Door Boarding Up in Twickenham
Door boarding up in Twickenham is often needed after a break‑in, forced entry, accident or storm damage when your door can no longer be locked or closed safely. We provide fast, 24/7 emergency door boarding up to secure your home or business so you can feel safe again and meet your insurer’s expectations.
Need urgent help? Call 020 3772 7375 now for immediate door boarding up.
Our local team covers Twickenham and all nearby TW postcodes, with over 10 years’ experience in emergency boarding up and temporary secure doors for residential and commercial properties.
When You Need This
If your door has been damaged, you may need door boarding up in Twickenham in situations such as:
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Burglary or attempted break‑in
- Door kicked in or forced
- Lock area smashed or twisted
- Frame split or hanging off hinges
(See also our post-burglary boarding up guidance.)
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Vandalism or malicious damage
- Panels smashed or cut out
- Glazed door panes shattered
- Repeated attempts to force entry
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Accidents and impact damage
- Delivery vehicle or car hits a shopfront door
- Heavy object falls into a patio or French door
- Industrial doors at commercial sites struck by plant equipment
(Linked with accidental breakage boarding in Twickenham.)
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Storm, fire or flood damage
- Strong winds blow doors off hinges
- Fire crews force doors for access
- Swollen or warped doors that won’t close after flooding
(See storm damage boarding and flood damage boarding.)
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Vacant or empty properties
- Landlords needing to secure empty property between tenancies
- Agents and facilities managers arranging temporary boarding up for repossessions or voids
You may search for “emergency boarding up near me” or “temporary secure door Twickenham” if:
- You cannot lock the door
- The property is open to the street, garden, neighbours or communal areas
- You are worried about children, pets or stock safety
- Your insurer or the police have advised you to get the property secured quickly
Whatever the reason, we provide fast boarding up services in Twickenham designed to make the opening safe without unnecessary damage.
How We Secure Your Property
We specialise in non-destructive securing in Twickenham wherever possible, using strong materials and anti‑tamper fixings so the door area is safe until permanent repairs or replacement.
1. Fast Assessment and Safety Check
On arrival, our DBS‑checked technicians will:
- Check for glass shards, trip hazards or loose frames
- Confirm whether the door or frame is structurally sound
- Identify any electrics, alarms or shutters that may be affected
- Discuss any insurance or landlord requirements with you
If we believe there is a structural risk (for example, a badly damaged shopfront frame taking load from above), we may recommend involving a builder or structural professional. We will always explain this clearly before proceeding.
2. Plywood / OSB Door Boarding
For most domestic and light commercial doors, we use external‑grade plywood or OSB boarding:
- Typical thickness: 11–18 mm, chosen to suit the size and risk level
- Cut to cover the full damaged area, often larger than the original door leaf
- Fitted tight to reduce draughts and weather ingress
We use:
- Anti-tamper fixings – designed so they cannot be easily undone from outside
- Proper backing support or bracing where needed
- Fixings placed carefully to protect brickwork, frames and internal finishes
Wherever we can, we fix into existing frames, masonry joints or secondary timber, rather than drilling excessively into door leaves or sills. This is our non-destructive securing approach: the goal is to secure the opening while keeping your options open for repair or replacement.
3. Temporary Steel Doors and Secure Access
Sometimes you need more than a boarded-up opening – you need a temporary secure door you can use daily:
- After a burglary where the whole door is beyond repair
- When a commercial entrance must be locked at night but used in the day
- For vacant property security where controlled access is important
In these cases, we can:
- Install a temporary steel door with a robust locking system
- Adjust the door height and width using strong timber framing
- Ensure the door opens and closes smoothly and can be securely locked
Temporary steel doors are especially useful for:
- Shops and offices on busy streets
- Shared entrances to blocks of flats
- Sites that may remain vacant for a few weeks or months
4. Shopfront and Commercial Door Boarding
For shopfront boarding in Twickenham, restaurant doors and commercial sites, we:
- Board up large glass doors and side panels
- Work around shutters and grills, coordinating with your keyholder or staff
- Provide RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) when needed for managed sites
- Keep entrances as tidy and professional-looking as possible to protect your brand
If your shop window or door glass has been smashed, we can combine boarding and help you co‑ordinate with emergency glaziers or your chosen contractor for replacement later.
You can read more about our commercial and shopfront boarding on our dedicated shopfront boarding service page.
5. Weatherproofing and Medium-Term Security
If your door opening is exposed to the elements, we:
- Fit the boarding tight to reduce wind and rain getting in
- Add seal strips or extra layers where necessary
- Consider ventilation vs security in flood or fire situations
For vacant property boarding in Twickenham, we can also discuss:
- Longer-term timber boarding solutions
- Steel security screens and Sitex-style security screens (if appropriate)
- Access management via temporary steel doors
You can learn more in our vacant property boarding section.
6. Insurer-Friendly Documentation
For insurance-approved boarding and peace of mind, we provide:
- Time-stamped photos before and after boarding up
- A simple work statement describing what we did and why
- Itemised invoice showing labour and materials separately
We recommend you keep:
- Any police reference number if the damage is due to burglary or vandalism
- Your policy details and insurer contact handy
For more details, see our dedicated insurance support for boarding up in Twickenham page.
