Storm Damage Boarding in Kingston
When storms hit, you need fast, calm help to make your property safe. Our storm damage boarding in Kingston provides immediate emergency property securing across KT1–KT24. From blown-out windows and damaged doors to skylights and roof panels compromised by high winds, rain or flying debris, we board up and weatherproof quickly so you can focus on the next steps. Need urgent help now? Call 020 4572 1601.
Need assistance right away? Call 020 4572 1601 or Call 020 4572 1601. We’re available 24/7 for out-of-hours boarding up and temporary weatherproofing.
When You Need This
Storms can cause a wide range of issues that require immediate action to secure and protect property:
- Windows smashed by wind-blown objects, tree branches or flying debris.
- Doors forced or frames broken by pressure changes and impact.
- Shopfront glazing cracked or dislodged; shutter systems jammed or bent.
- Skylights shattered; roof tiles, fascias or soffits torn off; rain driving in.
- Water ingress around openings; unsafe glass fragments and sharp edges.
- Compromised locks and latches that won’t hold after a battering.
If any of the above sound familiar, our out-of-hours storm boarding and temporary weatherproofing are designed to help quickly and safely. We cover homes and flats, shops on Kingston High Street and Surbiton/Thames Ditton parades, retail parks in Chessington, and light industrial units around New Malden and Tolworth.
Key triggers to call us:
- You can’t secure a broken window or door yourself.
- You need storm boarding to protect stock, equipment or personal belongings.
- You need temporary weatherproofing to keep water out until a roofer/glazier can attend.
- You require emergency property securing in Kingston to satisfy your insurer and prevent further loss.
How We Secure Your Property
We follow a simple, safety-led process that keeps damage to a minimum while securing your property fast.
- Make Safe and Assess
- We carry out a quick risk assessment (including electrics, water, glass and overhead hazards) and set a safe working area. For commercial sites we can supply a concise RAMS as required.
- Windows and Doors
- We use quality plywood or OSB boards (typically 12–18 mm thickness, matched to the opening and risk) to secure blown or broken glazing.
- Wherever possible, we board from the inside with through-bolts and anti-tamper fixings so boards cannot be removed from outside. We use packers and internal bracing to avoid crushing or damaging frames.
- For doors that must remain in use, we can fit a temporary secure door or lockable timber/steel plate solution to balance access with security.
- Shopfronts and Large Openings
- For wide spans, we install panels in sections with internal bracing to keep the frontage secure and minimise flex during high winds.
- If shutters are present, we coordinate our boarding to integrate with the shutter track and box, or we secure externally if the shutter is inoperable and internal access isn’t possible.
- Roof & Skylight Weatherproofing
- For damaged roofs and skylights, we provide temporary weatherproofing alongside boarding. This may include OSB/plywood panels, polyethylene sheeting or tarp systems, all battened and fixed with anti-tamper fixings to resist uplift.
- We’ll liaise with your chosen roofer where needed, leaving a safe, secure temporary solution so permanent repairs can be planned. If access requires towers or roof ladders, we’ll discuss the safest approach on arrival.
- Fixings and Finishes
- We use anti-tamper fixings designed so boards can’t be easily removed from outside, plus internal spreader plates to reduce load on frames.
- Edges are neatly trimmed; we clean up accessible glass fragments and debris as part of a tidy finish.
- Non-Destructive Securing First
- Non-destructive securing is our default approach. We avoid fixing into frames or masonry unless there’s structural damage or no solid internal fixing available. If we must screw into masonry or frames for safety, we’ll explain why and keep any drilling to the minimum required.
- Documentation for Insurers
- We take time-stamped photos of the damage and our completed work, and provide a simple work statement and itemised invoice. Keep any incident references you have (for example, if police were involved due to flying debris causing public damage).
If you need targeted services, see our dedicated pages for roof & skylight boarding and window boarding in Kingston. For urgent call-outs at any hour, our 24/7 emergency boarding up page explains exactly how we respond.
