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24 Hour Emergency Board Up in Lakeland, FL
24 Hour Emergency Board Up Crew provides 24 hour emergency board up, broken window and door boarding, and property securing services in the Lakeland, FL area for both residential and commercial properties. Contact us now for a free estimate.
How Much Does 24 Hour Emergency Board Up Cost in Lakeland, FL?
A 24 hour emergency board up in Lakeland, FL costs anywhere from $250 to $1,090 on average for an after-hours call to secure one to a few broken windows or a door. The price depends on the number and size of the openings, how high they are, whether the wall is wood or masonry, the time of the call, and how much glass needs cleaning up.
Do You Cover All of Lakeland?
Yes, we take 24 hour emergency board up requests across Lakeland and the rest of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area. Labor and material costs here run about 9% below the national average, and the price range above already reflects that.
Do You Board Up Both Homes and Businesses?
Yes, we board up houses, apartments, condos, storefronts, offices, warehouses and other commercial buildings. Tell us the property type when you call.
Do You Service My Area?
Yes, we cover the Lakeland, FL area. Send us the property address and we'll confirm.
Can You Board Up a Broken Window in the Middle of the Night?
Yes, we take board up calls 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
How Fast Can You Get Here?
We usually arrive within one to two hours of your call. A big storm that damages a lot of properties at once can slow that down.
What Should I Tell You When I Call?
We need the address, what happened, how many windows or doors are broken, roughly how big they are, and which floor they're on. Photos help, and so does knowing whether the wall is siding, stucco or brick.
Do I Have to Be There When You Board Up?
No, as long as you've authorized the work and we can reach the openings. We'll sort out access and payment with you over the phone first.
Do You Need to Get Inside the Building?
Yes, in most cases, because the strongest board up bolts through to 2x4 braces on the inside. If we can't get in, we can still screw the plywood on from outside.
Can I Request a Board Up if I'm Renting?
Yes, but tell your landlord or property manager right away, since the owner usually has to authorize work on the building.
Can You Work With My Property Manager or Someone I Send?
Yes, we can work with a property manager, employee, neighbor or relative you authorize.
Do I Need a Permit for an Emergency Board Up?
No, we can usually board up without a permit. Some cities limit how long a building can stay boarded, sometimes to 60 days, so check with the city or HOA if repairs will take longer.
Can I Get a Price Before You Start?
Yes, we confirm the price before any boards go up. If we find more damage once we're there, we'll talk to you before doing extra work.
Does a Night or Weekend Board Up Cost More?
Yes, at most companies night, weekend and holiday calls cost more than a scheduled daytime visit. You'll get the price before we start.
Does Boarding Up More Than One Window Cost More?
Yes, but at most companies each extra window on the same visit costs less than the first, since the trip and setup are already paid for.
Do You Clean Up the Broken Glass?
Yes, we pull loose glass from the frame and sweep up what fell near the opening. A bigger cleanup inside is sometimes priced separately, and we'll say so when we quote.
Will My Homeowners Insurance Pay for an Emergency Board Up?
Yes, in many cases, if the damage itself is covered. Your deductible still applies.
Can You Bill My Insurance Company Directly?
Yes, in some cases. Some board up companies bill the insurer and others have you pay and claim it back. We'll confirm which when you call, and you get photos and an itemized invoice either way.
Should I Wait for the Insurance Adjuster Before You Board Up?
No, most policies expect you to protect the property right away. Take photos of the damage before we start, and we'll photograph it too.
How Long Does an Emergency Board Up Take?
Most single window or door board ups take an hour or two on site. Large storefronts, several openings, upper floors and brick walls take longer.
How Long Can the Boards Stay Up?
Until the permanent repair is done, which usually takes a few days to a few weeks. Plywood isn't meant to stay out for months, so check the boards after every storm and call us if one works loose.
Can You Replace the Broken Glass After Boarding It Up?
Yes, in many cases. Many board up companies also replace glass, doors and storefronts, and we can measure the opening on the same visit so the new glass gets ordered. The boards stay up until it's installed.
Can I Board Up a Broken Window Myself?
Yes, for a single ground-floor window, if you have exterior plywood, 2x4s, carriage bolts, a drill, gloves and eye protection. Leave upper floors, fire damage and anything structural to us.
