Flood Damage Boarding in Redhill

Flood damage boarding in Redhill helps you quickly secure your home or business after water has damaged doors, windows and frames. Whether a burst pipe, river flooding or heavy rainfall has soaked and swollen your timber frames, we can board up and secure your property so it’s safe, lockable and ready for drying and repair work.

Need urgent help after a flood? Call 01737 301 082 – we provide 24/7 emergency boarding up across Redhill and the wider RH area.

We’re a local team with 10+ years’ experience in emergency boarding up, fully insured (public liability) and with DBS-checked technicians. We focus on non-destructive securing wherever possible, using methods and materials that keep your options open for repair and reinstatement.

When You Need Flood Damage Boarding

Floods and serious leaks don’t just leave water behind – they can also leave your property insecure and unsafe. You may need flood damage boarding in Redhill if:

• Frames are swollen or warped

  • Wooden doors and windows no longer close or lock properly.
  • Frames have expanded, so the door or sash will not sit back in the rebate.

• Locks and mechanisms have failed

  • Moisture and silt have jammed multipoint locks or latches.
  • Doors or windows must be left partly open to avoid sticking, leaving you insecure.

• Glazing or panels are cracked or loose

  • Impact from floating debris has damaged glass or uPVC panels.
  • Secondary glazing or internal doors have shattered during clean-up.

• You need to ventilate but stay secure

  • Dehumidifiers and fans need windows and doors left open or removed.
  • You still need to secure your home or business after a flood, especially overnight.

• You’re waiting for insurers or loss adjusters

  • Repairs cannot start until your insurer has visited.
  • You need temporary secure door and window solutions to keep the building protected in the meantime.

Common situations we attend in Redhill, Merstham, Earlswood, Horley and across the RH postcodes include:

• Ground-floor doors that will not close after floodwater recedes.
• Patio doors where the frame has twisted and the locking points no longer align.
• Basements or garden flats where windows must stay open for drying, but you still need security.
• Shops and offices where glazed doors have been forced open during flood response.

Where there is broken glass or damaged frames, we often combine emergency window boarding and temporary secure door solutions so the property can be locked, ventilated and safely accessed.

How We Secure Your Property After Flood Damage

Our goal is to secure your property after a flood in Redhill in a way that is safe, insurer-friendly and as non-destructive as conditions allow. Here’s how we typically work.

1. Safety Check and Assessment

On arrival, our DBS-checked technicians:

• Carry out a quick safety check (with particular care around:
  • Live electrics and wet flooring.
  • Loose plaster, ceiling collapse or unstable structures.
  • Contaminated water, sewage or heavy silt).
• Identify every point that is insecure: doors, windows, side access gates, basement hatches and any broken glazing.

If we see signs of serious structural damage, we’ll explain this clearly and may recommend involving your insurer, loss adjuster or a structural engineer before any heavy works go ahead.

2. Choosing the Right Boarding Method

We tailor the solution to the level of flood damage and your drying plan:

• Plywood boarding Redhill

  • Typically 11–18mm structural-grade plywood for doors and accessible windows.
  • Fixed from the inside using strong timbers and anti-tamper fixings wherever possible, to resist removal from outside.

• OSB boarding Redhill

  • Oriented Strand Board (OSB) in similar thickness where appropriate.
  • Ideal for temporary secure infills where aesthetics are less important (e.g. rear access, basements).

• Temporary secure door solutions

  • For badly swollen or broken doors that won’t close, we can:
    • Remove or pin back the damaged leaf.
    • Fit a boarded panel with a temporary lock, or
    • Prepare the opening for a temporary steel door where higher security is required (we will explain options and any extra costs clearly).

• Ventilation vs security

  • After flooding, it’s often essential to leave openings for air circulation.
  • We can fit partially boarded panels or slatted arrangements that:
    • Allow airflow for drying and dehumidifiers.
    • Still provide a secure barrier and prevent entry.

3. Non-Destructive Securing Wherever Possible

We always aim for non-destructive securing:

• We avoid drilling into intact frames if we can brace boards to the internal structure instead.
• Existing locks, handles and hinges are left in place unless they are unsafe or completely failed.
• Glass that is cracked but stable may be covered and protected rather than immediately removed, depending on insurer guidance.

Exceptions
In a flood, some timber becomes so swollen, rotten or deformed that non-destructive methods are impossible or unsafe. In these cases we will:

• Explain what must be removed (e.g. a door that won’t open or close) and why.
• Keep removals to the minimum needed to make the property safe and secure.
• Leave any removed fittings on site for your insurer or contractor to inspect.

4. Fixings, Security and Finishing

To ensure your emergency property securing in Redhill is robust:

• We use anti-tamper fixings that cannot be easily undone from the outside.
• Boards are sized to overlap the opening adequately and resist prising.
• We position supports to avoid obvious handholds for climbing.
• Any sharp edges or protruding screws are made safe.

