Temporary Fencing in Twickenham
Temporary fencing in Twickenham is essential when you need to secure a site or property fast – after a break-in, accident, fire, flood or during building works – without committing to permanent changes. We provide robust, insurance-friendly temporary fencing solutions across all TW postcodes, with a strong focus on emergency property securing and safety.
Need urgent fencing now?
Call 020 3772 7375 for immediate assistance or email us.
When You Need Temporary Fencing
You might need emergency temporary fencing at short notice in Twickenham for a range of situations, including:
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After a break-in or vandalism
To secure gardens, side access, rear alleys or car parks so intruders cannot easily return. Often used alongside post-burglary boarding up. -
Accident or impact damage
For example:- A vehicle hitting a shopfront, boundary wall or bollards
- Falling masonry from a building
- A collapsed fence or gate
In these cases we use temporary fencing to cordon off the danger zone, together with any required shopfront boarding.
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Fire-damaged or flood-damaged properties
When a building is not safe to enter, or needs to be kept clear while insurers and contractors assess it, temporary fencing helps secure the empty property and protect the public. This often goes hand in hand with fire damage boarding or flood damage boarding. -
Storm damage and unsafe structures
Storms can bring down chimneys, roof tiles, trees and fences. Temporary fencing allows you to:- Keep people away from unstable areas
- Protect your garden or forecourt
- Combine with storm damage boarding for windows, doors and roofs
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Construction, refurbishment and fit-out works
Short-term fencing to:- Separate public areas from works
- Control access to rear yards, skips and material storage
- Offer basic security overnight and at weekends
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Vacant and void properties
For medium-term void property security, fencing can work alongside vacant property boarding in Twickenham and steel security screens, especially where there is open land, parking, or repeated trespass.
Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, shop owner or facilities manager, we tailor the temporary fencing layout to the risks on site – from simple garden panels to larger perimeters around commercial buildings.
How We Secure Your Property with Temporary Fencing
We focus on fast, safe, non-destructive securing wherever possible, while still giving you the strength and stability you need.
1. Rapid Site Assessment
Once you get in touch:
- We discuss what’s happened, what needs to be secured, and any immediate hazards.
- On arrival, our DBS-checked technicians carry out a quick risk assessment:
- Are there live electrics, glass, fire or structural risks?
- Are there trip hazards, open drops, or unstable walls?
- Do we need to coordinate with police, fire service or insurers?
If internal openings are affected (doors, windows, shopfronts), we can also provide emergency boarding up using plywood or OSB panels and anti-tamper fixings, working alongside our 24/7 emergency boarding up in Twickenham.
2. Choosing the Right Temporary Fencing
We use industry-standard temporary fencing systems suitable for emergency securing and short-to-medium term use. Common options include:
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Heras-style mesh fencing panels
- Welded mesh steel panels in galvanised finish
- Concrete or heavy-duty rubber feet to stabilise
- Ideal for defining clear perimeters around homes, shops, rear yards and small construction areas
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Solid hoarding-style fencing (where needed)
- Can offer more privacy and better concealment of damage
- Often combined with plywood / OSB boarding to close off gaps in existing structures
- Useful when a boundary wall has fallen, or where there is sensitive security work underway
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Pedestrian barriers and crowd-control rails
- For short-term events, public footpath diversions, or to steer visitors away from specific areas after an incident
We always aim to select the most practical and affordable fencing type that still meets your safety and security needs.
3. Secure, Anti-Tamper Installation
Our priority is to keep your property or site secure without unnecessary damage:
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Non-destructive fixing wherever possible
- We generally avoid drilling into brickwork or paving unless there is a very clear safety reason
- Most fencing is weighted and locked together using couplers and stays rather than fixed permanently to your structure
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Anti-tamper measures
- Specialist couplers and fixings are used that cannot be easily undone from the outside
- Panels are braced to resist casual pushing or lifting
- Gates can be created and secured with padlocks for controlled access
In more challenging conditions (high winds, uneven ground, steep gradients), we use:
- Extra bracing and weights
- Additional tie-ins to stable structures (only where appropriate and agreed)
- Shorter runs or re-angled layouts to reduce wind loading
If your property also needs windows or doors boarded up, we install robust plywood or OSB panels (typically 11–18mm thick depending on size and risk), fixed with anti-tamper screws through internal timber framing. See more on our window boarding in Twickenham and door boarding up services.
4. Safety, Access and Neighbours
We plan fencing layouts to:
- Maintain safe access for you, your staff or residents
- Keep emergency exits clear where required
- Respect neighbouring properties and shared access
- Highlight any altered routes clearly (for example, to a shop entrance or block of flats)
On busy streets – for example along Richmond Road, London Road or near Twickenham Station – we take particular care with pedestrians, prams, disabled access and any existing street furniture.
