Vandalism Boarding in Kingston
If your property has been targeted, our vandalism boarding in Kingston secures broken windows, damaged doors and shopfronts quickly and safely, day or night. We provide vandalism boarding Kingston for homes, shops and facilities across the KT postcode area, keeping people safe, deterring repeat damage and helping you meet insurer expectations.
Need urgent help now? Call 020 4572 1601 for immediate assistance. We’re on-call 24/7 for out-of-hours boarding up, same day boarding up and fast emergency property securing.
When You Need This
Vandalism can be random and distressing. Typical scenarios we attend include:
- Smashed windows at homes and flats (stones, bottles, pellet attacks or attempted break-ins)
- Shop window smashed incidents on high streets and retail parks (impact, theft attempts, out-of-hours criminal damage)
- Damage to doors or sidelights following forced entry or anti-social behaviour
- Graffiti combined with window glass damage and tampering with fire exits
- Roller shutters bent or prised open, leaving the shopfront exposed
- Stairwell, common-area or communal door glazing broken in blocks
If you’ve searched for “emergency window boarding near me” or “someone to board up my shop now”, we can help. Our technicians carry materials to deliver emergency glass boarding, retail boarding up and smashed window boarding on the first visit, including larger shopfront openings.
We secure all property types:
- Homes and flats (including child safety considerations)
- Offices and commercial premises
- Shops, cafes, salons and hospitality venues
- Schools, surgeries and community buildings
- Vacant/void properties that need anti-vandal protection
How We Secure Your Property
We work to a clear, insurer-friendly process that balances speed, safety and non-destructive securing wherever possible.
- Make safe and assess
- Clear loose shards using safe handling and PPE, sweep and bag glass debris to eliminate immediate hazards.
- Inspect the frame and surrounding structure for damage, and check for any electrics concerns near the opening.
- Photograph the damage for your records and insurer.
- Measure and specify materials
- We carry OSB and plywood in common thicknesses (typically 11–12 mm for standard windows, 18 mm plywood for larger, exposed or high-risk openings).
- Edges are de-burred and corners smoothed to avoid snagging render or frames.
- For weather-exposed openings, we can add a weatherproof membrane or tape to reduce water ingress until permanent repair.
- Non-destructive securing as a priority
- Where frames are sound, we use internal bracing bars and anti-tamper fixings. Anti-tamper fixings are designed so they can’t be easily removed from outside.
- On uPVC/ aluminium, we prefer braced methods and spreader plates to protect the frame. We avoid drilling frames unless safety or structure requires it.
- For timber frames in poor condition or where glazing beads are missing, we may need to fix into masonry around the reveal; we do this cleanly and explain it first.
- Doors, shopfronts and larger openings
- Doors: If the door leaf or lock is compromised, we can board securely or fit a temporary secure door. Temporary steel doors are available for high-risk sites and vacant property.
- Shopfronts: For large panes, we use thicker boards, additional bracing and anti-tamper fixings, coordinating with shutters and roller doors. We maintain fire exit access as required.
- Screens: For repeat vandalism sites or void properties, steel security screens (anti-vandal, Sitex-style) can be installed for medium-term protection.
- Insurer-ready documentation
- Time-stamped photos of damage and completed works
- Itemised invoice for labour and materials
- Simple work statement describing the make-safe securing done
- Tip: Keep any police reference number alongside our paperwork
- Follow-on options
- If you need glazing after the make-safe, we can coordinate a board & glaze approach with trusted emergency glaziers.
- We liaise with shopfitters, facilities managers and contractors where required.
Our team is trained to work non-destructively wherever possible; exceptions include severe structural damage, unsafe frames or where immediate life-safety dictates a more robust fixing into masonry. We will always explain options on site before proceeding.
Why Choose Us
- Local Kingston presence and KT coverage: We attend across KT1–KT24, from Kingston upon Thames, Norbiton and Surbiton to New Malden, Tolworth, Thames Ditton, Esher, Epsom and beyond.
