ShopfrontShop boarding up in Lothian
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. Our engineers carry out this work for shops and commercial premises across Lothian — Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith and Haddington among them.
- 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 Lothian
- Boarding over broken display windows
- Securing fanlights and transom glazing
- Boarding of vacant units awaiting refit
- Removal of boarding and making good when the new glass goes in
Signs you need shop boarding up
- A unit is vacant and at risk of further damage
- The shop must be left overnight after damage
- You need to keep trading with one door usable
Who covers Lothian?
From Livingston to Haddington, premises across Lothian are covered. If the fault is urgent, say so on the phone and we will prioritise making the site safe.
Towns in Lothian
- Livingston (EH)
- Musselburgh (EH)
- Dalkeith (EH)
- Haddington (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.
Can I get shop boarding up out of hours in Lothian?
Emergency work to make premises safe is available out of hours. Non-urgent repairs are booked around your trading hours.
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.