Accidental Breakage Boarding in Kingston
If you’ve had a window, door, rooflight or shopfront damaged unexpectedly, our accidental breakage boarding Kingston service secures your property quickly and safely. From a stray football to a ladder through a pane or even a vehicle impact, we provide fast, non-destructive securing wherever possible so you can rest easy again.
Need help now? Call 020 4572 1601. Out of hours or during the day, our 24/7 team covers Kingston upon Thames and the wider KT postcode area.
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When You Need This
Accidents happen at the worst times. If any glass, door leaf or frame has been damaged, don’t leave it to chance—exposed openings invite weather, opportunists and hazards. Common scenarios include:
- Broken window at home from a ball, pet, or moving furniture.
- Glazing cracked by a falling ladder, tools or building works.
- Shop window smashed by accidental impact to the frontage.
- Door glass shattered after slammed or forced hinges (non-criminal).
- Skylight/rooflight broken during maintenance or by falling branches.
- Vehicular impact to shopfront boarding needs after a low-speed collision into a fascia.
- Construction site mishaps causing a broken window board up requirement to make safe for insurers and the public.
If you’re unsure, call us and we’ll advise what to do next and how we can help. We handle both domestic and commercial properties across KT postcodes, including Kingston town centre, Norbiton, Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth, Berrylands, Hampton Wick, Thames Ditton and beyond.
How We Secure Your Property
We keep things simple, safe and insurer-friendly. Our method is to secure robustly while avoiding damage to your frames or fabric wherever possible.
- Make-safe and clean-up
- Establish a safety cordon and assess for any structural concerns (particularly for shopfronts after impact).
- Wear appropriate PPE; remove loose shards and deglaze where needed.
- Sweep and gather glass fragments; bag debris. We can leave retained glass on site if your insurer needs to inspect.
- Non-destructive securing (our default)
- We aim for non-destructive securing using internal bracing and timber cleats so fixings are not exposed or accessible from outside.
- Boarding materials: exterior-grade plywood or OSB, commonly 11–18mm thick depending on opening size and risk profile.
- Anti-tamper fixings: where external fixings are necessary, we use anti-tamper screws/bolts designed so they can’t be easily removed from outside.
- Weatherproofing: edges sealed against rain where required; temporary vapour/film used if needed to limit drafts.
- Doors and access considerations
- Door glazing: for heavily damaged doors, a temporary secure door can be installed to maintain safe access while keeping the property secure.
- Temporary steel doors: strong, lockable units ideal for shopfronts or entrances needing controlled access during repairs.
- Shop shutters: if shutters or roller doors are involved, we’ll secure the glazing behind and liaise on shutter operation.
- Specialist options (if risk is higher or medium-term)
- Steel security screens: anti-vandal screens (Sitex-style) can be fitted where repeated access attempts are likely or where an opening will be out of action for longer.
- Board & glaze: if you need temporary boarding now with planned glazing to follow, we can coordinate with trusted glazing partners.
- Exceptions to non-destructive methods
- Where frames are too damaged, distorted or missing after an impact, we may have to use external fixing points or additional bracing.
- If there’s suspected structural damage to the shopfront, mullions or lintel, we’ll secure what’s safe and advise on builder/structural engineer follow-up before re-glazing.
Everything we do is designed to be strong, tidy and temporary—keeping your options open for permanent repair or full replacement with minimal fuss.
Why Choose Us
- Local and responsive: Based in Kingston upon Thames, we cover all KT postcodes (KT1–KT24). We dispatch efficiently 24/7 so you’re never left waiting unnecessarily.
- 10+ years’ experience: Skilled boarding-up specialists used to homes, shops and managed buildings.
- Public liability insured and DBS-checked technicians: For your peace of mind and access to sensitive sites.
- Non-destructive securing wherever possible: We prioritise methods that avoid damage to frames and finishes.
- Quality materials and methods: Exterior-grade plywood/OSB, appropriate thickness, internal bracing, and anti-tamper fixings.
- Temporary steel doors and security screens available: When you need controlled access or a tougher, medium-term solution.
- Insurer-friendly paperwork: Time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a simple work statement. If the police attended (e.g. for a road incident), keep any reference number they provide.
- Tidy, respectful work: We clean up debris and leave the area safe before we depart.
