Fire Damage Boarding Up in Stevenage (SG) – Securing Your Property After a Fire

A fire is disruptive enough without having to worry about your home or premises being left open to the elements or unwanted entry. If you need fire damage boarding up in Stevenage, we help you make safe the building, cover damaged openings, and secure property until repairs can be organised.

For urgent help, call 01438 594 023. If it’s safe to do so, we can talk through what’s happened and give you a realistic ETA based on current workload and access conditions.

We cover Stevenage and the wider SG area (SG1–SG19). Our technicians are DBS-checked, we’re fully insured, and we’ve been trading for 10+ years.

When fire damage boarding up is needed (and why it can’t always wait)

Fire damage doesn’t always mean the whole building is burnt out. Often, the most urgent issue is that windows, doors, roof sections, or shopfront glazing have been damaged during the incident or afterwards during emergency access.

You may need emergency boarding up after a fire if:

• A smashed window or broken glazing has left a ground-floor opening exposed
• The front or rear door has been forced for entry by emergency services and won’t close properly
• Heat or water has warped frames so windows/doors no longer latch
• The property has been left unsecured after firefighting operations
• There’s roof damage (missing tiles, broken skylights) allowing rain in
• You’re responsible for a commercial unit that must be secured out of hours to protect stock, equipment, and liability

Even if the fire is contained to one room, an unprotected opening can quickly lead to further loss: weather damage, theft, vandalism, or animals getting inside. Boarding up is about stabilising the situation and protecting what’s left.

If you need urgent attendance, visit our emergency boarding up page or call 01438 594 023.

What “making safe” after a fire actually involves

After a fire, the goal is to secure the property and reduce risk—not to carry out rebuilding or specialist cleaning.

Our role typically includes:

• Temporary boarding of broken windows and damaged door openings
• Securing larger commercial openings such as shopfront boarded up panels
• Protecting against weather ingress where an opening is exposed
• Helping control access while you coordinate insurers, landlords, or contractors

What we don’t do (so expectations are clear)

We don’t carry out smoke/odour remediation, decontamination, or full reinstatement works. If you need that, we can still secure the property first so other specialists can work safely and the site isn’t left vulnerable.

How we secure a property after fire damage (our step-by-step approach)

Every fire is different, and safety comes first. Here’s what you can expect when you call us for post-fire boarding in Stevenage and across the SG area:

1. Call handling & safety check

   • We’ll ask what’s damaged (window, door, shopfront, roof/skylight), whether the building is currently safe to approach, and if emergency services are still on scene.
   • If access is restricted, we’ll plan attendance around that. We don’t promise fixed arrival times, but we’ll give you a realistic ETA on the phone.

2. On-site assessment

   • We look at what needs securing immediately and what can wait.
   • We also check whether frames are stable enough for non-destructive fixing methods.

3. Materials selection

   • Commonly we use 18mm exterior-grade plywood for strong, reliable coverage.
   • 12mm OSB can be suitable for smaller or lower-risk openings, depending on the situation.
   • For higher-risk or longer-duration requirements, we may discuss a temporary steel door or security screening.

4. Fixing method

   • We use appropriate fixings for the substrate and condition of the frame.
   • Where the property may be unattended, we’ll often use anti-tamper fixings to reduce the chance of boards being removed from outside.
   • If the surrounding frame is too damaged to fix safely, we’ll explain the options before proceeding.

5. Documentation

   • We can provide an itemised invoice and a clear work statement.
   • We also take time-stamped photos of the openings secured—useful for landlords, facilities teams, and insurers.

If you already know what’s needed, you can go straight to the relevant service pages:

• window boarding in Stevenage for broken or heat-damaged glazing
• door boarding in Stevenage for forced or non-securing doors
• shopfront boarding in Stevenage for commercial glazing and larger panels
• roof boarding in Stevenage for skylights, roof openings, and overhead exposure

Common post-fire securing scenarios we see in Stevenage and the SG area

Fire incidents create a few repeat patterns. Knowing these helps you describe the problem quickly over the phone.

1) Broken or heat-stressed windows

A single board up broken window job can prevent rain, draughts, and opportunist entry—especially overnight. Even if glass is still present, heat can weaken it, making it unsafe and easy to break.

This is where window boarding in Stevenage is usually the right approach.

2) Doors that won’t close or lock after emergency access

It’s common for doors to be damaged during entry or become misaligned through heat and water. If the door won’t latch, you may need to board up door openings temporarily or discuss a more robust option.

For medium-term security on a compromised entrance, we may recommend door boarding in Stevenage and talk through whether a temporary steel door is appropriate.

