Board Up Services in Toronto, OH
A broken-out window, a forced door or a hole in the roof is an open invitation to rain, animals and thieves. One call connects you with an independent, licensed and insured board-up crew in Toronto that can secure every opening, day or night.
- Window & door board-up
- Roof tarping
- Storefront securing
- Licensed & insured independent pros
Professional Board-Up Services Around Toronto
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.
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.
We are a free referral service; independent crews do the board-up work. We route Toronto 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 Toronto, OH
Board-up is about getting there fast and doing it solidly. This is what independent board-up crews in the Toronto network show up with.
Licensed & insured crews
Every call goes to an independent, licensed and insured contractor. 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
Crews based near Toronto can often arrive within hours, including late at night and on holidays.
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 Toronto
Every opening gets secured with the right 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
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
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
For vacant properties, crews use heavier plywood and tamper-resistant fasteners to deter squatters and vandals.
What Separates a Solid Board-Up From a Quick Patch
The quick version is thin plywood nailed over 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.
A professional board-up starts with exterior-grade plywood, usually 5/8 inch or 3/4 inch, cut to fit 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.
Roof openings get reinforced, heavy-duty 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. Good crews build a hinged plywood door with a hasp and padlock so you, the adjuster and contractors can get in.
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 Toronto
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 Toronto.
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
Every opening is secured, photographed and documented, and you get an invoice for your insurance file.
What Toronto Callers Say About Board-Up Service
At midnight, a car drove through our storefront. The entire front was boarded and bolted by 3 in the morning. We opened through the side door the next day.
Tony R.Shop owner, Toronto
After the fire, firefighters had broken four windows and the back door. They through-bolted plywood and built a lockable temporary door for the restoration crew.
Lisa N.Homeowner, Toronto
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, Toronto
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, Toronto
Board-Up Service Questions
How fast can a board-up crew get to my property in Toronto?
Local independent crews can often reach you within a few hours, even overnight. The dispatcher will give you an honest estimate based on availability.
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. Keep 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. Roof tarps may need checking after storms.
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. Crews handle break-ins, vandalism, vehicle crashes and storm damage as well as fires. They also secure vacant buildings against trespassers.
Board-Up Coverage Across Toronto
We take board-up calls from Toronto and nearby areas around the clock. Crews secure homes, apartment buildings, storefronts, offices, warehouses and vacant properties. See nearby cities and zip codes below.
Board-up crews around Toronto 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 Toronto.
