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Fire Damage Board Up in Bloomington
Securing a structure after a fire and after fire-department entry.
Fire leaves a building open in more places than the fire itself created. Doors are forced, windows are vented, and roofs are cut. Securing all of it is what keeps a fire loss from becoming a fire loss plus a weather loss plus a theft loss.
What this service covers
- Boarding of windows and doors damaged by fire or forced entry
- Covering of vented or cut roof and wall openings
- Securing of the perimeter on a fire-damaged structure
- Securing of attached garages and adjacent structures
- Documentation for the claim file
Common warning signs
- Doors forced or removed during response
- Windows broken out for ventilation
- Roof or wall sections opened by the fire department
- A structure standing open after the scene clears
Typical causes
- Structure fire in any part of the building
- Ventilation and access work during suppression
- Fire spread into attached garages or units
- Post-fire structural compromise around openings
What to do first
- Do not re-enter until the structure has been released as safe
- Photograph the full exterior and each opening
- Retrieve documents and valuables only if entry is cleared
- Request board-up and describe the extent of the fire damage
What a provider may assess
- Every opening created by the fire and by suppression
- Whether framing around openings can carry a board-up
- Areas of the structure that are unsafe to work near
- Openings that need covering before weather or nightfall
Speak with a local service coordinator to describe the situation. A provider can assess the issue and recommend next steps. Emergency service requests are reviewed based on availability.
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.