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Boarding Up Glass Windows

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Smashed pane requires boarding up
Attaching wooden board to secure window

Boarding Up Or Covering Broken & Smashed Glass

24 hour emergency boarding up service to secure your broken door or window.

Preston Glass Fix boarding up service for windows and doors is carried out by approved window fitters to secure properties from break-ins or further damage. For longer term temporary fixings, we recommend selecting our anti tamper screws for maximum security. Our OSB timber boards with 11-22mm thickness, which are not unlike those boards from wood suppliers like Travis Perkins, are already cut to standard sizes for fast fittings with possible a little trimming, but for more custom dimensions we can readily cut to size our stock wood on site.

Upon boarding up your uPVC window or door to cover broken glass, our glazing window fitters can check dimensions for glass replacement so that our glaziers can have a substitute ready for the next day, wherever possible. We list other features that we offer to benefit you in an emergency:

  • Timber Cut To Size
  • Can Fit Over Glass
  • Physical Protection
  • Remove Broken Glass
  • Accomplished Deterrent
  • Business Premises Covered
  • Offer Anti Tamper Screws
  • 24 Hours Service

Robust Board Fittings

Broken glass is a concern as it can cause injuries and also attract thieves, vandals and opportunists. Your home needs to be guarded from unwanted activities. This is where Preston Glass Fix comes in to provide protection with superior OSB wooden boards to keep out trespassers.
The high quality plywood boards and sheet goods type of timber we use for emergency boarding up and burglary repairs are of a high standard. They can endure a lot more damage than normal soft wood boarding and offer a sound peace of mind.
Why board up windows and doors?
  • Burglaries or thefts
  • Shopfronts installation
  • Demolish buildings
  • Prevent squatters
  • Planning issues
  • Damaged frames
  • Glazing problems
  • Weather protection
  • Locking malfunction
  • Risky events

Fast & Cheap Solution

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    Affordable Timber Solution

    Our plywood boards come in a range of timber thickness to suit most windows and doors. With our comprehensive board up facility for your home or commercial property, our professional fitters will quickly secure the premises. Wood is more affordable than the solid steel or the perforated steel option and is still commends a moderate secure rating compared to the metal fixtures.

  • 2
    Fast Cover Up

    A limited quantity of standard sized wooden boards is stocked in a few of our vehicles for emergency callouts. Preston Glass Fix can immediately attend to broken windows and doors, regardless of frame type to protect the area. Bespoke uPVC or timber framed windows will have custom openings that we can cover by cutting wooden boards to size at your house or unit for a fast repair.

  • 3
    Safe Glass Removal

    Cracked or glass with jagged edges still remaining in the uPVC profile frame is very unsafe. It can be sharp enough to cut easily through skin and cause fatal injuries. Our glazing repairer experts can remove the harmful pieces with proper tools and dispose of the broken glass unit when you choose to remove and replace the window or door panel.

Give Us A Call For Boarding Up & Removing Glass

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Frequently Asked Questions


  • Are you able to board up with wood and secure an empty house?

    Our board fitters are experienced in securing vacant properties. They will ensure that all access points, including windows and doors are shielded to protect from intruders trying to break in. For high risk properties that need secure sheltering, we can install perforated steel or solid steel screens that last longer against unwanted visitors and the weather. Contact us for more details.

  • Where do I get in if my house is all boarded up?

    Completely boarding up and sealing your property will keep intruders out, yet we know that there will always be a time when access is required for the owner or an authorised person to gain admittance for individual work. Our glaziers and fitters at Preston Glass Fix can install temporary timber emergency doorways at residential and commercial premises to offer entry in the protected area. Tell us what your requirements are when you call.

  • If my broken window is just shattered, do you need to board it up with wood?

    Unless you can bear with the exposed window or door frame, the damaged pane will need to be boarded up with timber. Often, with the internal pane intact it is possible to leave it for glass replacement later provided the external glass is secured. A temporary application of a clear micron safety film is suitable where glazing is smashed or shattered but mostly held together in the frame. Our expert fitters will survey the damage and advise the best options that are available to you. A lot of the times, it is likely that glass replacement is possible on the same day.