Emergency Boarding Up in Streatham Vale
If you need boarding up Streatham Vale after a break-in, smashed window or storm damage, our South West London team can help right now. We provide fast, reliable emergency boarding up in Streatham Vale and across SW16, securing windows, doors and shopfronts with robust materials and non-destructive methods wherever possible.
Need urgent help? Call 020 4538 6452 for immediate assistance.
We’re local specialists with 10+ years’ experience, fully insured, and our technicians are DBS-checked. We cover all of South West London’s SW postcodes, with a strong presence across SW16 including Streatham Vale, Streatham Common, Norbury, and neighbouring areas.
When You Need Emergency Boarding Up in Streatham Vale
Situations can change quickly along Streatham Vale and around Greyhound Lane, Streatham Common Station and Mitcham Lane. You may need emergency boarding up when:
- Burglary or attempted break-in leaves a door kicked in or a window broken (secure property after break-in Streatham Vale).
- Vandalism causes smashed shop windows or damaged communal doors near Streatham Vale Parade or along Streatham High Road.
- Storms or high winds shatter glazing or loosen frames (storm damage boarding in Streatham Vale and wider SW16).
- Accidental damage—football into a bay window, a delivery vehicle nudging a shopfront, or a cracked skylight—requires temporary securing.
- Fire or flood incidents leave openings exposed and you must secure an empty property.
We handle:
- Emergency window boarding, including bay and sash windows common in SW16.
- Door boarding up, including temporary secure door options when frames are compromised.
- Shopfront boarding for retailers near Streatham Common and along the A216 corridor.
- Roof and skylight boarding where storm damage or impact has occurred.
How We Secure Your Property
Our goal is to board up and secure with minimum fuss and maximum strength, using non-destructive securing wherever possible.
- Assessment and measurements: We assess the opening from inside first where safe, avoiding further damage to frames or plasterwork.
- Materials: We use trade-quality plywood or OSB boarding (typically 11–18 mm thickness depending on opening size and risk). OSB provides excellent strength; plywood offers smooth finish—both are suitable for temporary boarding up.
- Fixings: Anti-tamper fixings are used externally where appropriate. These are designed so they can’t be easily removed from outside. When we can secure from the inside, we opt for internal bracing to reduce visible fixings.
- Doors: If a door is off its hinges or the lock area is destroyed, we can board over the opening or fit a temporary secure door to maintain safe access while preventing unauthorised entry.
- Shopfronts: Large panes are carefully boarded with jointed sheets and reinforced bracing. We can liaise with shutter companies if roller shutters are involved.
- Roof and skylight boarding: We’ll assess safe access, use ladders or towers where needed, and provide temporary weatherproofing to keep water out.
- Clean and tidy: We clear loose glass fragments and sweep immediate areas for safety. Waste disposal can be arranged if required.
Exceptions to non-destructive methods: In rare cases of structural damage or when frames are unsafe, we may need to fix into masonry or timber at safe points to ensure a solid, insurance-acceptable secure. We’ll explain clearly before proceeding.
We also provide evidence for insurers:
- Time-stamped photos of damage and completed boarding.
- Itemised invoice and a simple work statement describing materials and methods.
- We recommend you keep your police reference number if applicable.
Why Choose Us in Streatham Vale (SW16)
- Local and responsive: Covering Streatham Vale, Greyhound Lane, Streatham Common Station, and wider SW16 with efficient dispatch, day and night.
- 24/7 availability: Out-of-hours boarding up and same day boarding up, with calm, professional support when you need it most.
- 10+ years’ experience: Specialist boarding up contractors with proven methods across homes, shops, and managed properties.
- Insured and vetted: Public liability insurance in place; DBS-checked technicians for boarding up.
- Non-destructive securing: We preserve your frames and finishes wherever possible, explaining any exceptions upfront.
- Insurance-ready paperwork: Photos and itemised invoices supplied to support your claim.
