Emergency Boarding Up & Burglary Repairs
If your property has suffered a break-in, vandalism, or accidental damage, our expert team is on hand to secure your premises immediately. Emergency boarding up is a fast, temporary measure to secure broken windows and doors, protecting your property from further harm until permanent repairs can be arranged.
Keytek emergency locksmiths are available across the UK, providing emergency window boarding, door boarding, and property securing day or night.
When is Emergency Boarding Up Needed?
We provide emergency boarding for:
- Break-ins and burglaries
- Criminal damage or vandalism
- Police or forced entry
- Fire, flood, or accidental damage
- Vacant properties needing temporary protection
- Emergency door and window repairs
Whether it’s your home, commercial premises, or rental property, we can be there fast.
Burglary Repairs and Emergency Door Replacement
If you’ve been the victim of a break-in, we offer complete burglary repair services, including:
- Lock repair and replacements
- Handle replacement
- Temporary and permanent security upgrades
- uPVC door replacements
We aim to secure your property within the hour and help you recover safely.
The Emergency Boarding Up Process
Our emergency boarding service follows a fast and secure process to protect your property:
- Rapid response: We arrive within 30–60 minutes* to assess the damage.
- Safety first: We clear any broken glass or hazards to make the area safe.
- Custom boarding: We measure and cut durable plywood to fit doors or windows precisely.
- Secure installation: Boards are fixed using anti-tamper screws or internal fixings to prevent further entry.
- Lock repairs (if needed): We can repair or replace damaged locks on the spot*.
- Final check: We ensure everything is secure and weatherproof, then provide advice on permanent repairs.
The Emergency Boarding Up Process
Emergency Boarding Up Costs (UK Pricing Guide
We aim to provide affordable, transparent pricing.
Service | Typical Cost |
Window boarding (small) | £100+ |
Large window / door boarding | £100 - £150+ |
Full property board up | £350+ |
How Much Does It Cost to Board up a Window?
Emergency boarding up typically costs between £100+ and £350+, depending on window/door size, location, and urgency.
Using Quality Materials to Board Up Windows
Our emergency boarding up service uses high-quality, locally sourced materials to secure your property quickly and efficiently until full repairs or replacements can be made. We primarily use durable plywood, which acts as a strong visual deterrent and can be fitted to any access point. It’s ideal for:
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Short- or long-term property security
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Budget-friendly break-in protection
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Securing unoccupied properties
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Temporary protection during construction or demolition
All boarding is carried out by our prompt, highly skilled, and DBS-checked emergency locksmiths, ensuring trusted, professional service from start to finish.
Using Quality Materials to Board Up Windows
A temporary fix used to secure broken windows or doors after an incident like burglary or vandalism.
Between £100+ and £350+, depending on size, materials, and emergency call-out timing.
Find out more about locksmith pricing.
Yes, in most cases where criminal damage or forced entry has occurred, but we would always advice checking with your insurance provider.
Typically 18mm plywood, secured with anti-tamper screws. Metal options also available.
It’s possible but not recommended for emergencies. Professional boarding ensures insurance compliance and proper protection.
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