Our process
How We Secure Your Property After a Loss
Securing a damaged home is about speed and doing it right. Here is how our Wasilla crew locks a property down after a loss.
Respond Right Away
We answer emergency calls day or night across the valley. An exposed home cannot wait for business hours. We roll fast so the damage stops spreading. The first hours after a loss are the most important.
Assess What Is Exposed
We walk the property and find every opening and weak point. Broken windows, a torn roof, and open doors all get noted. That check shapes a quick securing plan. We look for the weak points that let weather in.
Board the Openings
We board broken windows, doors, and wall openings securely. Sturdy board-up keeps out weather, animals, and intruders. The home is sealed against what a Wasilla night can bring. Cold, snow, and wildlife all stay outside where they belong.
Tarp the Roof
A damaged or open roof lets water pour into the home. We tarp the roof to stop the water fast. That protects the structure and everything under it. A tarped roof buys time until a real repair.
Secure the Perimeter
When needed, we fence or barricade an unsafe property. That keeps people out and limits your liability. A hazardous site is made safe to leave overnight. An open, damaged home is a risk to anyone nearby.
Document for Insurance
We record the damage and the securing work we did. Insurers expect a property to be protected after a loss. Our documentation supports your claim from the first step. Photos of the securing work back up your file.
What we handle
Emergency Securing Services We Provide
Every loss exposes a property differently. We cover the range of emergency securing across the valley.
Window and Door Board-Up
Broken windows and doors are the first way weather gets in. We board them securely with proper materials. The home is sealed against rain, snow, and intruders. Each opening is closed to hold through the weather.
Emergency Roof Tarping
A hole or tear in the roof lets water flood the home. We tarp it fast to stop the water at the source. That protects the structure until the roof is repaired. Stopping water early prevents a mold problem later.
Temporary Fencing and Barricades
A badly damaged property can be a hazard and a liability. We fence or barricade the site to keep people out. That protects both your property and passersby. Fencing an unsafe site limits your liability too.
Storm Damage Securing
Wind, snow load, and breakup all tear homes open. We secure the openings a valley storm leaves behind. Fast securing keeps one storm from causing two losses. The next front should not find your home still open.
Vandalism and Break-In Securing
A break-in or vandalism leaves a home open and unsafe. We board the damage and secure the property quickly. That gives you time to handle the rest. A secured home lets you deal with the break-in calmly.
Emergency Structural Shoring
Some losses leave a structure unstable and genuinely dangerous. We shore up what is at risk until repairs can start. Safety comes before any other work on the property. An unstable structure is stabilized before anyone works inside. That protects both your family and our crew.
Common causes
What Leaves a Property Exposed
A home gets left open to the elements in a few common ways. Knowing the cause helps us secure it the right way.
Fire and Firefighting Damage
A fire burns openings, and firefighting cuts more to reach it. The home is left open where the walls and roof once were. Securing it is the first step after the flames are out. We close those gaps before weather adds to the loss.
Storm and Wind Damage
Wind and snow load tear off roofing and break windows. A valley storm can open a home to the next one. Fast securing stops the second round of damage. Back-to-back storms are common in a valley winter.
Break-Ins and Vandalism
A forced door or smashed window leaves a home unsecured. Beyond the break-in, the opening invites weather and more trouble. Board-up closes it until repairs are made. A secured home also deters a repeat visit.
Structural Collapse or Accident
A collapse, vehicle impact, or fallen tree can open a home. That damage is often a safety hazard as well. We secure and shore the property before anything else. No one should enter until the structure is made safe.
Warning signs
When You Need Emergency Board-Up
Some damage cannot wait for a scheduled repair. These signs mean a Wasilla property needs securing now.
Broken Windows or Doors
An open window or door lets in weather and intruders. Even one broken opening exposes the whole home. Board-up closes it until it can be repaired. One gap is all the weather needs to get in.
A Damaged or Open Roof
A hole or tear in the roof means water is getting in. Every rain or snow adds to the damage below. Tarping stops that until the roof is fixed. Water through a roof reaches far past the hole.