- Quality materials and fixings: OSB/plywood boarding, anti-tamper fixings, and optional temporary steel doors or steel security screens for higher-risk sites.
- Respectful, tidy work: We leave the area safe and clean, with minimal disruption.
Streatham Vale Coverage and Local Knowledge
We regularly work throughout SW16, including:
- Streatham Vale and Streatham Vale Parade
- Greyhound Lane and the area around Streatham Common Station
- Streatham Common and parts of Norbury and Mitcham borders
Nearby areas we also serve quickly:
- Streatham
- Norbury
- Mitcham
- Streatham Common
Local references:
- Stations: Streatham Common (fast routes to Victoria), Streatham and Norbury nearby.
- Landmarks/greenspaces: Streatham Common, Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre, and the Rookery close by.
- High streets: Streatham High Road, Mitcham Lane and the local parade on Streatham Vale.
What Happens Next
We keep things simple and quick.
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Call us: Explain what’s happened, where you are in Streatham Vale (SW16), and share any access details. If safe, send photos to speed up material prep.
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We attend and secure: Our technician assesses, measures, and installs the appropriate plywood or OSB boarding with anti-tamper fixings, or fits a temporary secure door if needed.
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Paperwork for insurers: We provide time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice, and a brief work statement. We can also coordinate follow-up visits for re-securing or removal when glazing or repairs are arranged.
Explore related services and guidance:
- For smashed panes or cracked frames, see our window boarding in South West London for options and methods: window boarding in South West London
- Need doors secured after a kick-in? Read about our robust boarding and temporary secure door options: door boarding up
- If your shopfront on Streatham Vale or Streatham High Road is damaged, learn more about our commercial response: shopfront boarding
- For claims information and paperwork we provide, visit: insurance support
Micro Case Studies in SW16
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Burglary near Streatham Common Station: A rear patio door was forced. We installed internal bracing and OSB boarding with anti-tamper fixings, keeping the opening weather-tight and secure. Photos and a work statement helped the homeowner’s insurer progress the claim smoothly.
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Shopfront on Streatham Vale Parade: A night-time impact shattered a large pane. We cordoned the pavement, swept glass safely, and boarded with jointed plywood sheets and reinforced battens so the retailer could trade the next day behind the secure panel.
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Storm damage off Greyhound Lane: High winds cracked a loft skylight. We safely accessed via tower, boarded over the opening, and applied temporary weatherproofing until a roofer replaced the unit. Evidence pack supplied for insurance.
FAQs
How fast can you get to Streatham Vale?
We’re on call 24/7 and operate across SW16. We don’t quote exact ETAs, but we dispatch efficiently and keep you updated until we arrive.
Will boarding up damage my frames?
We prioritise non-destructive securing wherever possible, using internal bracing and careful fixings. If a frame is unsafe or structurally compromised, we may need to fix into sound material for a secure result—explained clearly beforehand.
What materials do you use?
Typically 11–18 mm OSB or plywood, selected based on opening size, risk, and duration. We use anti-tamper fixings and additional bracing on larger shopfronts.
Can you board my shopfront overnight?
Yes. We offer out-of-hours boarding up and same day boarding up for shops along Streatham Vale and Streatham High Road. We can coordinate with shutters if needed.
Is boarding up covered by insurance?
Many policies cover emergency securing after insured events. We’re not legal advisors, but we provide insurance-ready paperwork—time-stamped photos, itemised invoice, and a brief statement. Keep any police reference number.
Do you offer temporary steel doors or security screens?
Yes. For higher-risk or vacant properties, we can fit temporary steel doors and anti-vandal steel security screens to secure empty property until permanent repairs are made.
We Cover All SW Postcodes
While Streatham Vale is in SW16, we also work across South West London’s SW1–SW20 areas daily. Our mobile teams secure homes, shops and managed buildings with the same careful, insurer-friendly approach.
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