Board Up Services in Montgomery, IL
An open window, a smashed storefront or a cut roof leaves your property exposed to weather and intruders tonight. One call connects you with an independent, licensed and insured board-up crew in Montgomery that can secure every opening, day or night.
- Window & door board-up
- Roof tarping
- Storefront securing
- Licensed & insured independent pros
Why Board-Up Matters in Montgomery After a Fire or Break-In
Board-up is the first line of defense after a fire, a break-in, a vehicle crash into a building or storm damage. An unsecured building can take on rain, get looted or be occupied by squatters within a single night.
Nearly every property policy requires reasonable steps to prevent additional loss. Damage caused by leaving a building open may be denied. Professional board-up, with photos and an invoice, shows you met that obligation.
There is a right way to do it. Good crews use 5/8 inch or thicker exterior plywood, screws or carriage bolts instead of nails, and 2x4 strongbacks across wide openings. Done well, it is hard to pry off and causes minimal damage to the frame.
We are a free referral service; independent crews do the board-up work. We connect Montgomery callers with independent, licensed and insured board-up contractors who respond around the clock.
When you need board-up
- After a fire with broken windows or forced doors
- After a burglary or vandalism
- After a vehicle crashes into a building
- After storm or tree damage
- For vacant or foreclosed properties
Why Choose Our Specialized Board Up Services in Montgomery, IL
Board-up is about getting there fast and doing it solidly. Here is what the independent crews we connect you with in Montgomery bring.
Licensed & insured crews
Every call goes to an independent, licensed and insured contractor. Request photos and an invoice for your insurance file.
Upfront, flat-rate pricing
Many board-up contractors price per opening or per square foot, quoted before work begins. No surprises on the invoice.
Rapid local dispatch
Local crews can often be there within hours, nights and holidays included.
Board-up materials & tools
5/8 inch and 3/4 inch exterior plywood, 2x4 strongbacks, carriage bolts, structural screws, reinforced tarps, generators and lighting.
Board-Up Services Available in Montgomery
Each type of opening calls for its own method.
Window Board-Up
Plywood is cut to size and either screwed in place or through-bolted with interior strongbacks. That holds against weather and pry bars.
Door & Entry Securing
Damaged doors get a lockable temporary plywood door, so you and the crews keep access.
Roof Tarping
Fire ventilation cuts, burn-through and storm damage are covered with reinforced tarps secured with batten strips screwed through the decking. That keeps water out until permanent roofing goes on.
Storefront & Commercial Board-Up
Large storefront glass, display windows and commercial entries are secured quickly so the business can protect inventory and limit downtime.
Temporary Fencing
Chain-link panels around badly damaged or unsafe structures keep people out and reduce liability.
Vacant Property Securing
Vacant and foreclosed properties are secured against squatters and vandalism, often with heavier plywood and tamper-resistant fasteners.
What Separates a Solid Board-Up From a Quick Patch
A quick patch is a sheet of thin plywood nailed to the outside trim. It can blow off in a storm, comes off with a pry bar in seconds and leaves split trim and nail holes behind.
Professional board-up uses exterior plywood, typically 5/8 inch or 3/4 inch, cut to the opening. For ground-level windows and storefronts, crews often through-bolt with carriage bolts and interior strongbacks, leaving nothing to grip from outside. Upper windows are usually secured with structural screws.
Roofs get reinforced tarps, not lightweight hardware-store tarps. The tarp is wrapped over the ridge where possible and held with wood batten strips screwed through to the decking, so wind cannot get underneath.
Doors need access. A good crew builds a temporary plywood door on hinges with a hasp and padlock, so you, your adjuster and your restoration contractor can get in without removing the board-up.
Board-up is usually the first line on your insurance claim, so documentation matters. Ask the crew to photograph every opening before and after it is secured and to provide an itemized invoice showing materials and labor. Keep those records with your claim paperwork. If the board-up stays in place for weeks while repairs are scheduled, check it after storms and call the contractor if anything loosens, because a failed board-up can lead to new damage.
Board-Up Calls We Take Day and Night
After a house fire
Firefighters break windows and force doors to fight the fire. Board-up secures every opening the same night and creates a lockable entry for the restoration crew and your adjuster.
After a burglary
A broken door or window after a break-in leaves the property vulnerable to a second visit. Crews secure the opening with through-bolted plywood until the glass or door can be replaced.
Vehicle into a building
A car through a storefront or home creates a large, irregular opening that may involve damaged framing. Crews secure the opening and, when needed, install temporary bracing until a contractor can assess the structure.
Storm and tree damage
High winds blow out windows and drop trees through roofs. Board-up and roof tarping keep rain out until permanent repairs can be scheduled.
Commercial glass after hours
A broken storefront or office window at night leaves inventory and equipment exposed. Crews secure the opening so the business can protect its contents and open the next day, then the glass company replaces it.
How Board-Up Dispatch Works in Montgomery
Call Dispatch
Call +1-866-484-1409 and tell the dispatcher how many openings need securing and their rough sizes. We connect you with an independent crew near Montgomery.
Rapid Mobile Arrival
A crew arrives stocked with plywood, fasteners, tarps and lights for night work.
Expert Assessment & Quote
The lead measures each opening and quotes the job before starting.
Resolution & Final Walkthrough
Each opening is secured and photographed, and you receive documentation for your insurer.
What Montgomery Callers Say About Board-Up Service
A car went through the front of our shop at midnight. The crew had the whole front boarded up and bolted by 3 a.m. We opened through the side door the next day.
Tony R.Shop owner, Montgomery
Four windows and the back door were broken after the fire. They through-bolted plywood and built a lockable temporary door for the restoration crew.
Lisa N.Homeowner, Montgomery
One of my vacant rentals was broken into. They secured it the same night with heavy plywood and tamper-resistant screws. No problems since.
Dennis O.Property manager, Montgomery
A tree came through our living room window during a storm. The crew boarded the window and tarped the roof section the tree hit, all before sunrise.
Carlos E.Homeowner, Montgomery
Common Board-Up Questions in Montgomery
How fast can a board-up crew get to my property in Montgomery?
Many independent crews near Montgomery can arrive within a few hours, including overnight. You will get an honest arrival estimate from the dispatcher.
Does insurance cover board-up services?
Board-up after a covered loss like a fire or storm is usually covered because it prevents further damage. Save the invoice and photos for your claim.
Why do professionals use screws or bolts instead of nails?
Screws and through-bolts hold better, are harder to pry off from outside and cause less damage to window frames when the plywood is removed.
How long can board-up stay in place?
Properly installed exterior plywood can stay up for weeks or months while repairs are scheduled. Tarps should be checked after heavy weather.
Is Re Fire Me the board-up company?
No. Re Fire Me is a free referral service. We connect you with independent, licensed and insured board-up contractors who perform and are responsible for the work.
Can board-up services secure a property after a break-in, not just a fire?
Yes. Board-up crews secure properties after burglaries, vandalism, vehicle impacts, storms and fires. They can also secure vacant buildings against trespassing.
Board-Up Coverage Across Montgomery
We take board-up calls from Montgomery and nearby areas around the clock. Independent crews handle houses, multifamily buildings, storefronts, offices, warehouses and vacant properties. Nearby cities and zip codes we serve are listed below.
Board-up crews around Montgomery keep plywood, fasteners and tarps stocked so they can respond quickly to homes, rentals and businesses, including late-night calls after storms and break-ins when most other contractors are closed.
Do Not Leave Your Building Open Overnight
An open building is exposed to rain, thieves and squatters. Call +1-866-484-1409 for board-up service in Montgomery.
