Commercial Boarding Up South West London
Commercial boarding up South West London is about getting your premises safe, compliant and open-for-business again as quickly as possible. Whether it’s a smashed shop window on Northcote Road, a forced rear door in Brixton, or damage to an office entry in Vauxhall, our team secures commercial properties with minimal disruption and insurer-ready documentation.
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- Need urgent help? Call 020 4538 6452 anytime for 24/7 response
When You Need This
If your business has been affected by damage or security concerns, we provide fast, professional emergency securing across all SW postcodes (SW1–SW20). Typical scenarios include:
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Vandalism or break-ins
- Post-burglary boarding up for doors and windows
- Temporary secure door after a kick-in
- Non-destructive securing wherever possible
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Shopfront and glazing incidents
- Shop window smashed during trading hours
- Accidental breakage boarding from deliveries, stock movements or public incidents
- Out-of-hours boarding up to avoid daytime disruption
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Storm or impact damage
- Storm damage boarding to windows, doors and rooflights
- Temporary weatherproofing to protect stock and interiors
- Vehicular impact to shopfront boarding with safety cordons
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Planned closures and voids
- Vacant property boarding for units between tenants
- Steel security screens for medium-term protection
- Access-managed temporary steel doors for contractors
We regularly work with shop owners, retail managers, cafés and restaurants, salons, gyms, estate agents, offices, community venues, and facilities management teams across South West London. If you’re searching for “commercial boarding up near me”, our mobile teams cover Clapham, Battersea, Putney, Wandsworth Town, Wimbledon, Brixton, Fulham, South Kensington and beyond.
How We Secure Your Property
Our approach prioritises non-destructive securing wherever possible. If frames and structure are sound, we avoid removing additional fabric and use fixings designed to protect the building. When there is structural damage or severe frame failure, we’ll discuss safe alternatives on site before proceeding.
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Survey and make-safe
- On arrival we assess hazards (glass shards, loose fixings, high-level risks) and make the area safe for staff and public.
- We can set up a simple safety cordon while we work and liaise with premises security or building management.
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Materials selected for the job
- Plywood or OSB boarding (typically 11–18 mm depending on span and risk).
- Thicker sheets used for large shopfront panes or exposed locations.
- Weatherproof edges where needed to resist wind-driven rain.
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Fixings designed for security
- Anti-tamper fixings that can’t be easily removed from outside.
- For shopfronts, we often use through-bolting with internal anchor plates to spread load and protect the frame.
- We aim to use existing frame lines; when not possible, we will explain why and agree the neatest solution.
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Temporary access solutions
- Temporary steel doors when a doorway is compromised, allowing key-controlled business access.
- Steel security screens (Sitex-style anti-vandal panels) for void units or high-risk sites.
- Options to cover rear service yards, alley access and high-value display areas.
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Weatherproofing and clean-up
- Temporary tarping and sealing around boards to keep water out.
- Safe removal of loose glass and debris, keeping your floor trading-ready.
If you are planning repairs or glazing replacements, we can provide “board and hold” while your contractors attend, or coordinate with your chosen glazier. For immediate glass containment, our boarding solution offers robust short-term protection while minimising downtime.
Why Choose Us
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Local, specialist commercial support
- Based in South West London, covering all SW postcodes (SW1–SW20) including busy high streets and trading estates.
- Experienced with mixed-use buildings, shared entrances and shutter coordination.
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10+ years’ experience
- Reliable, efficient service built on securing thousands of windows, doors and full shopfronts in retail, office and light industrial settings.
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Insured and vetted
- Public liability insurance in place.
- DBS-checked technicians for boarding up, uniformed and ID-carrying.
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Non-destructive securing wherever possible
- We preserve frames and fabric as far as we safely can, explaining exceptions clearly when structural damage or safety risks require alternate methods.
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Insurer-friendly paperwork
- Time-stamped photos, itemised invoice and a brief work statement to support your claim.
- We recommend you keep any police reference number if relevant.
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Tidy, unobtrusive finish
- Clean edges and secure fixings that deter tampering without drawing unnecessary attention to your premises.
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Guarantees on workmanship
- We stand behind our workmanship; if something needs adjusting, we’ll return and make it right.
Typical Commercial Scenarios We Handle
- Retail units with large panes and complex mullions
- Cafés and restaurants with bifold doors or floor-to-ceiling glazing
- Offices with reception doors needing temporary secure access
- Pharmacies and opticians requiring discrete, strong boarding
- Estate agents and showrooms needing display protection with neat presentation
- Gyms and studios needing quick make-safe to keep classes running
- Managed buildings and FM teams coordinating out-of-hours boarding across multiple sites
If your premises uses roller shutters or grilles, we can work alongside your shutter provider. We regularly coordinate with cleaners, centre management and security to ensure smooth after-hours works.
What Happens Next
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Call us or request a quote
- For urgent incidents, the quickest route is to call 020 4538 6452.
- For planned or non-urgent works, send photos and a brief description, and we’ll advise promptly.
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Fast dispatch across South West London
- Mobile teams cover all SW areas efficiently, day and night.
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On-site secure and paperwork
- We secure the property, clean up hazards, and provide insurer-ready documentation.
To learn more about specific solutions, see:
- For retail glass incidents, our dedicated shopfront boarding page explains methods and out-of-hours operations.
- For damaged doors or kick-ins, see door boarding up.
- For broken glazing at premises of any size, review window boarding in South West London.
- Planning an insurance claim? Read our practical insurance support.
- Check the neighbourhoods we cover on areas we cover.
FAQs
Do you operate out of hours for commercial premises?
Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency boarding up across South West London, including evenings, nights and weekends. For urgent needs, please Call 020 4538 6452.
Will the boarding meet insurer expectations?
We secure with robust plywood or OSB and anti-tamper fixings. We also supply time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a brief statement of works. Keep any police reference number for your claim.
Can customers still use the entrance after boarding?
If a door is damaged, we can install a temporary steel door with key-controlled access so you can trade while permanent repairs are arranged.
How quickly can you secure a large shopfront pane?
We don’t quote hard ETAs, but we operate 24/7 with mobile coverage across SW postcodes and aim to dispatch efficiently. Call us with your location and a photo for the fastest guidance.
Do you provide non-destructive boarding?
Wherever possible. If frames are intact, we avoid unnecessary drilling or damage. If the frame or structure is compromised, we’ll explain safe alternatives before proceeding.
Can you coordinate with my shutter company or centre management?
Absolutely. We frequently work alongside shutter engineers and building management, and we can liaise to ensure safe, compliant access and a smooth out-of-hours service.
Areas We Cover in South West London
We serve commercial clients across SW1–SW20, including high streets such as Clapham High Street, King’s Road, Northcote Road, Mitcham Road, Wimbledon Broadway, and Tooting High Street. From Fulham and South Kensington through Battersea, Wandsworth, Putney, Balham, Streatham, Brixton, and down to Wimbledon and Morden, our teams cover retail parades, business parks and managed estates.
If you’re unsure whether we cover your exact location, view our areas we cover page or get in touch for quick confirmation.
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Need help now? Call 020 4538 6452 or Email us.
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