Emergency Boarding Up in Ottershaw

If you need boarding up Ottershaw after a break-in, storm damage or an accidental impact, we provide fast, local support in KT16 and across the KT postcode area. Our team is available 24/7 to make properties safe and secure with professional, insurer-friendly workmanship.

When you need this

Common reasons Ottershaw residents and landlords call us:

• Burglary or attempted break-in — smashed doors or windows needing an immediate board-up to secure the property.
• Vandalism — smashed panes or kicked-in doors at properties around Ottershaw Village Centre and nearby homes.
• Storm damage — blown windows, damaged skylights or fallen branches around Ottershaw Park and Ottershaw Common requiring temporary weatherproofing.
• Accidental impact — vehicular or accidental damage to a façade or window.
• Vacant/void property protection — securing empty homes while awaiting long-term repairs or tenant changeover.

We cover Ottershaw (KT16) and mobile across the KT1–KT24 area, including nearby Chertsey, Addlestone, Lyne and Byfleet. Typical local landmarks and references we work around include Ottershaw Park, Ottershaw Common and the village centre near the Village Hall. The closest rail links we often reference are Chertsey and Addlestone stations for direction-finding.

How we secure your property

We follow a straightforward, non‑panicky approach designed to protect people and property.

Our standard methods

• Assessment on arrival: safe access, hazards (glazing, structural), and police instructions.
• Non-destructive boarding wherever possible: we fit boards to the existing frame without permanent alteration.
• Materials: window boarding typically uses 9–12mm exterior-grade plywood or OSB; doors and larger openings often use 18mm plywood or temporary steel doors/screens where required.
• Fixings: anti-tamper fixings are used so boards cannot be easily removed from outside; we explain how they work and why we use them.
• Temporary steel doors and Sitex-style security screens: used for high-risk or long-term void security.
• Weatherproofing: taped seals and flashing where necessary after storm damage; we coordinate with roofers if skylights are affected.

We document every job for insurers with time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a simple work statement. Keep any police reference number and supply it to your insurer — we’ll include our evidence pack to make claims smoother.

Why choose us

• Local to Kingston and serving KT postcodes (including KT16 Ottershaw) for 10+ years.
• Public liability insured and DBS-checked technicians for peace of mind.
• Non-destructive securing wherever possible; we explain any structural exceptions clearly (for example, severe frame failure after impact).
• Workmanship warranty and tidy, considerate operatives who secure and clear the site before leaving.
• Insurer-friendly paperwork on every job and proof suitable for claims handling.

We aim to balance speed with care: rapid, safe boarding up without unnecessary damage and with clear notes for your insurer.

Micro case studies — Ottershaw

• Post-burglary residential board-up: A ground-floor bay window on a cottage near Ottershaw Park was smashed overnight. We carried out emergency window boarding using 12mm exterior plywood with anti-tamper fixings, photographed the scene for the client’s insurer and provided an itemised invoice the same day. The homeowner arranged glazing replacement through their insurer.
• Storm-damaged skylight: After a heavy windstorm damaged a skylight on a bungalow close to Ottershaw Common, we installed temporary OSB boarding and a taped weatherproof seal to stop water ingress, then liaised with a local roofer for permanent repairs.
• Vacant property protection for a landlord: A landlord asked for medium-term security on a void house near the village centre. We fitted Sitex-style security screens over accessible windows and a temporary steel door on the rear entrance, supplying a log of access arrangements for the client.

What happens next

1. Call or contact us with the location (Ottershaw, KT16), a brief description and whether police are involved.
2. We assess and secure: our technician arrives with boards, anti‑tamper fixings and equipment to make the property safe — photos and a short work statement are produced on site.
3. Follow-up: we can arrange temporary steel doors, longer-term security screens or recommend glaziers/roofers for permanent repairs.

For emergency calls, use our 24/7 rapid response. For less urgent enquiries or quotes, we’ll send a no‑obligation estimate.

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FAQs

How quickly can you secure a property in Ottershaw?

We operate 24/7 with mobile teams across KT postcodes. Call us with your location in KT16 and we’ll dispatch the nearest technician as a priority — we avoid hard ETAs but aim for the fastest practical response.

Will boarding up damage my frames or windows?

We use non-destructive securing wherever possible. That means we fix boards to existing frames or use internal fittings so the original glazing/frame can be restored. Structural exceptions (severely damaged frames or unsafe openings) are explained on site.

What materials do you use for boarding?

We typically use 9–12mm exterior plywood or OSB for window boarding and 18mm for door areas. For higher-security needs we can supply temporary steel doors or Sitex-style security screens.

Will you provide paperwork for an insurance claim?

Yes — we supply time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a short work statement. Please keep any police reference number and share it with your insurer.

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Need help now? Call 020 4572 1601 or Email us.