What the work involves
Board-up and glass repair covers two phases: emergency temporary securing (plywood or polycarbonate board-up) immediately after a broken window or door, and permanent glass or door replacement scheduled once insurance and material logistics are sorted out. Commercial storefront glass, tempered glass, and specialty glazing (impact-resistant, tinted) each have different lead times and costs for permanent replacement.
How to scope and compare bids
- Ask for separate pricing on emergency board-up versus permanent glass replacement — these are usually billed differently and on different timelines.
- Confirm 24/7 after-hours emergency response availability and response-time commitment.
- Ask whether the vendor works directly with insurance adjusters or requires the property owner to manage that coordination.
- For storefronts, confirm lead time on matching glass type and thickness, especially for tempered or specialty glazing.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What's your after-hours emergency response time?
- Do you provide photo documentation for insurance claims?
- What's the expected lead time for permanent glass replacement versus temporary board-up?
- Are your board-up materials weather- and tamper-resistant, not just plywood tacked over the opening?
Red flags
- No after-hours emergency line — a property with a broken storefront window overnight needs same-night response, not next-business-day.
- No photo-documentation practice, which weakens an insurance claim.
How this interacts with guard coverage
A standing or patrol officer discovering broken glass or a forced door after hours is often the first call that triggers board-up dispatch, well before an owner or manager would otherwise learn of it the next morning — and the officer's incident report documents the damage for the insurance claim.
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