Flood Damage Boarding in Kingston
Flood damage boarding in Kingston helps you secure your property quickly after water ingress, storms or burst pipes have left doors, windows or frames swollen, unsafe, or unable to lock. Our local team provides 24/7 emergency boarding up to stabilise access points, deter opportunistic entry and support safe drying and restoration while you plan permanent repairs.
If you’re dealing with flood water, rising damp or storm-driven rain, we know it’s stressful. Our technicians are DBS-checked, fully insured and experienced at non-destructive securing wherever possible, using quality OSB/plywood and anti-tamper fixings designed so they can’t be easily removed from outside.
Need urgent help? Call 020 4572 1601 now for immediate assistance. We cover Kingston upon Thames and the wider KT area, including Surbiton, Norbiton, New Malden, Tolworth, Chessington, Hampton Wick, Thames Ditton, Esher, Ewell and beyond.
When You Need This
Flood damage boarding is typically needed when:
- Doors and windows won’t close or lock due to swollen timber frames after flooding.
- Water or wind has cracked or dislodged glazing, leaving an opening.
- You’ve had to force an exit to evacuate or ventilate, and it no longer secures.
- A basement lightwell or ground-floor window has failed, and you need a barrier while you dry out.
- You must leave the property unoccupied for safety checks, and want to deter unauthorised entry.
Common scenarios we attend:
- River or surface water flooding pushing against doors and low windows in KT1–KT9.
- Storm-driven impact where a branch or debris has smashed a pane.
- Burst pipes saturating door linings and architraves, causing doors to jam open.
- Commercial premises in Kingston town centre that need secure ventilation overnight while drying equipment runs.
Secondary concerns we address:
- Temporary secure door solutions where door sets are beyond use.
- Emergency window boarding to make safe any broken or removed glass.
- Non-destructive securing that protects frames and brickwork for future repairs.
- Balancing ventilation and security to help the property dry without leaving it vulnerable.
How We Secure Your Property
Our make-safe approach is calm, methodical and insurer-friendly. We aim to secure without damage wherever possible. Rare exceptions include severely warped/rotted frames or structural issues where a different fixing method is the only safe option—if that’s necessary, we will explain clearly before we proceed.
- Safety first and assessment
- We carry out a dynamic risk assessment on arrival. Flood water can conceal hazards; we proceed cautiously.
- We’ll advise you to isolate electrics if there’s any risk of water contact with sockets, consumer units or appliances. If you’re unsure, we’ll pause entry and recommend a qualified electrician.
- We check for visible structural movement around door/window openings and note any contamination risk (e.g., silt).
- Non-destructive securing principles
- Wherever possible, we use internal packers/spreaders and existing structural points to avoid damage to frames or masonry.
- Anti-tamper fixings are used externally so boards cannot be easily removed from outside.
- We typically use moisture-resistant OSB or plywood in 11–18 mm thickness, chosen for the opening size, exposure, and duration of temporary use.
- Emergency window boarding
- We measure, cut and fit OSB/ply to cover the compromised area, maintaining safe egress routes.
- If appropriate, we can incorporate discrete venting gaps or removable panels to aid drying, while still preventing unauthorised access.
- Glazing debris is cleared from the immediate working area to avoid injury risk.
- Door boarding up and temporary steel doors
- If a timber door is swollen and won’t lock, we can secure the leaf and frame externally using anti-tamper fixings, or fit a temporary secure door set.
- Temporary steel doors provide a robust, lockable entry point when a door is unusable; ideal for commercial units or prolonged drying periods.
- We align with typical insurer expectations: stable closure, tamper-resistant fixings, and clear photographic evidence of damage and securing.
- Balancing ventilation with security
- Flood recovery often needs airflow. We can discuss partial boarding or adjustable vented sections to support dehumidifiers while maintaining a secure perimeter.
- For basements and lightwells, we can design boarding to discourage ingress while allowing safe ventilation.
- Additional making-safe measures
- Storm-damaged roof lights or skylights can be temporarily secured; if relevant, see our roof and skylight service.
- We can add perimeter warning signage in commercial settings to help keep staff and visitors safe.
- Tidy finish, documentation and handover
- We leave the site tidy, removing offcuts and ensuring fixings are flush and safe.
- For insurance claims, we provide time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a brief work statement. Keep any incident reference numbers, utility call-out notes and (if applicable) a flood report.
We guarantee our workmanship for the stated temporary period. If you plan to keep boarding in place longer than first expected, we can revisit to check fixings, adjust ventilation, or upgrade to a temporary steel door or security screen if the property will be vacant.
Why Choose Us
- Local and responsive: Based in Kingston upon Thames, covering KT1–KT24 with efficient dispatch and 24/7 availability.
