Boarding-Up Services in Sevenoaks (TN13–TN15)

When a window shatters or a door is forced, you need a clear plan and a team that knows exactly what to do. We provide professional boarding-up services across Sevenoaks and the TN13, TN14 and TN15 postcode districts—24/7, fully insured, with DBS-checked technicians. Whether it’s a smashed shopfront at closing time or a blown-out skylight after a storm, we make safe, secure the property, and document the work for you and your insurer.

For urgent help now, see our dedicated emergency boarding up page or Call 01732 900 519.

What Our Boarding-Up Services Solve

  • Make safe: Remove loose glass, stabilise damaged frames, and prevent injury
  • Secure property: Prevent unauthorised entry and protect contents
  • Weatherproof: Cover openings to keep out rain and debris
  • Provide evidence: Time-stamped photos, work statements, and itemised invoices for insurance
  • Bridge the gap: Keep you secure until permanent glazing or repairs are arranged

We work on residential homes, shops, offices, restaurants and vacant properties across Sevenoaks and surrounding TN13–TN15 areas.

How We Work: Step by Step

  1. Assessment and safety check
    • We inspect glazing, frames, and surrounding structure.
    • We clear hazards and cordon as required.
  2. Sizing and materials
    • We measure each opening precisely.
    • Typical materials: 18mm exterior-grade plywood for doors and large windows; 12mm OSB for smaller openings or internal partitions; temporary steel door units where needed.
  3. Fixing method selection
    • Through-bolt systems with anti-tamper fixings for high-risk or unattended sites.
    • Frame-friendly methods where suitable to avoid unnecessary damage.
    • Backing battens to spread load and protect frames.
  4. Installation and sealing
    • Boards cut flush with no handholds; fixings placed to resist prying.
    • Perimeter sealing where weather exposure is a concern.
  5. Handover and documentation
    • We walk you through what we’ve done and why.
    • You receive time-stamped photos and an itemised invoice/work statement—useful for claims via our insurance guidance.

If the frame is too damaged for non-destructive methods, we’ll explain the options and gain your approval before proceeding.

Services We Provide in Sevenoaks

Window Boarding

Broken, cracked or vulnerable glazing secured quickly and safely. We remove loose shards, measure accurately, and install boards to resist leverage and weather.

  • Best for: burglary damage, vandalism, storm impacts, accidental breakage
  • Materials: 18mm exterior-grade plywood (most external windows), 12mm OSB (smaller or internal)
  • Typical fixings: anti-tamper coach screws or through-bolts to internal spreader plates

Learn more: window boarding in Sevenoaks

Door Boarding Up

Forced or damaged doors secured so your property can be locked down without delay. Where the leaf or frame is compromised, we can fit a temporary steel door unit.

  • Best for: break-ins, ram raids, failed locks, fire-damaged doors
  • Options: heavy-duty door boarding, or a lockable temporary steel door for medium-term security
  • Why it matters: prevents re-entry while permanent joinery is arranged

Explore: door boarding and temporary steel doors

Shopfront Boarding

Larger spans and tough access—managed calmly and safely, out of hours if needed. We stock longer boards and reinforced fixings for commercial glazing.

  • Best for: retail and hospitality units, offices with curtain walling
  • Considerations: signage and alarms, stock protection, safe pedestrian management
  • Deliverables: photos for insurers, RAMS on request for facilities teams

Details: shopfront boarding in Sevenoaks

Roof and Skylight Boarding

After storm or impact damage, we board roof openings to reduce water ingress and make safe areas below. Access may require roof ladders or towers; we’ll advise on the safest approach.

  • Best for: storm-lifted tiles, fallen branches, damaged rooflights
  • Methods: external over-boarding and sealing; internal protection to protect interiors if external access is unsafe
  • Note: We secure the opening; full roof repair is by your roofer/insurer

Learn more: roof boarding

Temporary Steel Doors and Security Screens

For vacant or repeatedly targeted properties, steel solutions add longer-term protection.