Why Choose Us
Choosing a company for door boarding up in Twickenham is about trust, speed and quality. Here is what you can expect from us:
Local, 24/7 Emergency Response
- Based in and around Twickenham, covering all TW postcodes (TW1–TW20)
- Available 24/7 for emergency boarding up, including nights, weekends and bank holidays
- Efficient dispatch to Twickenham, Teddington, Whitton, St Margarets, Richmond, Isleworth and surrounding areas
We avoid promising fixed arrival times (conditions can vary), but we always aim to get to you as quickly and safely as possible.
10+ Years’ Experience in Boarding Up
- Specialist boarding up contractors with over a decade of hands‑on experience
- Skilled at emergency property securing for homes, shops, offices, schools and more
- Used by landlords, letting agents, facilities managers and local businesses
Our experience means we can quickly judge:
- When simple plywood boarding is sufficient
- When a temporary secure door or steel security screen is more appropriate
- When additional trades (glaziers, builders, roofers) may be required, and how to coordinate with them
Fully Insured, DBS-Checked Technicians
- Public liability insured for your protection
- All operatives are DBS-checked for your reassurance, especially important in residential and sensitive settings
- Clear ID and professional conduct on site
Non-Destructive Approach and Tidy Work
- We prioritise non-destructive securing – minimising additional damage
- Fixings are placed carefully and removed cleanly when the time comes
- Work areas tidied before we leave; broken glass and debris collected where safe to do so
Our workmanship is backed by a guarantee on the boarding itself: if there is a genuine issue with how the boards or temporary door have been fitted (not caused by further impact or tampering), we will return to put it right.
What Happens Next
If you need door boarding up in Twickenham, here is how the process typically works:
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Contact us 24/7
- Call us on 020 3772 7375 or email info@boarding-up-twickenham.co.uk.
- For non-emergency enquiries, you can also contact our Twickenham team via the website.
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We ask a few quick questions
- Address and type of property (house, flat, shop, office, etc.)
- Type of door (uPVC, timber, aluminium, glazed, commercial glass, etc.)
- What happened (break‑in, vandalism, storm, accident, fire, flood)
- Any special requirements (for example, access needed during the day, children in the property)
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You receive a clear, no‑obligation quote
- Based on door size, number of damaged openings, height/access, material choice and timing
- We explain the likely approach (plywood boarding, OSB boarding, temporary steel door, etc.)
You can also read about what affects the cost on our boarding up prices in Twickenham page.
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We attend and secure the door
- Make the area safe
- Install boarding and/or a temporary secure door
- Test that everything is secure before we leave
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Paperwork and next steps
- Provide photos, invoice and work statement for your insurer or landlord
- Offer advice on follow‑on repairs (glazing, door replacement, frame repair)
- If needed, we can also secure windows – see our dedicated window boarding in Twickenham service.
For wide-ranging incidents like burglary or vandalism where multiple areas are affected, our 24/7 emergency boarding up in Twickenham page explains how we can secure entire properties quickly.
FAQs
How long does it take to board up a damaged door?
Most single doors can be boarded up within 1–2 hours once we arrive, depending on:
- Door size and construction
- Whether there is frame damage
- Height and access (ground floor vs upper floors, shopfronts, etc.)
Larger commercial doors or multi‑panel shopfronts may take longer. We will give you a realistic time estimate on site.
Can I still use the doorway after it’s boarded up?
It depends on the situation:
- Full boarding: the doorway is completely sealed and not usable, usually for short‑term security.
- Temporary steel door: we provide a door you can open and lock, ideal for longer-term use.
- Partial boarding: sometimes we can secure the broken parts while leaving a functioning door and lock.
We will discuss options with you so the solution suits how you need to use the property.
Is door boarding up covered by insurance?
In many cases, emergency boarding up is covered under home or business insurance when the damage is due to burglary, attempted theft, storm or similar events. Policies do vary, so please check with your insurer.
We provide insurance-ready paperwork and explain the process on our insurance support for boarding up in Twickenham page.
Will boarding up damage my door frame or brickwork?
We always aim for non-destructive securing:
- Fixings are placed into existing frames or masonry joints wherever possible
- We avoid unnecessary drilling and keep holes small
- Our technicians explain where fixings will go before starting
In rare cases where the frame is already badly damaged, we may have to fix into stronger surrounding material to keep the property safe. We will always explain this clearly first.
Can you board up doors at night or out of hours?
Yes. We specialise in 24 hour boarding up in Twickenham and surrounding areas. We regularly attend:
- Late-night burglaries
- After-hours shopfront damage
- Early morning storm incidents
If you are searching for “someone to board up my door tonight” or “who to call for a broken door late at night”, you can call us anytime on 020 3772 7375.
Need help now? Call 020 3772 7375 or Email us for fast, professional door boarding up in Twickenham and all TW postcodes.
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