Emergency Boarding Up in West Molesey
If you need boarding up West Molesey — whether after a break-in, smashed window, storm damage or for a vacant property — we provide fast, professional boarding and make-safe work across KT8 and the wider Kingston (KT) area. Our West Molesey team is available 24/7 for urgent calls and for pre-booked visits to secure homes, shops and void properties.
When you need this
Common scenarios in West Molesey where a prompt board-up is required:
- Burglary or attempted break-in leaving doors or windows insecure.
- Vandalism or a smashed shop window on Bridge Road or the local high street.
- Storm damage around Hurst Park, fallen glazing or blown panels.
- Vacant or void property protection for landlords and managing agents.
- Accidental impact (e.g., vehicular damage near Hampton Court Bridge) or glass breakage requiring a safety cordon.
We respond across KT8 and neighbouring communities such as East Molesey, Hersham and Walton-on-Thames. If you’re beside the River Thames near Molesey Lock, or close to Hampton Court Palace, we can help secure your property quickly and professionally.
How we secure your property
We follow a clear, non-destructive-first approach and use proven materials and methods:
- Site assessment: rapid safety check and risk assessment of glazing, frames and any structural damage.
- Temporary boarding: exterior-grade plywood or OSB — commonly 9mm to 12mm depending on the opening and insurer guidance — cut to fit for a tidy, weatherproof seal.
- Fixings & security: anti-tamper fixings fitted so boards can’t be easily removed from outside; where needed we use security anchor plates and countersunk screws to meet insurer expectations.
- Upgrades where required: temporary steel doors or Sitex-style steel security screens for medium-term protection of shops and vacant properties.
- Non-destructive principle: we secure and make-safe without removing frames or damaging brickwork wherever possible. If there is structural damage that requires more invasive work (for example a compromised lintel after a heavy impact), we’ll explain why and document it before proceeding.
- Evidence for insurers: we provide time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a short work statement. Please keep any police reference number — we’ll remind you at the scene.
We can also coordinate with replacement glazing contractors where needed and provide a board-and-glaze handover if you prefer a single point of contact. For shopfront incidents on Bridge Road or near the station we can supply RAMS (where requested) and work alongside your facilities manager.
Why choose us
- Local presence in Kingston with a mobile team covering KT8 and the wider KT postcodes (KT1–KT24).
- 10+ years’ experience in boarding up residential and commercial properties.
- Public liability insured and DBS-checked technicians for peace of mind.
- Workmanship guarantees where applicable and tidy, respectful on-site conduct.
- Insurer-friendly documentation: time-stamped photos, itemised invoices and a simple work statement supplied after every job.
- Focus on non-destructive securing wherever possible; clear explanation and sign-off if more substantial repairs are needed.
Micro case studies — recent West Molesey jobs
- Smashed shop window on a retail parade near Hampton Court station: same-day emergency glazing and temporary shopfront boarding, followed by a controlled handover to an approved glazier.
- Post-burglary make-safe to a terraced house off Station Approach: emergency door boarding, anti-tamper fixings and photographic evidence provided for the insurer.
- Storm-damaged skylight above a riverside cottage near Hurst Park: temporary roof and skylight boarding with weatherproofing and liaison with a local roofer for permanent repair.
What happens next
- Call or email our Kingston team and tell us the location (we cover KT8). If it’s an emergency, tell us if the police are involved and keep any reference number.
- We dispatch a mobile crew — we operate 24/7 and have local coverage across the KT area. We’ll confirm arrival and any safety instructions.
- On arrival we carry out a safety assessment, secure openings using plywood/OSB and anti-tamper fixings, take time-stamped photos and leave an itemised invoice and work statement.
Need immediate help? For urgent situations use our emergency service. For planned work or quotes we’ll arrange a convenient visit.
Helpful internal links
- window boarding in Kingston — for broken windows and emergency glass boarding.
- shopfront boarding in Kingston — for commercial and retail incidents on Bridge Road or the High Street.
- post-burglary boarding up — guidance and insurer paperwork after a break-in.
- 24/7 emergency boarding up — urgent out-of-hours support.
FAQs
How quickly can you board up a property in West Molesey?
We operate 24/7 with mobile crews covering KT8 and nearby neighbourhoods. We won’t promise a fixed ETA on the website, but we aim to dispatch promptly and will confirm arrival times when you call.
Will boarding up damage frames or windows?
We use non-destructive securing wherever possible. Boards are fitted to the frame or reveal using anti-tamper fixings; only where frames are unsafe (for example after significant impact or structural movement) will more invasive measures be necessary — we explain and document any such work first.
What materials do you use?
We commonly use exterior-grade plywood or OSB (typically 9mm–12mm depending on opening size), anti-tamper fixings, and for longer-term protection we can supply temporary steel doors or Sitex-style security screens.
Can you help with insurance claims?
Yes. We provide time-stamped photographs, an itemised invoice and a short work statement to support your insurer. We are not loss adjusters, so we recommend you keep any police reference number and contact your insurer as soon as possible. See our insurance support page for more.
Do you board up shops near Hampton Court Palace?
Yes — we regularly work on retail units and commercial properties across West Molesey (KT8), including areas close to Hampton Court Palace, Hurst Park and the riverside. We can provide RAMS and coordinate with landlords or facilities managers where needed.
Need help now? Call 020 4572 1601 or Email us.
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