Pricing for Boarding Up in Uxbridge (UB Area)

If you’re dealing with a smashed window, a forced door, or a damaged shopfront, you want clear pricing and no surprises. This page explains how we price boarding up in Uxbridge and the wider UB area (UB1–UB18), what affects the cost, and what you’ll get from us on the day. We don’t list fixed prices because every job is different, but we’ll give you a clear estimate over the phone and confirm before any work begins. For urgent calls, see our emergency boarding up page.

We’ve been trading for over 10 years, are fully insured, and all technicians are DBS-checked. We cover domestic, commercial, and vacant properties across Uxbridge and surrounding UB districts.

What Affects the Cost

Every job is priced on a few simple factors:

  • Time of attendance
    • Standard hours vs out of hours, weekends, bank holidays
    • Emergency call-outs cost more than planned appointments due to staffing and travel
  • Size and number of openings
    • A single small sash window is cheaper than multiple large panes or a full shopfront
  • Materials required
    • 18mm exterior-grade plywood is typical for doors and larger windows
    • 12mm OSB can be suitable for smaller openings and internal screens
    • Temporary steel doors or sitex-style screens increase cost but add security for longer-term needs
  • Access and complexity
    • Upper floors, restricted access, roller shutters, grills, or glazing beads can add time and fixings
    • Roof lights or skylights require additional safety measures and materials
  • Fixing method
    • Through-bolting with anti-tamper fixings vs frame-only fixings
    • Structural limitations on frames might mean bespoke bracing or non-standard methods
  • Location and parking
    • UB postcode district and parking/loading conditions can impact duration on site

If you’re unsure what you need, call us on 01895 696 176. We’ll ask a few questions and give a realistic estimate.

Typical Scenarios and Cost Drivers

  • Board up broken window at a house
    • One or two panes, ground floor, standard hours
    • Usually 12–18mm boards, anti-tamper fixings, weatherproofing tape where needed
  • Shopfront boarded up after a smash
    • Larger spans, thicker board, more fixings; often out of hours
    • May require supporting timbers to avoid flex in big openings
  • Board up door after burglary
    • Damaged door/frame, temporary boarding or a temporary steel door where the lock area is compromised
    • Additional cost if lock keeps or frames are beyond secure repair
  • Roof/skylight boarding
    • Safety and access equipment, weatherproofing considerations, potential temporary sheeting
    • More complex than ground-floor openings

For details on specific services, see:

What You Get For Your Money

We focus on making your property safe and secure quickly, with proper documentation for your records or insurer.

  • Professional assessment on arrival, with clear options explained
  • Measured boards, cut to fit, and installed with appropriate fixings
  • Anti-tamper fixings where exterior access is possible
  • Weather protection where relevant (edges sealed/taped as needed)
  • Time-stamped photos of the damage and the completed boarding
  • Itemised invoice and work statement describing materials and method
  • Honest advice on next steps for repairs or temporary steel solutions
  • Optional liaison with facility managers or landlords as required

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

How We Quote

  • Call us on 01895 696 176 or email us.
  • We’ll ask for:
    • Your location (UB postcode), property type, and what’s damaged
    • Approximate sizes, number of openings, and floor level
    • When you need us (now, tonight, or planned)
  • We’ll give a verbal estimate and an ETA based on workload and traffic.
  • On arrival, we’ll confirm the price before work starts. If anything changes (e.g., hidden damage, extra openings), we’ll discuss and agree first.

We don’t guarantee fixed response times. Attendance varies by time of day and workload, but we prioritise urgent calls. If it’s out of hours, see 24/7 boarding up.

Insurance and Payment

Many customers reclaim boarding-up costs through their insurer. We’re not loss adjusters, but we provide the documentation insurers typically need. See our guidance on insurance claims.