If the property will be vacant for longer (for example, following severe flooding), we can discuss medium-term options such as steel security screens or other solutions for vacant property security.

5. Insurer-Ready Documentation

Flood damage is almost always an insurance matter. As part of our service we can provide:

• Time‑stamped before and after photos of the boarded areas.
• A clear, itemised invoice showing labour, materials and access equipment used.
• A brief work statement describing what we secured and why (e.g. “front door frame warped by floodwater; original door unsecure, boarded with 18mm ply and anti‑tamper fixings”).

Keep hold of any police reference number if the flood relates to a wider incident (e.g. vehicle impact with a mains pipe). We can also support you with our dedicated insurance support for boarding up in Redhill.

Why Choose Us for Flood Damage Boarding in Redhill?

Local, Experienced and Fully Insured

• Local presence in Redhill, covering RH1, RH2, RH6 and all surrounding RH postcodes.
• Over 10 years’ experience providing emergency boarding up for homes, shops and commercial properties.
• Fully public liability insured with DBS-checked technicians for your peace of mind.

Specialists in Emergency Property Securing

• We regularly handle flood damage boarding, storm damage boarding and other water-related emergencies.
• Our team understands how drying contractors, loss adjusters and insurers work, so we secure your property in a way that doesn’t hinder reinstatement.

For broader water-related incidents, we can also assist with storm damage boarding and other make-safe services.

Non-Destructive, Tidy and Respectful

• We treat your property as if it were our own, keeping works as non-destructive as conditions allow.
• We tidy up waste boards and packaging and, where safe, sweep up glass or loose debris around access routes.
• We explain clearly what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and what your next steps should be.

Insurer-Friendly Paperwork and Guarantees

• Our workmanship is guaranteed for the duration of the temporary securing period we agree with you.
• You’ll receive clear paperwork suitable for insurers, along with photos and a simple work summary on request.
• Many clients tell us this saves time and stress when making claims for flood damage boarding in Redhill.

What Happens Next?

Whether your property has just flooded or you’re planning ahead during drying works, our process is straightforward:

1. Contact us

   • Call us on 01737 301 082 any time, day or night.
   • Or email [email protected] with photos if it’s not an immediate emergency.

2. We assess and advise

   • We’ll ask a few quick questions about the flooding (water depth, areas affected, electrics, access).
   • We explain the most suitable options for window boarding or door boarding up and any special considerations around ventilation.

3. Attendance and securing

   • Our technician visits, carries out a safety check, and then boards and secures the affected openings using plywood or OSB, with appropriate anti-tamper fixings.
   • If required, we can coordinate with your chosen contractor, drying specialist or roofer.

4. Paperwork and follow-up

   • You receive an invoice, photos and a short work summary, ready to support your insurance claim.
   • When you’re ready for reinstatement works or glazing, we can remove our boards or work alongside your builders or glaziers.

To explore related services for water-affected properties, you may find these pages useful:

• Window boarding in Redhill
• Door boarding up
• Storm damage boarding and securing
• Insurance support for boarding up in Redhill

Flood Damage Boarding FAQs

How quickly can you secure my property after a flood?

We offer 24/7 emergency boarding up near me coverage across Redhill and the RH postcode area. Arrival times depend on workload and distance, but we always aim for a prompt response and will be honest about likely timings when you call. In non-urgent situations, we can schedule a same-day or next-day visit.

Will boarding up make my flood damage worse?

No. Our methods are designed to support drying, not hinder it. Where possible, we leave small gaps or removable panels to allow airflow, while still preventing unauthorised entry. We’ll also consider advice from your drying contractor or loss adjuster if you have one on site.

Can you still board up if the frames are very swollen?

Yes, in most cases. Even if a door or window frame is swollen or twisted, we can usually fit temporary boarding up to the surrounding structure. If the frame itself is unsafe or breaking away from the wall, we’ll explain this clearly and may recommend further structural assessment.

Is boarding up after a flood covered by insurance?

Many household and commercial policies do cover emergency securing after an insured event, which can include flooding or escape of water. However, we cannot guarantee cover, as every policy is different. We will provide insurance-ready paperwork and photos to support your claim; you or your broker will need to confirm cover with your insurer.

Do you also deal with cleaning up, drying, or odour removal?

We specialise in emergency boarding up and securing. We do not provide drying, dehumidification, odour treatment or full flood restoration. However, our work makes the property safe and secure so specialist flood-restoration teams can operate effectively.

How long can the boards stay in place?

Boards can safely remain in place for weeks or even months if needed, though many clients remove them once repairs and glazing are arranged. If your property will be empty for longer, we can discuss more robust options, such as steel security screens for vacant property boarding in Redhill.

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

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