Broken Storefronts
Shattered storefront panes, sidelites, and transoms at retail shops, restaurants, offices, and managed properties.
Openings That May Need Emergency Board-Up
Board-up provides temporary protection when broken glass or a damaged entrance leaves a property open to weather, unauthorized access, or contact with loose glass.
Break-In and Vandalism Damage
Glass and door damage that leaves a commercial entrance or street-facing opening unsecured.
Shattered Windows and Doors
Broken windows, entry-door glass, and damaged openings where permanent replacement cannot be completed immediately.
Is a storefront, door, or window exposed? Call and describe the opening.
Call 703-244-0559What to Tell Us When You Call
The phone call establishes what is open, what hazards are present, and what access conditions may affect the board-up.
- The property location and whether it is a storefront, restaurant, office, managed building, or home
- Whether the opening is a pane, window, entry door, sidelite, transom, or another part of the storefront
- Whether loose glass remains or the interior is exposed
- The approximate width and height, only if they can be checked safely
- Access instructions and restrictions around the damaged area
Ready to explain the damage? Call for emergency board-up in Washington DC.
Call 703-244-0559Emergency Board-Up Process
Secure the opening → assess and measure → coordinate glass replacement.
1. Secure the Opening
The first task is temporary protection for the damaged storefront, window, door, or other exposed opening.
2. Assess and Measure
The damaged area, surrounding frame, glass type, and exact dimensions are reviewed for the permanent repair.
3. Coordinate Glass Replacement
Once the required glass and measurements are known, the permanent replacement and installation can be coordinated.
What Happens After the Call
We review the opening and access details you provide, identify what needs to be assessed on site, and discuss board-up as the temporary step when the property cannot remain exposed. The on-site assessment determines the secure-up approach and supplies the measurements needed for replacement planning.
- Access and damaged-opening details are reviewed by phone
- The opening and remaining glass are assessed on site
- Temporary board-up is completed when appropriate
- Replacement glass is identified and coordinated separately
Commercial Storefronts, Offices, Doors, and Windows
Emergency board-up is used for broken retail storefronts, restaurant entrances, office windows, glass doors, apartment and managed-property openings, and other damaged areas that cannot be left unsecured.
Storefront Systems
Large panes, door glass, sidelites, and transoms connected to a commercial entrance.
Office and Managed Properties
Windows and common-area entrances where site access or tenant use affects the secure-up plan.
Break-In and Impact Openings
Damaged doors and windows after forced entry, vandalism, storms, or accidental impact.
Board-Up Is Temporary Protection
Board-up does not replace the permanent glass repair. Custom dimensions, glass thickness, safety treatment, and frame conditions must be confirmed before the correct replacement can be prepared. The board-up keeps the immediate secure-up task separate from that permanent work.
Emergency Board-Up Service Area
24/7 emergency board-up calls are accepted for Washington DC and the established Capital Glass Door service area across Maryland and Northern Virginia. Review local coverage for Washington DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Rockville.
Need temporary protection for an exposed opening? Call for 24/7 emergency board-up.
Call 703-244-0559Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide emergency board-up service in Washington DC 24/7?
Yes. Capital Glass Door takes emergency board-up calls 24/7 for Washington DC and the wider DMV service area. Call 703-244-0559.
What information should I provide when I call?
Tell us the property location, the type of opening, whether loose glass remains, the approximate size if it is safe to check, and any access restrictions around the damaged area.
What happens after the opening is boarded up?
The process is to secure the opening, assess and measure the damage, and coordinate the correct glass replacement. Board-up is temporary protection, not the final repair.
Can you board up commercial storefronts and offices?
Yes. Board-up is available for broken storefronts, restaurants, office entrances, shattered windows, damaged doors, and other unsecured commercial openings within the service area.