Residential Boarding Up Redhill

Residential boarding up in Redhill is about making your home safe and secure again after damage, break-ins or unexpected events. Whether you live in a flat near Redhill station, a semi in Earlswood, or a family home in Reigate, our local team can board up and secure your property quickly, carefully and in a way that keeps insurers happy.

We provide 24/7 emergency boarding up and make-safe securing for homes across Redhill and the wider RH postcode area, using non-destructive methods wherever possible.

Need urgent help? Call 01737 301 082 now.

When You Need Residential Boarding Up

There are many reasons you might suddenly need your windows or doors boarded up at home. Common situations include:

• Burglary or attempted break-in

  • Forced or kicked-in doors.
  • Windows jemmied, smashed or left unable to lock.
  • Damaged frames or locks that mean you can’t secure your home.
    Our post-burglary boarding up in Redhill service focuses on securing your property after a break-in so you can sleep safely.

• Smashed or cracked windows

  • Accident with a ball or garden equipment.
  • A stone or object thrown at the glass.
  • Glass cracked to the point it could fall out.
    We offer fast, emergency window boarding to make the opening safe until glazing can be replaced.

• Storm or high-wind damage

  • Flying debris smashing a window.
  • Doors blown open and damaged so they won’t close properly.
  • Roof lights or skylights broken by branches.
    Our storm damage boarding covers windows, doors and roof & skylight boarding in Redhill.

• Fire or flood damage

  • Windows smashed by fire crews to ventilate.
  • Doors forced for emergency access.
  • Frames swollen from flood water so they won’t lock.
    We secure openings so the property is safe from intruders while you deal with restoration and insurance.

• Vandalism and antisocial behaviour

  • Bricks or bottles through windows.
  • Deliberately damaged doors or side-access points.
    Our vandalism boarding in Redhill includes careful glass clean-up, especially around children and pets.

• Void or temporarily empty homes

  • Properties between tenants or being sold.
  • Homes left empty while owners travel or stay elsewhere due to repairs.
    If you need to secure an empty or vulnerable home, our vacant property boarding options provide stronger, longer-term protection.

Wherever you are in Redhill, Merstham, Earlswood, Reigate, Horley, Oxted or the wider RH area, we can help with fast, emergency boarding up for residential properties.

How We Secure Your Property

Our aim is to board up and secure your Redhill home in a way that is strong, tidy and, as far as possible, non-destructive to your existing frames and structure.

1. Initial assessment and safety check

When we arrive, we will:

• Make the area safe, including clearing immediate hazards like loose glass.
• Check for risks to children, pets and neighbours (e.g. glass on pavements or shared walkways).
• Assess whether the frames and surrounding structure are sound enough for normal boarding, or if there is structural damage that needs special handling.

If we suspect serious structural issues (for example, following a vehicle impact or major fire), we’ll explain what we can safely do and may advise you to speak with your insurer, structural engineer or local authority.

2. Choosing the right boarding material

For residential boarding up in Redhill, we typically use:

• Plywood or OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
  • Usually between 11mm and 18mm thickness, depending on opening size, risk level and insurer expectations.
  • Thicker boards may be recommended for ground-floor, easily accessible openings or vulnerable locations.

We’ll always explain what we’re using and why, so you know your home is properly protected.

3. Non-destructive securing wherever possible

We prioritise non-destructive securing methods to avoid unnecessary damage to your home:

• Using existing frame fixings and gaps where strong enough.
• Avoiding drilling into uPVC or timber frames unless absolutely necessary.
• Where we must screw through frames (e.g. if glass and frame are badly damaged), we do so carefully and neatly, keeping future glazing replacement in mind.

In most typical burglary, smashed window or storm damage cases, we can secure boards in a way that your glazier can later remove without major problems.

4. Anti-tamper fixings for security

We use anti-tamper fixings designed so they can’t be easily removed from the outside:

• Special screw heads that can be driven in but are difficult to undo without the right tools.
• Fixing patterns that spread the load and resist forced entry attempts.

This is particularly important for ground-floor windows, patio doors and easily reachable openings at the back of the property.

5. Doors, temporary steel doors and access

For door boarding up in Redhill, we have several options depending on the damage:

• Timber boarding over broken glass panes for doors that still lock securely.
• Full boarding to the frame when a door is completely broken or missing.
• Temporary steel doors where you need secure access but the original door has to be removed or heavily damaged.

Temporary steel doors are common after serious break-ins or fire damage, and are often preferred by insurers for front and rear entrance doors until permanent repairs are carried out.

You can read more about this on our dedicated door boarding up service page.

6. Windows, patio doors and roof lights

For windows and glass doors we provide:

• Standard window boarding for single windows and multi-pane glazing.
• Strong, carefully fixed boarding for French doors, patio sliders and bi-fold doors.
• Roof & skylight boarding for damaged roof windows or roof-lights, combined with temporary weatherproofing where required.

For more detail, see our window boarding in Redhill and roof & skylight boarding services.

7. Weatherproofing and privacy

Where openings are exposed to weather:

• We can add temporary weatherproofing (such as membrane or sealant) to help keep out rain and wind.
• Boarding provides an immediate privacy screen, shielding your belongings from view.

