Shopfront Boarding in Twickenham
Shopfront boarding in Twickenham is essential when your shop, café, office or commercial unit has a smashed window, damaged door, or failed shutter and you need to secure it quickly and safely. We provide fast, 24/7 commercial boarding up across Twickenham and the wider TW postcode area, helping you protect stock, staff and premises until permanent repairs are made.
Need urgent help? Call 020 3772 7375 now for emergency shopfront boarding.
When You Need Shopfront Boarding
We’re called out for shopfront boarding Twickenham in all kinds of emergency situations, including:
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Smash-and-grab thefts and break-ins
- Smashed display windows or glazed doors
- Damaged frames or locks after forced entry
- Need to secure the property after a police visit
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Vandalism and antisocial behaviour
- Bricks or bottles thrown at windows
- Graffiti combined with broken glass
- Roller shutters bent or jammed open
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Accidental damage and impact
- Vehicular impact to shopfront boarding after a car or van hits the front
- Damage from trolleys, ladders or deliveries
- Cracked or bowing glass panels that are no longer safe
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Storm and weather-related issues
- Strong winds blowing out older glazing
- Storm damage boarding after flying debris hits the frontage
- Flood-damaged doors that will not close securely
Our commercial boarding up Twickenham service covers:
- Retail units on Twickenham High Street, King Street and London Road
- Cafés, bars and restaurants near Twickenham Stadium and the riverside
- Offices, salons and clinics in St Margarets, Whitton, Richmond and Teddington
- Business parks, industrial units and corner shops across all TW postcodes
Whether you’re a small independent shop or part of a national chain, we understand that every hour your shopfront is open or exposed costs you money and increases risk. We focus on fast boarding up services Twickenham that get you secure and back in control as quickly as possible.
How We Secure Your Shopfront
Our aim is to board up and secure Twickenham shopfronts using non-destructive securing wherever possible, so permanent glass or door repairs are straightforward later.
1. Rapid On-Site Assessment
When our DBS-checked technicians arrive, they will:
- Make the area safe, including a quick safety cordon if glass is spread across the pavement
- Check for any structural damage to frames, mullions or brickwork
- Assess roller shutters, grilles or automatic doors for safe use or isolation
- Discuss with you what needs to be secured (e.g. full frontage vs damaged panel only)
If we suspect serious structural issues (for example after a strong vehicular impact), we will explain this clearly and may recommend additional trades, such as a structural engineer or builder.
2. Glass and Debris Make-Safe
Before we fix any boards, we:
- Remove loose and hanging glass from the frame where it is safe to do so
- Sweep and shovel broken glass and debris from inside and outside the shop
- Dispose of sharp fragments safely in line with local regulations
This safety clean-up is standard for our emergency glass boarding Twickenham service and is especially important in busy pedestrian areas.
3. Professional Plywood / OSB Boarding
We typically use:
- 18mm structural plywood or OSB (Oriented Strand Board) for most shopfronts
- Thicker boards where spans are large, or extra strength is required (for example after vehicular impact)
Key details of our plywood boarding Twickenham and OSB boarding Twickenham methods:
- Boards are cut to size on site to closely match the damaged opening
- We use anti-tamper fixings Twickenham – screws and anchors that cannot be easily removed from outside, helping to deter opportunist theft
- Wherever possible, we fix into existing frames or strong points, rather than drilling new holes into brickwork
- On delicate shopfront systems, we use packers and padding to avoid crushing or distorting remaining glass and aluminium profiles
This approach gives you a strong, secure temporary barrier while keeping future glazing or frame repair costs as low as possible.
4. Temporary Steel Doors and Security Measures
If your entrance door has been smashed or forced, we can:
- Board over unused doors fully
- Fit a temporary secure door in a boarded opening so you can still use the shop safely
- Offer temporary steel doors Twickenham where a more robust solution is needed (for example for a vacant or high-risk unit)
These doors are:
- Strong and tamper-resistant
- Fitted with robust locks
- Installed with anti-tamper fixings so they cannot easily be removed from outside
In higher risk or longer-term situations, we can also discuss steel security screens and other options similar to Sitex-style security screens, particularly useful for vacant property boarding Twickenham.
5. Non-Destructive Securing – With Clear Exceptions
We always aim for non-destructive securing Twickenham, meaning:
- We use existing fixing points wherever possible
- We avoid damaging frames, shutters or brickwork unless there is no alternative
In some rare cases, minimal drilling into masonry or steel may be unavoidable, for example:
- When there is no frame left to fix to
- When the structure is twisted after impact
- When insurance requirements specify a particular fixing method
If this is required, we will explain it first, and keep new fixings as discreet as possible.
