Board Up Services in Brewer, ME
An open window, a smashed storefront or a cut roof leaves your property exposed to weather and intruders tonight. Call the dispatch line and we will connect you with a licensed, insured independent board-up crew near Brewer to close up every opening fast.
- Window & door board-up
- Roof tarping
- Storefront securing
- Licensed & insured independent pros
Professional Board-Up Services Around Brewer
After a fire, burglary, vehicle impact or storm, board-up is what protects the property until permanent repairs are made. An unsecured building can take on rain, get looted or be occupied by squatters within a single night.
Most insurance policies include a duty to mitigate, meaning you are expected to take reasonable steps to prevent further damage. Damage that happens because a building was left open may not be covered. A documented professional board-up shows you met that requirement.
There is a right way to do it. Experienced crews use 5/8 inch or thicker exterior-grade plywood, fasten with screws or through-bolts rather than nails, and install 2x4 strongbacks across larger openings. Done well, it is hard to pry off and causes minimal damage to the frame.
Re Fire Me is a free referral service and does not perform board-up. We route Brewer calls to independent, licensed and insured crews available 24 hours a day.
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 Brewer, ME
Speed and solid materials are what make board-up work. This is what independent board-up crews in the Brewer network show up with.
Licensed & insured crews
We connect you with independent, licensed and insured crews. Ask for documentation of the work 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
Exterior-grade plywood, strongbacks, carriage bolts, structural screws, heavy tarps, generators and work lights ride on the truck.
Board-Up and Securing Solutions Around Brewer
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. It holds up against wind, rain and pry bars.
Door & Entry Securing
Forced or burned doors are covered or replaced with temporary plywood doors that lock, so you and your contractors can still get in.
Roof Tarping
Roof openings are covered with heavy tarps held down with screwed batten strips, not weights. That keeps water out until permanent roofing goes on.
Storefront & Commercial Board-Up
Storefront glass, display windows and commercial doors are secured fast to protect inventory and reduce 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.
How a Professional Board-Up Is Built
A quick patch is a sheet of thin plywood nailed to the outside trim. It can blow off in a storm, can be pried off in seconds and leaves nail holes and split trim behind.
A professional board-up starts with exterior-grade plywood, usually 5/8 inch or 3/4 inch, cut to fit the opening. On ground-floor windows and storefronts, crews often through-bolt the panel with carriage bolts and 2x4 strongbacks on the inside, so there is nothing to grab from outside. Upper windows are usually secured with structural screws.
Roof openings get reinforced, heavy-duty tarps. Where possible the tarp goes over the ridge and is held with screwed batten strips so wind cannot lift it.
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 Brewer
Call Dispatch
Call +1-866-484-1409 and describe how many openings there are and roughly how big. We connect you with an independent crew near Brewer.
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 Brewer 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, Brewer
Four windows and the back door were broken after the fire. The crew bolted plywood from the inside and built a temporary door with a padlock so the restoration crew could get in.
Lisa N.Homeowner, Brewer
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, Brewer
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, Brewer
Board-Up Service Questions
How fast can a board-up crew get to my property in Brewer?
Many independent crews near Brewer can arrive within a few hours, including overnight. The dispatcher will give you an honest estimate based on availability.
Does insurance cover board-up services?
After a covered loss, board-up is typically covered since it prevents more damage. Save the invoice and photos for your claim.
Why do professionals use screws or bolts instead of nails?
They hold more securely, resist prying from outside and do less damage to frames when 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 also secure vacant buildings against trespassers.
Board-Up Coverage Across Brewer
We take board-up calls from Brewer and nearby areas around the clock. Independent crews handle houses, multifamily buildings, storefronts, offices, warehouses and vacant properties. See nearby cities and zip codes below.
Board-up crews around Brewer 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.
Close Up Your Property Tonight
Until it is boarded, your property is open to weather and intruders. Call +1-866-484-1409 for board-up service in Brewer.