5. Handover and Documentation
Once fencing is in place:
- We walk you around the perimeter and explain access points
- We can take time-stamped photos of the installed fencing and any associated boarding up
- You receive an itemised invoice showing materials and labour
- If needed, we provide a short written statement of the circumstances and work carried out, to support any insurance claim
This ties in smoothly with our wider insurance support for boarding up in Twickenham.
Why Choose Us for Temporary Fencing in Twickenham?
Local, Experienced, Fully Insured
- Based in and around Twickenham and the wider TW area (SW1–SW20), with over 10 years’ experience in emergency securing
- Public liability insured and DBS-checked technicians
- Regular work for homeowners, landlords, estate agents, facilities managers and commercial sites
24/7 Emergency Response Across TW
- Available day and night, 7 days a week for urgent call-outs
- Covering Twickenham, St Margarets, Strawberry Hill, Teddington, Whitton, Richmond, Isleworth and all surrounding TW postcodes
- We do not quote fixed ETAs, but we dispatch efficiently and keep you updated on arrival times
If your situation involves broken glazing or open access points, we can combine fencing with 24 hour emergency boarding up so the building itself, not just the perimeter, is secure.
Non-Destructive Securing Wherever Possible
Our approach is to protect your property first, then provide security:
- Fencing systems that mostly sit on existing ground using weighted feet and bracing
- Minimal drilling or fixing to your building fabric
- Any unavoidable penetrations or alterations clearly discussed and agreed beforehand (for example, where a structure is unsafe and requires positive fixing to stop collapse)
Insurance-Friendly Paperwork
We understand many clients are asking: “Is emergency securing covered by insurance?” While we’re not loss adjusters or legal advisors, we help with:
- Clear, itemised invoices for fencing and any boarding-up work
- Time-stamped photos showing damage and temporary protection
- Brief written work summaries suitable to submit along with your claim
Where relevant (burglary, vandalism, vehicle impact), we recommend you keep a police reference number and share it with your insurer.
What Happens Next
If you need temporary fencing or emergency property securing in Twickenham:
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Contact us
- Call 020 3772 7375 for urgent response
- Or email us with photos and a brief description
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Fast telephone assessment
- We ask a few simple questions about the situation (burglary, accident, fire, storm, etc.)
- Where useful, we’ll also talk through window or door boarding, linking to the right services.
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Site visit and secure
- We attend, assess risk, and install the required temporary fencing and/or boarding
- If windows or doors are involved, we can provide emergency window boarding in Twickenham or door boarding up.
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Follow-up and quote for any further works
- If additional securing, extended hire or more permanent solutions are needed, we explain options clearly
- You can review our approach to costs and factors on our boarding up prices in Twickenham page
- For situation-specific advice (burglary, storm, fire, flood or accidents), see our situations overview
If you’re unsure whether you need fencing, boarding, or both, we’ll help you decide based on safety, insurance expectations and budget.
FAQs – Temporary Fencing & Emergency Securing
How long does it take to put up temporary fencing?
For most residential or small commercial properties in Twickenham, we can usually install a practical temporary fencing layout in a single visit. The exact time depends on:
- The length of perimeter
- Ground conditions and access
- Whether there are obstacles such as trees, walls, bins or parked vehicles
We’ll give you a realistic indication on arrival, and work as efficiently as possible without cutting corners on safety.
Can you provide temporary fencing and boarding up in one visit?
Yes. Many emergencies need both temporary fencing and boarding – for example, a vehicle impact to a shopfront, or fire damage to a corner of a building. We commonly combine fencing with:
We bring a range of materials so we can secure perimeters and openings in the same call-out wherever feasible.
Will temporary fencing damage my property or garden?
In most cases, no permanent damage is required:
- Panels sit on heavy feet or bases
- Bracing and ties connect panels to one another, not to your building
- On lawns or soil, short fence stanchions may mark the ground but usually not permanently
If we believe a fixed connection to a structure is needed for safety (for example, to prevent a dangerous wall from failing), we will discuss it with you first.
Is temporary fencing covered by my insurance?
Many insurers treat emergency securing and temporary protection as part of a valid claim following an insured event such as burglary, storm, fire or impact. However, every policy is different.
We can support your claim by providing:
- An itemised invoice
- Time-stamped photos of damage and fencing/boarding
- A simple statement of work
For more guidance on the paperwork we offer, visit our insurance support for boarding up in Twickenham. For specific cover questions, please speak directly to your insurer or broker.
How long can I keep the temporary fencing in place?
That depends on:
- Your insurer’s expectations
- Local safety requirements
- How long repairs, rebuilding or inspections will take
We can discuss short-term and medium-term arrangements with you. Many clients use temporary fencing until builders, roofers or glazing contractors have completed their work and the site is safe again.
Need temporary fencing or emergency securing in Twickenham now?
Call 020 3772 7375 for immediate assistance or email us for a fast, no-obligation quote.
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