Post-Burglary Boarding Up in Redhill
Post-burglary boarding up in Redhill is about making your property safe and secure again as quickly as possible after a break-in. Whether a door has been kicked in or a window smashed, we provide fast, professional emergency boarding up to secure your home or business and help you move on from the shock.
Need urgent help now? Call 01737 301 082 – 24/7 emergency response across Redhill and the wider RH area.
When You Need Post-Burglary Boarding Up
A break-in is upsetting and disruptive, and often leaves the property vulnerable to further crime or bad weather. You may need post-burglary boarding up in Redhill when:
- A door has been forced or kicked in and will not lock
- A window has been smashed to gain entry
- A patio door or French doors are damaged or won’t close properly
- The lock has been jemmyed, drilled or ripped out of the frame
- The police have had to force entry and left the opening insecure
Common situations we attend include:
- Secure property after break-in Redhill – after the police have been, we secure damaged doors and windows so you can stay in the property or lock it up safely.
- Break-in boarding for homes and flats – front doors, balcony doors, bay windows and ground-floor windows made safe with strong plywood or OSB boarding.
- Post-burglary boarding up for shops and offices – including shopfront boarding in Redhill if thieves have smashed the glass to get in.
- Emergency door replacement (temporary) – where a door is too badly damaged to keep, we can fit a temporary secure door or solid boarding for short-term protection.
We support homeowners, tenants, landlords, shop owners and property managers throughout Redhill, Merstham, Reigate, Horley and the wider RH postcode area with 24 hour boarding up Redhill and emergency property securing whenever you need it.
How We Secure Your Property After a Break-In
Our focus is simple: make your property safe, weather-tight and secure as quickly as possible, while keeping damage and disruption to a minimum.
1. Fast Attendance and Safety Check
When you call, we’ll:
- Take brief details of what’s happened and the type of opening (door, window, shopfront).
- Advise you to check for any live hazards (exposed wiring, gas smells, structural cracks) and to follow police instructions if they’re on site.
- Dispatch a local technician to you – we provide 24/7 boarding up in Redhill and across the RH area.
On arrival, we:
- Check the area for hazards (broken glass, sharp metal, loose frames).
- Confirm that the property is safe to enter and work in.
- Talk you through the plan before any work starts, so you know what we’re doing and why.
2. Non-Destructive Securing Wherever Possible
We specialise in non-destructive securing Redhill methods. This means:
- We use existing frames, reveals and structures wherever we can.
- We avoid drilling into undamaged window sills, frames and brickwork unless there is no other safe option.
- Fixings are positioned carefully to make later glazing or joinery repairs as straightforward as possible.
In rare cases – for example, if the frame is badly splintered, twisted or loose after a violent break-in – we may need to use additional fixings into brick or blockwork to get a truly secure result. We will always explain this clearly before we proceed.
3. Strong Plywood / OSB Boarding and Anti-Tamper Fixings
We use trade-quality boarding and professional fixings designed for security work:
- Plywood or OSB boarding – typically 11–18mm thick, chosen to suit the size of the opening and risk level. Thicker boards are used for larger spans or more exposed positions.
- Secure, anti-tamper fixings – fixings designed so they can’t be easily removed from the outside, helping to prevent opportunist entry.
- Internal bracing where needed – door openings may be braced from inside the property so the board or temporary door cannot simply be pushed in.
We can board up:
- Front and back doors
- Patio doors, French doors and sliding doors
- Ground-floor and upper-floor windows
- Shopfronts and commercial entrances
- Side gates, alleyways and service doors
For detailed information on individual openings, you can also see our dedicated pages for window boarding in Redhill and door boarding up.
4. Temporary Secure Doors and Medium-Term Protection
If your main entrance door is too damaged to re-use, we can:
- Install a temporary secure door within the frame or behind the opening
- Use a robust boarded solution that allows you to lock up and still have controlled access
For some commercial premises or repeated break-in risk, we can also discuss:
- Temporary steel doors (where appropriate)
- Steel security screens for vulnerable or vacant properties – see our vacant property boarding in Redhill page for more about medium-term security options.
5. Tidy Finish and Insurer-Friendly Evidence
Before we leave, we:
- Sweep up and remove accessible broken glass and debris from the work area
- Check that doors and boarded windows close and lock (where applicable)
- Take time-stamped photos of the damage and our completed work
- Provide an itemised invoice and a simple work statement describing what we’ve done
This documentation is designed to be insurance-ready paperwork and is accepted by most insurers. Keep these, along with any police incident or crime reference number, for your claim.
