Are you sure your property is totally secure? Read on to learn why you need board-up services.
When a disaster strikes, the biggest concern of the home or property owner is to restore the damages. Most people fail to recognize the possibility of further loss. For example, in case of water damage resulting from a storm or flood, homeowners are primarily worried about the structure and the belongings exposed to water. Similarly, in the aftermath of a fire incident, their main focus is to eliminate smoke, soot, and the associated odor from the property and save possessions from fire damage.
However, emergencies like these often leave behind broken doors and windows and compromised walls and roofs. This makes the property susceptible to vandalism, break-ins, burglaries, and other crimes. If another storm is expected, the site can experience damage that is even more serious.
This is where professional board-up services come into play.
What is a Board-Up Service and Why Do You Need One?
A board-up service is a simple process of installing quick assembly hardware, such as plywood panels on the vulnerable entry points in a property that may have been caused by a natural calamity. Board-up services may be required in case of fire damage or extreme water damage. The service helps protect your home from three types of external forces.
- Protection from vandals and thieves: Unfortunately, certain individuals in our society won’t even lose the opportunity to exploit an already damaged home. It’s not just about theft. Certain individualsenjoy causing more damage by breaking items and spraying graffiti on walls and belongings. Board-up services prevent them from doing so.
- Protection from animals: A small broken window is enough to allow a wild animal to enter your home. Unwanted guests such as raccoons, rats, dogs, and other pests may find their way into a property with easy openings. Once inside, animals will tearyour furniture and defecate or urinate wherever they like. Board-up services prevent them from entering in the first place.
- Protection from elements: As mentioned earlier, board-up services also safeguard your property from elements like rainfall, snow, and other natural agents.
Contact Your local Fire Damage Repair Company
If your property has suffered fire or flood damage, STOP is here to offer robust board-up services to reduce the chances of further loss. With an experience of four decades in the home restoration industry, we know exactly how to safeguard your home.
After arriving at your property, our technicians will carefully trace and inspect any openings that might have exposed your property to outside forces. We’ll seal off any missing doors, windows, or walls using plywood shield and cover damaged roofs with tarps. This way, your home will not only be protected from thieves but also from rain, wind, and other debris.