Can You Board Up My House After a Break-In?
Yes, we board up smashed windows and forced doors after a break-in or vandalism. Call the police first, and if they're still working the scene, we start once they release it.
Can You Board Up a House After a Fire?
Yes, we cover windows and doors broken by heat or by firefighters, and tarp roof openings. We start once the fire department releases the property and it's safe to work.
Can You Board Up Windows Broken in a Storm?
Yes, we board up windows broken by wind and flying debris once it's safe.
Can You Board Up My House Before a Hurricane?
Yes, we can install plywood over windows and doors ahead of a storm. Call early, because plywood sells out fast once a hurricane is forecast.
Can You Secure a Building After a Car Crashes Into It?
Yes, we cover openings left by a vehicle once police and fire officials release the scene. If the wall or header above the opening is damaged, it may need temporary support before we board it.
Can You Board Up a Vacant or Foreclosed House?
Yes, we secure vacant homes and commercial buildings with the owner's or lender's authorization. Many cities set their own rules for vacant buildings, such as plywood thickness or paint color, and we follow them.
Can You Board Up a Broken Sliding Glass Door?
Yes, sliding glass doors get thicker plywood, often 3/4 inch, braced and bolted through the opening. Tell us whether one panel or the whole door is broken.
Can You Board Up a Large Storefront Window?
Yes, including glass entry doors. Openings wider than a 4x8 sheet get several panels joined with 2x4s along each seam.
Can You Board Up a Front Door That Was Kicked In?
Yes, we can secure a forced or broken entry door. If you still need to get in and out, tell us, and we can leave one door that locks with a hasp and padlock.
Can You Board Up a Second-Story Window?
Yes, usually from inside or off a ladder. Let us know which floor it's on and whether someone could climb to it from a porch roof or fire escape.
Can You Board Up a Garage Door Opening?
Yes, we join plywood panels to cover a damaged garage door opening. Tell us the size and whether you still need to get a car in or out.
Can You Cover a Broken Skylight or a Hole in the Roof?
Yes, we cover broken skylights and roof holes with plywood or a tarp, depending on the size and how safely we can reach the roof.
Can You Board Up a Cracked Window That Hasn't Broken Yet?
Yes, we can board over a cracked window. Tell us whether the crack is spreading or the glass looks loose.
Should I Pick Up the Broken Glass Before You Arrive?
No, leave the glass still in the frame alone and keep kids and pets away from it. If you sweep up pieces on the floor, wear shoes and heavy gloves.
Can I Tape Plastic Over the Window Until You Get There?
Yes, sturdy plastic taped over the opening helps keep rain and wind out until we arrive. It won't stop anyone getting in, so it's only a stopgap.
Can You Board Up in the Rain?
Yes, we work in rain and most bad weather.
Can You Start While Police or Fire Investigators Are Still There?
No, we have to wait until officers or fire investigators release the scene. Let us know if they're on site so we can time our arrival.
Can My Business Stay Open With Boarded Windows?
Yes, in most cases you can stay open while we keep the openings covered and you wait for glass. A board up alone doesn't make a fire or structurally damaged building safe to occupy, though.
What Do You Use to Board Up a Broken Window?
We use exterior-grade CDX plywood, usually 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick, with 2x4 braces inside and out and 3/8 inch carriage bolts through the opening. We don't use particle board or OSB, because they break down when wet.
Can You Use Clear Panels Instead of Plywood?
Yes, polycarbonate panels can go up instead of plywood so light still gets in. They cost more per opening, and some cities require them on vacant buildings.
Will the Boards Damage My Window Frame or Siding?
No, not beyond small holes in the wood trim that get filled when the boards come down. On aluminum storefront frames we can fasten to a 2x4 frame instead of drilling into the window frame.
Is a Board Up Worth It if the Glass Is Being Replaced Soon?
Yes, if the opening would otherwise sit open overnight or for days while the glass is ordered. A broken window lets in rain and anyone who wants in.
Who Takes the Boards Down When the New Glass Is Ready?
We can come back and remove the boards, or the contractor installing your new glass or door can do it. Ask us to include removal when we quote.
