Securing
Board-up & site securing
A fire-damaged building stands open: broken glazing, breached roof sections, doors forced during firefighting. Securing it quickly matters twice over: weather entering compounds the loss, and an unsecured site invites theft and liability. Board-up, temporary roof cover and fencing hold everything stable while assessment proceeds.
Scope
What this covers
Boarding of broken windows, doors and wall breaches
Temporary roof sheeting or covers over burn-through areas
Temporary fencing where structural safety or security demands it
Confirmation of electrical isolation before anyone re-enters
A photo record of site condition at the time of securing
Timing
When it's needed
Securing follows as soon as fire authorities release the scene. Insurers generally expect prompt steps to prevent further loss, and everything that happens later (assessment, cleaning, rebuild) depends on the building staying dry and undisturbed in the meantime.
Do not re-enter a fire-damaged building until emergency services have released it and power and gas are confirmed isolated. Soot is a lung irritant, charred structures fail without warning, and disturbed asbestos is invisible: when in doubt, stay out.
Quote variables
What shapes the scope
Number and size of openings that need closing
Structural stability around the burn area, which dictates safe access
Security exposure of the street frontage and surrounds
How long the temporary measures must hold before works begin
Fire recovery crosses several regulated trades: building work above the NSW contract threshold needs a contractor licence, electrical and plumbing making-good need their own licences, and asbestos removal beyond minor quantities requires a SafeWork NSW licensed removalist. Ask who holds which licence for which stage, and verify each on the relevant public register.
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