Storm Damage Boarding Up in Stevenage (SG1–SG19)

Storm damage is stressful—especially when it’s late, cold, and you can literally feel the wind coming through a broken pane or a damaged door. If your property has suffered storm damage in Stevenage or anywhere across the SG postcodes, our job is simple: make the building safe, secure the opening, and help you protect the inside from further harm.

For urgent help, call now: Call 01438 594 023.
If you’re not on site, we can talk you through what to do while you wait and what information to gather for your insurer.

We cover Stevenage and SG1–SG19, with DBS-checked technicians and a fully insured service built around real emergency call-outs. We can’t promise fixed arrival times (conditions and workload vary), but we prioritise urgent jobs and will always give you a realistic ETA on the phone.

When storm damage typically happens (and why boarding up matters)

Storm-related damage doesn’t always look dramatic at first—but even a “small” break can turn into a major loss overnight.

Common scenarios we see across Stevenage and the wider SG area include:

• A smashed window from wind-driven debris (tiles, branches, loose items from gardens)
• A door that won’t close or latch after swelling, impact, or frame movement
• Shopfront glazing cracking or failing during high winds or pressure changes
• Roofline or skylight openings caused by dislodged tiles or fallen materials
• Secondary damage: rainwater entering, ceilings staining, electrics at risk, and heat escaping

If you’ve got a smashed window, a compromised shopfront, or a door that’s been forced open by wind, boarding up is about more than security. It’s about limiting water ingress, reducing further breakage, and keeping the property stable until permanent repairs can be arranged.

If you need 24/7 boarding up, call 01438 594 023 and tell us:

• what’s damaged (window/door/roof/shopfront)
• whether anyone is inside
• whether the property is safe to access

What to do first after storm damage (before we arrive)

If you’re dealing with storm damage right now, focus on safety first. Here’s what we recommend:

1. Check for immediate danger

   • Avoid standing near broken glass, hanging frames, or loose roof materials.
   • If there’s water near electrics, don’t touch switches—contact the relevant emergency services/utility provider as appropriate.

2. If there’s a break-in risk, secure what you safely can

   • Close internal doors to limit draughts and water spread.
   • Keep people and pets away from the damaged area.

3. Take quick photos if it’s safe

   • Wide shot, then close-ups of damage.
   • This helps with insurance and speeds up decision-making on the phone.

4. Call your insurer (or your landlord/agent)

   • Keep any reference number.
   • We’re not loss adjusters, but we can provide the documentation insurers typically ask for.

Then call us for emergency boarding up: Call 01438 594 023.

How we secure storm-damaged properties in Stevenage

Storm calls are different from burglary jobs. The damage is often messy and weather-driven, and the priority is usually to make safe quickly and reduce further exposure.

Step 1: Rapid assessment and “make safe” actions

When we arrive, we’ll first assess:

• the size and location of the opening
• frame condition (is it stable enough to fix into?)
• any loose shards or unsafe elements
• whether rain is actively getting in

Where needed, we’ll take sensible make-safe measures to reduce immediate hazards. If the frame is too damaged for non-destructive methods, we’ll explain your options before proceeding.

Step 2: Choosing the right boarding method (plywood vs OSB, fixings, and security)

We don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. The right solution depends on what’s been damaged and how long the property may be left.

Typical materials and methods include:

• 18mm exterior-grade plywood for robust, high-security boarding on larger or more vulnerable openings
• 12mm OSB for smaller openings where appropriate (often a practical, cost-effective option)
• Anti-tamper fixings where the board must not be removable from outside—important if the property will be unattended
• Fixing approaches that balance security and protection of the surrounding frame, where possible

If you specifically need to board up a broken window, we’ll size and fit panels to fully cover the aperture, taking into account the best fixing points and the likely weather direction.

For more detail on this service, see window boarding in Stevenage.

Step 3: Securing doors that won’t close after wind or impact

After storms, doors can shift, swell, or become misaligned. Sometimes you can’t lock up even if the door “looks fine”.

Depending on what we find, we may:

• board up a door to secure access temporarily, or
• discuss a more robust option if the doorway is badly compromised

If the property needs to remain accessible while still being secure (for contractors, residents, or managing agents), a temporary steel door can be a better fit than timber boarding.

Read more about options on door boarding in Stevenage.

Step 4: Shopfronts and commercial premises (out of hours)

A storm-damaged shopfront is urgent for different reasons: footfall, visibility, and the risk of opportunistic entry. We regularly help businesses that need a shopfront boarded up out of hours so they can protect stock and reopen safely.

