Property left wide open? Connect with insured crews who secure it fast.
BoardGuard is an independent information and referral service. We don’t board up properties ourselves — we connect you with independent, insured emergency board-up crews that respond around the clock to secure openings and protect your insurance claim. You compare, and you decide who to hire.
Fast, no-obligation securing of your damaged property — 24/7 response
Independent, insured board-up crews — we connect you, we never do the work ourselves
One field on this page: your email. Secure now, restore later
BoardGuard is an independent referral service, not a board-up company. We do not perform board-up or file insurance claims. Response times, pricing and outcomes vary by crew, location and demand; nothing here is guaranteed.
Secured before the next storm
Insured, 24/7, claim-friendly
24/7 rapid response Insured board-up crews We connect · we don't board up Insurance-claim friendly Email only · no sensitive data
Start here
One email connects you to an insured crew — fast
No long forms, no waiting on hold. You give us an email address; we help connect you with an independent, insured board-up crew for a fast assessment and 24/7 response.
24/7 response
Insured crews
Claim-friendly
Email only
No guarantees
24/7Rapid response — an unsecured property is a target every hour it waits
FreeNo-cost assessment and quote from an insured board-up crew
50 statesIndependent, insured emergency board-up crews across the U.S.
You decideNo obligation — you choose which crew to hire, always
BoardGuard is an independent information and referral service, not a board-up company. Figures describe the service, not any promised result; availability of crews varies by location, damage type and demand.
How it works
Four steps from wide open to weather-tight
Here is exactly what happens after you enter your email — no surprises, no pressure, and no one committing you to anything without your say-so.
Property secured
Secured100% — sealed tight
Openings boarded, roof tarped and structure shored against weather and intruders.
01Step one
Tell us what needs securing
Share one email address and, when you're ready, a few basics — what's damaged (windows, doors, roof, walls) and whether the property is occupied. That's the whole ask on this page. Nothing sensitive.
02Step two
We connect you fast — 24/7
We help connect you with an independent, insured board-up crew that serves your area and can respond quickly to secure the property. BoardGuard doesn't board up anything itself — we make the introduction.
03Step three
Get it secured, get it documented
The crew boards, tarps and shores the openings and documents the work for your insurance claim. Pricing and response times vary by crew, damage and market.
04Step four
You choose and restoration follows
Pick the crew that fits and hire them directly, on terms you agree to in writing. Securing the property first protects your claim — then you can plan the full restoration.
BoardGuard is an independent information and referral service. We do not board up, tarp or shore any property ourselves — we help connect you with independent, insured crews. Any crew you choose is independently responsible for the work it provides. Response times, pricing and outcomes vary, and nothing is guaranteed.
What we help with
Every way to secure a damaged property
Whatever’s exposed, we aim to connect you with insured crews that handle it. Descriptions below are general information — scope and pricing come from the crew you choose.
Window & door board-up
Plywood & panels
Broken or missing windows and doors covered with plywood or panels so weather, animals and intruders stay out.
Materials vary by opening.
Roof tarping
Weather-tight
Emergency tarping of damaged or open roofs to stop water intrusion before it turns into a much bigger loss.
Access varies by roof.
Temporary shoring
Structural safety
Temporary bracing and shoring of compromised walls and structures to keep the property safe until repairs.
Scope varies by damage.
Fencing & site securing
Perimeter
Temporary fencing and site securing for heavily damaged or exposed properties to keep people out and liability down.
Availability varies by area.
Re-secure entry points
Locks & access
Securing entry points and access after a break-in, fire or storm so the property isn't left open to anyone.
Approach varies by property.
Vacant-property protection
Ongoing security
Board-up and securing for vacant or abandoned properties to reduce vandalism, squatting and liability.
Programs vary by company.
Post-disaster emergency
Fire, storm, flood
Immediate securing after a fire, storm or flood, coordinated so restoration can begin without further loss.
Response times vary.
Damage documentation
Before securing
Photos and documentation of the damage before boarding up, which supports your insurance claim.
