Property Types We Secure in Redhill

We provide professional boarding up services in Redhill for all major property types, including homes, shops, commercial premises and vacant buildings. Whether you need emergency boarding up after a break-in or planned void property security, our local team can board up and secure your property quickly and safely.

We cover Redhill, Reigate, Horley, Gatwick and the wider RH postcode area, offering 24/7 emergency securing for windows, doors, shopfronts, roofs and more.

Need help now? Call 01737 301 082 for immediate assistance, or contact our Redhill team for advice and a free, no-obligation quote.

Boarding Up Services for Every Property Type

Our boarding up specialists in Redhill work on:

  • Houses and flats (owner-occupied and rented)
  • Shops, salons, restaurants, pubs and cafés
  • Offices, warehouses and light industrial units
  • Public buildings and community spaces
  • Vacant and void properties awaiting sale, let or refurbishment

Wherever possible we use non-destructive securing methods so your existing frames and structure are not damaged. Exceptions are only made when the building itself is unsafe (for example, serious fire or impact damage).

We typically use:

  • 11–18mm exterior-grade plywood or OSB boarding
  • Timber bracing where needed for larger openings
  • Internal bracing bars with anti-tamper fixings designed so they can’t be removed from outside
  • Temporary steel doors or steel security screens for higher-risk and vacant properties

All work is carried out by experienced, DBS-checked technicians and backed by public liability insurance and a workmanship guarantee.

Residential Boarding Up in Redhill

Our residential boarding up in Redhill service is designed to keep you, your family and your belongings safe after:

  • A burglary or attempted break-in
  • A smashed window or glass door
  • Storm or impact damage
  • Accidental breakage during DIY or building work

Whether it’s a terraced house in central Redhill, a flat in Earlswood, or a family home in Reigate or Horley, we can provide:

  • Emergency window boarding and door boarding up
  • Non-destructive securing to protect uPVC and timber frames
  • Child-safe solutions, with sharp glass and debris cleared away
  • Simple, insurer-friendly paperwork with itemised invoices and time-stamped photos

If you’ve had a break-in, our post-burglary boarding up page explains the steps we recommend after a burglary, including securing doors and windows and gathering evidence for insurers.

To learn more about our residential service, see:

Commercial & Shopfront Boarding Up in Redhill

We provide commercial boarding up in Redhill for:

  • High street shops and retail units
  • Takeaways, cafés, bars and restaurants
  • Offices and professional practices
  • Industrial units, workshops and storage facilities

Situations we regularly deal with include:

  • Smashed shopfront glass from vandalism or accident
  • Ram-raid or vehicular impact damage
  • Broken entrance doors or fire exits
  • Damage to side or rear access points that must be secured quickly

Our commercial service is designed around your trading needs:

  • Out-of-hours boarding up to minimise disruption
  • Coordination with shutters, grilles and alarms
  • RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statement) available for facilities managers and larger sites
  • Temporary steel doors and steel security screens for higher-risk premises or longer-term securing

For more detail on securing business premises, visit:

Vacant & Void Property Boarding in Redhill

Vacant properties are more vulnerable to:

  • Squatting and unauthorised entry
  • Vandalism and graffiti
  • Theft of fixtures, copper and cabling
  • Arson and other anti-social behaviour

Our vacant property boarding in Redhill and the wider RH area provides void property security for:

  • Homes between tenancies or sale
  • Probate properties awaiting clearance
  • Commercial units awaiting redevelopment
  • Council and housing association voids

Typical solutions include:

  • Plywood or OSB boarding fixed with anti-tamper fixings
  • Sitex-style steel security screens for windows and doors
  • Temporary steel doors with lockable access for agents, contractors and surveyors
  • Non-destructive securing, using existing frames/bricks where possible

We can help you secure an empty property in Redhill for the short or medium term, and adjust the solution as your project progresses.

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How We Secure Different Property Types

Although every job is unique, our approach is consistent, safe and insurer-friendly.

1. Rapid Assessment

On arrival, we:

  • Check the immediate area for safety (glass, trip hazards, structural issues)
  • Confirm property type, access and any special requirements (for example, child safety, business opening hours, or planned viewings at a vacant property)
  • Agree which openings need securing: windows, doors, shopfronts, skylights or roof sections

2. Measuring & Planning

We then:

  • Measure each opening to be boarded
  • Decide on the most suitable material (plywood vs OSB, and thickness)
  • Choose the least invasive fixing method that will still meet security expectations (including insurers’ usual requirements)

Residential properties often need lighter, less visually intrusive boards, while commercial and vacant properties might need thicker boards or steel security screens.

