Emergency board-up and tarping is the urgent work of securing a home after a fire: covering broken windows and doors with boards, and damaged roofing with tarps. A fire-damaged home left open invites rain, animals, and intruders, and every additional day of exposure adds to the loss. Securing the property is usually the first step after firefighters clear the scene. This page explains how board-up typically works and how our free referral connects you with an independent local provider.
What Typically Happens
- Assess openings. broken windows, doors, and roof damage are identified.
- Board windows and doors. openings are covered with fitted boards.
- Tarp the roof. damaged roofing is covered to keep rain out.
- Secure the perimeter. access points are closed to deter entry.
- Document the work. the securing is recorded for the restoration plan.
Common Situations
- Broken windows from heat or firefighting
- Roof openings cut for ventilation
- Damaged or missing exterior doors
- Homes left uninhabitable and empty after a fire
- Storm exposure risk before restoration begins
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Our free referral service connects Tarrant County callers with independent local providers. No obligation — you pay nothing for the referral.
Call (817) 285-5098Securing First Protects Everything Else
Restoration cannot proceed in a home that is still open to weather and entry. Rain through an open roof soaks what the fire did not touch; an unsecured home invites theft and vandalism. Board-up and tarping stop the loss from growing while assessment and cleanup are arranged — which is why providers treat it as an emergency service.
If There Is an Active Fire
Get out of the building first and call 911 from a safe place. Do not go back inside for belongings or pets. The referral line below is for the cleanup and restoration phase, after firefighters have declared the property safe to enter. If anyone has breathed in a lot of smoke or feels unwell, seek medical attention promptly.
How the Referral Works
We are a free referral service, not a restoration company. Call (817) 285-5098, describe your situation, and we connect you with an independent local provider serving your area. That provider quotes the work, schedules the visit, and handles everything directly with you. Our referral costs you nothing.