24 Hour Emergency Boarding Up East London

Need help now? If you need to board up a broken window, secure a smashed window, or board up a door after a break-in or accident, we can help—day or night.

Call now: Call 020 4634 6384
Email (if not urgent): [email protected]

We provide 24/7 boarding up in East London across the E postcodes (E1–E77). We’re fully insured, have 10+ years’ trading, and our technicians are DBS-checked. We don’t promise a fixed arrival time (traffic and workload vary), but we prioritise urgent call-outs and will give you a realistic ETA on the phone.

If you’re not sure whether you need boarding or a longer-term solution (like a temporary steel door or security screening), we’ll talk you through options and explain what’s possible on-site.

When you should call for emergency boarding up

Emergency boarding up is about making your property safe and secure tonight—not leaving an opening exposed until a glazier, locksmith, or insurer visit.

Call us for emergency boarding up East London if:

  • A window has been smashed and you need to make safe the opening
  • Your front/back door has been forced and you need to secure property immediately
  • A shopfront has been attacked and you need the shopfront boarded up to prevent further theft or weather damage
  • Storm damage has left glazing loose or a panel missing and you need temporary boarding
  • Fire brigade/police have attended and the property must be sealed against entry
  • You’re managing a vacant property and an opening has appeared overnight

If there’s an immediate threat or anyone is inside the property, call 999 first. Once it’s safe, we can attend to secure the opening.

For non-urgent information about the method and materials, see: what boarding up involves.

What happens when you call (and what we need from you)

When you ring, we’ll ask a few quick questions so we can arrive prepared and avoid delays:

  1. Your postcode and property type (flat, house, shop, office, warehouse)
  2. What’s been damaged (window, door, shopfront, rooflight/skylight)
  3. Approximate size and access (ground floor? scaffolding required? communal entrance?)
  4. Any safety issues (shattered glass, unstable frame, water ingress, fire damage, alarms)
  5. Whether police/insurer are involved (if you have a crime reference number, keep it)

If it’s safe to do so, taking a couple of photos before we arrive can help—but don’t put yourself at risk to do that.

How we secure your property (materials, fixings, and approach)

Our goal is to secure the opening, reduce the risk of repeat entry, and protect against the weather until permanent repairs are completed.

Emergency window boarding (broken or smashed windows)

For most domestic and commercial windows, we use:

  • 18mm exterior-grade plywood for strength and durability (typical for larger openings)
  • 12mm OSB for smaller or lower-risk openings where appropriate

We measure the opening, cut boards to suit, and fix them using methods appropriate to the frame and location. Where possible, we use anti-tamper fixings because they make it much harder for someone to remove the board from outside—important if the property will be unattended.

If the surrounding frame is too damaged for non-destructive fixings, we’ll explain your options before proceeding.

If you’re specifically looking for window help, see: window boarding in East London.

Emergency door boarding and temporary access solutions

A damaged door can be more complex than a window because you may still need safe access.

Depending on the situation, we can:

  • Board up a door to prevent entry where access isn’t required
  • Fit a temporary steel door for medium-term security (commonly used after forced entry or for voids)
  • Add protection to vulnerable side/rear doors and service entrances

If you need this type of help, read more about: door boarding in East London.

Shopfront boarded up (commercial glazing and public-facing sites)

When a shopfront is attacked, the priority is usually:

  • Make safe quickly (remove immediate hazards where practical)
  • Secure the opening with correctly sized panels
  • Reduce the chance of repeat attempts (strong boards and appropriate fixings)
  • Leave the frontage in a condition that supports follow-on repairs

Shopfronts often require larger boards and careful fixing to deal with footfall, public safety, and wider openings.

More detail here: shopfront boarding in East London.

Rooflights and skylights (weather exposure and access issues)

If a roof opening has been compromised, the risk isn’t just burglary—it’s water ingress and rapid internal damage. Roof work also depends on access and safety conditions. We’ll discuss what’s possible when you call, and on arrival we’ll assess safe access before carrying out any work.

See: roof boarding in East London.

