Board Up Services

What are Board Up Services?

Here in North America, we’re no stranger to natural disasters and severe weather. From coast to coast, we all deal with different dangers posed to us by the climate. The West Coast is notorious for wildfires, mudslides, and earthquakes. In the MidWest, there’s an actual time of the year named ‘tornado season’. On the East Coast, hurricanes rage through the summer and Noreasters blanket the land in the winter. No matter where you live, your home could be at risk of environmental hazards.

Do you need help preventing damage with Board Up Services?

One can hope that we will always have ample warning before a natural disaster, and as technology improves, that chance increases--allowing us to better prepare for the storm. Even before damage has been done to a property, boarding up windows and doors, even tarping over weak or damaged roofing can do wonders in terms of protecting the home from the elements. If there is enough time to board up windows before a storm, there’s a good chance that there will be no damage to the structure at all.

Another common reason for reaching out for board up services is house fires. The intense heat of a house fire, fueled by all the natural and flammable materials used in construction, can do a surprising amount of damage to one’s home. Melted appliances, shattered ceramics and even blown out windows can happen with the blistering heat. It’s also not unusual for caretakers of foreclosed properties to call for board up services, hoping to prevent weather damage and vandalism before resale.

If there isn’t enough time, boarding over entrances can still prevent further environmental or manmade damage and ensure better coverage on insurance claims. If you’ve suffered some damage to your home and need board up services, reach out to your local HomePro Match expert today!