Emergency Boarding Up in Ockham
If you need boarding up Ockham after a break-in, storm, accident or vandalism, we provide fast, professional support across the KT11 area. Our local Kingston-based team is available to secure homes and small commercial premises with careful, insurance-friendly workmanship and clear paperwork.
When You Need This
Common situations where people in Ockham ask for our help:
- Post-burglary boarding and secure entry after a break-in.
- Smashed or broken window board up following vandalism or accidental impact.
- Storm damage boarding to keep rain and wind out of properties.
- Emergency secure-up for vacant or void property while repairs are arranged.
- Temporary door boarding or replacement after a kick-in or forced entry.
Ockham landmarks and local references we regularly attend: Ockham Common, St Margaret’s Church, and the remnants of Ockham Park. We also work for neighbours and visitors around Cobham, Wisley, Oxshott and Leatherhead and along local routes such as the A3 corridor. The closest rail links you may use to reach us are Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon and Leatherhead stations; we also respond across the KT11 postal district for homeowners, tenants, landlords and small business managers.
How We Secure Your Property
We follow a clear, non-destructive-first approach and explain any unavoidable work before we start.
Step-by-step typical methods:
- Site assessment and risk check (safety—glass, electrics, structural issues).
- Temporary boarding using exterior-grade plywood or OSB: commonly 9–12mm plywood or 12mm OSB for windows; heavier 18mm panels for vulnerable doors and large openings when required.
- Fixings: anti-tamper fixings are used so panels can’t be easily removed from the outside. We use security screws and gasket/seal where needed for weatherproofing.
- Alternative solutions: Sitex-style steel security screens or temporary steel doors for commercial premises and void properties where longer-term security is needed.
- Non-destructive securing wherever possible; if frames are structurally damaged (for example after a severe impact or collapsed frame) we’ll explain any necessary cutting or removal and agree it with you before proceeding.
We leave the site tidy, secure, and safe for any follow-up trades. Where glazing replacement is needed we can board and arrange a glazier referral or coordinate with your chosen glazier.
Materials and guarantees
- Exterior-grade plywood / OSB, treated where appropriate for weather exposure.
- Anti-tamper fixings and security screws.
- Optional temporary steel doors and security screens for higher-risk or commercial sites.
- Workmanship warranty on installations where applicable; ask for details at booking.
Why Choose Us
- Local presence in Kingston serving KT postcodes, including KT11 (Ockham), with more than 10 years’ experience in boarding and emergency securing.
- Public liability insurance and DBS-checked technicians for peace of mind.
- We prioritise non-destructive securing wherever practical and explain exceptions (for example, where frames are unsafe after impact).
- Insurer-friendly evidence pack: time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice, and a short work statement to support claims. Please keep any police reference number if applicable.
- Clean, professional team committed to safe working practices and tidy finishes—RAMS available for commercial jobs.
Micro case studies — local examples
- Storm damage at a cottage near Ockham Common: team secured multiple broken panes with 12mm OSB, sealed frames against weather and supplied time-stamped photos for the client’s insurer; follow-up glazing arranged within 48 hours.
- Post-burglary secure-up on a small house near Ripley Lane: temporary steel door installed overnight after a forced entry; we provided an itemised invoice and a simple statement for the insurer.
- Shopfront emergency for a small business trading near Cobham High Street: same-day boarding, debris cleared, and coordination with the shop’s insurer and glazier for replacement.
What Happens Next
- Contact us and tell us the postcode district (KT11) and brief details of the damage.
- We’ll arrange an immediate response or a same-day visit where possible from our mobile Kingston crews.
- Work carried out with time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a short work statement for your insurer.
For urgent issues use our rapid response option or for routine enquiries get a free quote. Need glass or door replacement after the boarding? We can coordinate with glazing partners or provide referrals.
Useful next steps:
- For urgent incidents see our 24/7 emergency boarding up service.
- For broken panes and temporary closures read about our window boarding in Kingston.
- For forced-entry and temporary door measures see our door boarding up.
- If you need help with claims see our insurance support.
FAQs
How long does it take to board up a window or door?
Most standard window board-ups take 30–60 minutes; doors and larger openings may take longer. We aim for same-day response and fast turnaround while maintaining safe, secure work.
Is boarding up covered by insurance?
Many household and commercial policies cover emergency boarding up after insured events (burglary, storm, vandalism). We provide time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a short work statement to help with claims—keep any police reference number.
Will boarding damage my window frames?
We use non-destructive methods wherever possible. Anti-tamper fixings are designed so they can’t be removed easily from outside but can be removed from inside by a tradesperson. If frames are structurally unsafe, we’ll explain and agree any necessary work first.
Who do you cover in Ockham and nearby areas?
We cover Ockham (KT11) and surrounding communities across the KT postcode area, with mobile teams dispatched from Kingston to respond quickly.
What materials do you use?
Exterior-grade plywood and OSB (commonly 9–12mm for windows, 18mm for doors) and anti-tamper fixings. For longer-term protection we offer steel security screens and temporary steel doors.
Helpful information for insurers and landlords
We’re not loss adjusters or legal advisors, but we support claims by providing clear evidence packages and invoices. For vacant-property or medium-term security we offer Sitex-style screens and managed access options suitable for property managers and estate agents.
If you’re unsure about the best temporary solution for a period of vacancy in Ockham, speak to our team—we can recommend cost-effective options based on risk and intended timescale.
Final note and contact
If you are in Ockham (KT11) and need help boarding up today, we can assist with same-day attendance, insurance-friendly paperwork and safe, tidy workmanship. For urgent incidents we also operate our out-of-hours rapid response.
Need a free quote or to arrange work? Contact our Kingston team for a free, no-obligation estimate.
Need help now? Call 020 4572 1601 or Email us.
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