  • Payment options
    • Card or bank transfer
    • For commercial/facilities clients, we can work to PO and provide RAMS if needed
  • Invoices and reports
    • Itemised labour and materials
    • Time-stamped photos
    • Site attendance times

Tip: If safe, take your own photos before we arrive, keep your police reference number (if applicable), and contact your insurer early.

Materials and Methods We Use

Choosing the right material keeps your property secure without causing unnecessary damage:

  • 18mm exterior-grade plywood for doors, shopfronts, and large spans
  • 12mm OSB for smaller openings and internal containment where appropriate
  • Anti-tamper coach bolts or security screws to prevent removal from outside—important if the property will be unattended
  • Frame-friendly methods where feasible; where frames are compromised, we may use through-bolting to surrounding structure for security
  • Temporary steel doors for medium-term security when the door or frame is unusable
  • Sitex-style steel security screens for vacant properties or repeated vandalism risks

If you’re comparing options, read our overview: What is boarding up?

Planned Works vs Emergency Call-Outs

  • Planned boarding (e.g., before scheduled glazing replacement)
    • Lower cost than urgent out-of-hours
    • We can coordinate with your contractors and provide specific fixings or temporary access doors
  • Emergency boarding up (tonight/today)
    • Higher cost due to urgency, travel, and staffing
    • We’ll still agree the price up front and provide full documentation

If you’re deciding between a quick make safe and medium-term security, we’ll talk through whether temporary steel doors or steel security screens are a better fit for your risk and timescale.

Local Coverage and Access Considerations

We cover all UB districts, including UB1–UB11 and surrounding areas like UB8 (Uxbridge, Hillingdon), UB3–UB7 (Hayes, Harlington, Sipson, Yiewsley, West Drayton, Harmondsworth, Longford), and UB5–UB6 (Northolt, Greenford, Perivale). Parking, site access, and building height can affect time on site and, therefore, price. When you call, tell us about:

  • Floor level and any balcony or internal access
  • Loading/parking restrictions
  • Shutters, bars, or internal glazing that might affect methods

Check our area pages for local coverage details:

Limitations and Honest Expectations

  • We don’t promise fixed arrival times; conditions vary
  • Storm, fire, or flood remediation beyond making safe is outside our scope
  • We’ll make recommendations if structural issues require other trades or a surveyor
  • If a door or window can’t be secured without additional materials (e.g., steel door), we’ll explain costs before proceeding

For event-specific guidance, see:

FAQs: Pricing and Payment

Can you give a price over the phone?

Usually, yes. If you can tell us the opening size, floor, and location (e.g., UB8), we’ll provide an estimate and confirm on site before work starts.

Do you charge more out of hours?

Yes. Out-of-hours, weekends, and bank holidays carry a higher call-out rate due to staffing and travel. See 24-hour emergency boarding up.

Is boarding up covered by insurance?

Often. It depends on your policy and incident. We supply photos, an itemised invoice, and a work statement. Read our insurance claims guidance.

What if there’s more damage than I thought?

If we discover additional broken panes or a compromised frame, we’ll stop, explain options, and confirm any price changes before proceeding.

Do you charge a call-out fee if you can’t do the work?

If we attend and can’t safely proceed (e.g., unsafe structure), we charge for attendance and assessment. We’ll advise next steps.

Can you invoice my landlord or facilities company?

Yes. We regularly work with landlords, agents, and FM teams. We can provide RAMS where needed and invoice with POs. See commercial property boarding and vacant property.

What materials do you use and does that change the cost?

We typically use 18mm exterior-grade plywood or 12mm OSB, with anti-tamper fixings. Larger boards and steel solutions cost more but may be necessary for security. See window boarding and door boarding.

Do you cover all UB postcodes?

Yes—across UB1–UB11 and nearby. For local context, see areas we cover.

Next Steps

Ready for a clear estimate? Call 01895 696 176 or email us with your UB postcode, brief details, and a photo if possible. We’ll give you a realistic ETA and confirm the price before any work begins.