Emergency Boarding Up in Colliers Wood
If you need fast, reliable boarding up in Colliers Wood, you’re in the right place. We provide emergency boarding up in Colliers Wood to secure homes, shops and managed properties after break-ins, smashed glass, vandalism or storm damage. Covering SW19, our local, 24/7 mobile team secures windows, doors, shopfronts and skylights quickly and safely so you can protect your property and get on with the insurance process.
Call Now for Immediate Assistance: 020 4538 6452
- 24/7 availability across Colliers Wood and wider SW postcodes
- 10+ years’ experience; DBS-checked technicians; public liability insured
- Non-destructive securing wherever possible
- Insurer-ready paperwork: time-stamped photos, itemised invoice, simple work statement
Colliers Wood coverage and local knowledge
We work throughout SW19 with rapid dispatch to Colliers Wood station, the High Street (A24), Merton High Street, Christchurch Road, and the Tandem Centre retail park. Whether your flat overlooks Wandle Park or your shopfront is near Priory Retail Park, we can get to you and make the property safe. We also regularly assist neighbouring areas including Tooting, Wimbledon, Merton Abbey and Morden.
When You Need Us
Emergencies don’t keep office hours. Common reasons people in Colliers Wood call us include:
- Burglary or attempted break-in: forced doors, pried frames, broken locks
- Smashed or cracked glazing: from accidents, impacts or vandalism
- Shopfront incidents: overnight damage on Colliers Wood High Street or Merton High Street
- Storm damage: wind-blown debris breaking panes or skylights; loose panels that need temporary weatherproofing
- Vacant or void property: temporary securing between tenants or during works
If you’re searching for “emergency boarding up near me” around SW19, we can help with same day boarding up and out-of-hours boarding up. We provide emergency window boarding, door boarding up and shopfront boarding, using non-destructive securing methods wherever we can.
How We Secure Your Property
Our approach is designed to stabilise the situation quickly, protect the building envelope, and meet insurer expectations.
- Safety check and assessment
- We assess hazards (broken glass, unstable frames, live electrics near water ingress).
- We cordon the area where needed and discuss a make-safe plan with you.
- Non-destructive securing, wherever possible
- We aim to use existing frames and reveals to fix boards without damaging surrounding finishes.
- Exceptions: severe structural damage or rotten frames may require alternative fixing methods to ensure safety.
- Materials suited to the opening
- Exterior-grade plywood or OSB boarding (typically 11–18 mm, chosen for span and security).
- For larger shopfronts, thicker boards and additional bracing may be used.
- Anti-tamper fixings are used externally; these are designed so they can’t be easily removed from outside.
- Temporary steel doors and screens (when needed)
- Where a door is beyond use, we can fit a temporary steel door to provide controlled access and robust security.
- For medium-term voids, we can deploy steel security screens to deter intruders and protect glazing.
- Weatherproofing and tidy finish
- We seal as appropriate to minimise water ingress on vulnerable openings and rooflights.
- Broken glass is swept and removed from the immediate area for safety.
- Evidence for insurers
- We provide time-stamped photos of the damage and our work, an itemised invoice, and a brief statement of works. Keep any police reference number if you have reported a crime.
Need glazing after boarding? We can coordinate a board & glaze approach with trusted partners, so your property stays secure until replacement glass is installed.
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Why Choose Us in Colliers Wood (SW19)
- Local, SW-focused service: We cover Colliers Wood and the whole SW region, so you’re never far from a mobile team.
- 24/7 rapid response: Out-of-hours boarding up and same day solutions, without overpromising arrival times.
- Experienced technicians: 10+ years’ experience; DBS-checked; fully insured for public liability.
- Non-destructive first: We preserve frames and finishes wherever possible, explaining any exceptions clearly.
- Quality materials and fixings: Exterior-grade plywood/OSB, sized to the opening; anti-tamper fixings; optional temporary steel doors and security screens.
- Insurer-ready: Photos, itemised invoice and simple statement make claims smoother; we can signpost you to our insurance support.
- Tidy and respectful: We clear up glass fragments and leave the area safe and secure.
Micro Case Studies in and around Colliers Wood
- Late-night shopfront smash on Merton High Street (SW19): We secured a large retail pane with 18 mm plywood, anti-tamper fixings and a reinforced brace. Provided insurer photos and a simple statement for the manager before opening time.
- Flat near Colliers Wood station: Balcony door shattered by impact. We installed a temporary secure door panel so the resident could lock up overnight and arranged next-day follow-up checks.
- Terrace by Wandle Park: Storm-thrown debris cracked a first-floor window. We carried out emergency window boarding from ladders, weather-sealed the board edges, and supplied documentation for the owner’s insurer.
What Happens Next
- Call us: We’ll ask a few quick questions about the opening size, height, access and situation (burglary, storm, vandalism).
- Dispatch: A local team is assigned and brings the right materials for your scenario.
- Secure and document: We make-safe using non-destructive methods wherever possible, then provide insurer-ready paperwork.
- Follow-up: If you need replacement glazing or a temporary steel door for longer, we’ll advise the best route.
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FAQs for Colliers Wood
How fast can you get to SW19?
We operate 24/7 with mobile teams across South West London. We don’t quote fixed ETAs, but we prioritise urgent call-outs in Colliers Wood and dispatch efficiently.
Will boarding up damage my frames?
Our non-destructive securing approach aims to use existing reveals and fixings that minimise damage. If frames are compromised or unsafe, we’ll explain safe alternatives before proceeding.
What materials do you use?
Typically 11–18 mm exterior-grade plywood or OSB, chosen for the opening size, location and security level, fixed with anti-tamper screws. For bigger shopfronts, we may use thicker boards and bracing.
Can you secure my shop overnight on Colliers Wood High Street?
Yes. We regularly provide out-of-hours shopfront boarding for retailers along the High Street, Merton High Street and near the Tandem Centre.
Do you help with insurance claims?
We’re not loss adjusters, but we provide photos, an itemised invoice and a brief work statement that many insurers ask for. Keep any police reference number if applicable. See our insurance support.
Do you cover nearby areas too?
Yes. Along with Colliers Wood, we cover Tooting, Wimbledon, Merton Abbey and Morden, as well as the wider SW region.
Services available in Colliers Wood (SW19)
- Emergency boarding up and emergency securing
- Window boarding and broken window board up
- Door boarding up and temporary secure door options
- Shopfront boarding for retail units and eateries
- Roof and skylight make-safe with temporary weatherproofing
- Temporary steel doors and steel security screens for vacant or vulnerable properties
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