Storm Damage Boarding Twickenham
Storm damage boarding in Twickenham is about making your home or business safe and weatherproof again after high winds, heavy rain or flying debris have smashed glass or damaged doors, roofs or skylights. Our local team provides emergency boarding up and temporary weatherproofing across all TW postcodes, 24/7.
Need urgent help after a storm?
Call 020 3772 7375 for immediate assistance.
When You Need Storm Damage Boarding
Storms around Twickenham, Richmond, Teddington, Whitton and the wider TW area can cause sudden, frightening damage. You may need storm damage boarding when:
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Windows are smashed or cracked
- Flying branches, roof tiles or signs have hit your glass.
- Double glazing has “starburst” cracks or glass is loose.
- Frames are intact, but the pane is no longer safe.
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Doors are damaged or won’t close properly
- French doors or patio doors have blown open and shattered.
- Front or rear doors have been wrenched off their hinges.
- Water has swollen timber so the door no longer locks securely.
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Roof or skylight damage lets water in
- Missing or loose tiles, felt or flashing after high winds.
- Broken skylight glass or frames leaking heavily.
- Damage around dormer windows or flat roof lanterns.
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Storm boarding for outbuildings and commercial premises
- Shopfront glass on high streets like Church Street or King Street has been blown in.
- Industrial doors and loading bays damaged by the wind.
- Sheds, garages or communal doors in blocks of flats are broken or insecure.
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Temporary weatherproofing is urgently needed
- Water is pouring in through a broken window, roof or skylight.
- You need to limit further damage until permanent repairs or insurance decisions.
- You require storm damage boarding Twickenham insurers will recognise as reasonable emergency securing.
We handle all types of storm boarding and temporary weatherproofing, from a single smashed window to larger properties with multiple damaged openings.
If your main problem is broken glass, we can coordinate with glazing partners for “board & glaze” follow-up where needed, or you can use your own preferred glazier once the property is safe.
How We Secure Your Property After Storm Damage
Our priority is always safety, security and weather protection, using non-destructive methods wherever possible.
1. Fast assessment and safety check
On arrival, our DBS-checked technicians will:
- Check for immediate dangers (loose glass, unstable frames, live electrics near water).
- Identify all damaged openings: windows, doors, roof lights, skylights, shopfronts.
- Agree with you which areas are the highest priority to secure first.
If there is any sign of structural movement (e.g. walls bowing, large cracks, or a vehicle strike combined with storm damage), we may advise you to involve a structural engineer or your local authority before full boarding.
2. Window and door storm damage boarding
For windows and doors, we typically use:
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Exterior-grade plywood or OSB, usually 11–18mm thick depending on:
- Size of the opening.
- Exposure to wind and rain.
- Height from the ground.
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Anti-tamper fixings
- Designed so they cannot be easily removed from the outside.
- Help deter opportunistic intruders and vandalism.
- Still removable from inside when permanent repairs are ready.
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Non-destructive securing wherever possible
- We often fix into the frame or surrounding structure using existing holes.
- We avoid unnecessary drilling into brickwork or uPVC.
- If we must fix through masonry or frames for safety (e.g. badly twisted frame), we explain this clearly before we proceed.
This approach means you get a strong, temporary barrier without making permanent repairs more difficult later.
For situations that need it, we may recommend a temporary secure door solution using timber framing or, for higher-risk or commercial sites, a temporary steel door option. This is particularly useful when you still need daily access but the original door is beyond safe use.
If you need more detail on how we handle individual openings, see our dedicated pages for window boarding in Twickenham and door boarding up.
3. Roof & skylight storm damage securing
Wind and storms can cause serious roof problems. For roof boarding Twickenham and skylight issues, we will:
- Carry out a visual check from safe ground or ladder access.
- Use suitable access equipment (ladders or towers) where safe and appropriate.
- Provide OSB/plywood boarding over broken skylights or roof openings to limit water ingress.
- Use weatherproof coverings (such as tarps or felt) to add extra protection where necessary.
We work carefully to:
- Avoid causing more roof damage when accessing the area.
- Keep people below safe from falling debris.
- Liaise with your chosen roofer if you have one, or leave clear notes and photos for whoever completes the permanent repair.
For more detail, see roof & skylight boarding in Twickenham.
4. Temporary weatherproofing and internal protection
To help reduce flooding and water damage during or after a storm, we may:
- Overlap boards with existing surfaces to channel water away.
- Add temporary seals or coverings to reduce draughts and rain.
- Suggest simple steps such as moving furniture, lifting carpets and using buckets or tarps inside.
We are not flood-restoration contractors, but our boarding and weatherproofing will help limit further damage until specialist drying or repairs are carried out.
5. Clean, tidy finish and insurance-ready evidence
Once boarded, we:
- Remove loose glass and obvious hazards from the immediate area (where safe to do so).
- Leave openings secure, weather-resistant and neat.
- Take time-stamped photos of key areas.
