A broken or missing window can expose a room to rain, wind, and unwanted entry. Window board-up provides a temporary barrier while you arrange glass replacement or repairs to the window assembly.
Covering a damaged window opening
New Brighton Emergency Board Up Pros accepts window board-up requests for homes, rental properties, and businesses in New Brighton, MN. The work needed depends on the size of the opening, the condition of the frame, and how the window can be reached.
Tell us if the window is above ground level, next to a public walkway, or part of an occupied room. These details help plan the work around the building’s access and exit needs.
Prepare your request
Share the property location, the number of damaged windows, and any approximate sizes you already know. You do not need to approach loose glass to gather measurements. Mention whether glass is missing, the frame is damaged, or a previous covering has come loose.
The condition of the window and the steps for permanent repair can be discussed once the opening has been assessed.
Understand the opening and its surroundings
The visible break is only part of a window board-up request. A pane may be missing while the frame remains in place, or the damage may extend into the frame and nearby finish. Describe what you can see without touching the opening. The assessment helps determine the scope of temporary protection and whether another repair needs attention first. A description such as “one front room window with missing glass” is more useful than a general report that a window is broken.
Details worth sharing
- Which room or side of the building has the damaged window.
- Whether one opening or several windows are affected.
- Whether the opening is at ground level or on an upper floor.
- Whether a previous covering is still present and appears damaged.
If you already have photographs taken from a safe place, mention them when you contact us and ask how to share them. Images may help explain which opening is affected, but they do not replace an assessment of the frame or access. A photo also may not show damage hidden behind nearby surfaces. If you have no photograph, a plain description is enough to begin discussing the request.
Plan around people using the property
A board-up plan should account for the people who live, work, or visit near the window. Tell us if the room is occupied, if children or pets use the area, or if the opening is beside an entrance. For a rental property, identify the person who can arrange access and approve the work. For a business, explain whether the damaged window faces a customer area or a shared walkway.
Temporary covering can change the light, view, and normal use of a room. Ask how the proposed work will affect the space while you wait for repairs. If the window has an important role in building access or emergency exit plans, raise that concern before work is agreed. An opening should not be treated as unused simply because it is damaged.
Clarify what the estimate includes
Two broken windows can need different work. Size, location, frame condition, and access all affect the scope of a request. Before authorizing work, ask which openings are included and what temporary protection is proposed. Also ask whether any separate assessment is needed for damaged parts around the window. A clear description helps the property owner and the person arranging service understand the same task.
- Confirm the number and location of openings included in the request.
- Ask whether the proposed work is temporary covering, permanent repair, or both.
- Discuss who will coordinate access and approve any change in scope.
- Ask what follow-up is needed after the opening has been protected.
Plan the move from covering to repair
Temporary board-up and permanent window repair solve different problems. Covering addresses an exposed opening. Replacement work must account for the window, the glass, and any damage to the surrounding parts. A covering does not establish that the existing frame is ready for a new pane. Discuss the next assessment with whoever will handle the permanent repair.
Keep the description of the temporary work with your other property records. Note which window was covered and any concerns that remain. When replacement is arranged, make sure the people involved know that a temporary covering is present. Confirm who will handle its removal as part of the repair plan. Do not assume that a separate appointment or replacement material has been scheduled just because the board-up work is complete.
Window board-up questions
Do I need exact measurements before contacting you?
No. Start with the location and number of affected windows. Share measurements you already have, but do not approach damaged glass to obtain them. The opening can be assessed before the scope is confirmed.
Can I request help for only one window?
Yes. Describe the single opening and its condition. A request involving one window still needs clear information about access, the surrounding frame, and whether the building is occupied.
Does temporary covering complete the window repair?
No. It is a temporary step while permanent repair is planned. Ask what remains to be assessed, who will arrange the replacement, and how the next stage will be coordinated.