Board Up Service
Securing Your Property When It Matters Most
Frequently Asked Questions
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Board-up services are emergency protective services that secure damaged properties by covering broken windows, doors, and other exposed openings with durable materials like plywood. This helps prevent further damage from weather, vandalism, or unauthorized entry until permanent repairs are completed.
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Board-up services are needed whenever the building envelope has been compromised by fire, storm, vehicle collision, vandalism, or any event that creates openings in walls, windows, doors, or the roof. An unsecured property is vulnerable to weather damage, theft, vandalism, animal intrusion, and additional deterioration.
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Board-up services are important because they prevent secondary damage such as water intrusion, theft, vandalism, and further structural deterioration. They also help stabilize the property and reduce liability risks until restoration work begins.
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Board-up services are typically performed on an emergency basis, often within hours of the initial call. Rapid response is essential to secure the property and prevent additional damage.
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Board-up services secure exposed areas such as broken windows, damaged doors, roof openings, garage entries, and any structural breaches that leave the property vulnerable to weather or unauthorized access.
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Yes. Board-up and tarping are considered standard mitigation expenses under virtually all property insurance policies. Insurance carriers view prompt securing of a damaged property as fulfillment of the policyholder's duty to mitigate further loss.