24/7 boarding up
Boarding up
after a break-in
A smashed window, a forced door or a break-in in the night. We make the property secure the same night, then come back to fit the permanent repair.
- MLA member
- Fully insured
- Open 24/7
- Card, cash, Clearpay or Klarna
Quick answer
Will my insurance pay for boarding up?
Many home and business policies cover emergency boarding after a break-in or accidental damage. Check your policy and keep our invoice and job report, with your crime reference number if you have one.
Checked November 2026 by East London Locksmith Ltd, a Master Locksmiths Association member.
Fault finder
When you need boarding up
Find what is happening to you. If it is not here, call us and describe it: we will tell you what it needs and what it will cost.
Tap what is happening to see the usual cause and fix.
| What you notice | Usually the cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Window smashed | A break-in, an attempted one or an accident. | Boarded the same night, glass measured for the repair. |
| Glass door broken | Forced entry or impact. | Boarded and locked so the property is secure. |
| Door forced and will not close | Frame split or lock broken. | Temporary lock or hasp fitted, or the door boarded. |
| Empty property at risk | Waiting for a sale, repairs or new tenants. | Doors and windows boarded to keep people out. |
Window smashed
Usually: A break-in, an attempted one or an accident.
Boarded the same night, glass measured for the repair.
Glass door broken
Usually: Forced entry or impact.
Boarded and locked so the property is secure.
Door forced and will not close
Usually: Frame split or lock broken.
Temporary lock or hasp fitted, or the door boarded.
Empty property at risk
Usually: Waiting for a sale, repairs or new tenants.
Doors and windows boarded to keep people out.
Boarding up
What we do
We board up windows and doors, fit temporary locks where needed, and come back to fit permanent repairs once the glass or door is ready.
- Boarding up after a break-in
- Smashed windows and glass doors
- Forced or damaged doors
- Temporary locks and hasps
- Securing empty properties
- Insurance job paperwork
What is included
- Boarding to windows and doors
- Temporary locks and hasps where needed
- Photos and a written job report for your insurer
- A quote for the permanent repair
- Price agreed before we start
Insurance
What you get for your insurer
Everything your insurer usually asks for, from the same visit.
Victim Support: free, confidential help after a burglary, 08 08 16 89 111 (opens in a new tab)- PhotosOf the damage before we start and the boarding when we finish.
- A written job reportWhat happened, what we did and what still needs fixing.
- An itemised invoiceWith the property address, and your crime reference number if you have one.
- A quote for the permanent repairSo your insurer can approve the glass, door or lock.
Good to know
Before we arrive
Keep safe and protect your insurance claim.
- Stay away from broken glassLeave it where it is until we arrive. We clear it when we board up.
- Get a crime referenceCall 101, or 999 if the burglar may still be there.
- Take photos firstOf the damage and anything that was moved, before you tidy.
- Move valuablesInto a room you can lock, or out of sight of the broken window.
Good to knowBefore we arrive
- Stay away from broken glassLeave it where it is until we arrive. We clear it when we board up.
- Get a crime referenceCall 101, or 999 if the burglar may still be there.
- Take photos firstOf the damage and anything that was moved, before you tidy.
- Move valuablesInto a room you can lock, or out of sight of the broken window.
Four simple steps
How it works
7 days a week
- Call usTell us what has happened. If you are in danger, call 999 first.
- We secure itWe board up the window or door and fit temporary locks the same night.
- You get the paperworkPhotos and a job report you can send to your insurer or landlord.
- We fit the repairWe come back to fit the new lock, door or glass once it is ready.
Prices
How our pricing works
No surprises on the night. Here is how every job is priced, whatever the time.
No surprises. You get the price before we start, whatever the time.
- Price agreed on the callWe confirm the full price on the phone before we come out, and nothing changes without your say-so.
- All-inclusive, no hidden extrasSupplied and fitted: the lock, fitting and labour in one price.
- Quality branded locksFrom reputable UK locksmith wholesalers, never cheap unbranded imports.
- Pay when the job is doneCard, cash, Clearpay or Klarna. Spread the cost of bigger jobs in interest-free payments.
Insurance-approved locks
We fit British Standard BS 3621 mortice locks and TS007 3-star anti-snap cylinders. Check your policy wording and we will match it.
The locks we fit
Quality locks, not cheap imports
Not all locksmiths use the same locks. Some fit cheap unbranded locks that can wear quickly and fail. We do not.
- From proper suppliersEvery lock we fit is bought from reputable, well-established UK locksmith wholesalers.
- British Standard and KitemarkedCylinders carry the BSI Kitemark to TS007, and our mortice deadlocks meet BS 3621, the standard most home insurers ask for.
- Built to lastBranded locks work smoothly for years. Cheap ones can stick, wear and fail, which means another call-out.
- One price, all-inclusiveThe lock, fitting and labour in one price, agreed on the call before we come out.
Where we work
Boarding up across East London
The same service and the same prices in every borough we cover, 24 hours a day.
Can you come out in the middle of the night?
Yes. Boarding up is a 24 hour service, every day of the year.
Will my insurer pay for it?
Many home and business policies cover emergency boarding up. We give you photos and a written report to send them. Check your policy wording.
Do you fix the door or window afterwards?
Yes. We quote for the permanent repair and come back to fit it at a time that suits you.
Do you board up empty properties?
Yes. Landlords, letting agents and businesses use us to secure void flats and shops.
Do I need the police to call you first?
No. You can call us directly. If you have a crime reference number, give it to us for the paperwork.
How long can boarding stay up?
Until the permanent repair is done. We can quote for the repair on the same visit.
Do I need to be there?
It helps, so we can check the work with you. If you cannot be, tell us when you call.
Checked November 2026 by East London Locksmith Ltd, a member of the Master Locksmiths Association. Standards and advice on this page follow UK guidance.
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