Post-Burglary Boarding Up in Kingston
If you need post-burglary boarding up in Kingston, our local team secures broken doors and smashed windows quickly and safely so you can rest easier the same day or night. We carry out calm, efficient emergency securing across KT1–KT24, helping you secure your property after a break-in with insurer-ready paperwork and clear, friendly communication.
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When You Need This
A break-in is upsetting and disruptive. Our post-burglary boarding service is for any situation where the property is no longer secure or weather-tight, including:
- Door kicked in or forced: split frames, blown locks, or hinges pulled out.
- Smashed window or glazed door: from forced entry, thrown objects, or tool attack.
- Shopfront glass compromised: panel shattered or cracked and unsafe.
- Garage, patio or balcony doors forced: sliders off-track or glazing broken.
- Temporary re-secure after police attendance: you have a crime reference and need the property made safe.
You can call us for:
- Secure property after break-in (homes and shops)
- Break-in boarding and make-safe
- Police-recommended boarding up after a burglary (phrase used for the type of response typically expected)
We operate 24/7 across Kingston upon Thames and the wider KT area—Norbiton and Canbury (KT1), Surbiton and Berrylands (KT5/KT6), New Malden and Old Malden (KT3), Tolworth and Chessington (KT9), plus nearby postcodes including Thames Ditton, Hampton Wick and beyond.
How We Secure Your Property
Our goal is to make your doorways and windows secure, safe and weather-resistant, using non-destructive methods wherever possible. Here’s how we work, step by step:
- Rapid assessment and safety
- On arrival, we assess damage to glass, frames, locks and surrounding structure.
- We make the area safe: clearing accessible glass shards, putting down dust sheets, and establishing a small safety cordon if needed.
- We’ll advise you if there’s any structural risk (e.g., severe frame or lintel damage). In rare cases where structure is compromised, we’ll stabilise what we can and recommend a specialist follow-up.
- Non-destructive securing (wherever possible)
- We aim to secure without damaging sound frames or finishes.
- For intact timber frames, we typically fix boards to the frame using anti-tamper fixings—designed so they can’t be easily removed from outside.
- Where frames are cracked or missing, we may need to fix to masonry or use battens. If we must drill into brick or concrete, we’ll explain why and keep fixings minimal and reversible where practical.
- Professional materials and methods
- Plywood/OSB: We use quality OSB3 or structural plywood, usually 11–18 mm thick depending on opening size and risk profile.
- Anti-tamper fixings: Clutch-head/one-way or security Torx fixings for exterior resistance.
- Edge protection: We size and trim boards to avoid undue stress on frames or plaster, using packers where needed to prevent rattle and flex.
- Weathering: External boards are fitted snugly to keep out rain and drafts until glazing or door repairs are complete.
- Doors and frames
- Door boarding up: If a door is blown, we can board over the opening or install a temporary secure door (steel) while the permanent door is replaced.
- Frame stabilisation: We’ll add temporary bracing or packers where split jambs or mullions need support.
- Lock area: We do not duplicate locksmith work, but we can liaise with your locksmith or glazier. If you don’t have one, we can recommend next steps.
- Windows and shopfronts
- Window boarding: Single panes, bays, sash windows, casements and glazed doors boarded with neat, flush finishes and anti-tamper fixings.
- Shopfront boarding: Larger spans are measured and boarded safely, with internal supports if the glass mullions have been compromised.
- Documentation for insurers
- Time-stamped photos: Before, during and after.
- Itemised invoice: Materials, labour and access listed clearly.
- Work statement: Simple description of damage observed and work carried out.
- Keep your police reference number: Insurers typically ask for this; please note it on your claim.
- Clean, tidy handover
- We sweep and bag small debris we create. Large volumes of broken glass from the incident itself may require specialist clean-up; we’ll advise what’s safe and achievable on the day.
- We confirm how to manage access (especially with temporary steel doors), and agree next steps for glazing or door replacement.
Temporary security options:
- Temporary steel doors: Ideal when a main door has been forced and you need immediate secure access control with a locking mechanism.
- Steel security screens: For empty or high-risk properties, anti-vandal security screens can be fitted as a medium-term deterrent.
Why Choose Us
- Local Kingston team, KT-wide coverage: Rapid, efficient dispatch across KT1–KT24.
- 10+ years’ experience securing homes and shops after break-ins: Practical solutions that balance security, safety and cost.
- Non-destructive securing wherever possible: We explain any exceptions (e.g., frame failure) before we drill or fix to masonry.
- DBS-checked technicians and public liability insured: Trusted people in your home or business.
- Insurer-friendly paperwork: Time-stamped photos, itemised invoices, and a simple work statement as standard.
- Tidy, considerate work: We board cleanly, align edges neatly, and avoid unnecessary damage.
- Warranty on workmanship: We stand by the quality of our boarding and fixings; if something we’ve installed isn’t right, we’ll put it right.
- Respect for your space: Calm, polite and reassuring on what is often a stressful day.
What Happens Next
- Call us and tell us what’s happened: We’ll ask a few questions about the door or window, your location and any hazards. If safe, send a quick photo so we bring the best materials.
- We secure your property: We board up and make safe, installing a temporary secure door where required.
- We provide your paperwork: Photos and an itemised invoice to support your insurance claim.
Useful follow-up links:
- If it’s urgent, use our 24/7 emergency boarding up service.
- Kicked-in door or damaged frame? See our door boarding up service.
- Smashed glazing? Learn more about window boarding in Kingston.
- Need claim support? We provide clear insurance support for boarding up.
FAQs
Who should I call for a broken window late at night?
Call us for emergency boarding and securing. If there is an ongoing incident or risk to life, call 999 first. Once safe, we’ll attend to make the property secure, then you can arrange glazing or door replacement.
How much does it cost to board up a window in Kingston?
Costs vary by opening size and number, height/access (for example, needing towers), material thickness, and whether we’re fitting a temporary steel door. For a full breakdown of cost factors (no fixed prices), see our boarding up prices.
Is boarding up covered by insurance?
Many home and business policies cover emergency securing after a break-in. Keep your police reference number, take photos if safe, and contact your insurer. We’ll provide time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a simple work statement. We’re not loss adjusters or legal advisors, but we make the paperwork straightforward—see our insurance support.
How long does it take to board up a property?
A single window or door can often be secured within an hour once on site. Larger shopfronts or multiple openings take longer. We work efficiently and safely, without promising hard ETAs, and we’re available 24/7.
What is the process for emergency boarding up?
- Make safe the area (glass and hazards).
- Measure and cut OSB/plywood to fit.
- Fix boards using anti-tamper fixings, aiming for non-destructive methods.
- Weatherproof edges where appropriate.
- Provide photos and an itemised invoice for insurers.
Can you install a temporary secure door after a kick-in?
Yes. Where a main door is damaged, we can fit a temporary steel door to give you secure, lockable access while permanent repairs or replacements are arranged. We also check the frame and add packers or temporary bracing if required.
Do the police recommend boarding up after a break-in?
Officers will usually want the premises secured. We provide the type of police-recommended boarding up and insurer-ready securing that helps protect your property and evidence integrity once scenes-of-crime work is complete.
If you’ve suffered a break-in in Kingston or anywhere in the KT postcode area—from Norbiton and Canbury to Surbiton, Chessington, Tolworth, New Malden and Berrylands—our calm, DBS-checked team can secure your property quickly, clearly explain your options and provide simple paperwork for your insurer.
Need help now? Call 020 4572 1601 or Email us.
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