Fire or Storm Left the Home Open
After a fire or storm, homes are often left wide open. Weather and animals move in through the gaps. Securing the home protects what is left. Every hour open is more of your home lost.
The Property Is Unsafe to Leave
A damaged home can be a hazard and a liability. Leaving it open risks injury and further loss. Securing and fencing it makes the site safe. A fenced, boarded property is one less worry overnight.
Why us
Why Wasilla Homeowners Call Ember & Tide First
When a home is exposed, the first call needs to be a fast one. A few things make Ember & Tide the right one in the valley.
Minutes Matter, and We Are Close
An exposed home loses more with every hour it waits. Our valley crew reaches most homes fast, so the clock stops sooner. We do not leave your home open while we drive across the state. A local crew means minutes, not hours, to your door.
Board-Up That Actually Holds
A flimsy patch tears loose in the first wind or snow. We fasten proper board and tarp that stay put through the night. Securing is only worth doing if it lasts until repairs.
The Same Crew Rebuilds It Later
Board-up is our first step, not a service we hand off. The team that secures your home stays on for the repairs. You never re-explain the damage to a new company.
We Board Up With the Claim in Mind
A carrier can deny costs for damage you failed to prevent. We secure fast and photograph the work for your file. That first-hour protection helps your claim hold up.
A Real Person Answers, Any Hour
An exposed home at 2 a.m. needs a live answer, not a queue. We take emergency securing calls day or night. A local crew, not a call center, picks up. You reach someone who can actually send help.
Wildlife and Weather Stay Out
An open valley home invites snow, cold, and curious animals. Proper board-up and tarps keep all of it outside. Your home stays sealed and dry until the light of day. Nothing new gets into the home while you sleep.
Coverage
Where We Respond for Emergency Securing
An exposed home needs a local crew that can get there fast. We provide emergency board-up across Wasilla and the wider Mat-Su Valley.
We secure homes in Wasilla, Palmer, and the communities between them. Our crews reach Houston, Big Lake, and out toward Butte across the valley. Fire, storm, and break-in calls all bring us out quickly. When a loss calls for it, we also respond in the greater Anchorage area. Wherever the property is, a valley crew can secure it fast. A remote home gets the same rapid securing as one in town.
Common questions
Emergency Board-Up FAQ
Homeowners ask us the same questions after a sudden loss. Here are straight answers on cost, timing, and insurance.
How much does it cost to tarp my roof?
Cost depends on the size of the roof and the extent of the damage. A larger or steeper roof takes more time and material. We give a clear price before we start the work. Emergency securing is usually a small cost next to the damage it prevents.
How fast can you board up my home?
We respond to emergency securing calls day or night. A local crew can often reach your Wasilla home quickly. The sooner we arrive, the less damage spreads.
Does insurance cover emergency board-up?
Emergency securing is usually part of a covered loss. Carriers expect a property to be protected right away. We document the work so your claim reflects it.
Why not just wait for the repair crew?
An open home takes on more damage every hour. Securing it first protects the structure and your claim. Waiting often means a larger, costlier repair.
Do you tarp roofs and board windows both?
Yes, we handle roof tarping, board-up, and fencing together. We secure every opening the loss left behind. The whole property is protected in one visit.
Can you secure a property after a break-in?
Yes, we board up doors and windows after a break-in. That closes the home against weather and further entry. We work discreetly and quickly after a break-in. A secured home helps you feel safe again sooner.
Do you also do the repairs after securing?
Yes, our own crew restores and rebuilds after securing. You deal with one team from the first board to the finished repair. Nothing waits on a separate company to take over. That continuity keeps your whole recovery moving.
Home Left Exposed? — Call Ember & Tide Now
An open home only gets worse the longer it waits. Ember & Tide secures properties fast across Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley, day or night. We close the openings and protect your home until the repairs begin.
We also handle fire remediation and reconstruction after the securing is done.
