Emergency Boarding Up in Streatham

If you need fast, reliable boarding up in Streatham, we’re here to help. Our local team provides emergency boarding up Streatham for homes, shops and managed properties across SW16, securing broken windows, damaged doors and compromised shopfronts quickly and safely. We operate 24/7 with a calm, professional approach, using non-destructive securing wherever possible so you can feel safe and meet insurer expectations.

Need urgent help? Call 020 4538 6452 now for immediate assistance.

Rapid, reliable help across Streatham (SW16)

We cover the whole of Streatham in SW16, including Streatham High Road, Streatham Hill, Streatham Common, Norbury borders, Furzedown and Streatham Vale. Whether you’re near Streatham Common Station, Streatham Hill Station, or by The Rookery and Hideaway Jazz Club on Streatham High Road, our mobile technicians reach you promptly, any time of day or night.

Nearby areas we also attend include:

Tulse Hill
Brixton Hill
Norbury
Streatham Park

Hyper-local knowledge helps us plan safe access and materials for varied properties from Victorian terraces around the A23 to modern flats along the high street and commercial units by Streatham Station.

Primary CTA: Call Now for Immediate Assistance – 020 4538 6452

When you might need emergency boarding in Streatham

If something has happened, keep a safe distance from broken glass and call us. Common reasons people call us for emergency boarding up in Streatham include:

Burglary or attempted break-in: doors kicked in or windows forced. We provide secure boarding and temporary secure door options to help you secure your property after a break-in.
Vandalism: smashed shop windows on Streatham High Road, graffiti-related glass damage, or anti-social behaviour targeting vacant units.
Storm damage: wind-blown debris causing smashed panes, rooflights compromised, or doors no longer closing after frame movement.
Accidental damage: football into a bay window near Streatham Common, delivery vehicle impact to a shopfront, or internal accidents during renovations.
Fire or flood damage: making safe after emergency services leave; we secure openings, fit temporary steel doors where needed, and help you balance ventilation with security.

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How we secure your property

Our approach is practical, tidy and insurer-friendly. We aim for non-destructive securing wherever possible. Exceptions include severe frame failure or structural instability, where additional fixings or temporary steel doors may be necessary for safety.

Assessment and safety: we assess glass hazards, cordon if needed, and clear accessible loose shards to reduce risk.
Materials selected for the job: we use structural plywood or OSB boarding in appropriate thicknesses (commonly 11–18 mm, selected to suit span/size). For very large shopfronts on Streatham High Road, we may double-up or brace boards and use additional framing.
Anti-tamper fixings: we use security screws and fixings designed so they can’t be easily removed from outside.
Window boarding and door boarding: internal bracing or external mounting depending on frame condition, with careful packers to avoid further damage. We keep it non-destructive wherever feasible.
Temporary secure doors and steel screens: for compromised entrances or vacant property in SW16, we can fit temporary steel doors and, where appropriate, steel security screens for medium-term protection.
Weatherproofing: for storm damage, we can combine sheeting, tape seals and boarding to keep rain out until permanent repairs.
Insurer-ready evidence: time-stamped photos, a simple work statement and itemised invoice for your claim. Keep any police reference number if applicable.

If glazing replacement is needed after we board up, we can coordinate with your chosen glazier or recommend trusted partners for a smooth “board & glaze” pathway.

Why choose us in Streatham

Local coverage in SW16: We know the routes around Streatham Hill, Streatham Common and Streatham Vale, and coordinate efficiently across South West London.
24/7 response: Out-of-hours boarding up and same day boarding up with a calm, reassuring approach—no hard ETAs, just fast, efficient dispatch.
10+ years’ experience: Seasoned boarding up specialists who secure homes, shops and managed properties to insurer expectations.
Non-destructive securing: We protect existing frames and fabric wherever possible. We’ll explain clearly if structural damage requires more invasive methods.
Fully vetted and insured: DBS-checked technicians and public liability insurance for your peace of mind.
Tidy, respectful work: We aim to leave the area safe and clean, removing accessible loose glass and debris as part of the make-safe.
Paperwork for insurers: Photos, itemised invoicing and a brief statement of works to support your claim.

What happens next

Call us: We’ll ask a few quick questions—location in SW16, opening size(s), access (ground floor or ladder), and the situation (burglary, storm, vandalism).
Dispatch: A mobile technician brings the right materials, including plywood/OSB in suitable thicknesses and anti-tamper fixings.
Make-safe and secure: We board up and fit temporary steel doors or security screens if needed, and provide insurer-ready documentation.

You can learn more about specific services and situations here:

Explore window boarding in South West London for smashed or cracked panes.
Read about door boarding up and temporary secure door options.
For retail units, see our shopfront boarding page.
If weather is the cause, visit storm damage boarding.

Streatham mini case studies

Shopfront, Streatham High Road (SW16): A late-night incident left a retail fascia window shattered near Streatham Station. We installed OSB boarding with anti-tamper fixings, added internal bracing to support the large opening and provided time-stamped photos for the insurer. The store reopened safely the next morning with secure temporary protection.
Residential bay window, Streatham Common side (SW16): A ball impact cracked multiple panes in a timber bay. We used internal non-destructive boarding with packers to preserve the frame, left ventilation gaps as requested by the homeowner, and provided a simple statement of works for their claim.
Flat entrance, Streatham Hill (SW16): After a forced-entry attempt, the communal entrance door wouldn’t close. We made the frame safe, fitted a temporary steel door to maintain access control for residents, and coordinated with the block manager for follow-up joinery repairs.

FAQs

How fast can you get to Streatham?

We operate 24/7 across SW16 with efficient dispatch. While we avoid hard ETAs, we prioritise emergency calls and send the nearest available team to you in Streatham.

Will boarding up damage my frames?

We focus on non-destructive securing wherever possible. In cases of severe damage or structural risk, more robust fixings may be required, which we will explain before proceeding.

Can you help with insurance claims?

Yes. We provide insurer-ready paperwork: time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a brief statement of works. Keep any police reference number if a crime is involved. For more detail, see our insurance support.

Do you cover shops on Streatham High Road out of hours?

Absolutely. We regularly attend shopfronts out of hours. Learn more on our shopfront boarding page or call us now.

What materials do you use?

Typically structural plywood or OSB in 11–18 mm thickness, selected to suit the size and risk. We use anti-tamper fixings and can install temporary steel doors or security screens for higher-risk locations.

Can you secure rooflights or skylights after a storm?

Yes, with safe access we provide temporary weatherproofing and boarding. See roof & skylight boarding for details.

Coverage across South West London

While Streatham (SW16) is a core area, we cover all SW postcodes across South West London, including nearby neighbourhoods like Tulse Hill, Brixton Hill, Norbury and Streatham Park. Wherever you are in the SW region, our mobile teams provide 24/7 boarding up and emergency securing.

Primary CTA: Call Now for Immediate Assistance – 020 4538 6452

Alternatively, you can email us for non-urgent enquiries: [email protected]

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