Shopfront Boarding in Redhill
Shopfront boarding in Redhill is essential when your shop window, door or frontage has been smashed, damaged or forced and you need to secure your business quickly and safely. We provide fast, 24/7 commercial and retail boarding up so you can protect stock, keep staff and the public safe, and satisfy your insurer after an incident.
Need urgent help? Call 01737 301 082 now for immediate shopfront boarding in Redhill and across the RH postcode area.
When You Need This
You may need emergency shopfront boarding in Redhill if:
- Your shop window is smashed after a break-in, attempted burglary or vandalism.
- There has been an accidental impact (e.g. vehicle, trolley, pallet truck) into your frontage.
- A toughened glass panel has shattered without warning, leaving a large opening.
- Severe storm damage has broken glazing or twisted frames.
- The police, fire service or your insurer have advised you to board up and secure as soon as possible.
We regularly carry out:
- Commercial boarding up Redhill – high street units, retail parks, forecourts and industrial estates.
- Retail boarding up – boutiques, salons, restaurants, cafés, takeaways, supermarkets and convenience stores.
- Shopfront boarding Redhill – large plate glass windows, full-height doors, side panels and glazed shopfront systems.
- Business boarding up for offices, showrooms and public-facing premises.
Typical situations include:
- Shop window smashed repair: we make the frontage safe, remove loose glass where required, then board up securely.
- Emergency glass boarding where glazing has cracked but not fully fallen out, and you need it made safe before replacement.
- Accidental breakage boarding after shelves, equipment or displays have hit the glass from inside.
- Support alongside emergency glaziers when they cannot obtain like-for-like glass immediately – we “board & secure” until glazing can be replaced.
Where long-term repair is needed, we are happy to coordinate with your glass replacement company or shopfitter, providing safe access while they work.
How We Secure Your Property
Our focus is on fast boarding up services that are safe, tidy and as non-disruptive as possible to your trading.
1. Initial assessment and safety
On arrival, our DBS-checked, fully insured technicians will:
- Assess the extent of the damage to glazing, frames, doors and surrounding structure.
- Check for loose or hanging glass, sharp edges and trip hazards.
- Identify any issues with roller shutters, security grilles or doors that affect security.
- Agree with you which areas must be kept accessible (e.g. main entrance, fire exits) and which can be covered completely.
If necessary we will:
- Set up a temporary safety cordon around the damaged area.
- Carry out a basic glass and debris sweep inside and outside the frontage.
2. Materials we use: plywood & OSB boarding
We use trade-grade boarding materials suitable for commercial frontages in Redhill:
- Plywood boarding Redhill – generally 11–18mm structural ply, depending on span and risk level.
- OSB boarding Redhill – moisture-resistant, structural OSB for strong, cost-effective security.
Thickness is chosen based on:
- Size of the opening (standard window vs large shopfront).
- Height above ground and possible leverage points.
- Exposure to public areas, alleyways or rear service yards.
Where required, we can also install:
- Temporary steel doors to provide a robust, lockable entrance while your main door is out of action.
- Steel security screens for particularly vulnerable or vacant commercial units (short or medium term).
3. Fixings and non-destructive securing
We prioritise non-destructive securing wherever possible:
- Using anti-tamper fixings that cannot easily be removed from outside.
- Fixing into existing frames and strong points, avoiding bricks and tiles unless absolutely necessary.
- Using appropriate bracing or framing for large openings so the boards do not flex or rattle.
Our aim is always to:
- Keep damage to your frames and façade to an absolute minimum.
- Avoid drilling into shopfront profiles unless there is no safe alternative.
Exceptions where we may need more intrusive fixing include:
- Severe structural damage where frames are twisted, loose or unsafe.
- Where there is no secure fixing point in the frame and the only option is into surrounding masonry.
- After major impacts (e.g. vehicle collision) where safety and stability take priority.
We will explain what we are doing and why, before we proceed.
4. Doors, shutters and access
Shopfronts often include multiple access points and systems:
- Glazed doors – we can board over entirely or fit a temporary secure door with proper locks.
- Roller shutters and grilles – we can work around existing shutters, boarding behind or in front depending on the damage.
- Side and rear staff entrances – can be boarded or fitted with temporary steel doors for secure access.
We will always:
- Maintain fire escape routes as required.
- Discuss any trading continuation plans (for example, using a rear entrance temporarily).
5. Tidy finish and insurer-friendly documentation
Once boarded up, we ensure:
- Boards are tight-fitting, neat and aligned, deterring further attempts.
- No sharp screws or fixings are left exposed where the public might brush past.
- Any signage or notices you wish to display (e.g. “business trading as normal – please use rear entrance”) can be fitted to the boards.
