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.
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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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We dispatch a team loaded with plywood, tarps, fasteners, and tools. They arrive ready to secure the property immediately.
We document the damage and the board up work, communicate with your carrier, and help keep your claim moving forward.
Once the property is secured, the same team handles cleanup, repairs, and rebuild. One point of contact from start to finish.
Fast, thorough property securing to prevent further damage after a fire.
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.
We walk the entire structure to identify every window, door, wall breach, and roof section that is exposed. Nothing gets missed.
Plywood is cut to fit and fastened securely over every opening. Doors are locked or boarded. The structure is sealed against entry.
Heavy duty tarps are spread over damaged or missing roof sections and anchored against wind. This prevents rain, debris, and animals from entering.
Every secured area is photographed and documented for your insurance carrier. This record supports your claim and shows steps taken to prevent further loss.
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Fires do not happen on a schedule. We dispatch crews day or night, weekends and holidays included.
Our trucks carry plywood, tarps, and fasteners. We do not need to stop at a hardware store on the way to your property.
Every opening is photographed before and after securing. Your carrier gets a complete record showing steps taken to prevent further loss.
Full documentation, direct adjuster communication, and paperwork handled from start to finish.
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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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.
Photos of all exposed areas before and after securing, plus a detailed report for your carrier.
We speak directly with your insurance company and help keep your claim on track.
We handle the documentation and billing so you can focus on getting your home back to normal.











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