Secure Damaged Openings
Emergency Board-Up and Property Securing
Temporarily secure broken windows, doors, storefronts and exposed openings after a break-in, vandalism, storm, fire or impact event.
24/7 emergency intake. Dispatch and arrival depend on location, conditions, access and crew availability.
✓ Residential & Commercial✓ MD · DC · Northern VA✓ Damage Documentation✓ Mitigation to Rebuild
Why the First Move Matters
Protect the Property and Control the Next Step
An unsecured opening leaves the property exposed to weather, theft, trespass and additional damage. Temporary board-up helps restore control until permanent materials can be installed.
Common Situations We Handle
✓Broken residential windows
✓Damaged entry doors and frames
✓Storefront glass openings
✓Break-in and vandalism damage
✓Fire- or storm-damaged openings
✓Impact-damaged exterior areas
Response and Restoration Scope
→Emergency intake and opening measurements
→Temporary board-up materials
→Door and window opening protection
→Basic accessible stabilization
→Damage photos and repair-scope development
→Permanent reconstruction and finish repair
What Happens Next
- 1Contact police first for an active break-in or unsafe scene
- 2Call APAS after the scene is released
- 3Confirm access, opening size and hazards
- 4Install safe temporary protection
- 5Plan permanent door, window, framing and finish repairs
Related Services and Next Steps
Property Damage Does Not Wait
Start the emergency intake so APAS can assess the incident, confirm availability and organize the right response.
Call (240) 695-4415