3. Boarding & Securing

We fit boards using:

  • Internal timber bracing and anti-tamper fixings, wherever practical
  • External fixings only where internal fixing is genuinely not possible
  • Temporary secure doors if the main entrance has been damaged and must remain accessible

We work tidily and, where safe, remove large glass shards and debris. On occupied homes, we aim to preserve as much natural light as possible while maintaining security.

4. Documentation for Insurers

For any property type, we can provide:

  • Time-stamped photos (before and after)
  • An itemised invoice (labour, materials and any waste disposal)
  • A short statement of work describing what we found and what we did

If you are claiming on insurance, our dedicated page on insurance support for boarding up in Redhill explains this in more detail. You should also keep any police reference number if a crime has been reported.

Why Property Owners Across RH Trust Us

Whether you’re a homeowner in Redhill, a shop owner in Reigate, or a landlord with properties across the RH postcode area, our aim is to make a stressful situation as straightforward as possible.

Local, Experienced Team

  • 10+ years’ experience providing boarding up services in and around Redhill
  • Coverage across RH postcodes including Redhill, Merstham, Horley, Gatwick, Reigate, Dorking, Oxted, Crawley and Horsham
  • Familiar with typical building styles and access issues across the area

Safety & Security First

  • Public liability insured boarding up service
  • DBS-checked technicians for boarding up in homes and sensitive sites
  • Focus on non-destructive securing wherever possible
  • Careful, tidy work to reduce risk from broken glass and debris

Insurer-Friendly and Transparent

  • Clear explanations of your options and likely costs
  • No fixed price claims; we tailor quotes to your specific property and situation
  • Support with insurance-ready paperwork when you’re making a claim

To understand how we price work across different property types, you can read more about our boarding up prices in Redhill.

What Happens Next?

If you need to board up and secure a property in Redhill or anywhere in the RH area, the process is simple:

  1. Get in touch

  2. Discuss your property type
    Tell us whether it’s a residential, commercial or vacant property, what’s been damaged, and any access or safety concerns.

  3. We advise and quote
    We’ll outline suitable options (for example, window boarding, door boarding, temporary steel doors or security screens) and provide a clear, no-obligation quote.

  4. Fast attendance and make-safe
    On attendance, we secure the property using appropriate materials and fixings, keeping disruption to a minimum.

If you’re unsure which property type or service best fits your situation, our main boarding up services in Redhill page gives a clear overview of everything we do, from window boarding in Redhill to roof & skylight boarding.

Property Types – FAQs

Do you offer the same service for homes and shops?

The core principles are the same – make the property safe and secure – but the details vary. For homes we focus on safety, privacy and non-destructive securing. For shops and commercial premises we also consider public access, business operations, and may recommend heavier boarding or steel security screens for large glass shopfronts.

How do you secure a vacant or empty property differently?

Vacant property boarding usually needs to resist repeated attempts at entry, not just a one-off incident. We often use thicker boards, anti-tamper fixings and sometimes Sitex-style steel security screens with temporary steel doors so that only authorised people can enter.

You can read more on our vacant property boarding in Redhill page.

Will boarding up damage my window or door frames?

We prioritise non-destructive securing. Wherever possible we brace boards from the inside using existing structure, avoiding unnecessary screw holes. In rare cases – for example, when frames are rotten, missing or structurally unsafe – some additional fixings may be unavoidable, but we will explain this before starting.

Can you help with insurance claims for any property type?

Yes. Whether it’s a home, shop, office or void property, we can provide photos, an itemised invoice and a short statement of work. We are not loss adjusters or legal advisers, but our insurance support for boarding up in Redhill page explains exactly what we can provide to support your claim.

Do you cover all RH postcodes?

Yes, we cover Redhill and the wider RH area, including Reigate, Horley, Gatwick Airport, Dorking, Oxted, Crawley, Horsham and surrounding villages. Our areas we cover page lists the main neighbourhoods and towns.

Need help now? Call 01737 301 082 for 24/7 emergency boarding up, or Email us for a fast, no-obligation quote tailored to your property type.

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