Emergency Board-Up for Homes & Businesses

What board-up is

Board-up is a temporary cover, usually plywood fastened over or into the opening, that keeps weather and people out after glass breaks. It's the first step. The new glass is the second step, and we handle both.

We board up windows and doors on homes and businesses so the opening stays secure until the new glass is installed. Emergency board-up services available.

For homes

A broken house window, patio door, or entry door glass after a storm, an accident, or a break-in. Keep people and pets away from the glass and call us. After the opening is secure, we measure for the new glass. See broken window repair.

For businesses

A broken storefront pane or business door. We secure the opening and then replace the glass. See commercial glass and the checklist when business glass breaks.

What to tell us when you call

Whether it's a home or a business, the address, the size of the opening, and whether it's a window or a door. If someone else needs to approve the work, tell us who. Read what to do before help arrives.

A storefront window opening covered with a plywood board after the glass broke, set in a dark metal frame. — Board-up · BurienA broken storefront window boarded up to secure the business until the new glass was ready.

The same storefront window with new clear glass in the dark metal frame, blinds visible inside and trucks reflected in the glass. — Storefront glass · BurienThe same opening with new storefront glass installed.

Common questions

Do you offer emergency board-up?

Yes. Emergency board-up services available for homes and businesses. Call (206) 778-5763.

Is the board the final repair?

No. The board secures the opening. Replacing the glass is the next step, and we do that too.

Where do you provide board-up?

Burien, South Park, Georgetown, White Center, West Seattle, Tukwila, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Federal Way, and the other cities on our service areas page.

Broken window repairShattered or cracked panes, made safe and re-glassed.Commercial glassStorefronts, business doors, and office glass.Door glassEntry doors, sidelights, transoms, French and garage doors.Glass replacementNew glass, cut or ordered to fit your existing frame.

Helpful guides

Where we work

Burien, South Park, Georgetown, West Seattle, White Center, Normandy Park, Tukwila, SeaTac, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Seattle, Mercer Island, King County.