Post-Burglary Boarding Up in South West London
If you’ve had a break-in, our post-burglary boarding up in South West London helps you secure your home or business quickly and calmly. We provide emergency boarding up to make doors and windows safe, deter further entry, and give you time to arrange permanent repairs. We cover all SW postcodes (SW1–SW20), with compassionate, experienced technicians on call 24/7 for emergency securing and make-safe work.
Need urgent help? Call 020 4538 6452 now. For non-urgent advice and quotes, you can also email us at [email protected].
When You Need This
A burglary or attempted break-in can leave your property vulnerable. Common scenarios include:
- Door kicked in or frame splintered.
- Window smashed or forced open.
- Patio or French doors lifted or broken.
- Shopfront glazing shattered after a break-in or ram-raid.
- Locks compromised, leaving an opening you can’t secure.
You might need post-burglary boarding up in South West London when:
- Police have attended and advised you to secure the property (police-recommended boarding up is a common step).
- You can’t lock or close an entry point and need a temporary secure door or boarded opening.
- There’s glass debris, jagged frames or exposed edges that are unsafe.
- You need insurer-friendly evidence (photos and an itemised invoice) to support a claim.
- You require out-of-hours boarding up or same day boarding up to prevent further loss.
If you’re unsure what to do after a break-in, we can guide you through immediate safety steps and the best way to board up and secure your property.
How We Secure Your Property
Our priority is non-destructive securing wherever possible. We work methodically to make the property safe without causing additional damage, with clear exceptions explained up front (for example, when a frame is structurally unsound or a collapsed section must be removed for safety).
- Initial assessment and safety
- We check for hazards (broken glass, sharp frames, exposed nails, unstable sections).
- We clear glass debris where required to create a safe working area.
- We confirm entry points and agree the make-safe plan with you.
- Door boarding up and temporary secure doors
- For forced entry or kick-ins, we can install robust door boarding using plywood or OSB, typically 18–25 mm thick depending on size and risk.
- We use anti-tamper fixings designed so they can’t be easily removed from outside.
- Where ongoing access is needed, we can fit a temporary steel door with secure locking as a practical alternative to a fully boarded doorway.
- Window and shopfront boarding
- Windows are boarded externally with appropriately sized OSB/plywood, matched to span and frame strength.
- Large shopfronts are measured and boarded in sections if needed for safe handling.
- For fragile frames, we use non-destructive bracing methods wherever possible to avoid further damage.
- Frames, locks and structural considerations
- We check the surrounding frame and advise if a joiner or glazier is needed for follow-up repairs.
- If a frame is unstable, we may add internal bracing or choose a method that spreads load across stronger sections, minimising additional damage.
- In rare cases of severe structural compromise, we’ll outline safe temporary measures and, if required, liaise with other trades.
- Weatherproofing and finishing
- Openings are sealed to reduce draughts and rain ingress where possible (particularly important after a smashed patio door or shopfront).
- We tidy the work area and provide disposal options where practical.
- Paperwork for insurers
- We take time-stamped photos of the damage and the make-safe works.
- We provide a simple work statement and itemised invoice to support your claim. Keep your police reference number handy to share with your insurer.
If you also require glazing, we can coordinate a “board & glaze” approach with a partner or provide temporary boarding while you arrange your preferred glazier.
- Explore our dedicated service for window boarding in South West London.
- If your door has been forced, see our door boarding up solutions.
- For retail incidents, our shopfront boarding service covers large panes and roller shutter coordination.
Why Choose Us
- Local presence across SW1–SW20: We’re based in South West London, covering areas such as Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Balham, Putney, Chelsea and more.
- 10+ years’ experience: We’re seasoned boarding up specialists used to emergency securing after burglaries, vandalism and storm damage.
- Public liability insured and DBS-checked technicians: Safety, trust and professionalism at every call-out.
- Non-destructive approach first: We secure without further damage wherever possible, explaining exceptions clearly.
- Quality materials and methods: 18–25 mm plywood/OSB, anti-tamper fixings, and options for temporary steel doors or steel security screens where risk is higher.
- Insurer-ready documentation: Time-stamped photos, itemised invoices and simple statements to support your claim.
- Tidy, respectful service: We know a break-in is stressful. We work cleanly, communicate clearly and secure your property so you can rest easier.
What Happens Next
- Call us: We’ll discuss the incident, confirm your location, and advise the quickest safe solution.
- Attend and secure: Our technician arrives with materials to board up windows and doors, or to install a temporary secure door if needed.
- Evidence and follow-up: You receive photos and paperwork for insurers. We can also point you to trades for permanent repairs.
Helpful pages while you plan:
- Compare options and what’s included on our boarding up prices page.
- Read how we help with paperwork on our insurance support.
- If the opening is a door, learn more about our door boarding up.
- Need urgent assistance? Visit 24/7 emergency boarding up in South West London.
FAQs
What should I do immediately after a break-in?
Ensure you’re safe and call the police if you haven’t already. Don’t touch potential evidence. Once the scene is released, we can secure your property with emergency boarding up and provide photos and an invoice for your insurer.
Can you secure my door if the frame is badly damaged?
Yes. We can board the opening securely or fit a temporary steel door. If the frame is structurally unsound, we’ll explain safe options and, if needed, add internal bracing or recommend follow-up joinery.
Will boarding up damage my frames?
We use non-destructive securing wherever possible. In most cases, anti-tamper fixings and careful bracing avoid further damage. If a section is already broken or unsafe, we’ll discuss the least invasive solution.
Do you provide paperwork for insurance claims?
Yes. We supply time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a brief work statement. Keep your police reference number to share with your insurer.
Can you come out at night or on weekends?
Yes. We offer 24/7 boarding up, including out-of-hours boarding up and same day boarding up across South West London.
My shop window is smashed—can you help with large glass?
Absolutely. We regularly handle retail incidents and can board large panes in sections, coordinate around shutters and provide RAMS on request. See shopfront boarding.
Need help now? Call 020 4538 6452 or Email us.
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