Heads up: Rapid Restore is a coordination service. When you request help, we match you with a vetted contractor in your area who performs the actual work.
Restoration coordination
Emergency Board-Up and Tarping in Florida
Most homeowners policies require the insured to mitigate further damage after a loss. Board-up and tarping satisfy that duty. When you contact Rapid Restore, we page a vetted contractor who secures broken openings within hours so wind-driven rain, animals, and intruders do not turn a single event into multiple claims.
When you need emergency board-up and tarping
- Broken or blown-out windows after a hurricane or wind event
- Tree-through-roof damage
- Fire damage that left the structure exposed
- Vandalism or break-in
- Vehicle impact through a wall or garage
How it works
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Dispatch and site assessment
You call or submit a request, 24/7. Rapid Restore pages the closest qualified contractor. On arrival, the contractor's crew documents existing damage with timestamped photos before work begins.
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Board-up
Plywood and bracing secured over windows, doors, and openings. Methods chosen to minimize cosmetic damage to surrounding finishes.
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Roof tarping
Heavy-duty tarps secured over roof damage with appropriate fasteners and overlap, ahead of full roof repair.
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Documentation
Photos, scope, and invoices structured for your insurance claim.
What to know about emergency board-up and tarping
- Most U.S. homeowners policies impose a duty on the insured to take reasonable steps to prevent additional damage after a covered loss.
- Roof tarping is a temporary measure intended to bridge the gap between the loss and permanent roof repair.
FAQs
Emergency Board-Up and Tarping FAQs
01Will my insurance pay for board-up?+
Most homeowners policies cover reasonable mitigation expenses, including emergency board-up and tarping after a covered loss. Final coverage is determined by your carrier and your specific policy.
02Can I just use a tarp from a hardware store?+
A consumer-grade tarp can buy you a few days in light weather but rarely holds up to wind and rain. Improper anchoring can also create new roof penetrations that worsen damage. Professional tarping uses heavier materials and structural fastening.
03Do you work after hours and on holidays?+
Yes. The Rapid Restore hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Emergency board-up requests are routed to available network contractors, subject to current emergency volume.
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Same-day inspection requests routed across Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and metro Atlanta. Free service, no obligation, your information is shared only with the contractor we match you with.