Cook County Board Up

Assistance Services is support that helps you solve everyday problems and manage tasks. It includes guidance, step-by-step help, reminders, and referrals to trusted resources to make daily life easier and keep you safe and organized.

Board Up is a service that quickly covers damaged windows or openings with sturdy plywood to protect property from weather, elements, and intruders, then arranges for permanent repairs or glass replacement as needed.

Clean-Up is a service that helps tidy a space by removing trash, organizing items, and cleaning surfaces to make rooms neat and fresh. It involves sorting, disposing of waste, dusting, sweeping, and basic sanitizing.

Cleaning Services is a service that helps keep spaces tidy by removing dirt, dust, and grime. It involves tasks like vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and sometimes organizing or deep cleaning on request.

Commercial Buildings is a service focused on planning, designing, and managing spaces used for business activities such as offices, shops, and warehouses, including layouts, safety compliance, energy efficiency, and ongoing maintenance.

Commercial Property Services helps businesses manage, maintain, and rent out their commercial spaces. It covers leasing, maintenance, facility management, repairs, property marketing, and compliance to keep properties safe, efficient, and profitable.

Debris Removal is a service that clears away unwanted trash, rubble, and discarded items from a home, construction site, or outdoor area. It involves sorting, lifting, loading, and hauling debris to proper disposal or recycling facilities.

Demolition is the process of safely tearing down buildings or structures. It involves plan, site prep, controlled methods (like dismantling or implosion), debris removal, and ensuring safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance throughout.

Emergency Board Up is a fast, on-site service to cover broken windows or openings with sturdy boards to protect a property after damage, preventing weather intrusion and intruders until permanent repairs can be made.

Cook County Board-Up can secure your property quickly and thoroughly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We guarantee you that in 1 hour or less of your board-up request, one of our experienced technicians will be on site at your home or business to take care of your emergency.

Fire Damage is a service that assesses and repairs damage caused by fires, including smoke, heat, and water used to put out the flames. It involves cleanup, restoration, deodorization, and repairing structural and cosmetic damage to return spaces to normal.

Flood Damage is a service that helps assess, protect, and repair homes and buildings after flood water. It includes water extraction, drying, mold prevention, structural drying, and restoring damaged walls, floors, and systems to safe, livable condition.

Floor Cleaning is a service that cleans and refreshes floors using methods like sweeping, mopping, or scrubbing; it removes dirt, stains, and grime from surfaces such as tile, wood, or concrete to restore their shine and safety.

Garage Doors is a service for installing, repairing, and maintaining the doors that cover a garage opening. It involves choosing the right door, installing the hardware, conducting safety checks, and keeping mechanisms like springs and openers functioning smoothly.

Gutter cleaning is the process of removing leaves, dirt, and debris from the gutters and downpipes to ensure rainwater can flow freely away from the house, preventing overflow, leaks, and water damage.

Hour Emergency Service provides rapid, round-the-clock medical or support help for urgent issues, offering quick assessment, immediate care or guidance, and fast access to professionals during emergencies.

Install flooring is the process of placing new floor material, like wood, tile, or carpet, over a surface. It involves measuring, preparing the subfloor, laying or fitting the material, trimming, and finishing edges for a smooth, durable surface.

Painting is the act of applying colors to a surface to create images or decorate spaces. It involves preparing the surface, choosing brushes or tools, mixing colors, and applying layers of paint to express ideas, mood, or scenery.

Personal Protection is a service that helps you stay safe in daily life by assessing risks, teaching practical guards, and providing strategies and equipment recommendations to reduce harm and increase personal security.

Property Restoration is a service that repairs and restores damaged buildings or rooms after events like fires, floods, or storms. It involves assessing damage, cleaning, drying, repairing structures, replacing damaged materials, and returning the property to its pre-event condition.

Property Winterization is a service that prepares a home for cold seasons, including draining water lines, sealing gaps, insulating pipes, and turning off outdoor systems to prevent damage from freezing and save energy.

Remodeling is the process of updating or changing the layout, structure, or finishes of a home or space. It involves planning, demolition, construction, installing new materials, and finishing touches to improve function, style, and value.

Repair flooring is fixing damaged floors to restore their look and function. It includes replacing broken boards or tiles, filling cracks, sanding or refinishing, sealing, and ensuring the surface is smooth and level for safe, durable use.

Residential and Commercial is a service that handles repairs, maintenance, and improvements for homes and business properties, including tasks like cleaning, upgrades, safety checks, and project coordination to keep spaces safe, functional, and well cared for.

Residential Homes is a service that helps people buy, rent, or manage houses for living. It covers home searches, property viewings, negotiations, paperwork, and ongoing maintenance to ensure comfortable, affordable, and safe homes for residents.

Roof Tarping & Tar Service is a quick, temporary solution to cover and protect a damaged or leaking roof with durable tarps and sealants, preventing water intrusion while permanent repairs are planned and completed.

Secure/Enclose Openings is a service that strengthens entry points by sealing gaps, reinforcing frames, adding weatherproofing, and installing tamper-resistant hardware to prevent leaks, drafts, and unauthorized access while maintaining accessibility where needed.

Smoke Damage Restoration is a service that cleans up fires’ smoke and soot, removes odors, and repairs damaged walls, ceilings, and belongings. It includes assessment, cleaning, deodorizing, and restoring your home to a safe, livable condition.

Structural Damage is a service to assess, identify, and repair problems in a building’s structure, such as cracks, leaks, or shifting foundations, ensuring safety, stability, and longevity through inspection, diagnosis, and remediation work.

Structural Stabilization is a service that strengthens and supports damaged or weak structures to prevent collapse, improve safety, and restore alignment. It involves assessment, reinforcing or bracing, load distribution, and monitoring for stability.

Structural Stabilizing is a service that strengthens and secures a building’s framework to prevent movement or collapse. It involves assessing weaknesses, reinforcing beams and supports, and ensuring joints are solid to improve safety and durability.

Temporary Electric is a short-term electricity service that provides power for events, construction sites, or or temporary needs, including setup, metering, and safe, regulated supply for a limited period before permanent connection is available.

Temporary Fencing provides movable barriers for events, construction sites, or crowd control. It involves renting or installing easily movable panels or gates to secure areas, guide foot traffic, and ensure safety during short-term needs.

Temporary Repairs is a quick, short-term fix service that stabilizes damage, prevents further risk, and restores basic safety or usability while planning a permanent repair. It involves lightweight materials, minor labor, and time-bound guarantees.

Water Damage is a service that helps restore homes or buildings after water exposure, such as leaks, flooding, or spills. It involves assessing moisture, removing standing water, drying walls and floors, preventing mold, and repairing affected areas.

Water Pumping is the process of using a pump to move water from one place to another. It involves drawing water from a source, pushing it through pipes, and delivering it where it’s needed, such as for irrigation, supply, or drainage.

Windows Board Up is a rapid service that covers broken or exposed windows with sturdy boards to secure a building, protect from weather, and prevent intrusion, typically followed by temporary boarding and later window replacement.