Window Boarding in Twickenham
Window boarding in Twickenham is the fastest way to make a broken, smashed or insecure window safe and secure, day or night. Whether you have had a break-in, vandalism, an accident or storm damage, our local team can board up broken windows quickly so you can protect your property and meet your insurer’s expectations.
Need urgent help? Call 020 3772 7375 now for 24/7 emergency window boarding in Twickenham and across the TW postcode area.
We provide:
- 24 hour boarding up Twickenham & surrounding TW postcodes
- Emergency window boarding for homes, shops and commercial sites
- Non-destructive securing wherever possible
- Insurer-friendly paperwork and photo evidence on request
When You Need Window Boarding
You may need emergency window boarding in Twickenham for a wide range of situations:
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Burglary or attempted break-in
- Smashed glass in a door or window
- Forced locks or damaged frames
- You need to secure your home or business after the police have left
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Vandalism or anti-social behaviour
- A smashed shopfront window on York Street or King Street
- Broken communal door glazing in flats
- Repeated vandalism where you need extra deterrence
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Accidents and impact damage
- A ball through a patio door in a Strawberry Hill garden
- Delivery vehicle or fork-lift impact to a warehouse window
- Cracked or unsafe glass panes likely to fail
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Storm, flood or weather damage
- High winds have blown out a sash window
- Storm damage boarding needed for vulnerable or upper-floor glazing
- Windows weakened by water ingress and swollen frames
If you are dealing with a smashed window boarding emergency, you do not have to know exactly what you need. Explain what has happened and we will recommend the safest, most secure approach to board up broken windows and doors.
For serious incidents or multiple openings, we can also coordinate with our colleagues who handle roof & skylight boarding and wider storm damage boarding in Twickenham.
How We Secure Your Windows
Our aim is simple: board up and secure your property quickly, safely, and as non-destructively as possible.
Step 1 – Make the Area Safe
On arrival, our DBS-checked technicians:
- Assess the damage and any structural issues
- Carefully remove loose or dangerous glass from frames, sills and floors
- Set up a simple safety cordon if needed, especially on busy pavements or communal areas
We carry full public liability insurance and follow safe methods of work on every job.
Step 2 – Choose the Right Boarding Materials
We use high-quality plywood boarding and OSB boarding suitable for emergency securing in Twickenham:
- Board material: Structural plywood or OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
- Typical thickness:
- 11–12 mm for standard domestic windows
- 18 mm for large shopfronts or higher-risk locations
- Cut to size: We cut each board to fit neatly over the opening and overlap onto sound structure for strength
Where a window is part of a shopfront boarding requirement, we allow for larger spans and higher footfall, and may recommend thicker boards or temporary steel solutions.
Step 3 – Fixing Methods (Non-Destructive Wherever Possible)
We always aim for non-destructive securing in Twickenham so your frames and surrounding structure are protected for future glazing work.
Typical fixings include:
- Internal timber bracing:
- Timber battens fixed internally to “sandwich” the wall with the external board
- Clamped from inside to outside so minimal or no damage is done to the frame
- Anti-tamper fixings:
- Special screws or bolts designed so they cannot be easily undone from outside
- Ideal for vulnerable or vacant properties needing higher security
We only screw directly into frames or masonry when:
- Frames are already badly damaged; or
- Structural strength is needed for safety (e.g. large upper-floor openings, wind-exposed elevations)
If direct fixing is required, we explain why and keep holes to the minimum necessary for safe boarding.
Step 4 – Weatherproofing & Security
Once your window is boarded up, we:
- Check there are no easy leverage points
- Make sure gaps are minimised to reduce draughts and rain ingress
- Use appropriate sealant or tape where extra weather protection is required
- Ensure emergency exits and safe escape routes remain usable where applicable
For longer-term security, especially at vacant properties, we can advise on Sitex-style steel security screens and temporary steel doors, delivered through our vacant property boarding services.
Step 5 – Board & Glaze Coordination (If Needed)
We regularly work alongside local emergency glaziers. In many cases:
- We board up the broken window immediately
- A glazier then returns when the glass is ready to be installed
- Our non-destructive boarding means replacement glass can often be fitted with minimal extra work
If you already have your own glazier, we are happy to liaise with them so the boarding layout supports your planned repair.
