Board Up Service: Your Door or Window Is Open to the Street Right Now
A break-in leaves more than just the obvious damage. A door that no longer closes, a window frame that will not hold glass, or a jamb splintered around the lock all mean your property stays exposed. Exposed to the weather. Exposed to curious neighbors. Exposed to a second attempt, until someone actually secures it. Greenacres Locksmith Services provides same-day board up service across Greenacres, closing that gap fast so you can deal with everything else on your own timeline.
What Board Up and Break In Repairs Actually Involve
Securing an opening properly is more than nailing a piece of plywood over it. A rushed job that looks secure from the street but pulls away with light force defeats the entire purpose.
Measured to Fit
We measure and cut material to fit the specific opening.
Anchored Into Framing
Into solid framing, rather than just the surrounding trim.
Pry-Resistant Check
We check that the board itself cannot be pried loose the same way the original entry point was.
Doors vs. Windows
Break in repairs vary a lot by what actually gave way, so we assess this on site and tell you honestly what today’s fix looks like versus what a permanent repair will involve later.
Doors
A door frame that has been kicked in often needs the jamb itself reinforced, not just the door rehung, since the wood around the strike plate is usually what actually failed. That’s typically handled as part of our lock and door repair and rekeying service once the opening is secure.
Windows
A broken window is a more straightforward fix in most cases, though larger picture windows or sliding glass doors take more material and more time to secure properly.
Same Day, Because It Has To Be
An unsecured entry point is not something that can wait until tomorrow’s schedule opens up. We treat break-in calls as priority calls, which means same-day service is standard rather than an upcharge.
Most board up jobs are completed within a couple hours of the call coming in, depending on how many openings need securing.
“Someone kicked in our back door while we were at work. Called around and this was the only place that could actually come out that same evening instead of quoting me for the next day.”
Working With Your Insurance Claim
Most homeowners insurance policies cover break-in damage. Having a clear, documented repair on file helps that claim move smoothly.
We can provide a service record and, when needed, photos of the damage and the completed board up. This gives you something concrete to hand your insurance adjuster alongside any police report you file. The Insurance Information Institute’s guide to filing a claim is a useful reference if this is your first time going through the process.
Temporary Security vs. Permanent Repair
Our board up service in Greenacres is meant to be a same-day stopgap, not a permanent fix. Once the property is secure, we can schedule the actual repair work. That might mean a new door, a reframed jamb, a replacement window, or upgrading to high security locks and deadbolts for better protection going forward.
We work on a timeline that fits your schedule and your insurance process, without leaving the property exposed in the meantime. Most homeowners choose to move forward with the permanent repair within a week of the initial board up, once the insurance claim is filed and a settlement or approval is in motion. There is no requirement to rush that decision. The board up itself is solid enough to hold for as long as you need it to while you sort out the rest.
Same Day
Board up secures the opening
Within a Week
Permanent repair, on your timeline
What We Check Before We Leave
Every damaged entry point is fully secured, not just the most obvious one
The board or temporary barrier is anchored into solid framing
Any broken glass or debris is cleared away from the immediate area
You have a plan and timeline for the permanent repair
What Materials We Use
Not every board up service job in Greenacres calls for the same material. We stock both, so the material matches the actual risk level rather than defaulting to whatever is easiest to grab off the truck.
Exterior Grade Plywood
Works fine for most residential windows and doors.
Steel Security Panels
For larger commercial openings, especially where a repeat break-in attempt is a real concern.
If It Happens at Night
Break-ins do not wait for business hours, and neither do we. A late night or early morning call gets the same priority response as one during the day.
If you are dealing with a break-in right now and it is dark outside, stay somewhere safe until any immediate danger has passed, confirm the property is otherwise clear, and then call us alongside the police. We can usually have someone on site within the hour, day or night.
Board Up Service and Break-In Repair Pricing in Greenacres
| Service | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard door board up | $100 to $250 |
| Standard window board up | $75 to $200 |
| Door frame and jamb repair | $150 to $400 |
| Full door replacement after break-in | $250 to $600, hardware dependent |
Common Questions After a Break-In
How Fast Can You Actually Get Here?+
Most calls for our board up service in Greenacres are answered within an hour, since we treat break-ins as priority calls rather than scheduling them into a normal queue.
Should I Call the Police Before or After I Call You?+
Call the police first if you have not already. A police report is important for your insurance claim and for your own records, and it does not conflict with getting your property secured quickly afterward.
Will the Board Up Look Obvious From the Street?+
Somewhat, yes, since the goal is a fast, solid temporary fix rather than a cosmetic one. Most homeowners move to the permanent repair within a few days specifically to get past that visible stopgap stage.
Do You Provide Documentation for Insurance Purposes?+
Yes. We can provide a service record and photos of both the damage and the completed work, part of our standard break in repair services documentation, which most insurance adjusters accept alongside a police report.
Will Boarding Up Void Any Part of My Insurance Coverage?+
No. Most policies actually expect you to take reasonable steps to prevent further damage after an incident, which is exactly what a board up does. Leaving an opening unsecured is more likely to raise questions with an adjuster than promptly securing it.
Need Your Property Secured Right Now?
If a break-in has left your door or window exposed, Greenacres Locksmith Services provides same-day board up service across Greenacres. Call now, and we will get someone out to you fast.
Call +1 (561) 934-8775