Smashed window, door kicked in or shopfront broken? We provide emergency boarding up and answer the phone 24 hours a day. Call for a clear, free quote before work starts and an arrival time worked out from your postcode.
Call 020 4538 1390 or send photos on WhatsApp.
We secure the opening now, then arrange the permanent repair
We board broken windows, doors and shopfronts at homes and business premises. Boarding is a standalone make-safe that leaves the property secure. Permanent repairs follow after that first visit.
If a door or frame needs further work, read about emergency door repair. For glass and frames at business frontages, see shopfront repairs.
We attend at any hour, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Our mobile van carries boarding stock and fixings, ready for the make-safe.
What happens when you call for emergency boarding up
- Tell us the postcode. We confirm coverage across London and the South East and work out the arrival time.
- Describe what is broken. Tell us whether it is a window, door or shopfront, and whether the property is a home, business or vacant unit.
- Get your quote. We give you a clear, free quote on the call before any work starts.
- We attend and secure it. We bring the boarding stock and fixings, board the opening and leave the property secure.
A person answers the phone 24 hours a day. You do not have to wait for office hours to find out the price or arrival time.
When boarding is the right answer
Boarding is for an opening that cannot stay exposed. That includes a smashed window after a break-in, a damaged door after forced entry and a broken shopfront after vandalism.
For empty buildings, we secure broken windows and doors. Landlords, agents and asset managers can read more about vacant property security.
If the damage follows a break-in, contact the police and ask for a crime reference number. Keep this number for your insurance claim. Our burglary damage repairs page explains the make-safe and repair sequence.
How we board windows, doors and shopfronts
We carry boarding stock and fixings in the van. We use them to cover the broken window, damaged door or exposed shopfront and secure the opening.
For an insurance claim, we provide an itemised invoice with before and after photographs. See our insurance information for the documents we supply.
Emergency boarding for homes and business premises
We cover houses, flats and other residential property. We also attend shops, offices, restaurants and warehouses across London and the South East. We use the postcode you give us on the call to check coverage.
A shopfront, office door or warehouse window can need the same immediate answer: close the opening and secure the property. We coordinate shopfront repairs around trading hours after the make-safe.
Landlords, agents and businesses can use commercial accounts for repeat or portfolio work. We provide a separate itemised invoice and supporting documents for every visit. A one-off emergency still starts with a phone call.
Why call Property First Response
We have over 10 years’ experience and more than 850 verified reviews. Our Checkatrade score is 9.93/10 from 231 reviews, MyBuilder is 5/5 from 588 reviews, and Yell is 4.9/5 from 36 ratings. We are a Checkatrade member.
We carry full insurance and can supply the certificate when asked. We are DBS-checked and comply with health and safety requirements.
All work is guaranteed. Sealed units and glass carry the manufacturer’s warranty; workmanship guarantees are confirmed with your quote.
Emergency boarding up questions
Can you board a smashed window at night?
Yes. We attend at any hour, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Call with the postcode. We will work out the arrival time and give you a clear quote before work starts.
Do you board doors as well as windows?
Yes. We board doors, windows and shopfronts when they cannot stay exposed. If the door, frame or locks also need repair after forced entry, we can secure them through our emergency door repair service.
Can I send photographs before I call?
Yes. Send the photographs on WhatsApp, then call with the postcode. A wide view and a closer view can help you show us what is broken.
Do you cover commercial and vacant property?
Yes. We board homes, shops, offices, restaurants, warehouses and vacant or void property across London and the South East. We check your postcode during the call to make sure the property is within this area.
What do I get for an insurance claim?
We supply an itemised invoice with before and after photographs to keep with your police crime reference number for the claim.
Call now and get the quote and arrival time
Call 020 4538 1390. A person answers 24 hours a day, checks your postcode, gives you a clear, free quote and works out the arrival time before work starts.