Boarding Up Hayes UB3 – Local 24/7 Boarding-Up Specialists

If you need boarding up in Hayes (UB3), we’re here day and night to make your property safe. We cover homes, shops and commercial units across UB3 and bordering UB4, including around Hayes & Harlington station, the town centre high street, and the industrial estates near the parkways. Call us any time—out of hours, weekends and bank holidays included. We prioritise urgent calls and aim to attend as quickly as conditions allow. When you ring, we’ll give a realistic ETA and keep you updated.

We’ve been trading for over 10 years across the UB area. Our technicians are DBS-checked and our work is fully insured. On site, we measure each opening carefully and fit 18mm exterior-grade plywood or OSB using anti-tamper fixings to secure property properly. You’ll receive time-stamped photos and an itemised invoice suitable for insurers.

Need help now? Call 01895 696 176.

Why Boarding Up Matters in Hayes (UB3)

Hayes has a busy mix of residential streets, retail frontages, and light industrial units. That blend brings specific risks:

• High footfall around Hayes town centre and the station: Evening and early-morning foot traffic can increase the chance of smashed windows and opportunist break-ins, especially for shopfronts with large panes.
• Industrial estates and trading parks: Bays and roller shutters get impacted by vehicle manoeuvres; glazing on office fronts and staff entrances can be damaged during deliveries.
• Busy roads and night-time economy: Traffic on routes feeding the parkways can lead to accidental impacts. Late-night venues nearby mean out-of-hours incidents aren’t unusual.
• Housing variety: Many homes have uPVC windows and glazed patio doors, plus bay windows on older terraces—common break points for burglary attempts or storm debris.
• Weather exposure: Sudden wind gusts funnel through open streets and over low-rise blocks. Ridge tiles, skylights and loft windows can suffer damage, letting rain in.

When a pane smashes or a door is forced, it’s not just about security. Broken glazing lets in weather, raises safety hazards, and can invalidate insurance if left unsecured. Temporary boarding protects your property while permanent repairs are arranged—whether that’s replacement glazing, a new door, or longer-term security measures for a vacant unit.

A Typical Hayes Call-Out

A typical call-out might involve a shop on the Hayes High Street phoning just after closing time to report a smashed display window. We would speak to the shop manager, confirm the opening size and hazards (shattered laminated glass, any remaining loose pieces), and give a realistic ETA based on traffic and workload.

On arrival, our technician would:

1. Make safe: Clear loose shards, cordon the area if needed, and check for frame damage.
2. Measure properly: Take accurate measurements including rebate depth to ensure a tight, flush fit.
3. Board up: Fit 18mm exterior-grade plywood across the entire opening with anti-tamper fixings installed from the inside where possible, or through-bolted with security washers if the frame is compromised.
4. Weatherproof: If rain is expected, add perimeter sealing and check thresholds for water ingress risk.
5. Document: Provide time-stamped photos before and after, plus a written work statement for the insurer.

If the frame were too damaged for a non-destructive fix, we would explain options—short-term boarding across the masonry, or a temporary steel door for access control—and agree the approach before proceeding.

What To Do Right Now (Hayes Emergency Steps)

If you’re in Hayes UB3 and dealing with a smashed window, forced door, or broken shopfront:

• Stay safe: Keep people away from broken glass and unstable frames. Wear shoes and avoid touching shards.
• Call the police if there’s been a burglary or vandalism. Ask for a reference number.
• Call us on 01895 696 176 for emergency boarding up. Tell us the property type, the opening involved (shopfront window, patio door, skylight), and any immediate hazards.
• Contact your insurer early: Ask what they require for claims. We provide itemised invoices and time-stamped photos.
• Secure valuables: If safe, move stock or personal items away from the damaged opening and out of view from the street.
• Document: Take photos from a safe position—wide shots of the area and close-ups of damage—before we arrive, if it’s safe to do so.
• While waiting: If wind or rain is coming through, place buckets or sheets to protect floors. Do not attempt DIY boarding from outside at height or near live wiring.

Our Local Coverage in UB3 and Nearby

We cover Hayes across UB3 and bordering UB4, including areas around Hayes & Harlington station, the town centre, and the surrounding residential streets and trading estates. We also operate across the wider UB area. For nearby locations, see:

• Boarding up in Hillingdon UB8: /boarding-up-hillingdon-ub8/
• Boarding up in Southall UB1: /boarding-up-southall-ub1/
• Boarding up in Yeading UB4: /boarding-up-yeading-ub4/

We prioritise urgent incidents and provide realistic ETAs on the phone based on time of day and current workload.

Hayes FAQs – Local, Practical Answers

Can you board up near Hayes & Harlington station late at night?

Yes. We provide 24/7 boarding up across UB3, including the streets around the station and the town centre. We’ll give you a realistic ETA when you call.

We’re on Hayes High Street and a pane has smashed—can you make safe the same evening?

We handle out-of-hours “make safe” visits for retail premises. We’ll remove loose glass, secure the opening with 18mm plywood and anti-tamper fixings, and seal if rain is expected.

Do you cover the industrial estates in UB3 if a unit door or office frontage is damaged by a vehicle?

Yes. We regularly attend light industrial and logistics locations in Hayes. We can board large openings and discuss temporary steel door options if access control is needed.

I’m in UB3 near the shopping area—will boarding up be acceptable for my insurer?

Insurers typically expect the property to be secured quickly. We supply itemised invoices, time-stamped photos, and a work statement to support your claim. Keep your police reference number if applicable.

We’re in UB4 close to the Hayes border—are we still covered?

Yes. We cover UB3 and UB4. If you’re unsure which district you’re in, just tell us your street name and we’ll confirm coverage and an ETA.

My flat overlooks a busy road and the window is cracked—do I have to wait until morning?

No. If the pane is unstable or there’s a security risk, call any time. We can provide temporary boarding overnight and you can arrange glazing replacement the next day.

Can you help if the door frame is too damaged for normal boarding?

If a frame is severely compromised, we’ll talk you through options. That could include through-bolted boarding to masonry or a temporary steel door. We’ll explain pros, cons and costs before proceeding.

Will boarding up make it obvious the property is empty?

We fit boards neatly and flush, often from the inside where practical, and use anti-tamper fixings. For longer-term vacant properties, we can discuss more discreet security approaches during the visit.

Call Now – 24/7 Help in Hayes UB3

Need emergency boarding up in Hayes? Call 01895 696 176. Prefer a callback? Email [email protected] with your UB3 address and a brief note—we’ll get back promptly. We’ll give a realistic ETA and secure your property safely and professionally.