Boarding Up Situations in Redhill

When you need fast, reliable emergency boarding up in Redhill, it’s usually because something sudden and stressful has happened – a break‑in, vandalism, storm or accident. This page explains the main situations we deal with every day across Redhill and the wider RH postcode area, and how we help you board up and secure your property quickly and safely.

We provide 24/7 emergency securing for homes, shops and commercial premises, with over 10 years’ experience, full public liability insurance and DBS‑checked technicians.

When You Need Emergency Boarding Up

You may need our boarding up services in Redhill in any of these situations:

  • A burglar has forced a door or smashed a window.
  • Vandalism has left glass shattered or panels broken.
  • Storms or high winds have blown out windows, doors or roof lights.
  • Fire crews have broken glazing to ventilate the property.
  • Flood water has damaged frames and doors so they will not close.
  • A vehicle has hit your wall, shopfront or railings.
  • An accident has broken glass at home or at work.

In all cases, our priority is to make the property safe and secure while keeping damage to an absolute minimum. Wherever possible, we use non-destructive securing, fixing boards into existing frames or brickwork with carefully chosen anti‑tamper fixings so the boards can’t be easily removed from outside.

Below you’ll find a simple overview of each situation, with links to more detailed information.

Burglary & Break‑In Damage

A burglary or attempted break‑in is upsetting and disruptive. Our post-burglary boarding up in Redhill service focuses on restoring security as soon as possible so you can feel safe again.

Common issues after a break‑in include:

  • Front or back doors kicked in or forced.
  • Locks or keeps ripped out of the frame.
  • Windows smashed to gain entry.
  • Patio doors or French doors forced off their tracks.

We can:

  • Secure doors with temporary secure door boarding or, where needed, a temporary steel door.
  • Board up broken windows and glazed panels using suitable plywood or OSB.
  • Check for obvious weak points and advise on additional short‑term securing if required.
  • Provide insurer‑friendly paperwork, including a clear description of works and time‑stamped photos.

For more detail on what to do after a break‑in, visit our dedicated page on post-burglary boarding up.

Vandalism & Deliberate Damage

Vandalism can range from a single smashed pane to serious damage to a shopfront, school or office. Our vandalism boarding in Redhill service is designed to respond the same day, including evenings and weekends.

Typical vandalism scenarios:

  • Smashed shop windows on the High Street.
  • Broken communal doors in blocks of flats.
  • Damaged glazed panels in offices or schools.
  • Repeated nuisance damage to vacant properties.

We offer:

  • Smashed window boarding and emergency glass boarding for homes and businesses.
  • Safe clearing of loose glass and obvious hazards.
  • Discreet, tidy boarding so your premises remain professional‑looking while repairs are organised.

You can learn more on our vandalism repair and boarding page.

Storm & Wind Damage

Strong winds and storms can cause sudden damage to windows, doors, roofs and skylights. Our storm damage boarding in Redhill helps protect your property from the weather and from unauthorised entry.

Common storm issues:

  • Windows blown in or frames twisted.
  • Roof lights or skylights shattered.
  • Roof tiles dislodged, exposing loft spaces.
  • Garden objects or trees impacting glazing.

We can:

  • Provide temporary weatherproofing with plywood or OSB boarding and suitable coverings.
  • Carry out roof & skylight boarding where safe access is possible.
  • Liaise with your roofer or builder to coordinate follow‑on works.

See our detailed guide to storm damage boarding and temporary weatherproofing, or read more about our specialist roof & skylight boarding in Redhill.

Fire Damage Securing

After a fire, your property may be left vulnerable once fire crews have finished their work. Our fire damage boarding in Redhill focuses on securing openings and preventing further loss or trespass.

Typical fire‑related securing:

  • Windows broken or removed for ventilation.
  • Doors damaged by heat or forced entry by the fire service.
  • Properties left empty for investigation or repair.

We can:

  • Board up windows and doors to secure empty property for the short or medium term.
  • Install temporary steel doors or steel security screens where required, especially on vacant or high‑risk sites.
  • Work around structural concerns and liaise with other contractors.

We do not deal with smoke, soot or odour cleaning, but we work safely alongside those who do. For more details, visit our page on fire damage boarding and securing in Redhill.

Flood & Water Damage

Flooding and serious leaks do not just bring in water – they can swell and distort frames, making doors and windows impossible to close or lock. Our flood damage boarding in Redhill service helps you balance security and ventilation.

After a flood you might find:

  • Timber doors swollen so they will not shut.
  • Frames out of alignment so locks no longer engage.
  • Ground floor windows jammed or weakened.

We can:

  • Provide temporary secure door boarding while allowing controlled airflow where safe.
  • Secure windows with non‑destructive methods wherever possible.
  • Work carefully around any electrical or structural safety concerns.

Learn more on our flood damage boarding and securing page.

Accidents & Impact Damage

Sometimes damage is simply accidental – a mis‑kicked football, workplace incident or even a vehicle striking your wall or shopfront. Our accidental breakage boarding in Redhill covers these unplanned events.

