Opening and exposure
Windows, doors, roof areas, exterior walls, and other openings are photographed before temporary protection is installed.
Board-Up & Roof Tarping in Philadelphia & Nearby PA Areas
Openings in the roof, windows, doors, or exterior envelope can create secondary damage. NovaPro helps protect the property and document the emergency condition.
Temporary protection record
Record the opening, exposure, and protection path
Board-up and tarping are documented around the opening, weather exposure, interior risk, temporary materials, access, and handoff to repair planning.
First output
Photos of openings before and after temporary protection
Call when an opening exposes the property
- A fire, storm, impact, or break-in leaves windows, doors, roof, or exterior areas exposed.
- Rain, wind, animals, or unauthorized entry could cause additional damage.
- Temporary protection is needed before the permanent repair scope is ready.
Protection context to preserve
- Fire department access points and broken windows
- Wind, tree, or storm impacts to roofs and openings
- Temporary protection before permanent reconstruction
How the first record is organized
- Loss signal
- A fire, storm, impact, or break-in leaves windows, doors, roof, or exterior areas exposed.
- Scene context
- Fire department access points and broken windows
- Opening and exposure
- Windows, doors, roof areas, exterior walls, and other openings are photographed before temporary protection is installed.
- First output
- Photos of openings before and after temporary protection
NovaPro documents observed damage and restoration scope. Policy, payment, and reimbursement decisions remain with the carrier.
What happens next
- 01
Confirm the opening, access, and safety conditions
- 02
Photograph the damaged area before temporary protection
- 03
Coordinate board-up, tarping, or temporary enclosure
- 04
Document completed protection and next-step reconstruction needs
What NovaPro documents
Cause and access notes
NovaPro records reported cause, access constraints, safety concerns, and whether interior areas may be exposed to weather.
Temporary protection work
Board-up, tarping, enclosure, and temporary water-shedding work is documented after completion.
Permanent repair handoff
The inspection notes what appears temporary versus what will need a repair or reconstruction scope.
Inspection outputs
- Photos of openings before and after temporary protection
- Access, safety, and weather-exposure notes
- Board-up, tarp, or enclosure scope
- Follow-up repair or reconstruction recommendations after inspection
Common scenarios NovaPro documents for board-up/tarping
Tree impact at roof edge
A limb damages roofing and exposes interior space. NovaPro photographs the opening, coordinates tarping, and documents any visible water entry below.
Fire department window openings
Windows are broken during fire response. The inspection records the openings, boards the property as needed, and separates temporary protection from later repairs.
Scope record for carrier review
Temporary protection can help prevent further damage. NovaPro documents pre-protection conditions and completed emergency work for the claim file.
NovaPro documents observed damage and restoration scope. Policy, payment, and reimbursement decisions remain with the carrier.
Questions before inspection
When is board-up or roof tarping needed?
Temporary protection may be needed when fire, storm, impact, tree damage, or access openings expose the property to weather, entry, or additional damage before permanent repairs can be planned.
What should be photographed before temporary protection?
Openings, roof damage, broken windows, exterior impacts, interior water entry, access issues, and completed temporary protection should be photographed for the file.
Is tarping the same as permanent roof repair?
No. Tarping is temporary protection. Permanent repair or reconstruction scope is reviewed separately after inspection, access, authorization, and applicable requirements.
Related services
Active PA service areas for board-up/tarping
NovaPro keeps public service-area pages limited to active Pennsylvania response areas so scheduling, travel time, and documentation expectations stay realistic.
Board-Up/Tarping in PhiladelphiaOlder rowhomes and mixed-use buildings often need careful moisture documentation.Area detailsBoard-Up/Tarping in Bucks CountyRiver towns, older homes, and large residential properties can produce complex water and storm claims.Area detailsBoard-Up/Tarping in Montgomery CountyLower Merion, Abington, Cheltenham, Whitemarsh, Conshohocken, Upper Dublin, and Whitpain are current priority communities.Area detailsBoard-Up/Tarping in Delaware CountyOlder housing, finished basements, and dense neighborhoods can make water and smoke losses spread quickly.Area detailsBoard-Up/Tarping in Main LineLower Merion, Haverford, Radnor, Narberth, and nearby communities often involve larger insured-loss scope.Area details
Need board-up/tarping help?
Start with a call or send the short intake form. NovaPro will help qualify the loss, schedule inspection, and organize documentation for carrier review.