Emergency Board-Up & Tarping Services
After a fire, storm, or break-in, your property is immediately vulnerable to weather damage, theft, vandalism, and pest intrusion. Drip Restoration provides emergency board-up and roof tarping services to secure your home or business — often arriving the same day the fire department or police clear the scene.
We board up broken windows, damaged doors, and compromised walls using weather-resistant materials. Our crew applies heavy-duty tarps to damaged roofs to prevent rain, wind, and debris from causing additional interior damage. This critical step protects your property and is required by most insurance policies as a "duty to mitigate further loss."
Why Immediate Board-Up Matters
When You Need Board-Up Services
After a Fire
Broken windows, damaged doors, and compromised roofing from fire and firefighting operations leave your property exposed to the elements and intruders.
After a Storm
Monsoon winds, hail, and fallen trees can break windows, damage roofing, and compromise structural openings that need immediate protection.
After a Break-In or Vandalism
Forced entry damages doors, windows, and locks. Immediate board-up prevents additional break-ins and protects against weather exposure.
Vehicle Impact
When a vehicle strikes your building, it can create large structural openings that need emergency securing.
Condemned or Vacant Properties
Properties awaiting demolition, renovation, or sale need board-up to prevent unauthorized entry and maintain safety compliance.
Our Board-Up Process
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Emergency Dispatch
We dispatch a board-up crew immediately upon your call — available 24/7/365.
- 2
Property Assessment
We identify all compromised openings — windows, doors, walls, and roof areas that need securing.
- 3
Securing Openings
Plywood board-up for windows, doors, and wall openings. Heavy-duty tarps for roof damage. All secured with proper fasteners.
- 4
Documentation
Photos and detailed descriptions of all board-up work for your insurance claim. Board-up is a covered mitigation expense.
Insurance Coverage
- Board-up and tarping are considered 'loss mitigation' and are covered by virtually all insurance policies
- Your policy requires you to take reasonable steps to prevent further damage — board-up fulfills this obligation
- We bill and negotiate directly with your insurance carrier so you can focus on your family
- All work is documented with photos and detailed descriptions for your claim