my home. After I completed the work, it took the insurance company an additional year to properly pay out the claim. Had I not been on top of this matter, it would have resulted in contractor liens, mortgage term defaults, and many other unnecessary costs.
I used my work experience to learn about laws, ordinances, and codes that could assist my claim process during those two years. I was finally able to complete my project and properly restore my home. I thought to myself “no one should have to deal with that type of experience.” Today I am fortunate that I can use the experiences I learned during that time, to help families avoid such complications and aggravation with their home claims. Since becoming a Public Adjuster, I have learned that insurance companies are not evil, however, they do speak a specific language and the information, details, photos, and reports for the claim need to be submitted in their language. This is my area of expertise.
$783,811 Award – Luxury Golf Course Estate Suffering Hail Damage in Winnetka, IL
$582,000 Award – Custom Home Featuring Largely Copper Roofing in Lake Forest, IL
$297,491 Award – Commercial Warehouse with Bowstring Trusses Chicago, IL
$259,556 Award – Commercial Flat Roof Suffering Wind Damage in Schaumburg, IL
$177,339 Award – Vintage Original Slate Roof with arched windows in Kenilworth, IL
$113,000 Award – Commercial Metal Roof Suffering Hail Damage in Chicago, IL
$147,755 Award – Residential Wood Shake Roof suffering from Hail Damage in Glenview, IL
The Fox Meadow Homeowners Association governs a residential community consisting of single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes ranging in size from approximately 2,479 to over 5,800 square feet. The community is located south of Willow Road between Waukegan Road and Sunset Ridge Road, in Northfield, Illinois.
The Wise Road Shopping Plaza is a large commercial center comprised of multiple tenant spaces serving a diverse range of uses, including professional offices, automotive services, and food and beverage establishments. The property is located on Wise Road, south of the intersection between Wright Boulevard and Roselle Road in Schaumburg, Illinois.
The Leitherer Body Shop Complex is a mixed-use property consisting of an industrial automotive facility occupied by a family-owned and operated body shop and residential homes. The property serves multiple stakeholders and incorporates a variety of exterior building systems, including flat TPO roofing, asphalt shingle roofing, vinyl siding, and aluminum siding. It is located on Niles Center Road, between Oakton Street and Main Street, in Skokie, Illinois.

Including Shingles, Shakes, Flat, Metal, Slate, Tile, Synthetic and other unique roof needs.

Including Vinyl, LP SmartSide & Hardie Board, Natural Wood, Metal, Brick, Veneer and more.

Gutters & Downspouts of various styles, colors and sizes.

Including major brands like Pella, Marvin, Anderson and more. Windows may also include Interior & Exterior Trim.

Including Roofs, Awnings, Fins & Eaves, Accents and other custom Copper projects.

Including Bathrooms, Kitchens, Basements, Drywall, and other Interior needs.
“My goal is to work with insurance companies and bring
our clients homes to pre-storm conditions, or better.”
John Youkhana
State of Illinois Licensed Public Adjuster License #20677808 | Bonded & Insured 1901 Raymond Drive Suite 8
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
m. 312.446.5724
w. publicadjusterjohn.com
e. publicadjusterjohn@gmail.com

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