- 10+ years’ experience: Flood incidents, storm impact and water-related swelling issues handled across homes, shops and facilities.
- Non-destructive wherever possible: We protect frames and finishes so future repairs and glazing are simpler.
- Proper materials & methods: Moisture-resistant OSB/plywood (11–18 mm), anti-tamper fixings, optional temporary steel doors/security screens.
- Insured and vetted: Public liability insurance in place; DBS-checked technicians for peace of mind.
- Insurer-ready paperwork: Time-stamped photos, itemised invoice and a simple work statement to support your claim.
- Respectful, tidy work: We secure safely and leave the area neat, with clear advice on next steps.
What Happens Next
- Call us 24/7 on 020 4572 1601. We’ll ask a few quick questions about the damage, water level, and access.
- We dispatch a technician to make safe, secure, and, if needed, fit a temporary secure door.
- You receive clear, itemised paperwork and photo evidence for your insurer.
Useful next steps and resources:
- For broken or cracked panes, learn more about our emergency window boarding in Kingston.
- If a door won’t lock due to swelling or damage, see our door boarding up service.
- Need immediate assistance now? Our 24/7 emergency boarding up page explains how we respond.
- Making a claim? We offer insurer-friendly insurance support.
FAQs
Is boarding up covered by insurance after a flood?
Many policies do cover emergency securing as part of making your property safe—check your policy wording or speak to your insurer. We supply time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice and a simple work statement. If you need more guidance, see our insurance support. We’re not loss adjusters or legal advisors, but we make the paperwork straightforward.
How long does it take to board up a property?
Most single openings are secured within an hour or two. Complex access, multiple apertures, or temporary steel doors can take longer. We work efficiently without compromising safety or quality.
Will boarding up trap moisture and slow drying?
We can design boarding to balance ventilation and security—for example, partial coverage, vented sections, or a lockable temporary door for managed airflow. We’ll discuss options on site to support your drying plan.
Can you fit a temporary secure door if my door won’t close?
Yes. If a door is swollen, warped or unsafe, we can board it or install a temporary steel door that locks securely. This is especially useful for longer drying periods or when the property will be unattended. Learn more about door boarding up.
Do you drill into frames?
Wherever possible we avoid drilling into frames. We use non-destructive securing with packers/spreaders and anti-tamper fixings into structural points. If a frame is too compromised for non-destructive methods, we’ll explain the safest alternative before any work.
Who should I call late at night after storm damage in Kingston?
Call us first to make the opening safe. For electrical hazards or standing water near sockets, contact your utility provider or an emergency electrician. For immediate assistance, visit 24/7 emergency boarding up or call 020 4572 1601.
Case note: After heavy rain in Surbiton, a ground-floor sash window swelled and wouldn’t lock. We installed moisture-resistant OSB boarding with anti-tamper fixings and a discreet vent gap to aid drying. The client later replaced the sash without any additional frame repair.
Coverage Across KT
We serve Kingston upon Thames and all KT postcodes: KT1–KT6 (Kingston, Norbiton, Surbiton, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Tolworth), KT7–KT12 (Thames Ditton, Esher, Walton-on-Thames), KT19–KT24 (Epsom, Ewell, Leatherhead and surrounding villages), and more. Our mobile teams coordinate efficiently to reach you day or night.
If your property is residential or commercial, occupied or temporarily vacant, we can secure doors, windows and lightwells fast and with care.
Keep any incident or policy reference numbers safe and take your own photos if it’s safe to do so. We’ll add our time-stamped images and work summary to help your claim progress smoothly.
Final tip: Avoid switching electrics back on until checked if there’s been water contact, and follow your insurer’s guidance on drying and restoration.
Need help now? Call 020 4572 1601.
We guarantee our workmanship for the agreed temporary period and provide clear advice on permanent repairs or follow-on works.
If you need follow-up glass replacement, we can coordinate with glazing partners on a board-and-glaze basis where appropriate.
For vacant or longer-term security, we can discuss steel security screens or a combination of boarding and temporary steel doors.
All technicians are DBS-checked and work under our public liability insurance.
We aim to secure using non-destructive methods wherever possible.
Photos and itemised invoices provided for your insurance claim.
Available 24/7, 365 days a year across Kingston and the KT postcode area.
Kingston-based team with over 10 years’ experience.
Tidy, respectful, insurer-friendly service.
Materials: moisture-resistant OSB/plywood (11–18 mm), anti-tamper fixings, temporary steel doors as needed.
Non-destructive first; clear explanations if exceptions are necessary due to structural or severe frame damage.
Safe, simple, and fast boarding up after flood damage.
Call us now: 020 4572 1601.
Email: [email protected]
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