- 10+ years’ experience: Specialist boarding up contractors with deep experience in burglary, storm and vandalism scenarios.
- 24/7 availability: True out-of-hours boarding up with efficient dispatch; no hard ETAs, just a clear, realistic response and updates.
- Public liability insured; DBS-checked technicians: Reputable, vetted engineers for your peace of mind.
- Non-destructive securing: We preserve frames and finishes wherever possible, with options for anti-tamper fixings, bracing bars, temporary steel doors and steel security screens where needed.
- Tidy, respectful work: Safety clean-up of glass debris as part of the make-safe.
- Insurer-friendly paperwork: Photos, itemised invoice and a brief statement included as standard; keep your police reference number with these.
- Workmanship guarantee: We stand behind our boarding work and fixings for the duration of the temporary protection.
What Happens Next
- Call us: Explain what’s happened, and tell us if anyone is at risk or if the site is open to the public. For urgent incidents, call now.
- Dispatch and secure: We bring the right materials (OSB/plywood, fixings, temporary steel door options) and make your property safe.
- Document and advise: We provide photos and paperwork for insurance and outline permanent repair options or glazier coordination.
Related services you may find useful:
- If a window is the issue, see our dedicated window boarding in Kingston.
- For retail and commercial fronts, explore our shopfront boarding.
- If this is urgent, our 24/7 emergency boarding up page explains how we respond out of hours.
- Need help with insurers? We provide insurance support with photos, invoices and a simple work statement.
Prefer to message? Email us at [email protected] and include photos if you can.
FAQs
What do I do if my shop window is smashed in Kingston?
Make the area safe by keeping people away from glass, turn off nearby electrics if water is present, and call us. We carry materials for emergency glass boarding and can secure large shopfronts, coordinate with shutters and provide insurer-ready documentation. If needed, we can arrange board & glaze with a trusted glazier.
How fast can you attend for vandalism boarding?
We operate 24/7 across the KT area with efficient dispatch. Attendance times vary with location and workload, but we prioritise life safety and exposed premises and keep you updated en route.
Will boarding up damage my frames or walls?
Our approach is non-destructive securing wherever possible. We use internal bracing and anti-tamper fixings to avoid drilling frames. Where frames are unsafe or the structure demands it, we may fix into masonry; we’ll explain this before we proceed.
Is boarding up covered by insurance?
Many policies cover emergency make-safe securing after vandalism, but cover varies. We provide photos, an itemised invoice and a short work statement to support your claim. Keep your police reference number with this paperwork. We’re not loss adjusters or legal advisors; check your policy or speak to your insurer for specifics.
How long does it take to board up a property?
Most single windows are secured within 45–90 minutes once on site, depending on access and size. Large shopfronts, high-level glazing or complex door damage can take longer. We’ll give an on-site estimate before starting.
Can you provide a temporary secure door after vandalism?
Yes. If a door or frame is compromised, we can board, brace or fit a temporary secure door. For higher-risk or vacant properties, we can install temporary steel doors and, if needed, anti-vandal security screens.
Do you clean up the broken glass?
Yes. We include a safety clean-up of accessible glass debris around the work area so the site is safer for staff, customers and residents.
Materials and Methods at a Glance
- Boards: OSB/plywood in 11–12 mm for standard openings; 18 mm for larger, exposed or high-risk areas
- Fixings: Anti-tamper screws/bolts, internal bracing bars, spreader plates to protect frames
- Doors: Temporary secure door options and steel doors for higher-risk/void scenarios
- Screens: Steel security screens (Sitex-style) for medium-term anti-vandal protection
- Weather: Optional membranes/tapes for temporary weatherproofing
- Documentation: Time-stamped photos, itemised invoice, short work statement
If you manage multiple sites, we can produce simple RAMS for planned works and liaise with facilities teams for safe access after hours.
If your property has been targeted, we’re here to secure it calmly, quickly and professionally. Call us any time for same day boarding up across Kingston and the wider KT area.
Need help now? Call 020 4572 1601 or Email us.
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