Typical accidents:

  • Glass doors broken in offices or shops.
  • Children accidentally smashing patio doors or windows at home.
  • Vehicles colliding with shopfronts or boundary walls.
  • DIY or building work going wrong and damaging glazing.

We will:

  • Make the area safe with a quick glass clean‑up where appropriate.
  • Provide vehicular impact to shopfront boarding and structural caution where damage is significant.
  • Use strong boarding, anti‑tamper fixings and, if required, a temporary steel door.

More information is available on our accident damage boarding page.

How We Secure Your Property

In every situation, our process and materials are tailored to your property and insurer’s expectations, while keeping disruption to a minimum.

Typical approach:

  1. Initial assessment

    • We discuss what has happened, check for immediate safety risks and agree a plan.
    • Where possible, we use non-destructive securing, fixing to frames or existing holes to avoid extra damage.

  2. Material selection

    • We usually use structural plywood or OSB of suitable thickness for the opening size.
    • For larger spans or higher‑risk areas, we may double‑board or add intermediate supports.

  3. Fixings and security

    • We use anti-tamper fixings designed so they cannot be easily removed from outside.
    • Where frames are badly damaged, we may fix into surrounding masonry for a solid, secure board.

  4. Specialist solutions where needed

    • Temporary steel doors for repeatedly accessed properties or high‑risk sites.
    • Steel security screens or Sitex‑style screens for vacant property boarding or medium‑term void property security.

  5. Tidy finish and paperwork

    • We clear away obvious glass and debris from our work area.
    • We can provide time‑stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a simple statement of work to help with your insurance claim.

To explore our full range of services, visit our main boarding up services page.

Why Choose Us for Emergency Boarding Up in Redhill

  • Local and RH‑focused – We are based in the Redhill area and cover RH postcodes, including Redhill, Merstham, Earlswood, Horley, Reigate, and surrounding villages.
  • 10+ years’ experience – We’re experienced boarding up specialists dealing with burglary, vandalism, storm, fire, flood and accident damage.
  • Insured & checked – Public liability insured and DBS‑checked technicians for your peace of mind in homes, shops and sensitive sites.
  • Non-destructive where possible – We always try to protect your frames and fabric of the building, only drilling new holes when unavoidable (for example, where frames are shattered or missing).
  • Insurance‑friendly – We understand what insurers typically expect and can help with evidence and simple paperwork. For a fuller explanation, see our dedicated page on insurance support for boarding up in Redhill.
  • Residential, commercial and vacant – We work on houses, flats, shops, offices, industrial units and void properties. Learn more on our pages for residential boarding up, commercial boarding up and vacant property security.

What Happens Next

If you’re currently dealing with damage, here’s what to do:

  1. Make sure everyone is safe

    • Stay away from broken glass or unstable structures.
    • Call the emergency services if there’s any immediate danger.

  2. If applicable, contact the police

    • For burglary, vandalism or malicious damage, obtain a crime reference number – your insurer will usually ask for it.

  3. Call us to arrange boarding up

    • We’ll ask a few simple questions about the damage, location and access.
    • We explain the likely approach and provide an estimate based on the information you give.

  4. On-site securing

    • Our technician arrives, assesses the situation and agrees the work with you before starting.
    • Once secure, we provide photos and an itemised invoice if required.

If you want to understand costs before work begins, you can read about the factors that affect boarding up prices in Redhill. For broader information on when and why boarding up is used, see our guide: What is boarding up?

Situations We Cover – Quick Links

Use these links to go straight to the detailed page most relevant to you:

You can also see which RH neighbourhoods we cover on our areas we cover page.

FAQs About Emergency Boarding Up Situations

How long does it take to board up a property?

In many cases, a typical door or a few windows can be boarded within an hour or two once we’re on site. Larger properties, high‑level work or complex damage will take longer. We work efficiently but never rush safety‑critical steps.

Can you help me with my insurance claim?

We’re not loss adjusters or legal advisors, but we regularly provide insurance‑ready paperwork. This usually includes time‑stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a brief statement of what we found and what we did. For more detail, see our page on insurance support for boarding up in Redhill.

Do you always have to drill into my frames?

Wherever possible we use non-destructive securing, using existing holes or fixing into tougher areas to minimise extra damage. If frames are badly broken, rotten or missing, we may need to drill into sound timber or masonry to create a safe, solid fixing. We’ll explain this to you before we start.

Who should I call for a broken window late at night?

For an urgent broken window board up in Redhill, you can call us directly at any time. We provide 24/7 emergency boarding up and can work alongside your glazier if you already have one, or leave the boarding in place until permanent glazing is arranged.

Is boarding up covered by insurance?

Many home and business policies do cover emergency property securing after an insured event such as burglary, vandalism, storm or fire. Ultimately it depends on your policy wording. We recommend you contact your insurer as soon as practical and keep all paperwork, including any police reference number.

What if my shop window is smashed during trading hours?

We can attend during opening hours, set up a safe working area and provide shopfront boarding to secure your premises quickly. We understand the need to keep disruption to a minimum and can coordinate with your staff or security team. Learn more on our commercial boarding up in Redhill page.

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

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