Emergency Door Boarding
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When a door has been badly damaged during a burglary, attempted break-in or accident, leaving your property unsecured isn’t an option. If the door can no longer close or lock properly, emergency boarding can provide temporary protection until permanent repairs or replacements can be completed.
Window Doctor provides 24/7 emergency door boarding through our nationwide network of local branches, helping homeowners and businesses secure damaged entrances quickly and professionally.
Our experienced engineers can board up timber, aluminium and uPVC doors, including external entrance doors, patio doors and commercial premises. Depending on the damage and your access requirements, we can install temporary boarding with or without a suitable access point.
Whether your door has been kicked in, its glass has shattered or the surrounding frame has been seriously damaged, Window Doctor can help make your property secure while the necessary repairs are arranged. Call us 24/7 on 0800 043 0095 for a free quote and have your home or business boarded and re-secured by the best!
From £92
Common Reasons For Emergency Door Boarding:
Door boarding is generally required when damage is too extensive for the door to be secured safely using its existing locks and hardware.
Common reasons for emergency door boarding include:
- Burglary or attempted break-ins – forced entry can leave doors damaged, insecure or completely unusable.
- Kicked-in doors – severe impacts can damage door panels, frames, hinges and locking mechanisms.
- Crowbar and jemmy damage – tools used during attempted break-ins can distort doors and compromise their security.
- Smashed door glass – shattered glazing can leave an exposed opening requiring immediate protection.
- Damaged door frames – cracked, split or distorted frames may prevent doors from closing or locking securely.
- Broken locks and handles – severe hardware damage can leave a door impossible to secure.
- Vandalism – deliberate damage can affect residential and commercial entrances.
- Smashed shop front doors – damaged glazed entrances can leave businesses vulnerable outside opening hours.
- Accidental impact damage – collisions and other incidents can cause significant damage to doors or surrounding glazing.
- Storm and weather damage – extreme weather or falling debris can damage external doors and leave openings exposed.
- Temporary security during repairs – boarding may be needed while replacement doors, glass or other components are being manufactured.
Not every damaged door requires boarding. Where a lock, hinge or other component can be repaired immediately, restoring the existing door may be the more appropriate solution.
However, when the opening cannot be secured safely, temporary door boarding provides an important first step towards protecting the property.
Our 24/7 Emergency Door Boarding Services:
Window Doctor provides professional emergency boarding for suitable residential and commercial doors, with assistance available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our services include:
24/7 emergency door boarding Boarding following burglary or attempted break-ins Boarding for kicked-in doors Boarding following vandalism Boarding smashed glazed doors Patio door boarding Boarding damaged shop front entrances Commercial door boarding
Boarding Doors With or Without Access
Different properties have different requirements when it comes to emergency boarding. For example, a damaged back door may be boarded completely if another secure entrance is available. However, a commercial premises or property with limited access may require a temporary arrangement that allows authorised entry.
Window Doctor can assess the damaged opening and discuss whether boarding with or without an access point is suitable. The priority is to provide a practical temporary security solution while taking account of how the property needs to be accessed.
If your door has been damaged and your home or business can no longer be secured, contact Window Doctor today. With emergency assistance available 24/7 through our nationwide network of local branches, we can assess the damage, arrange suitable temporary boarding and provide a free, no-obligation quote for the work required.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
Do you provide emergency door boarding 24 hours a day?
Yes. Window Doctor offers 24/7 emergency door boarding for suitable residential and commercial properties. Our engineers can assess damaged entrances and arrange temporary boarding where the existing door cannot be secured safely.
Can you board up a door after a burglary?
Yes. Door boarding is commonly required following burglary or attempted forced entry, particularly where doors have been kicked in, glazing has shattered or locks and frames have been badly damaged.
Can you board a door while still allowing access to the property?
In some cases, yes. Window Doctor can provide temporary boarding with or without suitable access arrangements, depending on the opening, the extent of the damage and the property's requirements.
Can you board up uPVC, aluminium and wooden doors?
Yes. Window Doctor provides emergency boarding for suitable uPVC, aluminium and timber doors, including residential entrances, patio doors and commercial doors. The appropriate boarding method depends on the construction and condition of the opening.
Can you repair the damaged door after boarding it up?
Yes. Window Doctor provides a wide range of permanent door repairs, including replacement glazing, lock repairs, handle and hinge replacements, frame reconstruction and door realignment. Once the property is secure, our engineers can assess the damage and recommend suitable repairs.
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