Emergency Boarding Up & Burglary Repairs

Keytek® offers an emergency boarding up service for both commercial and residential properties across the UK 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
We here at Keytek® Locksmiths know that an accident, weather damage or a burglary can be an incredibly stressful time for you and your family, so our aim is to resolve the situation as quickly as possible with our 30 minute emergency response time*.
Our emergency boarding up services only uses the highest quality locally sourced parts to speed up the process, ensuring that your property is secured quickly and efficiently, until a complete repair or replacement can take place. There are a range of different woods that can be used but we primarily use Plywood. Plywood offers both a visual deterrent when boarding up windows and boarding up a door whilst being durable enough to secure your property and can be used to fit any access point that needs securing.
Why We Use Plywood:
- Suitable for short term or long term to secure access points
- Budget alternative for securing a property following a break in
- Can be used to provide security to an unoccupied property
- Provides a flexible solution for all stages of construction or demolition.
Our highly skilled emergency Locksmiths attend promptly and are all DBS (formerly CRB) checked so you can be assured of the high standard, quality services of a Keytek® Locksmith and the security that they bring.
The Emergency Boarding Up Process
- If you have been burgled, you’ll need to inform the police of the break in and any damage that has been caused. Locksmiths cannot do any work to a house until the police have given permission to do so.
- Once you have been given the go ahead from the Police, it’s time to give Keytek® Locksmiths a call.
- Our Locksmiths will arrive within 30 minutes* to board up your windows. They only use the highest grade Ply that’s sourced locally when boarding up, to give you the confidence that it will keep you secure. This is usually complete within an hour*.
- You should get a replacement door organised as soon as possible. As failing to do so is a security risk and will invalidate your insurance.
When Emergency Boarding Up Services are Used
Here at Keytek® it’s our policy to ensure your home secured, and there are a few scenarios where our emergency boarding up services are needed to secure a property. This can include when a window or door has been broken and needs to be boarded up or if a house is going to be left unoccupied for a substantial amount of time and needs to be protected. So, whether it’s boarding up windows, boarding up a door and boarding up a house, our expert emergency Locksmiths are on hand to ensure the job is done effectively and efficiently.
Window and Door Boarding Up Costs
You can expect to pay upwards of £150 to board up and single window in the UK however, prices for window and door boarding up will depend on the Locksmith’s prices and the number of door and windows that require attention. A reputable Locksmith will be able to give you an estimate over the phone.
Find out more about pricing in our Locksmith Pricing Guide.
Do consider that you may not be given an all in price but rather an estimate as you will be charged for labour plus the price of parts and materials plus VAT. You should ensure that no call out charge is added and that the Locksmith is DBS checked and accredited to at least a level 3 in Locksmithing.
Learn how to find a local Locksmith here.
Burglary Repairs and Door Repairs
Instead of waiting days with an unsecured home whilst you try to organise for a full replacement and repair, we at Keytek® Locksmiths can repair doors, frames, and windows and arrive within 30 minutes* of your phone call. Keytek® Locksmith offers a huge range of repair services in your local area, find your local Locksmith here!
Emergency Locksmith Services
Keytek® Locksmiths can provide you with a local emergency Locksmith, day, or night. If you require an emergency Locksmith then find your nearest Locksmith here or give us a call on 0800 051 7683 to arrange for a local Locksmith to visit your property.
Many of our Locksmiths are fully trained to carry out emergency boarding up, so please advise us if you need a boarding up service. All of our emergency Locksmiths are able to carry out a no obligation full home security and insurance compliance check as part of our service and are able to recommend quality products that conform to all of the relevant standards for not only your home insurance but also your peace of mind.
We will complete all work as fast as possible to ensure your safety and security.
When Emergency Boarding Up Services are Used
Here at Keytek® it’s our policy to ensure your home secured, and there are a few scenarios where our emergency boarding up services are need to secure a property. This can include when a window or door has been broken and needs to be boarded up or if a house is going to be left unoccupied for a substantial amount of time and needs to be protected. So, whether it’s boarding up windows, boarding up a door and boarding up a house, our expert emergency Locksmiths are on hand to ensure the job is done effectively and efficiently.
Window and Door Boarding Up Costs
Prices for window and door boarding up will depend on the Locksmith you call out and the amount of door/windows that require attention. A reputable Locksmith will be able to give you an estimate over the phone.
Do consider that you may not be given an all in price but rather an estimate as you will be charged for labour plus the price of parts and materials plus VAT. You should ensure that no call out charge is added and that the Locksmith is DBS checked and accredited to at least a level 3 in Locksmithing.
How to Prevent Needing Repairs
Did you know that every 40 seconds a home is targeted by a burglar in the UK? As it’s such a frequent occurrence, we offer all of our customers a free home security check whenever we come out to your home, all of which are our recommendations and under no obligations. Our tailored suggestions can help to prevent any further security emergencies in your home and to ensure your home is as secure as can be. Find out more on our Home Security Services page by clicking here!
Call us on 0808 164 2928 to find out more about our Home Security Checks.
Read our Ultimate Guide to Home Security
We here at Keytek® Locksmiths are committed to using our expertise to offer everyone the access to the best security tips and tricks, providing guidance on how to make your home more secure.
All of our articles and guides can be found in our Ultimate Guide to Home Security.v
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