Why Choose Us for Window Boarding in Twickenham?
With over 10 years’ experience providing emergency boarding up in Twickenham and across the TW postcode area, we know how stressful broken windows can be. Our service is built around safety, security and peace of mind.
Local, 24/7 Emergency Response
- Based in and around Twickenham, covering TW1–TW20
- Fast, mobile response to homes and businesses on Twickenham Green, London Road, Richmond Road, the A316 corridor and surrounding streets
- 24/7 emergency boarding up Twickenham – nights, weekends and bank holidays
When you call, you speak to a real person who can prioritise your job and dispatch a team.
Experienced, Vetted Technicians
- 10+ years carrying out window boarding in Twickenham
- DBS-checked technicians for your reassurance, ideal for residential, schools and care settings
- Fully insured with public liability insurance
- Used by landlords, managing agents, small shops and larger commercial clients across TW
Our teams are used to working in sensitive environments and always act with discretion and respect.
Non-Destructive Securing Wherever Possible
We know insurers, landlords and homeowners want:
- Frames preserved for future repair
- Minimal extra damage to walls or masonry
- Clean, tidy work with clear explanations
Our non-destructive securing methods and anti-tamper fixings help achieve this, with more invasive fixings used only when safety requires it.
Insurance-Ready Documentation
We regularly support customers making insurance claims following:
- Burglary
- Vandalism
- Storm or impact damage
On request we can provide:
- Time-stamped photos of the damage and the completed boarding
- An itemised invoice describing materials and labour
- A simple written statement of works
You can read more about this on our dedicated insurance support for boarding up in Twickenham page.
What Happens Next
If you need your window boarded up in Twickenham now, the process is straightforward:
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Contact us
- Call 020 3772 7375 any time, day or night
- Tell us what has happened, your location and any immediate risks (exposed ground floor, busy pavement, children/pets in the property etc.)
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We assess and advise
- We’ll explain how we would secure the opening and discuss any special requirements
- For non-urgent or planned jobs, we can arrange a convenient time and provide a clear, no-obligation quote
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We attend and secure
- Our technicians arrive with all necessary tools, ladders and materials
- We make the area safe, carry out the boarding and ensure you are satisfied before we leave
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Follow-up repairs and documentation
- You pass our invoice and statement to your insurer if needed
- Your chosen glazier or contractor can then repair or replace the window once you’re ready
If you need multiple openings secured or have doors and shopfronts involved, we can combine window boarding with:
- Door boarding up services for forced or kicked-in doors
- Shopfront boarding for Twickenham businesses
- Help with wider incidents like post-burglary boarding up where windows and doors are both affected
For a general overview of everything we do, you can also see our main boarding up services in Twickenham.
FAQs – Window Boarding in Twickenham
How long does it take to board up a window?
Most standard domestic windows can be boarded up in around an hour once we’re on site. Larger shopfronts, high-level openings or multiple broken windows will take longer. We work efficiently but never rush safety.
How much does it cost to board up a window in Twickenham?
Costs depend on the size and number of windows, the board thickness needed, fixings, height and access, and whether the call-out is out-of-hours. We do not list fixed prices because every job is different, but we are always happy to explain our boarding up prices in Twickenham clearly before work starts. For more detail, see our boarding up prices page.
Will boarding up damage my window frames?
We use non-destructive securing wherever possible. This means we brace boards using internal timbers and limit fixings into frames or masonry. In some severe damage or high-risk situations a few screw holes may be unavoidable, but we will explain this before we start.
Is window boarding covered by insurance?
Many home and business policies cover emergency boarding up after events such as burglary, storm or accidental damage, but every policy is different. You should check with your insurer. We can help with insurance-ready paperwork including itemised invoices and photos – more details are on our insurance support page.
Can you board up upper-floor or roof windows?
Yes. We regularly deal with upper-floor windows and skylights, using suitable ladders or access equipment. Where damage involves the roof itself or rooflights, our dedicated roof & skylight boarding service may be more appropriate.
Do you cover my area?
We cover Twickenham and the full TW postcode region, including Richmond, Teddington, Whitton, Hampton, Isleworth and nearby areas. For more information, see the full list of areas we cover.
Need help now? Call 020 3772 7375 for 24/7 emergency window boarding in Twickenham, or Email us for a fast, no-obligation quote.
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