Why Choose Us
- Local Kingston presence across KT postcodes
- We cover Kingston upon Thames, Norbiton, Canbury, Surbiton, Berrylands, Tolworth, New Malden, Chessington, Thames Ditton, Hampton Wick and throughout KT1–KT24.
- 10+ years’ experience you can trust
- We’ve supported homeowners, landlords, shops and facility managers through countless storms across the region.
- Public liability insured and DBS-checked technicians
- Our DBS-checked technicians for boarding up work to a clean, safe standard and are fully covered by public liability insurance.
- Non-destructive methods wherever possible
- We aim to secure from the inside with through-bolts and anti-tamper fixings to avoid damage to frames and facades.
- Quality materials and workmanship
- We use appropriate plywood or OSB thicknesses with robust, anti-tamper fixings and proper bracing. Our workmanship is warranted for the duration of the temporary solution.
- Insurer-friendly paperwork
- We supply time-stamped photos, a simple work statement and itemised invoice to support your claim. We also provide follow-up images on request.
- 24/7 availability, tidy and respectful
- We operate day and night, including weekends and bank holidays. We leave your property safe, secure and as tidy as the conditions allow.
Recent feedback from local clients in KT2 and KT6 has praised our fast response, tidy work and clear communication after severe winds and rain.
What Happens Next
- Call us for immediate advice and dispatch
- Speak to a trained coordinator who will gather details, give practical safety tips and arrange the nearest mobile team. For urgent situations, see our 24/7 emergency boarding up.
- On-site make-safe securing
- We assess, make safe and install storm boarding and temporary weatherproofing. If you need follow-on glazing or roofing, we’ll coordinate the temporary solution so specialists can work efficiently afterwards.
- Paperwork and follow-up
- You receive time-stamped photos and insurer-ready paperwork. If a second visit is needed (for example, to remove boards once permanent repairs are done), we’ll schedule it with you.
Related services that may help right now:
- Learn more about targeted roof & skylight boarding.
- If glazing is affected, see our window boarding in Kingston.
- Need insurer paperwork and guidance? Read our insurance support.
FAQs
Who do I call for boarding up after a storm in Kingston?
Call us on 020 4572 1601 for fast, 24/7 storm boarding and temporary weatherproofing across Kingston and the wider KT area. We’ll secure windows, doors and roof openings and provide documentation for insurers.
How long does it take to board up a property?
Most single windows and doors can be boarded in 30–90 minutes once we’re on site, depending on the size, access and damage. Larger shopfronts or roof weatherproofing may take longer. We work efficiently but never compromise safety or quality.
Can you work late at night or out of hours?
Yes. We offer out-of-hours boarding up, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Our teams are dispatched 24/7 to manage urgent storm damage.
Will boarding damage my frames or walls?
Our non-destructive securing approach aims to avoid damage by fixing from the inside using through-bolts and anti-tamper fixings. In rare cases with structural damage or no internal fixing options, minimal external fixings may be necessary. We explain any exceptions before we proceed.
Do you provide temporary weatherproofing for roofs and skylights?
Yes. We install temporary weatherproofing—such as boarded sections with sheeting or tarps, battened and fixed to resist wind uplift—so the property stays dry until roofers can carry out permanent repairs.
Is storm damage boarding covered by insurance?
Many policies cover emergency make-safe works after storms. We provide time-stamped photos, a simple work statement and an itemised invoice to support your claim. For guidance, visit our page on insurance support. We’re not loss adjusters or legal advisors, but we’ll supply the evidence your insurer typically requests.
Can you leave access through a damaged door?
Where safe, we can fit a temporary secure door or lockable boarding solution so you can enter and exit. If a door is structurally unsafe, we’ll propose the safest temporary alternative.
If you’re dealing with storm damage now, don’t wait. The sooner the property is secured and weatherproofed, the lower the risk of further loss.
Need help now? Call 020 4572 1601 or Email us.
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