- Clear guarantees: We stand behind our workmanship; if any aspect of our securing needs adjustment, we’ll come back and put it right.
What Happens Next
- Call us: Tell us what happened and share any photos if you can. We’ll advise immediate steps to make the area safe. For urgent support, see our 24/7 emergency boarding up.
- Fast dispatch: A fully equipped team heads to your property, with the right materials for windows, doors, shopfronts or skylights.
- Secure and make safe: We carry out safe deglazing, fit boarding, install a temporary secure door if needed, and weatherproof exposed edges.
- Paperwork for insurers: We provide photos, a brief statement of what we found and did, and an itemised invoice for your claim.
- Follow-up: If you need re-glazing, security upgrades or a medium-term solution, we’ll discuss options and timeframes.
Related services you may find helpful:
- Need a new pane replaced later? Start with robust window boarding in Kingston now and plan your glazing after.
- For retail or hospitality premises, our dedicated shopfront boarding service covers large panes, mullions and shutter coordination.
- If an insurance claim is likely, read how we help with photos and paperwork in our insurance support.
FAQs
What do I do if my window is smashed?
Stay clear of broken glass, keep pets and children away, and avoid touching or leaning on the damaged frame. If it’s secure to do so, close doors to the room. Then call us. We’ll talk you through immediate safety steps and attend to make-safe and board up.
How long does it take to board up a property?
Most single windows or doors are boarded within an hour on site, while larger shopfronts or multi-opening incidents take longer. We work efficiently without cutting corners, and our team is available 24/7 across Kingston and the KT area.
Will boarding up damage my frames?
Our approach is non-destructive wherever possible. We prefer internal bracing and timber cleats so you won’t have visible fixings from outside. If frames are destroyed or structurally unsound, we’ll explain alternatives and only use external anti-tamper fixings where necessary.
Is boarding up covered by insurance?
Many household and commercial policies cover emergency securing after accidental damage, but policies vary. We supply time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a brief statement to support your claim. If the police or local authority attended (e.g. a vehicle impact), keep any reference number.
Can you help with a shop window smashed by a vehicle?
Yes. We conduct a safety assessment, establish a cordon, liaise with you (and your landlord or facilities team if needed), and carry out robust shopfront boarding. We can also fit a temporary steel door to maintain controlled access while repairs are arranged.
Do you offer out-of-hours help?
Absolutely. We provide 24 hour boarding up and emergency property securing throughout Kingston and the KT postcodes. If it can’t wait until morning, call us and we’ll attend.
Materials, Methods and Safety—What to Expect
- Materials: Exterior-grade plywood or OSB, typically 11–18mm thick depending on opening size and risk. We choose thickness and layout for rigidity and security.
- Fixings: Internal bracing and timber cleats are preferred. Where external fixing is unavoidable, we use anti-tamper screws/bolts to deter removal.
- Doors: When door glazing is destroyed or the leaf is compromised, a temporary secure door or a steel door can maintain security and safe access.
- Shopfronts: Larger spans may need additional timber framing or multiple panels for strength. We’ll advise on the best configuration.
- Rooflights/skylights: We board from inside wherever practical and safe; when external access is required, we use appropriate fall protection and safe access equipment.
- Clean and tidy: We remove loose shards, sweep/vacuum accessible areas and leave the site safe. If insurers need to inspect, we can retain debris as requested.
Coverage Across Kingston and KT Postcodes
We are a local team working throughout Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas: Norbiton, Canbury, Coombe, Surbiton, Berrylands, New Malden, Old Malden, Tolworth, Chessington, Hampton Wick, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton and all KT postcodes (KT1–KT24). Our mobile teams carry the right stock and fixings for windows, doors, shopfronts and skylights, so we can secure most situations on the first visit.
Peace of Mind for Homes, Shops and Managed Buildings
- Residential: Houses and flats, including child-safe cleanup and respectful handling of living areas. If your insurer needs proof, we’ll provide photos and a simple statement of works.
- Commercial: Shops, cafés, salons, offices and light industrial units; we can provide quick RAMS where required and liaise with facilities or managing agents.
- Vacant/void: If accidental damage has left an empty property exposed, we can fit steel security screens or temporary steel doors for medium-term protection.
If you’re dealing with accidental damage right now, call us. We’ll guide you calmly through the next steps and secure your property quickly.
Need help now? Call 020 4572 1601 or Email us.
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