ShopfrontShop boarding up in City of Edinburgh
We provide shop boarding up throughout City of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh, Leith, Portobello and Morningside. Shop boarding up is fitting solid sheet material — usually exterior plywood or OSB — over a broken window or door so the premises is weatherproof and secure.
- Fixed price agreed before work
- Free survey & written quote
- 24/7 emergency call-outs
- Engineers across the UK
- Safety glass as standard
What we repair in City of Edinburgh
- Securing fanlights and transom glazing
- Boarding of glazed doors, with a lockable access door where needed
- Removal of boarding and making good when the new glass goes in
- Boarding of vacant units awaiting refit
Signs you need shop boarding up
- You need to keep trading with one door usable
- A unit is vacant and at risk of further damage
- A pane is broken and cannot be replaced today
Who covers City of Edinburgh?
We work across City of Edinburgh for independent traders, franchise sites and national retailers alike. Every quotation is written, fixed and itemised so you can pass it to a landlord or insurer.
Towns in City of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh (EH)
- Leith (EH)
- Portobello (EH)
- Morningside (EH)
Common questions
How long can a shop stay boarded up?
Boarding is designed to be temporary. It will keep a shop secure for weeks if needed, but most councils and landlords expect the frontage to be reglazed promptly, and boarded frontages tend to attract graffiti.
Will boarding damage my shopfront frame?
Fixings go into the frame or the reveal, so small holes are unavoidable. We place them where they can be filled or hidden behind beads when the frontage is reglazed.
What should I do before the engineer arrives?
Keep people clear of broken glass, do not force a jammed door or shutter, and take photos if it is safe to do so. If you can, note any make or model shown on the door, closer or shutter motor.
How is shop boarding up priced in City of Edinburgh?
Pricing is the same across Scotland: a guide range up front and a fixed written price once the job has been measured. There is no extra charge for being outside a city centre.