Emergency boarding up in Teesside

What emergency boarding involves

Boarding is exactly what it sounds like: the damaged opening is measured and covered with exterior-grade plywood or OSB, fixed securely to the frame or surround, so the property is weather-tight and secure until the permanent repair. A proper boarding job takes 30–60 minutes, leaves no further damage to the frame, and is removable when the glazier comes to fit the new unit. It's the standard first response after break-ins, accidents, storm damage and vandalism.

What it costs and how fast

Expect £100–£200 for most domestic boarding jobs on Teesside, the variables are the size of the opening, anti-social hours, and access (a first-floor window over a conservatory costs more than a ground-floor front). Many specialists on the network offer genuine 24/7 response for emergencies; when you submit the form, say clearly that it's urgent and you'll be prioritised for a callback. Non-urgent boarding (a void property, a planned renovation) books as a normal appointment at normal rates.

Insurance and police references

If the damage came from a break-in or vandalism, report it to the police first and get a crime reference number, your insurer will ask for it. Boarding and the subsequent glass replacement are both typically claimable under home insurance (check your excess against the £100–£200 cost before claiming small jobs). Keep the invoice and photos of the damage before the board goes on.

After the board: the permanent fix

Boarding buys time; it isn't the repair. The follow-up is a replacement sealed unit or pane, £80–£150 for standard sizes, and if the frame was damaged in the impact, a repair assessment at the same time. Many firms quote the boarding and the permanent repair together, so ask for both numbers up front.