This may involve:

• larger-format boards and stronger fixings
• careful positioning to keep the frontage stable
• practical planning for shutters, alarms, and signage

If you need commercial help, see shopfront boarding in Stevenage.

Step 5: Roof openings and skylights (weather exposure risk)

Roof and skylight damage can be deceptive—water gets in fast, and ceiling collapse becomes a real risk. Where access and safety allow, we can secure openings at height and help reduce further exposure as part of an emergency response.

This is especially relevant after winds dislodge roof materials or damage flat roof edges.

Learn more on roof boarding in Stevenage.

What you’ll get from us (useful for insurance and property management)

People often ask, “Will my insurer accept this?” While every policy is different, we’ll provide the sort of evidence that usually helps move a claim forward.

Typically you’ll receive:

• itemised invoice and a clear description of works carried out
• time-stamped photos showing the damage and the secured result (where possible)
• practical notes on what we observed (e.g., frame condition, access limitations)

If you’re dealing with a claim, our guidance page may help: insurance claims support.

A typical storm damage call-out in the SG area (example scenario)

A typical call-out might involve a tenant or homeowner in the Stevenage area calling in the evening because a smashed window is letting wind and rain into a living space. They may have already moved furniture away from the opening and placed towels down, but they can’t make the property secure.

On arrival, we would:

• assess whether the frame is safe to fix into and remove immediate hazards
• measure the opening and install temporary boarding (often exterior-grade ply for strength)
• use anti-tamper fixings if the property is likely to be unattended overnight
• take photos of the damage and completed boarding for the customer and their insurer

If the opening is part of a door set or the damage affects access, we’d explain whether boarding is the best short-term option or whether a temporary steel door would better suit the situation.

Storm damage vs. other incidents: what we do (and what we don’t)

We specialise in securing properties—fast, safely, and with clear documentation.

• We do: emergency boarding up, securing broken windows/doors/shopfronts/roof openings, and providing practical evidence for claims.
• We don’t: carry out full glazing replacement, structural repair, or restoration works on-site as part of boarding.
• After storms, if there’s fire involvement or flooding, we can still secure the building, but remediation (smoke odour removal, drying programmes, etc.) is outside our scope.

If storm damage is part of a larger incident (impact, flood, fire), you may also want:

• accident damage support
• flood damage support
• fire damage support

FAQs – Storm damage boarding up in Stevenage

Do you offer emergency boarding up in Stevenage out of hours?

Yes. We offer out of hours call-outs across Stevenage and SG1–SG19. We can’t guarantee an exact arrival time, but we prioritise urgent jobs and will give you a realistic ETA when you call.

Can you board up a broken window tonight?

If you need to board up a broken window tonight, call 01438 594 023. We’ll ask what’s happened, confirm the location (postcode), and advise what to do while you wait.

What if the window frame is damaged or crumbling?

We’ll assess on arrival. If the frame is too weak for standard fixings, we’ll explain the safest options before doing any work. The priority is to make safe and secure property without causing avoidable additional damage.

Do you board up doors that won’t close after storm damage?

Yes—if the door can’t be secured, we can board up a door as a temporary measure. Where ongoing access is needed, we can talk through alternatives that provide stronger security.

My shopfront is damaged—can you secure it quickly?

Yes. If you need a shopfront boarded up, especially out of hours, call us and we’ll prioritise the job as best we can. We understand the need to protect stock and reduce the risk of opportunistic entry.

Is storm damage boarding up covered by insurance?

Often it can be, but it depends on your policy and circumstances. We’re not insurers or loss adjusters, but we can provide photos and an itemised invoice to support your claim. More help here: insurance claims support.

What information do you need when I call?

Helpful details include:

• postcode (e.g., SG1, SG2, SG3 etc.)
• what’s damaged (window/door/shopfront/roof)
• approximate size of the opening
• whether the property is occupied and safe to access
• any insurer/police reference number (if applicable)

Can you secure a vacant property after storm damage?

Yes—vacant properties can be particularly vulnerable after storms. We can discuss stronger options if the building will remain empty, and advise on the most sensible way to keep it secure until repairs are arranged. See vacant property boarding up.

Need storm damage boarding up in Stevenage?

If you need emergency boarding up after storm damage—whether it’s a smashed window, a door that won’t secure, or you need a shopfront boarded up—we’re here to help across Stevenage and SG1–SG19.

Need help now? Call 01438 594 023 for immediate assistance.
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