This is particularly valuable if you’ve had a break-in or your home is temporarily unoccupied.

8. Insurer-friendly paperwork and photos

For insured incidents, we can provide:

• Time-stamped photos of damage and finished boarding.
• An itemised invoice showing labour and materials.
• A short work statement describing what we did and why.

We always recommend you keep any police crime reference number and provide it to your insurer alongside our paperwork. For more information, visit our page on insurance support for boarding up in Redhill.

Why Choose Us for Residential Boarding Up in Redhill

Local, trusted and experienced

• 10+ years’ experience securing homes across Redhill and the RH postcode area.
• Regular work in Redhill, Merstham, Earlswood, Reigate, Horley, Nutfield, Oxted and surrounding villages.
• Fully DBS-checked technicians for your peace of mind when we work in and around your home.

We understand the stress of a break-in or smashed window. Our team works calmly, respectfully and efficiently so you can relax knowing your property is secure.

Fully insured and safety-focused

• We carry public liability insurance appropriate for residential work.
• Clear focus on safety, especially where children, pets or shared entrances are involved.
• RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) available for blocks of flats or managed properties where required.

Non-destructive securing wherever possible

• We always aim for non-destructive securing, minimising extra damage and keeping future glazing or door replacement straightforward.
• We only drill new holes or remove parts of frames if there is no safe alternative, and we’ll clearly explain this before we proceed.

Tidy, respectful workmanship

• Broken glass and debris tidied from the immediate work area wherever reasonably possible.
• Boards cut to fit as neatly and unobtrusively as possible.
• We treat your home with the same care and respect we would expect in our own.

24/7 availability across RH

• 24/7 emergency boarding up for residential properties.
• Phone support and efficient dispatch across RH postcodes, including Redhill (RH1), Reigate (RH2), Horley (RH6), Dorking (RH4), Crawley surrounds and more.
• No hard arrival promises, but we always aim for fast boarding up services to make your home safe as quickly as we can.

What Happens Next

Whether it’s an emergency tonight or you’re planning ahead for an empty property, getting help is simple.

1. Get in touch

   • For urgent issues (broken glass, break-ins, unsafe windows/doors), Call 01737 301 082 straight away.
   • For non-urgent or planned work, you can also contact our Redhill team by email or form.

2. We ask a few quick questions

   • What has happened (burglary, accident, storm, fire, flood, vandalism)?
   • Which parts of the home are affected (front window, patio door, bedroom window, skylight, etc.)?
   • Your address and any access notes (e.g. flat, side gate, parking).
     Photos by text or email can help us prepare the right materials.

3. We attend, secure and document

   • Our technician visits, makes the area safe and carries out the boarding up and securing agreed with you.
   • We take photos (if you’re happy for us to) and provide an itemised invoice for your records or insurer.

4. You arrange follow-up repairs

   • Once boarded up, you can coordinate permanent repairs with your chosen glazier, builder or insurer’s contractors.
   • Our boarding is designed to be removed later without unnecessary extra damage.

If you’d like to understand the range of services available, see our overview of boarding up services in Redhill. For a broader view of coverage, you can also check the areas we cover across RH.

FAQs – Residential Boarding Up

How fast can you get to my home?

We operate 24/7 emergency boarding up and always aim to reach you as quickly as possible, especially for broken glass or insecure doors. Exact times depend on your location and live traffic, but because we’re based in Redhill and work throughout the RH area daily, we can usually attend promptly.

Will boarding up damage my window or door frames?

Our priority is non-destructive securing wherever possible. We use existing fix points and careful methods to avoid additional damage. In some cases – for example where frames are already badly damaged or unsafe – we may need to drill into the frame or surrounding structure to secure the boards safely. We’ll explain this before we go ahead.

Can you help with insurance claims for boarding up?

Yes. We regularly work with homeowners whose insurers are covering the cost of boarding. We provide photos, itemised invoices and a simple work statement describing what we did. You should keep any police crime reference number and provide it to your insurer. For more detail, see our dedicated insurance support for boarding up in Redhill page.

How long do I need to keep the boards on?

Boarding is intended as a temporary security and safety measure. Many customers arrange permanent glazing or door replacement within a few days to a couple of weeks. Your insurer or glazier can advise on realistic timings for permanent repair; we simply ensure your home is safe and secure in the meantime.

Do you cover flats and shared entrances?

Yes. We regularly secure flats, maisonettes and shared entrances in blocks across Redhill, Merstham, Horley and other RH areas. We work considerately around neighbours and communal areas, and can provide RAMS where managing agents or freeholders require them. Our residential boarding up in Redhill service includes both houses and flats.

I’m not at the property – can you meet a keyholder?

Often, yes. Many landlords and homeowners ask us to meet a neighbour, agent or family member. We’ll agree this with you in advance and keep you updated, including sharing photos after the work if required. If you’re an agent or landlord, you may also find our commercial and landlord boarding services useful.

Need help now? Call 01737 301 082 or Email us for fast, professional residential boarding up in Redhill and across the RH area.

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