3) Shopfront and commercial glazing damage

For retail and commercial units, a damaged frontage can’t be left open—especially out of hours. We can get the frontage shopfront boarded up to reduce theft risk and keep the site controlled until glazing contractors attend.

See shopfront boarding in Stevenage.

4) Roof openings and skylights

Fire can compromise roof coverings, and skylights can crack or fail. Roof-level openings are a fast route for water ingress, which can undo a lot of recovery work.

Our roof boarding in Stevenage service focuses on access, safe working, and practical weather protection.

A typical fire damage call-out (what it might look like)

A typical call-out might involve a property in Stevenage where a small kitchen fire has been extinguished, but a rear door has been forced for access and a nearby ground-floor window has cracked due to heat. The occupants may be staying elsewhere overnight, and the building needs to be left secure.

In a situation like this, we’d usually:

• Attend and assess whether the door can be secured as-is or whether the opening needs boarding
• Board the compromised window with correctly sized sheet material
• Use fixings suited to the frame condition, aiming for anti-tamper security if the property will be unattended
• Provide time-stamped photos and an itemised invoice for the insurer/landlord

If anything looks structurally unsafe, we’ll be upfront about it and adjust the plan—your safety and our technicians’ safety comes first.

What to do immediately after a fire (practical steps)

If you’re reading this in a rush, focus on the basics:

1. Make sure everyone is safe

   • Follow instructions from emergency services. Don’t re-enter if you’ve been told not to.

2. Protect the site if safe

   • If it’s safe, take photos of damage (doors, windows, roof openings) before anything is moved.
   • Don’t attempt to clear broken glass without proper PPE—injuries are common after the main incident.

3. Call us to secure the property

   • For emergency boarding up or temporary boarding, call 01438 594 023.
   • If you’re a landlord, managing agent, or facilities manager, tell us if there are site rules or access requirements.

4. Contact your insurer early

   • Keep your claim reference handy.
   • We’re not loss adjusters, but we can supply the documentation insurers typically need.

5. Plan for next trades

   • Boarding is usually the first step so that electricians, builders, and restoration contractors can work without the property being exposed.

More guidance is available on our insurance claims support page.

Fire damage and insurance: what we can provide

Insurance processes vary, but most policies want clarity on what was done and why. We can provide:

• Itemised invoice and description of works
• Time-stamped site photos of the make safe measures
• Notes on the openings secured (window sizes, door condition, access issues)

If you’re unsure whether boarding up is covered, see pricing for cost factors and insurance claims support for practical claim guidance.

Why people choose us after a fire in Stevenage

When your property has been through a fire, you need calm, competent help—without gimmicks.

• 10+ years trading in the Stevenage/SG area
• Fully insured for peace of mind
• DBS-checked technicians
• Practical options: from plywood/OSB boarding through to more robust solutions where appropriate
• Clear documentation for landlords, businesses, and insurers

If you’re comparing options, you can also read common queries on our FAQs page.

Fire damage boarding up FAQs (Stevenage & SG)

Do you offer 24/7 boarding up after a fire in Stevenage?

Yes—we can help with 24/7 boarding up for urgent situations, including out of hours calls. We don’t guarantee a fixed arrival time, but we prioritise urgent incidents and will give you a realistic ETA when you call.

Can you secure a property if the fire brigade has forced entry?

Often, yes. If a door or frame is too damaged to secure normally, we can make safe the opening with temporary boarding, or discuss a stronger temporary option depending on risk and expected duration.

Will you board up windows that are cracked but not fully broken?

If the glass is heat-damaged or unsafe, boarding can prevent it becoming a smashed window later and reduce the chance of someone pushing through from outside. We’ll assess on site and explain what we recommend.

Can you board up a shopfront after a fire alarm or small fire?

Yes. Even a contained incident can lead to damaged glazing or forced access. We can get a shopfront boarded up to secure stock and prevent overnight access until repairs are arranged.

Do you cover the wider SG postcodes or only Stevenage?

We cover Stevenage and the SG area, including SG1–SG19. If you’re just outside Stevenage, still call—if we can help, we will.

What if the frame is too burnt or unstable to fix boards to?

We’ll tell you honestly. If non-destructive fixing isn’t safe or possible, we’ll explain alternatives before proceeding. In some cases you may need a builder to stabilise the structure first.

Should I wait for the insurer before arranging boarding up?

Usually not if the building is exposed. Preventing further damage and keeping the site secure is often seen as a sensible immediate step. Keep your photos and reference numbers, and we’ll provide documentation for your claim.

Need help securing fire damage in Stevenage?

If your home, shop, or premises has been affected by fire and you need to secure property quickly, we’re here to help.

Need help now? Call 01438 594 023 for immediate assistance.
Or email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.