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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about requesting help in Bloomington and the south metro.
- How quickly can a property be secured?
- Board-up requests are reviewed based on provider availability. Submitting a request does not guarantee that a provider will arrive within a specific timeframe.
- What areas do you cover?
- Bloomington, Richfield, Edina, Eagan, Burnsville, Savage, and Apple Valley. Coverage for a specific address depends on availability.
- Do you handle both homes and commercial buildings?
- Requests are accepted for residential, commercial, and multi-unit properties. Describe the building type when you make the request.
- Does submitting a request guarantee service?
- No. Submitting a request does not guarantee that a provider will accept the project or arrive within a specific timeframe.
- Are you the company that does the work?
- Board Up Bloomington is a lead-intake and service-request platform. A separate local provider performs any accepted work and confirms scope and terms.
- Do you work with insurance claims?
- The responding provider documents the openings secured and the work performed. Coverage decisions are made by your insurer, not by this website or the provider.
- How long can boards stay up?
- A board-up is a temporary measure meant to hold until permanent repairs are scheduled. The responding provider can advise on the specific situation.
- Can you secure a property I do not live at?
- Requests from owners, property managers, and authorized representatives are accepted. The provider will confirm authorization before performing work.
Need a property secured in Bloomington?
Request service and a provider can assess the situation and recommend next steps. Availability depends on location and scheduling.