What Happens During an Emergency Board Up
By Faulkner Restoration · · 5 min read
A broken window, missing door, or damaged roof can leave a property exposed when the owner is already dealing with a stressful loss. Emergency board-up service provides a temporary, secure barrier while inspections, restoration, and permanent repairs are planned. Acting promptly may help reduce weather intrusion, unauthorized entry, animal access, and additional damage.
The Crew Assesses Every Exposed Opening
The first step is identifying what must be secured and whether any part of the structure presents a safety concern. A technician may inspect broken windows, damaged doors, roof openings, and other vulnerable areas. The crew can then choose appropriate temporary materials and determine whether roof tarping, barriers, or bracing are also needed.
Damaged Areas Are Prepared Safely
Loose glass, debris, and unstable materials can create hazards around the opening. Restoration professionals prepare the work area before installing temporary protection. Property owners should avoid entering areas with exposed wiring, active fire conditions, unstable walls, or overhead damage and should follow guidance from emergency officials.
Openings Are Covered and Secured
For windows and doors, crews may cut plywood to fit the opening and fasten it securely without causing unnecessary damage to surrounding finishes. A damaged roof may need a properly anchored tarp to limit rain entry until permanent repairs can begin. Temporary fencing, barriers, or structural bracing may also be appropriate depending on the loss.
Photos and Work Details Support the Next Step
Documentation can include photographs of the initial damage, the temporary securing work, and the materials used. These records may help a property owner communicate with an insurance carrier, depending on the policy and circumstances. Keep receipts, photographs, and claim communications together, and ask the insurer what documentation it requires.
Board Up Is Temporary Protection
Securing a building does not replace full restoration. Once the immediate exposure is controlled, the property may still require water removal, smoke cleanup, roof repair, window replacement, structural work, or reconstruction. A coordinated restoration plan helps move the property from emergency stabilization toward permanent recovery.
When to Request Emergency Board Up
Call for professional help when a storm, fire, break-in, vehicle impact, or other event leaves an opening that cannot be locked or safely covered. Faulkner Restoration provides 24-hour emergency board up, roof tarping, property securing, damage documentation, and restoration support throughout Greenwood, Indianapolis, and Central Indiana.
Property exposed right now? Call Faulkner Restoration at 317-782-9999 for 24-hour emergency board-up service. The team can secure vulnerable openings, document the damage, and help plan the next stage of restoration.