- Provide an itemised invoice and a simple work statement describing:
- Storm circumstances as you described them.
- What was damaged.
- What boarding and fixings we used.
This paperwork is designed to help with insurance claims for storm damage boarding, and we can also point you towards our dedicated insurance support for boarding up in Twickenham.
Why Choose Us for Storm Damage Boarding in Twickenham
Choosing the right team after a storm makes a big difference to how stressful the next few days feel.
Local, TW-based service
- Based in and around Twickenham, covering all TW postcodes (Twickenham, Teddington, Richmond, Isleworth, Sunbury-on-Thames, Staines-upon-Thames and beyond).
- Familiar with local streets, from riverside properties to high-rise blocks and parades of shops.
- We offer 24 hour boarding up Twickenham, with efficient dispatch day and night.
10+ years’ boarding up and make-safe experience
- Over a decade of emergency boarding up and storm damage boarding throughout South West London.
- Experience with homes, flats, shops, restaurants, schools, offices and more.
- Used to working alongside insurers, loss assessors, letting agents and facility managers.
Insured, checked, and safety-focused
- Public liability insured for your peace of mind.
- Technicians are DBS-checked where required.
- We follow safe-working practices, including risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) on more complex or commercial sites.
Non-destructive securing wherever possible
- We prioritise non-destructive securing Twickenham:
- Avoiding damage to frames and brickwork when we fix boards.
- Using anti-tamper fixings that deter removal but can be undone safely later.
- Only in rare cases (severe structural damage, unsafe frames) will we recommend more invasive fixing, and we will explain why.
Insurer-friendly paperwork
- Time-stamped photos of damage and completed boarding.
- Itemised invoice (labour, materials, access equipment where used).
- Simple written summary of work done and why (storm damage, emergency securing).
- We recommend keeping any police or incident reference number if emergency services were involved.
We are not loss adjusters or legal advisers, but we aim to make your storm damage boarding Twickenham claim as straightforward as possible.
What Happens Next
If you’ve had storm damage:
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Get everyone safe
- Move people and pets away from broken glass, falling debris and live electrics.
- If there is major structural damage or immediate danger, call the emergency services.
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Call us for emergency storm damage boarding
- Ring 020 3772 7375 any time, day or night.
- We’ll take brief details: address, type of property, what’s been damaged (windows, doors, roof/skylight, shopfront), and access notes.
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We attend, assess and board up
- Our team will arrive with materials and tools suitable for emergency boarding up Twickenham.
- We make-safe broken glass, board up damaged openings and add temporary weatherproofing where needed.
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Plan your follow-up repairs
- Use our photos and paperwork for your insurer.
- Arrange permanent glazing or roofing works once you have approval.
- If you’re unsure how boarding fits into your claim, our insurance support for boarding up in Twickenham page explains the steps in simple terms.
For related services, you might also find these useful:
- Window boarding in Twickenham for smashed or cracked glazing.
- Roof & skylight boarding in Twickenham for tiles and roof lights damaged by storms.
- 24/7 emergency boarding up in Twickenham if your situation is urgent and still developing.
FAQs – Storm Damage Boarding in Twickenham
How long does it take to board up a property after a storm?
It depends on how many openings are damaged, their size, and how easy they are to access. A single smashed window can usually be boarded quite quickly, while multiple windows, doors or high-level skylights will take longer. When you call, we can give you a rough idea based on what you describe.
What is the process for emergency boarding up after storm damage?
We arrive, assess safety, clear immediate hazards, then measure and cut plywood boarding or OSB boarding to fit your openings. We secure them with anti-tamper fixings, prioritising non-destructive methods. Finally, we take photos and provide an itemised invoice for your records and insurer.
Is storm damage boarding covered by insurance?
Many home and commercial insurance policies do cover reasonable emergency measures like boarding up after a storm, but every policy is different. We provide insurance-ready paperwork and photos to support your claim, but your insurer or broker will confirm what is and isn’t covered. For more information, see our insurance support for boarding up in Twickenham.
Can you board up a roof or skylight during bad weather?
We will always assess safety first. If it’s too dangerous to access the roof (for example, during very high winds), we may do what we can from inside or at lower levels and return when conditions improve. Your safety and our technicians’ safety always come first.
Will boarding up make my property completely weatherproof?
Boarding up and temporary coverings are designed to significantly reduce water and wind ingress, but they are still temporary. They are there to protect you and your belongings until permanent roof or glazing repairs can be made. We install boards and coverings as carefully as possible to minimise draughts and leaks.
Who should I call first – you, the insurer, or an emergency glazier?
If there is an immediate risk to safety or security, call us first for emergency boarding up near me in the Twickenham area. Once the property is secure, contact your insurer and, if needed, your chosen glazier or roofer for permanent repairs. We can coordinate with your trades where required.
Need help now? Call 020 3772 7375 or Email us for fast, professional storm damage boarding and emergency securing across Twickenham and all TW postcodes.
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