Burglary Repairs in Uxbridge: What To Do Next and How We Secure Your Property

When a burglary happens, it’s disruptive, upsetting and often leaves your home or business exposed. We’re here to help you make the property safe quickly and guide you through the practical steps that follow. Boarding Up Uxbridge provides emergency boarding up and post-burglary securing across Uxbridge and the wider UB area (UB1–UB18). Our technicians are DBS-checked, fully insured, and have been securing properties locally for 10+ years.

If you need urgent help to board up a broken window or secure a forced door, call us now. We prioritise burglary call-outs and will give you a realistic ETA over the phone. We attend day and night, including out of hours.

Need help now? Call 01895 696 176

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When Burglary Repairs Are Needed

Burglary damage can range from a single smashed pane to a completely forced entry. Typical triggers include:

• A broken window or patio door used as an entry point
• Front or rear doors kicked in, with frames splintered or locks compromised
• Shopfront glazing smashed during an attempted theft or vandalism
• Outbuildings, communal doors or access gates forced

You may not be able to secure the property yourself, especially if frames are damaged or glass remains unstable. Temporary boarding is the fastest way to make safe, deter further entry, and protect contents until permanent repairs or re-glazing can be arranged.

If police have attended, keep your reference number handy. If they haven’t yet, photograph the damage (from a safe distance) and avoid touching anything until you’ve spoken with them. Your insurer will usually expect you to mitigate further loss—boarding up promptly demonstrates this.

For immediate attendance and advice, see our dedicated emergency boarding up page.

How We Secure Properties After a Break-In

Every burglary is different, but the goal is the same: make the property safe and secure with the least additional damage.

Here’s our typical approach:

1. Make safe and assess

   • We cordon the area, remove loose shards, and check frames, hinges and locks for structural issues.
   • We discuss options with you upfront, including any limitations if the frame is badly damaged.

2. Measure and specify materials

   • Most residential windows/doors are boarded using 18mm exterior-grade plywood cut to size; smaller openings may be secured with 12mm OSB where appropriate.
   • For shopfronts and larger commercial glazing, we use larger format boards and additional intermediate fixings or braces.
   • If the door is unusable, a temporary steel door may be recommended for controlled access.

3. Fixing methods that deter removal

   • We use anti-tamper fixings and secure into solid structure where possible (masonry or sound timber), rather than just the damaged frame.
   • Where non-destructive methods are viable (e.g., through existing bead channels or internal brace systems), we’ll prioritise them to preserve frames for later repair.

4. Weatherproofing and safety

   • External boards are seated tight and can be sealed to reduce draughts and rain ingress.
   • Internal areas are cleared of hazardous glass fragments; we’ll advise if glazing units appear unstable.

5. Documentation and handover

   • You receive time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice, and a clear work statement—useful for insurers and property managers.
   • If the frame is too damaged for standard boarding, we explain options before proceeding and note this in our report.

If you know the damage is to a window, read about our window boarding in Uxbridge. For doors that won’t secure, see door boarding. Commercial premises should review shopfront boarding for larger glass panels and retail-specific needs.

Materials and Methods We Trust

• 18mm exterior-grade plywood for most external openings
• 12mm OSB for small internal openings or secondary containment
• Anti-tamper fixings to prevent removal from outside—essential when the property will be unattended
• Cross-bracing or internal cleats where frames are compromised
• Temporary steel doors for medium-term access control on broken doorways

Why this matters: a proper board-up isn’t just a sheet of timber. Correct thickness, fixing into sound structure, and anti-tamper hardware make the difference between a deterrent and a board someone can pry off.

What You Get From Us

• Rapid, prioritised attendance for burglary and break-in calls (no fixed guarantees; we confirm a realistic ETA by phone)
• A tidy, professional board-up that’s secure and weather-aware
• Time-stamped photos of before/after
• Itemised invoice and work statement suitable for insurance claims
• DBS-checked technicians; fully insured service

Learn more about claims on our insurance guidance page.

Common Post-Burglary Scenarios We Handle

• Residential: Smashed back window, forced patio, or splintered front door frame after a late-night break-in. We board openings, fit a temporary steel door if needed, and advise on next steps.
• Commercial: Shopfront glazing smashed during a ram attempt or overnight vandalism. We install large-format boards with anti-tamper fixings and plan for re-glazing access.
• Communal/Block: Stairwell door or bin store door forced, creating an access risk. We secure the opening and liaise with managing agents on temporary access solutions.