Why Choose Us for Shopfront Boarding in Twickenham
Local, 24/7 Commercial Support
- Based in and around Twickenham, covering all TW postcodes including Richmond, Teddington, Whitton, Hounslow, Feltham, Sunbury and Staines
- 24/7 emergency boarding up Twickenham – we do not promise specific arrival times, but we prioritise fast dispatch and clear communication
- Over 10 years’ experience in business and retail boarding up Twickenham, including high streets, shopping parades and retail parks
Fully Insured, Vetted Technicians
- All technicians are DBS-checked for your peace of mind
- We carry public liability insurance, suitable for working in public and commercial environments
- We can provide RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for larger or pre-planned jobs
Insurer-Friendly and Professional
Many shopfront incidents involve insurance claims. We support you with:
- Time-stamped photos before and after boarding
- An itemised invoice clearly describing labour, materials and emergency attendance
- A short work statement you can give your insurer or landlord
For dedicated guidance on claims, see our insurance support for boarding up in Twickenham. We are not loss adjusters or legal advisers, but we know what most insurers expect in terms of evidence.
Quality Materials and Workmanship
- Use of 18mm+ plywood/OSB, not thin DIY sheet material
- Anti-tamper fixings to deter unauthorised removal
- Clean, tidy work – we sweep up debris and remove our own offcuts
- Where possible, we leave shop signs, roller shutters and alarms unobstructed
Our goal is to secure your premises and minimise disruption, so you can focus on staff, customers and business continuity.
What Happens Next
1. Immediate Emergency Response
If your shopfront is currently damaged or exposed, please call us rather than email:
- We’ll ask a few quick questions:
- Location (postcode and street)
- Type and size of damage (window, door, shutter, or multiple panels)
- Any hazards (loose glass above head height, busy pavement, traffic)
- We then dispatch our nearest available team to you as quickly as we can
You can learn more about how we handle urgent call-outs on our dedicated 24/7 emergency boarding up in Twickenham page.
2. On-Site Boarding and Securing
On site, we:
- Make the area safe
- Carry out shopfront boarding Twickenham using strong boards and anti-tamper fixings
- Fit any temporary secure door solutions needed
- Walk you through what has been done and any follow-up recommendations
For related glazing or window-specific issues, you can also read about our window boarding in Twickenham.
3. Quotes, Receipts and Insurer Paperwork
After the work:
- You receive an itemised invoice separating labour and materials
- If needed, we provide a short written statement describing the incident and what we secured
- We recommend you keep any police reference number if the incident involved a crime
For more on costs and what affects them, see our guide to boarding up prices in Twickenham.
4. Ongoing Security and Other Property Types
If your shop or unit will be empty for a period, we can also help with:
- Vacant property boarding Twickenham and medium-term securing
- Additional protection such as steel screens and temporary steel doors
You can read more about these options under our vacant property boarding in Twickenham service.
FAQs
How quickly can you board up my shopfront?
We offer 24/7 boarding up Twickenham and prioritise shopfront emergencies because they’re often on busy streets and openly exposed. We do not quote exact arrival times, but we aim to dispatch a team promptly and keep you informed of their progress.
Can you work out of hours so I don’t disrupt trading?
Yes. We regularly provide out-of-hours boarding up Twickenham for shops, restaurants and offices. We can attend late at night, early morning or weekends to minimise impact on customers and staff.
Will the boarding damage my frames or shutters?
Our default approach is non-destructive securing wherever possible. We usually fix boards into existing frames or structural points, using packers and protectors. In some cases, limited drilling into masonry or steel is unavoidable, but we always discuss this with you first and keep fixings as discreet as possible.
Is shopfront boarding covered by insurance?
Many commercial policies do cover emergency boarding up after damage, but this depends on your policy. We provide insurance-ready paperwork, including photos and an itemised invoice, to help you with your claim. For more detail, see our page on insurance support for boarding up in Twickenham.
Can customers or staff still get in once the front is boarded?
If an entrance needs to remain in use, we can install a temporary secure door or boarded opening with a lockable access point rather than sealing it completely. This is common in business boarding up Twickenham when part of a frontage is damaged but trading needs to continue.
Do you also secure offices or non-retail premises?
Yes. Our commercial boarding up Twickenham service covers offices, clinics, warehouses, pubs, restaurants, takeaways, salons and more. If it has glass or doors onto the street, we can secure it.
Need shopfront boarding in Twickenham right now?
Call us 24/7: Call 020 3772 7375
Or email for non-urgent enquiries: info@boarding-up-twickenham.co.uk
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