Common emergencies we attend in East London (E postcodes)

Because we cover E1–E77, we see a wide mix of property types—street-level retail, converted flats, estates, warehouses, and managed blocks. Typical call-outs include:

What you get from us (useful for insurers and managing agents)

People often call us at stressful moments—late night, after police attendance, or when tenants are shaken. We keep things practical and documented.

You can expect:

  • A clear explanation of the make safe plan before we start
  • An itemised invoice and work description suitable for most insurers/agents
  • Time-stamped photos of the secured opening (where feasible)
  • Advice on short-term next steps (glazier, locksmith, managing agent, insurer)

We’re not loss adjusters and we can’t guarantee what any insurer will cover, but we can provide the documentation insurers typically ask for. More guidance: insurance claims support information.

If you’re dealing with a break-in or smashed window tonight: what to do next

If you’re reading this because you’ve got a smashed window or a door that won’t secure, use this checklist.

  1. Make sure everyone is safe first
    If there’s danger, intruders nearby, or anyone injured, call 999.
  2. Don’t touch potential evidence
    If police are attending, avoid cleaning up until they advise.
  3. Take photos if safe
    Capture the damage, the surrounding area, and any obvious point of entry.
  4. Call us to secure the property
    We’ll talk you through the best approach and give you a realistic ETA: Call 020 4634 6384
  5. Contact your insurer as soon as you can
    Keep your crime reference number and ask what documentation they require.
  6. Plan the follow-on repair
    Boarding is a temporary solution. We can advise what to book next (glazier, locksmith, door replacement).

If the property is unoccupied (void/empty), consider longer-term security as part of the follow-up. See: vacant property boarding and security.

Coverage: 24/7 boarding up across East London (E1–E77)

We provide 24 hour boarding up East London across the E postcode area, including residential and commercial locations. If you’re unsure whether you’re in our patch, check: areas we cover.

We attend jobs throughout East London, including (but not limited to):

We can’t offer guaranteed arrival times, especially out of hours, but we’ll always be transparent about what’s realistic when you call.

Emergency boarding up FAQs (East London)

Will you board up my window tonight in East London?

If you need emergency window boarding near me in East London, call and we’ll prioritise urgent jobs. We’ll give you a realistic ETA based on location, time of day, and current workload. If we can’t attend immediately, we’ll tell you straight away and discuss safe interim steps.

Can you board up a broken window from the outside only?

Often yes, but it depends on access and the type of frame. In flats or upper floors, internal access is commonly needed for safe fitting and correct fixing. If access is restricted (communal entrances, concierge, gated sites), tell us on the phone so we can plan accordingly.

What boards do you use—plywood or OSB?

We typically use 18mm exterior-grade plywood for stronger, more secure coverage, and 12mm OSB for smaller openings where appropriate. The right choice depends on opening size, risk level, and how long the board may need to remain in place.

Can you secure a door that’s been kicked in?

Yes. If a door is split, the frame is damaged, or the lock area has failed, we can board up the door or discuss a temporary steel door for more robust, medium-term security. If the frame is too compromised for standard fixing, we’ll explain options before starting work.

Do you do shopfront boarded up work out of hours?

Yes—shopfront damage is a common out of hours call-out. We can make safe and secure the opening so you can prevent further theft or weather damage and reopen (or hand over to your insurer/contractor) with a protected frontage.

Is emergency boarding up covered by insurance in East London?

Many policies can cover emergency make safe work, particularly after burglary, vandalism, storm, or impact damage, but cover varies by insurer and policy terms. We provide itemised invoices and photos that insurers commonly request. See our guidance: insurance claims support information.

How long does boarding up take?

It depends on the number of openings, access, and the condition of frames. A single board up broken window job is often straightforward, but larger shopfronts or multi-opening incidents take longer. We’ll give you an idea of scope once we understand what’s happened.

Can you help if the property is managed or commercial and needs documentation?

Yes. We regularly support landlords, managing agents, and facilities teams with clear paperwork and site photos. If you need a particular format (purchase order references, site contact details, or a short work statement), mention it when you call.

For more general questions, see: boarding up FAQs.

Get emergency boarding up in East London now

Need help now? Call 020 4634 6384 for immediate assistance with emergency boarding up in East London (E1–E77).

If it’s not urgent, you can also email: [email protected].