Tarping & Board-Up guide
Emergency Tarping & Board-Up Help
After a storm, fire or break-in, an open roof or broken window invites more damage: rain, animals and intruders. Emergency tarping and board-up secures the home quickly while permanent repairs are planned, and insurers usually expect you to do it.
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Homeowners can reach us here too about tarping & board-up. For immediate danger, call 911.
Signs you need help now
- Roof openings after storm or tree damage
- Broken windows or doors after a break-in
- Fire damage leaving openings to weather
- Missing shingles exposing the roof deck
Safety checklist, do this first
- ✓Never climb on a damaged or wet roof to tarp it yourself.
- ✓Stay out of rooms under a sagging or opened ceiling.
- ✓Watch for broken glass and exposed nails around openings.
- ✓If the structure looks unstable, stay out entirely.
What to do while you wait
- ✓Photograph all openings and damage before they are covered.
- ✓Move belongings away from areas exposed to weather.
- ✓Tell your insurer what temporary protection you are arranging.
- ✓Keep receipts, temporary repairs are often part of a claim.
Homeowners: talk to a local tarping & board-up provider now
Free to call. All contractors are independent and we do not guarantee work or license status.
Tarping & Board-Up FAQ
How long can a tarp stay on a roof?+
Tarps are temporary, weeks to a few months depending on quality and weather. They protect the home until permanent repairs are scheduled.
Will insurance pay for tarping?+
Usually yes. Most policies require reasonable steps to prevent further damage, and tarping or board-up is exactly that. Keep the invoice.
Tarping & Board-Up? Help is one free call away, 24/7.
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