  • Temporary steel doors: lockable, adjustable frames, fast install, suitable for recurring entry points
  • Steel security screens: Sitex-style for void properties, allow ventilation and visibility while resisting forced entry

Discuss options: vacant property security

Materials and Methods We Trust

  • Timber boards: 18mm exterior-grade plywood (primary), 12mm OSB for small/internal applications
  • Fixings: anti-tamper screws, carriage bolts with internal plates, backing battens
  • Sealing: mastic or foam where weather exposure requires it
  • Steel options: temporary steel door sets and security screens for medium/longer-term

Why we use anti-tamper fixings: they prevent easy removal from outside—vital if the property will be unattended overnight or longer.

When to Use Each Service

If you’re unsure, call us. We’ll recommend the quickest way to make safe and secure property.

What You Get With Every Job

  • Clear advice before we start, including options and limitations
  • Make-safe works using robust materials and anti-tamper fixings
  • Time-stamped photos before and after
  • Itemised invoice and a brief work statement—useful for claims (see our insurance claims guidance)
  • Respect for your property: tidy working, debris removal where safe to do so

We’re fully insured and our technicians are DBS-checked. We’ve been securing properties in Sevenoaks and TN13–TN15 for 10+ years.

Typical Scenarios We Handle

  • Burglary and forced entry: Door leaves split, sash windows broken—boarded and secured the same day. See post-burglary guidance.
  • Vandalism: Shopfront graffiti and smashed pane—shopfront boarded; steel door considered for repeat issues. See vandalism repair.
  • Storm damage: Wind-thrown debris through a conservatory—internal and external boards to weatherproof. See storm damage.
  • Fire or flood: We secure perimeters and openings; remediation is handled by specialists. See fire damage and flood damage.
  • Accidental impact: Ladder through a pane, vehicle strike on a frontage—make safe and secure property.

Safety, Access and Limitations

  • Access: We carry equipment for most standard access needs; for complex heights we may arrange safe access solutions.
  • Structural concerns: If we suspect structural compromise, we’ll pause and advise on a structural assessment before boarding.
  • Timings: We prioritise urgent calls, especially “out of hours”, but we don’t promise fixed response times. When you call, we’ll give a realistic ETA based on conditions.
  • Scope: We secure openings and make safe; we’re not loss adjusters or glaziers, but we coordinate to bridge the gap until permanent repair.

Our Coverage in Sevenoaks

We cover the whole of Sevenoaks across TN13, TN14 and TN15, including local neighbourhoods and nearby villages. If you’re in or around the town centre or on the routes towards Riverhead, Otford, Kemsing, or Borough Green, we can help. For a sense of our local pages, see:

You can also browse all areas we cover.

What To Expect When You Call

  • We ask a few quick questions: what happened, which opening, rough sizes, access issues, and whether police/insurers are involved.
  • We outline options: temporary boarding, temporary steel door, or security screens for vacant properties.
  • You get a realistic ETA and costs explained clearly (see our honest pricing overview).
  • On arrival, we make safe, secure, and document.

Keep any police reference number and take photos before we arrive—if it’s safe to do so.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you operate 24/7 in TN13–TN15?

Yes. For urgent call-outs, please use our 24/7 emergency boarding up page or Call 01732 900 519.

Can you board up my shopfront tonight in Sevenoaks?

Yes—shop owners often contact us “out of hours” after a smashed window. We’ll make safe, secure property, and provide photos for your insurer. See shopfront boarding.

What materials will you use on my home’s broken window?

Usually 18mm exterior-grade plywood with anti-tamper fixings. For smaller internal panes, 12mm OSB may be suitable. More detail: window boarding.

I manage a vacant property—what’s best, boards or steel screens?

For medium-term voids, steel security screens and a temporary steel door are often best. Read more: vacant property.

Can you help with insurance claims?

We’re not adjusters, but we provide what insurers usually ask for: time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice, and a brief statement of works. See our insurance claims guide.

How much does boarding up cost in Sevenoaks?

Costs depend on opening size, materials, access, and timing (day/evening/overnight). We’ll explain costs on the phone. For factors, see our pricing page.

Do you remove glass and clean up?

We clear immediate hazards and remove loose glass where safe. Deep cleaning and remediation are outside our scope, but we leave the site safe and secure.

Next Steps

Ready to get started? Call 01732 900 519 or email us for a no-obligation quote.