For your records and insurance claim we can provide:
- Time-stamped photos of the damage and the completed boarding.
- An itemised invoice clearly listing labour, materials and emergency attendance.
- A brief work statement summarising what we secured and how.
You should also keep any police reference number if the incident involves crime or vandalism – your insurer will usually ask for this.
Why Choose Us
We specialise in boarding up services in Redhill and across all RH postcodes, with more than 10 years’ experience securing commercial and retail properties.
Local, 24/7 commercial response
- Based in and around Redhill, regularly working in Reigate, Horley, Merstham, Nutfield, Oxted and the wider RH area.
- 24 hour boarding up Redhill – out-of-hours boarding up whenever you need it, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Efficient dispatch from our mobile teams for fast boarding up services, without overpromising unrealistic arrival times.
Commercial expertise and safe working
- Extensive experience with retail boarding up, showrooms, forecourts and offices.
- Used to managing larger glass sizes, multiple panels and complex aluminium shopfront systems.
- Simple, practical RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for higher-risk sites or where requested by facilities managers.
Professional, vetted technicians
- All operatives are DBS-checked technicians for boarding up and used to working in public-facing environments.
- We carry public liability insurance suitable for commercial properties and shopping centres.
- We work tidily and respectfully around your staff, customers and neighbouring businesses.
Non-destructive securing and clear communication
- We prioritise non-destructive securing Redhill methods to reduce follow-on repair costs.
- You get clear explanations of what we recommend, why, and any temporary limitations (for example, if a door must stay out of use).
- Our focus is to secure your shopfront quickly, reduce downtime, and make your insurer’s process as straightforward as possible.
For broader details of what we offer, you can also review our full range of boarding up services in Redhill.
What Happens Next
Whether your shop window is smashed right now or you’re planning ahead for a vulnerable unit, our process is straightforward.
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Contact us
- If it’s urgent, please Call 01737 301 082 straight away.
- For non-urgent work, you can also contact our Redhill team by email with photos of the damage.
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Telephone assessment & quote
- We’ll ask a few quick questions: size and number of panes, type of business, whether shutters are installed, and access details.
- We’ll explain the likely approach and provide a clear, no-obligation quote, based on factors similar to those outlined on our boarding up prices page (without quoting fixed rates online).
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Attendance and securing
- Our team arrives with the materials and fixings needed for shop front boarding up in Redhill.
- We make the area safe, carry out emergency property securing, and leave your frontage fully boarded and secure.
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Aftercare and insurers
- You’ll receive an itemised invoice and brief work statement suitable for your insurance company, plus photos if requested.
- If you’ve also had a burglary, you may find our guidance on post-burglary boarding up helpful, including simple steps to follow after a break-in.
- For more detail on paperwork, see our dedicated page on insurance support for boarding up in Redhill.
If damage is storm-related, our storm damage boarding and roof & skylight boarding services can be combined with shopfront work, giving you a single point of contact.
FAQs
How fast can you get to my shop?
We offer 24/7 boarding up Redhill and prioritise live emergencies. Exact times depend on traffic, time of day and technician availability, but we always aim for a prompt, same day boarding up response for emergencies. Call us and we’ll give an honest estimated attendance time.
Can I still trade while my shopfront is boarded?
Often yes. We can:
- Leave or create a temporary secure door for staff and customers.
- Board only the damaged panes while keeping other doors or shutters operational.
We’ll discuss your trading needs on arrival and secure the site in a way that balances security and practicality.
What if my shop window is smashed late at night?
If your shop window is smashed late at night, you can call our out-of-hours boarding up service on 01737 301 082. We will:
- Make the area safe.
- Carry out emergency board up 24/7.
- Provide photos and paperwork to help with your insurance claim.
Do you replace the glass as well?
We specialise in boarding up and emergency securing, not full glazing replacement. However:
- We regularly work alongside emergency glaziers and shopfront installers.
- We’re happy to coordinate access and timing with your chosen contractor.
In the meantime, our job is to board up and secure your Redhill shopfront until permanent repairs are made.
Will the boarding damage my frames or signage?
We always aim for non-destructive securing wherever possible, fixing into existing frames and strong points. In some severe cases, a small number of masonry fixings may be unavoidable for safety. We’ll explain options before we start so there are no surprises.
Is this work covered by my insurance?
Many commercial policies do cover emergency boarding up after damage, but you’ll need to check your own wording or speak to your insurer. We support the process by providing insurance-ready paperwork, as explained on our insurance support for boarding up in Redhill page.
Need help now?
For fast, professional shopfront boarding in Redhill and across the RH postcode area, Call 01737 301 082 or Email us.
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