Chicago - Board up costs

[Brian H.]

Hey folks, does anyone know how much a typical board up costs in Chicago? Say, a one story (with basement and attic) SFH with 3 exterior doors and 9 windows. Something like 6939 S. Laflin.
I'm curious how much a typical board up costs, just to put plywood over everything and secure it, vs. using something like DAWGS with their operable steel doors. I assume DAWGS is an install fee and then a monthly fee? 
Anyone have some rough estimates they could share here? 

Thanks

[Mark Ainley]

@Brian H. There is pros and cons to both.  Material has gone up so plywood is more these days and on the other hand a service like Dawgs has a minimum time period you sign up for.  6939 S Laflin is a pretty rough block and they are not worried about boards getting in the way if they want something and on the other hand throwing up Dawgs on a block like this announces I have something of value here for you to come and steal.  What we found to work up until flooring goes in is getting a real guard dog (around $100 per week) to be there nights and weekends.  Then once you get far enough along in your project you have a house sitter which there are services for out there at around the same price.  Storm doors and all exterior doors is a big help too.  

Real story....On the next block there on the 6900 block of Justine we had a guy go right through the side wall of a porch to gain access when we had it boarded up so if there is a will there is a way.