Erie Insurance tarp-up / board-up claim?
Catalyst Restoration coordinates with Erie Insurance adjusters daily across MD, PA, WV, and VA. Free inspections, direct billing where allowed, no preferred-contractor pressure.
Erie is a regional carrier with strong presence across PA, MD, WV, and VA — exactly our service area. Their reputation locally is one of the better mid-size carriers for claim handling.
Erie Insurance tarp-up / board-up claim flow
- Step 1
File via your local Erie agent or erieinsurance.com.
- Step 2
Claim number same-day; field adjuster contact within 1–2 business days.
- Step 3
Erie tends to have good local field adjuster relationships, which speeds in-person inspections.
Our tarp-up / board-up process
Secure the property before secondary damage starts.
- Step 1
Site assessment
Identify openings, hazards, and access points.
- Step 2
Secure openings
OSB or plywood board-up for windows, doors, and walls.
- Step 3
Roof tarp
Heavy-mil tarps fastened to prevent water intrusion.
- Step 4
Documentation
Photo logs filed for your insurance claim.
Common friction with Erie Insurance
Erie occasionally caps mitigation costs without supplement room.
We provide upfront written scope with line items so the adjuster sees the full picture before any cap conversation.
Local agent gatekeeping can slow direct adjuster contact.
We CC the agent on every report but escalate directly to the assigned adjuster as needed to keep timelines moving.
Tip: call us before you call Erie Insurance
Restoration crews can be on-site within hours; an adjuster may take a day or two. The faster tarp-up / board-up starts, the smaller the final loss.
Request emergency dispatchErie Insurance Tarp-Up / Board-Up - FAQ
It depends on your policy and the cause of loss. Reasonable emergency mitigation steps to prevent further damage are typically covered. Document everything (photos, invoices). Most carriers reimburse without dispute. Either way, Catalyst documents everything Erie Insurance needs and bills them directly where allowed.
Erie Insurance typically assigns an adjuster within 1-3 business days. Catalyst can begin work immediately - reasonable emergency steps to limit further damage are reimbursable. Most claims close within 30-90 days depending on scope and any supplements.
Yes. Insurance carriers (including Erie Insurance) cannot require you to use their preferred network. You have the absolute legal right to choose any licensed restoration company. Erie Insurance pays your selected provider at the same rates as their preferred network.
Erie Insurance expects photos from first response, a clear cause-of-loss narrative, an itemized scope in Xactimate format, documentation of the work performed, and final verification. Catalyst provides all of it and submits directly to your Erie Insurance adjuster.
Most policies cover reasonable emergency mitigation steps to prevent further damage. We document everything for the claim.
Tarp-Up / Board-Up loss covered by Erie Insurance?
Catalyst crews stage across MD, PA, WV, and VA — call now or request emergency response.