Coverage decisions are your insurer's.
Restoration hand-off
What comes next
A clean hand-off to full restoration once the property is secured, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Restoration scope varies.
The services above are general information only. BoardGuard does not board up, tarp, shore or secure any property itself — we connect you with independent, insured crews. Pricing and response times vary by crew, damage and market, and no specific outcome is guaranteed. Ask any crew for a written scope before you commit.
Don’t wait
Signs you need to secure it now
An exposed property is a liability every hour it waits. These are the moments to get an insured crew out to secure it.
Windows, doors or walls are open
A fire, storm, accident or break-in has left openings that expose your property to weather, animals and intruders right now.
The roof is compromised
An open or damaged roof lets water in with every hour of rain — tarping fast prevents a small loss from becoming a total one.
The property is vacant or exposed
An unsecured, empty property invites vandalism, theft and liability. Securing it protects both the building and you.
You need to protect your claim
Most policies require you to mitigate further damage. Securing the property promptly — and documenting it — protects your insurance claim.
Whoever you consider, do a little homework first: confirm they’re insured, ask them to document damage before boarding up, and get the price in writing. You can also look up a company at the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org).
Why BoardGuard
We connect you. We don’t board up ourselves.
That is the whole model, and we say it plainly. BoardGuard is an independent information and referral service — the insured crew you choose does the actual board-up, tarping and shoring, on terms you agree to directly with them.
We connect — we don't board up ourselves
BoardGuard is an independent information and referral service. The board-up, tarping and shoring are handled by the insured crew you choose, never by us.
Insured, independent crews
We help connect you with independent board-up crews that carry insurance. Each is separately responsible for the work and safety of what it provides.
Protects your insurance claim
Prompt securing helps meet your policy's duty to prevent further damage, and crews document the work. We don't file or decide claims — your insurer does.
Honest about pricing — no guarantees
Pricing and response times vary by crew, damage and market. We don't promise a price, a response time or a specific outcome — you compare and decide.
Composite stories
What fast securing can feel like
Honest, non-hype accounts of what the referral experience can be like.
A storm blew out three windows and part of the garage overnight. I emailed BoardGuard and a crew had the place secured and tarped within hours — which my adjuster said is exactly what protected the claim.
WWesley H. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
After a kitchen fire the house was wide open and I was terrified about looters. The crew they connected me with boarded everything up fast and documented the damage first. Huge peace of mind.
TTamara J. Augusta, Georgia
We manage vacant units and needed a property secured the same day after a break-in. What I appreciated was the speed and that they gave me a clear written scope, not a runaround.
DDevin O. Akron, Ohio
Composite, illustrative examples, not statements from identified clients; individual results vary. Nothing here predicts or promises a result. Response times, pricing and outcomes vary by crew, damage and market.
Hire smart
What to check before you hire anyone
A few minutes of homework protects your property and your claim. These are genuinely useful habits — and a free public resource — that apply no matter who you choose.
How to choose an emergency board-up crew
Whether you work with someone we connect you to or find on your own, run through this short checklist first:
Confirm they’re insured. Board-up involves ladders, heights and heavy materials — insurance protects you if something goes wrong.
Ask them to document first. Photos of the damage before boarding up protect your insurance claim.
Get the scope & price in writing. Be cautious of anyone demanding a large cash payment up front or pressuring you to sign over your claim.
Check references & the BBB. A quick look at reviews and track record at the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org) is worth the minute.
Straight answers
Questions worth asking first
No. BoardGuard is an independent information and referral service. We do not board up, tarp or shore any property ourselves — we help connect you with independent, insured board-up crews. Any crew you choose is independently responsible for the work it provides to you.
Don’t wait
Your property, secured.
One email connects you with an independent, insured emergency board-up crew that can respond around the clock. Secure it now — restore it next.
24/7 rapid response — we connect, we don’t do the work ourselves
Documentation help to protect your insurance claim
Email only — never payment details or policy numbers
