Five Star Restoration | Board-Up Smoke & Soot Removal – Professional Fire Damage Cleaning Tarping Services – Emergency Property Securing After Fire
Emergency board up and tarping services after fire
BOARD UP & TARPING — 24/7 EMERGENCY

Board Up & Tarping
Secure Your Property Now

After a fire, exposed openings invite weather damage, animals, vandalism, and theft. Every hour the structure sits unsecured, the loss gets worse. Five Star arrives fast with materials ready to board windows, tarp the roof, and lock the property down.

24/7 emergency response. We arrive ready to work.

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SERVICE OVERVIEW

What Is Board-Up and Tarping?

Board-up and tarping is the process of securing a property immediately after it has been damaged by fire, storm, vandalism, or any event that leaves the structure exposed. When windows are broken, roofs are compromised, or walls are breached, the building is vulnerable to weather, animals, theft, and further structural deterioration. Board-up and tarping stops that exposure quickly so the property is protected while restoration work is planned.

Most insurance policies require the property owner to take reasonable steps to prevent additional damage after a loss. Failing to secure the building can result in denied claims for secondary damage. This is why board-up and tarping is often the very first step in the restoration process, sometimes within hours of the initial event.

Five Star Restoration provides emergency board-up and tarping services 24 hours a day. Our crews arrive with plywood, fasteners, heavy duty tarps, and the tools needed to secure openings of any size. We board up broken windows and doors, tarp damaged roof sections, and brace compromised structural areas to prevent collapse or further exposure. Every job is documented with photos and measurements to support the insurance claims process. This service is available as a standalone emergency response or as the first phase of a full restoration project.

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Board-up and tarping services after fire damage
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What Happens After You Reach Out

Here is how we get from your call to a secured property.

1

You Call or Submit

Reach us any time, day or night. A real person answers. No hold lines, no voicemail.

2

A Crew Arrives with Materials

We dispatch a team loaded with plywood, tarps, fasteners, and tools. They arrive ready to secure the property immediately.

3

We Handle the Insurance Side

We document the damage and the board up work, communicate with your carrier, and help keep your claim moving forward.

4

We Handle the Full Restoration

Once the property is secured, the same team handles cleanup, repairs, and rebuild. One point of contact from start to finish.


How We Handle Board Up and Tarping

Fast, thorough property securing to prevent further damage after a fire.

1
DISPATCH

Emergency Crew Mobilized

A crew is dispatched immediately with a full load of plywood, heavy duty tarps, fasteners, and tools. We do not need to stop for materials.

2
ASSESSMENT

Identify All Compromised Openings

We walk the entire structure to identify every window, door, wall breach, and roof section that is exposed. Nothing gets missed.

3
BOARD UP

Secure Windows, Doors, and Wall Openings

Plywood is cut to fit and fastened securely over every opening. Doors are locked or boarded. The structure is sealed against entry.

4
TARPING

Cover Exposed Roof Sections

Heavy duty tarps are spread over damaged or missing roof sections and anchored against wind. This prevents rain, debris, and animals from entering.

5
DOCUMENTATION

Photograph and Report for Insurance

Every secured area is photographed and documented for your insurance carrier. This record supports your claim and shows steps taken to prevent further loss.


Why Homeowners Trust Five Star for Emergency Board Up

Here is what sets us apart when it actually matters

1 We Respond 24/7

Fires do not happen on a schedule. We dispatch crews day or night, weekends and holidays included.

2 We Arrive with Materials Ready

Our trucks carry plywood, tarps, and fasteners. We do not need to stop at a hardware store on the way to your property.

3 We Document Everything

Every opening is photographed before and after securing. Your carrier gets a complete record showing steps taken to prevent further loss.

4 We Handle Your Insurance

Full documentation, direct adjuster communication, and paperwork handled from start to finish.

5 We Handle the Full Restoration

Board up is just the first step. The same team that secures the property handles the cleanup, repairs, and full rebuild.


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We Help With the Insurance Side

Emergency board up is typically covered under your homeowner policy as a step to prevent further loss. Five Star documents the work and communicates with your carrier so it is included in your claim from the start.

We Document the Damage

Photos of all exposed areas before and after securing, plus a detailed report for your carrier.

We Talk to Your Adjuster

We speak directly with your insurance company and help keep your claim on track.

Less Paperwork on Your End

We handle the documentation and billing so you can focus on getting your home back to normal.

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American Family
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An Unsecured Property Invites More Loss — Call Now

Weather, animals, and trespassers do not wait. Call now and we will have a crew heading your way with materials ready.

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