Door Boarding Up in Redhill
Door boarding up in Redhill is often needed after a forced entry, kicked-in door, or serious damage that leaves your home or business insecure. We provide fast, professional door boarding and temporary secure door solutions across Redhill and the wider RH postcode area, 24/7.
Need urgent help? Call 01737 301 082 now for immediate assistance.
When You Need This
If your door has been damaged, you need to board up and secure the opening quickly to protect people, belongings and the building itself. Our emergency boarding up service in Redhill is ideal when:
- A door has been kicked in during a burglary or attempted break-in.
- The frame or panels are split and the lock no longer works.
- Fire, flood or storm damage has left your front or back door unusable.
- A vehicle or impact accident has smashed a shop entrance or lobby door.
- You’re waiting for a full door replacement but need a temporary secure door right away.
Common situations we attend include:
- Post-burglary boarding up Redhill – securing front, back or patio doors so you can sleep safely after a break-in.
- Emergency property securing Redhill – when the police, landlord or facilities manager need a door boarded up urgently.
- Commercial and shopfront entrances – vandalism, ram-raids or accidental damage to aluminium, timber or glazed entrance doors.
We handle residential boarding up for houses and flats, as well as commercial boarding up for shops, offices, restaurants and industrial units.
If you also have broken glazing, we can coordinate with our glazing partners for a complete board & glaze follow-up where required, or direct you to suitable window boarding in Redhill.
How We Secure Your Property
Our aim is simple: fast boarding up, non-destructive securing wherever possible, and a safe, solid barrier that insurers are happy with.
Step 1 – Assessment & Safety Check
On arrival we:
- Check the door leaf, frame and surrounding structure for damage.
- Make sure hinges, locks and any glass panels are safe to work around.
- Identify whether a plywood/OSB boarding solution is suitable, or whether a temporary steel door is more appropriate (for example, if the frame is beyond repair or the opening needs to stay in use).
If there’s any concern about structural movement, we’ll tell you clearly and recommend involving a builder or structural specialist before we proceed too far.
Step 2 – Choosing the Right Boarding Material
We typically use:
- Exterior-grade plywood or OSB, usually 11–18mm thick depending on risk and opening size.
- Thicker boards for high-risk or commercial entrances, thinner boards where weight or fixings are a concern.
Both plywood boarding and OSB boarding in Redhill provide a solid, weather-resistant temporary barrier. The exact choice and thickness are explained on site so you know what’s being used and why.
Step 3 – Non-Destructive Fixings Wherever Possible
We prioritise non-destructive securing methods, meaning we aim not to cause permanent damage to sound frames or walls. Typical methods include:
- Through-bolting with internal plates where we can clamp the board from the inside, avoiding external screw heads.
- Anti-tamper fixings designed so they can’t be easily removed from the outside.
- Existing strong points (e.g. steel frames, masonry) used to spread the load and keep the board tightly in place.
In most cases we can avoid damaging brickwork or good sections of the frame. The main exceptions are:
- Severely rotten or shattered frames that can’t safely hold fixings.
- Situations where the door structure is too weak and we must fix back into surrounding masonry for safety.
If we do need to drill into masonry or sound sections of frame, we’ll explain this first and keep it as minimal and neat as possible.
Step 4 – Temporary Steel Door Options
For some doors, particularly on shops, communal entrances or high-risk sites, a simple boarded opening is not enough because:
- You still need controlled access for staff or residents.
- The doorway is a main fire escape route.
- The damage is extensive and will take time to repair.
In these cases we can install a temporary steel door solution, which:
- Bolts securely into the opening, using anti-tamper fixings.
- Includes a locking system so only authorised users can enter.
- Is ideal for void property security and vacant property boarding where medium-term protection is needed.
We’ll discuss whether a temporary door is appropriate and cost-effective compared with standard boarding up.
Step 5 – Finishing, Tidy-Up & Insurer-Ready Evidence
Once the door boarding is in place, we:
- Check that the opening is secure, weather-resistant and safe to use or walk past.
- Remove accessible glass shards or debris from the immediate area.
- Take time-stamped photos of the damage and the completed boarding, helpful for insurers.
- Provide an itemised invoice and brief work statement, useful for any insurance support for boarding up in Redhill.
