Fire Damage
Fire Damage - Emergency Service
A fire is a traumatic event that unfortunately may take place. It is a very in-depth process, and it is our job to help. We assist in temporary housing, damage assessment, personal property documentation, business interruption, loss of rental income and property restoration. We also assist in finding important documents such as identification documentation, insurance paperwork, medical and financial information as well as other property that is valuable to you, such as cash, jewelry, wedding albums and more. Be careful not to disturb the scene as well. In addition, we assist with submitting any extra expenses that may have been incurred due to the fire.
Fire Damage Board Up Service in Chicago and the Surrounding Suburbs
After a fire, your home or business is open to the weather, to trespassers and to more damage. Fire crews often break windows and cut holes in the roof to fight the flames. Once they leave, someone has to close those openings fast. Accurate Board-Up & Glass does that work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What we do after a fire
- Board up broken windows and doors with plywood cut to size
- Cover roof holes and vent openings with tarps or sheeting
- Secure garages, porches and outbuildings
- Install temporary doors with locks so you can still get in
- Remove glass and debris from walkways so no one gets hurt
- Photograph and document every opening for your claim
Why a fast fire board up matters
Most insurance policies require you to protect the property from further damage. Rain, wind and animals can turn a fire loss into a much bigger claim. A quick board up shows your adjuster that you took the right steps. Our crews arrive with materials on the truck, so the work starts as soon as we pull up.
Working with your insurance adjuster
We photograph every opening before and after the board up and provide a written, itemized invoice. That paperwork goes straight into your claim file. If you already have a public adjuster or a restoration contractor, we work alongside them.
Fire board up for homes and businesses
We secure single family homes, two flats and three flats, apartment buildings, storefronts, restaurants, offices and warehouses. Commercial jobs often need larger sheets, steel doors or temporary fencing. We bring what the building needs.
What happens next
Board up is the first step. Many fire jobs also need temporary lighting so crews can work safely, winterization if the heat is off, and water extraction after the fire hoses. We can set all of these up on the same visit.
Call Accurate Board-Up & Glass 24 Hours a Day
Accurate Board-Up & Glass, Inc. is based in Hinsdale, Illinois and serves the City of Chicago and the western suburbs, including Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, Western Springs, La Grange, Downers Grove, Westmont and Clarendon Hills. We are licensed, bonded and insured and respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call 708.779.8469 or email info@accurateboardup.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Damage
How fast can you board up a house after a fire?
Crews are dispatched 24 hours a day from our Hinsdale office, and in most of Chicago and the nearby suburbs a truck is on site within the hour. Materials ride on the truck, so the board up starts as soon as we arrive.
Does homeowners insurance pay for fire board up?
In most cases yes. Your policy requires you to protect the property from further damage after a fire, and the board up cost is normally included in the claim. We provide photos of every opening and an itemized invoice for your adjuster.
What do you cover after a fire?
Broken windows, doors, roof holes cut by the fire department, vents, and any wall openings. Plywood is cut to size and screwed to the frame. Roof openings get heavy tarps anchored at the edges so rain and snow stay out.
Can I still get into my house after it is boarded up?
Yes. We install a temporary door with a lock so you, your adjuster, the fire investigator and your contractor can enter while the building stays secure from trespassers.
What other services do I need after a fire?
Most fire jobs also need temporary lighting because the power is off, water extraction to remove the water from the fire hoses, and winterization in cold months so the pipes do not freeze. We can set all of these up on the first visit.
