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Secure the house first. Everything else can wait.
Same-day roof tarps, window and door board-up and temporary structural bracing after a storm, fire or break-in, so the weather stays out and your claim stays intact.
Every hour open to the sky adds to the claim.
An open roof or broken window turns a storm claim into a water damage claim with the next rain.
Insurers expect you to mitigate; a documented board-up protects both the house and your coverage.
Bear’s crews arrive with tarps, plywood and bracing on the truck. We photograph the damage before we cover it, secure the structure and leave you with the documentation your adjuster will ask for.
The board-up and tarping process.
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Dispatch and safety check
We confirm the structure is safe to work on and check for downed lines, gas smell or unstable framing before anyone goes up.
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Damage photos first
Every opening is photographed and measured before it’s covered, so nothing is lost from the claim.
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Roof tarping
Heavy-duty tarps are battened to the roof, not just weighted, and run past the damage to the ridge so water sheds off instead of under.
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Board-up and bracing
Broken windows, doors and wall openings are sheeted; sagging framing is braced.
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Hand-off to repair
The same company schedules the permanent repair, so the temporary fix never becomes the permanent one.
IICRC-certifiedmitigation team
Covered until it’s repaired.
Board-up and tarping is the bridge between the damage and the repair. On a typical call we are securing:
- Wind and hail-damaged roofs
- Windows and doors broken by debris
- Walls opened by fallen trees
- Fire-damaged openings
- Vacant or unsafe structures awaiting repair
Tarped. Now the real repair.
Once the house is secure, Bear’s roofing and construction crews inspect, document and repair the wind and hail damage underneath.
Learn About Roof Damage RepairWe document it so your claim holds up.
Our pre-cover photos, measurements and invoice are exactly what adjusters need to approve emergency mitigation.
Damage documentation
Photos, moisture readings and daily logs from the first visit on.
Itemized estimates
Mitigation and rebuild scopes written to industry standards.
Adjuster coordination
We meet the adjuster on site and answer their questions so you don't have to.
Board-up and tarping, answered.
Is emergency board-up covered by insurance?
Protecting the property from further damage is typically part of a covered claim, and most policies expect you to do it. We keep photos and itemized records of the work for your adjuster.
Do you work during severe weather?
We work in rain, wind and cold when it is safe to do so. Lightning and dangerous conditions can delay us, and we are back out as soon as it is safe. Safety comes first for our crew and your property.
How long does a board-up or tarp stay up?
As long as it is needed, usually until the claim is approved and permanent repairs are scheduled. We use materials meant to hold up outdoors in the meantime.
Will boarding damage my home’s exterior?
Proper installation keeps damage to a minimum. Some small fastener holes are unavoidable, and they are repaired during the final restoration work.
What if more damage shows up after boarding?
Document it and let your insurance company know, then call us. We can come back to secure new openings or extend the protection.
Do you cover rural areas?
Yes, across Northwest Arkansas, including rural communities. Response can take longer for remote locations, but we will get there.
More storm damage services.
Storm Damage CleanupPrompt help to secure and restore after a storm.
Wind & Hail Roof DamageInspection, documentation and repair of hail bruising, lifted shingles and leaks.
Tornado Damage CleanupDebris removal, structural stabilization and full rebuild after a tornado.After Storm DamageHow to stay safe, what to photograph and how to keep your claim intact.Storm Damage overviewEvery storm damage service Bear offers, and how they fit together.Roof open to the weather? Call Bear.
Call now for immediate dispatch, or send a note for anything that can wait until morning.