Our technicians are DBS-checked and we work under public liability insurance, giving you extra peace of mind while we’re on site.
Why Choose Us for Door Boarding Up in Redhill?
When you’re searching for fast boarding up services in Redhill, you need more than just a tradesperson with a van.
Local, 24/7 Emergency Specialists
- Based near Redhill with coverage right across RH postcodes – including Reigate, Merstham, Horley, Nutfield, Oxted and surrounding areas.
- Available 24 hour boarding up Redhill, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Experienced with out-of-hours boarding up for both homes and businesses.
10+ Years’ Experience Securing Doors
- Over a decade handling post-burglary boarding up, storm damage, fire and accidental impacts.
- Skilled in working with timber, uPVC, aluminium and composite door sets.
- Familiar with insurer expectations for emergency property securing and proof of work.
Non-Destructive Mindset
- Non-destructive securing wherever possible, using clever fixings and internal bracing.
- Clear explanations if any drilling into masonry or undamaged frame areas is necessary.
- Aim is to make future door repairs or replacement as straightforward as possible.
Fully Insured & DBS-Checked
- Public liability insured for boarding up and temporary securing.
- DBS-checked technicians for boarding up, suitable for sensitive settings – family homes, schools, surgeries and managed properties.
Clean, Respectful and Tidy
- We understand the stress of a break-in or serious damage.
- Work areas are kept tidy; we remove our waste materials.
- We communicate clearly, with no jargon – just straightforward advice and options.
What Happens Next
Whether your need is urgent or you’re planning ahead, getting your door boarded up in Redhill is straightforward.
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Contact us
- For emergencies, Call 01737 301 082 straight away.
- For non-urgent enquiries, you can also contact our Redhill team by email.
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We assess your situation
- We’ll ask a few simple questions: property type, door location, what’s happened, any risks.
- Photos (if safe to take) are very useful, especially for commercial entrances.
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We attend and secure the door
- Our technician arrives with the boards, fixings and tools needed for your size and type of opening.
- We secure the door with plywood/OSB boarding or a temporary steel door, using anti-tamper fixings and non-destructive methods where we can.
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Paperwork for insurers (if needed)
- You receive an itemised invoice and brief work description.
- If this follows a burglary or vandalism, keep your police reference number and see our guide to insurance support for boarding up in Redhill.
You can also explore other services such as 24/7 emergency boarding up in Redhill or our broader boarding up services in Redhill if windows, shopfronts or roofs are affected too.
FAQs
How long does it take to board up a broken door?
Most standard door boarding up jobs in Redhill are completed in around 1–2 hours on site, depending on the size of the opening, access and how badly the frame is damaged. Complex commercial entrances or temporary steel doors can take longer, but we always work as efficiently as safety allows.
Can you still board up my door if the frame is badly damaged?
Yes, we often attend properties where the frame is split or partially detached. We’ll assess whether we can:
- Brace and clamp boards to the remaining structure, or
- Fix back into the surrounding brickwork or blockwork.
If damage is so severe that simple boarding would be unsafe, we may recommend a temporary steel door or advise you to involve a builder. We’ll explain your options clearly before proceeding.
Will boarding up damage my new replacement door frame later?
We aim for non-destructive securing wherever possible, using internal bracing and anti-tamper fixings to avoid unnecessary holes in good timber or masonry. If future replacement is planned, minor fixings into areas that will be removed anyway usually do not cause extra issues. We’ll always choose the most repair-friendly method that still keeps you secure.
Is this service suitable for rented properties and managed buildings?
Yes. We regularly work with landlords, estate agents, facilities managers and property managers across the RH area. Our service includes insurer-friendly paperwork and clear before/after photos, which help with internal reporting and claims. See our commercial boarding up services for more details.
Can you help me if my door is damaged by a break-in?
Absolutely. We frequently provide post-burglary boarding up to secure doors after forced entry. Once the police have attended (if required), we can board up the door, fit a temporary secure door if needed, and provide documentation to support any claim. You may also find our guide to burglary repairs and boarding up in Redhill useful.
Need help now?
For emergency door boarding up in Redhill, Call 01737 301 082 or Email us. We’re available 24/7 across the RH postcode area to secure your door quickly and safely.
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