A broken
window.
Cover an exposed window while replacement glass is arranged. The frame condition and access determine how the board can be fitted.
Seattle & Puget Sound · Homes & businesses
Window & door board-up in Seattle.
We board up exposed windows, doors and storefronts while the permanent repair is arranged.
Need help today? Call to check availability. No measurements needed.
Apartment entrance board-up
Terry Rosencrantz · Google"Glassma helped secure the front door to our apartment building after the door and window glass had been broken."
Start with a call.
We work out the details.
We confirm availability and an estimated arrival time for your location before a visit is arranged.
Tell us your city and what broke.
A window, door or storefront. Let us know if it cannot be secured or people still need to use the entrance.
We explain the protection and price.
We assess the opening, explain the work and agree the scope and price with you before proceeding.
Prefer to write? Send a board-up request . We follow up to arrange the next step.
Temporary protectionWindows, doors
Windows, doors
and storefronts.
Temporary covers for damaged openings at homes, shops and shared buildings.
A broken
A damaged
entrance.
Board-up after damaged door or storefront glass. We account for people using the entrance when assessing temporary protection.
Cover the opening.
Plan the repair.
A fitted cover protects the exposed area until the window or door can be repaired. Here is what we check.
The follow-up plan covers replacement materials and removal of the board. Explore broken glass repair or storefront glass replacement.
What affects
the board-up price?
The price depends on the opening and the work needed. These are the main factors in your quote.
Get a board-up quote- Size and number of openings
- How much needs covering and the materials needed for each opening.
- Condition and access
- Damage around the opening, floor level, access to the property and any broken-glass clearing.
- Attendance and follow-up work
- Any visit or after-hours charges, glass disposal and later removal of the board.
Board-up and replacement glass are separate stages. The quote should distinguish temporary protection from the permanent repair.
(Questions, answered)
A few practical questions.
Access, cleanup and what happens after the board is fitted.
Ask a board-up question01Can I call about damage outside normal business hours?
All three Glassma Google Maps listings show 24-hour opening. Call (206) 330-9103 to confirm current availability and an estimated arrival time for your location. Listed opening hours are not an arrival-time guarantee.
02Will boarding up damage a frame that could be reused?
The fixing method needs to suit the existing opening and its condition. Discuss how reusable framing will be protected before work starts. There is no single attachment method that fits every broken window or entrance.
03Will the quote include broken-glass removal and cleanup?
Ask for removal, disposal, and cleanup to be included explicitly in the scope. Describe any glass inside rooms, on a public walkway, or in a business entrance so the area affected is understood before work is priced.
04How long will temporary protection stay in place?
That depends on the permanent repair and material availability. Confirm the follow-up plan when the opening is secured, and report any loosening or further damage. Temporary protection should not be treated as a finished window or door.
05Can a tenant or property manager request help?
Yes, you can describe the issue and ask about the next step. Tell us who owns or manages the property and who can approve the work. Access and authorization need to be agreed before a repair is arranged.
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