Emergency Board-Up & Roof Tarping
A fire, a storm, a fallen limb, a break-in — suddenly your house is open to weather and strangers. Securing it fast is the first restoration decision, and it cannot wait for business hours.
An open structure bleeds value by the hour: rain follows fire damage in, wind works on broken openings, and an unsecured house is an invitation. Your insurance policy also expects prompt, reasonable steps to prevent further damage after a loss — board-up and tarping are usually the very steps it means.
What we secure, 24/7
- Windows and doors — measured, boarded, and fastened to hold, not just leaned shut
- Roof breaches — tarped and battened properly so the tarp survives the next front, because a flapping tarp protects nothing
- Structural openings from fire or impact damage — fenced or boarded as safety requires
- Documentation — conditions photographed before and after securing, time-stamped for your claim
Part of the restoration, not a separate errand
Because we are the crew that will also handle the soot, the firefighting water, and the contents, our board-up is the first step of one continuous recovery — not a subcontractor's one-off before you start dialing for the next trade. One call, one accountable company, first hour to final walkthrough.
How fast can you get a house secured?
Board-up calls dispatch like water emergencies — around the clock, metro-wide. Same-day securing is the standard, same-night when the loss happens after dark.
How long can a roof tarp stay on?
A properly installed tarp bridges weeks while roofing is scheduled and the claim processes — but it is a bridge, not a roof. We install to last and tell you honestly how long yours should be trusted.
Securing the structure is hour one of every serious loss A-1 Kwik Dry Cleaning & Restoration works — the opening step of our complete fire & smoke damage restoration service.
Related: soot cleanup · odor removal · contents & pack-out
What Neighbors Say
Great job. Carpets look brand new. Brenner was professional and courteous. Will definitely use them again
Over the years, we have used A-1 Kwik Dry several times. Last year we has a serious water leak in one of our bathrooms. A-1 Kwik Dry responsed quickly and was able to save the flooring, drywall and downstairs. Thank you Brett…
House Open to the Sky?
Get it secured before the next front rolls through the valley.
Call (502) 895-8800