If your situation involves storm or accident damage rather than a break-in, see our dedicated pages for storm damage or accident damage.

Step-by-Step: What To Do After a Burglary

1. Check safety first
   • Do not enter if you suspect intruders are still inside or there’s structural damage. Call 999 if you’re in immediate danger.
2. Contact the police (non-urgent: 101) and obtain a reference number
   • Follow their instructions, especially about preserving the scene.
3. Document the damage if safe
   • Take clear photos of entry points and rooms affected.
4. Call us to secure the property
   • We’ll advise on immediate steps and arrange attendance: Call 01895 696 176.
5. Notify your insurer early
   • Ask what they need (photos, invoices, crime reference). We provide itemised paperwork and photos.
6. Arrange follow-on repairs
   • We secure the building; re-glazing, door replacement and locksmithing can be coordinated next. We’ll advise on priorities.

Visit our 24/7 boarding up page if you need urgent, out-of-hours support tonight.

Insurance and Documentation

We’re not loss adjusters, but we provide:

• Time-stamped photos of damage and finished board-up
• Itemised invoices detailing materials (e.g., 18mm plywood) and labour
• Work statements describing the opening sizes, fixing methods and any limitations

Insurers typically expect you to mitigate further loss. Temporary boarding demonstrates this and helps protect your claim position. See our full insurance claims guidance.

When a Temporary Steel Door or Security Screens Are Better

Some break-ins leave doors beyond quick repair. In these cases:

• Temporary steel doors offer controlled access, a robust frame and lockset, and are ideal for medium-term securing.
• Vacant or repeatedly targeted properties may benefit from steel security screens.

If this sounds like your situation, call us to discuss options and availability. We’ll explain pros, cons and expected time on site before proceeding.

Limitations and Honest Expectations

• We don’t guarantee fixed arrival times—traffic, workload and police attendance can affect access. We prioritise urgent burglary calls and provide a realistic ETA by phone.
• We secure the property; we don’t provide smoke/odour remediation after fire.
• If frames are severely compromised, we’ll explain any additional fixings needed or recommend a temporary steel door.
• Structural assessment beyond door/window openings may require a builder or surveyor.

Frequently Asked Questions (Burglary Repairs in Uxbridge)

How quickly can you attend a burglary in the UB area?

We prioritise burglary call-outs across UB1–UB18 and aim to attend as quickly as possible. We’ll confirm a realistic ETA over the phone based on time of day and workload: 01895 696 176.

Can you board up my smashed window tonight in Uxbridge?

Yes. We provide out-of-hours and 24/7 attendance for emergency boarding up. If you need to board up a broken window or secure a forced door, call us now.

Do I need to wait for the police before you board up?

If the police are attending or need to gather evidence, we’ll coordinate with you and them. We can usually make safe without disturbing relevant evidence, but if in doubt we’ll wait for their go-ahead.

Is boarding up after a break-in covered by insurance?

Many policies cover emergency securing. Contact your insurer early, keep your police reference number, and take photos if safe. We provide itemised invoices and time-stamped photos. See our insurance guidance.

Will boarding damage my frames further?

We use non-destructive methods where feasible. If frames are too damaged for that, we’ll explain options and fix into solid structure with anti-tamper hardware to minimise additional impact and maximise security.

I’m a landlord—can you meet my tenant and invoice me directly?

Yes. We regularly work with landlords and managing agents in Uxbridge. We can liaise with tenants, provide documentation to you, and arrange follow-on visits if needed.

My shopfront was smashed—can you make safe large glazing panels?

Yes. We carry materials for shopfront boarding and can brace large openings securely. Read more about shopfront boarding.

Do you replace glass or locks?

We focus on making safe and securing openings. We’ll advise on re-glazing and locksmith options and can coordinate timing so the property remains secure until permanent repairs.

Ready To Secure Your Property?

If you’ve had a break-in and need to secure your property now, we’re here 24/7.

• For immediate help: Call 01895 696 176
• Prefer email? [email protected]

Related services:

• Window boarding in Uxbridge
• Door boarding
• Shopfront boarding
• Urgent help now: emergency boarding up