ShopfrontShop boarding up in Essex
Looking for shop boarding up in Essex? 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. We cover Chelmsford, Harlow, Southend-on-Sea and Brentwood and the rest of the county.
- 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 Essex
- Boarding of glazed doors, with a lockable access door where needed
- Boarding of vacant units awaiting refit
- Boarding over broken display windows
- Removal of boarding and making good when the new glass goes in
Signs you need shop boarding up
- The shop must be left overnight after damage
- You need to keep trading with one door usable
- A unit is vacant and at risk of further damage
Who covers Essex?
We work across Essex 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 Essex
- Chelmsford (CM)
- Southend-on-Sea (SS)
- Colchester (CO)
- Basildon (SS)
- Harlow (CM)
- Brentwood (CM)
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.
Do you offer shop boarding up across all of Essex?
Yes. We cover Essex in full, including Chelmsford, Harlow, Southend-on-Sea and Brentwood, for both urgent and planned work.
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.