Why Choose Us for Break-In Boarding in Redhill?
Local, Experienced and Available 24/7
- Based in and around Redhill, covering all RH postcodes including Merstham, Earlswood, Reigate, Horley, Oxted, Dorking and Crawley.
- Over 10 years’ experience providing emergency boarding up services in the local area.
- 24 hour boarding up Redhill – nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Professional, Vetted Technicians
- All technicians are DBS-checked for your peace of mind.
- We carry public liability insurance, and we are used to working in people’s homes, shops and commercial sites.
- We arrive in clearly marked vehicles with the tools and materials needed for most situations.
Non-Destructive, Insurance-Friendly Approach
- Non-destructive securing wherever possible – we protect your remaining frames and structure.
- We understand what insurers and loss adjusters look for after a burglary and provide:
- Time-stamped before/after photos
- Clear description of damage and works carried out
- Itemised labour and materials on the invoice
For more about paperwork and claims, visit our dedicated page on insurance support for boarding up in Redhill.
Clear Communication and Respectful Service
We know burglary is stressful and unsettling. Our technicians:
- Explain options in plain English, not jargon
- Work efficiently and respectfully, conscious of children, neighbours and staff around
- Leave your property as tidy as circumstances allow
Many clients tell us the biggest relief is simply being able to lock up again and feel safe. Our job is to get you to that point as quickly and calmly as possible.
What Happens Next?
If you’ve just had a break-in:
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Make sure everyone is safe
- If intruders may still be inside, call 999 and do not enter.
- Follow any instructions given by the police or emergency services.
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Contact the police (if you haven’t already)
- Report the burglary and obtain a crime reference number.
- Do not throw away damaged locks or obvious evidence until the police have finished.
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Call us to secure the property
- Need help now? Call 01737 301 082 for fast, 24/7 post-burglary boarding up in Redhill.
- We’ll ask for your address, brief details of the damage, and any access notes (e.g. flat, rear alley, shopfront on high street).
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We attend, secure and document
- We carry out the securing work using robust materials and anti-tamper fixings.
- We provide photos and an itemised invoice to support your insurance claim.
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Arrange permanent repairs
- Once the property is secure, you can organise replacement doors, new glazing or further building repairs at a time that suits you.
- If you need more information about costs, you can learn how we price our work on our boarding up prices in Redhill page.
You can also explore our general boarding up services in Redhill if you’re planning follow-up security improvements after your initial emergency has been dealt with.
FAQs – Post-Burglary Boarding Up in Redhill
How quickly can you get here after a break-in?
We provide 24/7 boarding up in Redhill and the surrounding RH areas. Response times depend on where our nearest team is and current demand, but we always prioritise emergency boarding up near me calls such as active burglaries or exposed properties. When you ring, we’ll give you an honest estimated arrival window.
Do I need to call the police before I call you?
Yes, if you suspect a burglary has taken place, the police should be informed first, particularly if intruders may still be in or near the property. Once the police have attended or advised it’s safe, we can come in to secure your property after a break-in and start the boarding up work.
Can you secure my home so I can sleep there tonight?
In most cases, yes. Our aim is to board up and secure damaged windows and doors so that the property can be safely occupied or locked up. If a front door is destroyed, we can provide temporary door boarding or a temporary secure door so you can still get in and out while staying protected.
Will boarding up damage my frames or brickwork?
We focus on non-destructive securing wherever possible. That means:
- Using existing fixing points where we can
- Avoiding unnecessary drilling into sound frames or masonry
However, if a frame is badly broken or loose after a forced entry, we may have to add more substantial fixings to guarantee security. We’ll explain this before we start, and we always work with future repairs in mind.
Is boarding up covered by insurance?
Many home and business insurance policies include emergency securing after a burglary, but this varies by provider. We can’t give legal or insurance advice, but we do provide:
- Time-stamped photos of the damage and boarding
- An itemised invoice and brief work statement
These documents are designed to be insurance-ready paperwork. For more detail, visit our page on insurance support for boarding up in Redhill.
Can you help with other damage like storm or vandalism?
Yes. While this page focuses on burglary, we also handle vandalism boarding Redhill and storm damage boarding. You can read more on our vandalism repair and storm damage boarding pages.
Need help now? Call 01737 301 082 or Email us for fast, professional post-burglary boarding up in Redhill and across the RH postcode area.
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