24 Hour Emergency Boarding Up Enfield (EN) – Call for Immediate Help

If you need emergency boarding up in Enfield, the priority is simple: make the property safe, secure the opening, and protect it from weather and further damage. Whether you’re dealing with a smashed window after a break-in, a damaged shopfront on Hertford Road, or a door that won’t close after impact, we can help—day or night.

Need help now? Call 020 4634 5688 for immediate assistance.
Prefer email for non-urgent enquiries? info@boarding-up-enfield.co.uk

We cover Enfield and the wider EN postcode area—including EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4, EN5, EN6, EN7, EN8, EN9, EN10 and EN11. If you’re unsure whether you’re in range, check our areas we cover or call and we’ll confirm.

When you should call for emergency boarding up

Emergency boarding up isn’t just for dramatic incidents. If an opening can be accessed from outside, or if rain and wind can get in, it’s usually worth securing straight away.

Typical urgent call-outs include:

If you’re on a busy stretch—around Enfield Town near The Town, Southbury by the A110, or close to Ponders End industrial estates—securing fast can also prevent opportunistic entry while the property is unattended.

What happens when you call us (step-by-step)

When you’re stressed, you don’t want a long process. We keep it practical.

  1. Tell us what’s happened and where
    We’ll ask for the address, what’s damaged (window/door/shopfront/roof), whether anyone is inside, and whether police/fire service are involved.

  2. We assess what’s needed before we arrive
    If you can safely send a photo, that helps us bring the right board thickness and fixings. If not, don’t worry—we’ll assess on site.

  3. On-site safety and securing first
    We check access, confirm the opening sizes, and look for loose glass or unstable frames. If the frame is too damaged for non-destructive fixing, we’ll explain options before proceeding.

  4. Boarding up and weatherproofing
    We install temporary protection to prevent entry and reduce weather ingress. For some commercial frontages we may recommend more robust solutions after the initial make-safe.

  5. Documentation for your records/insurer
    We can provide an itemised invoice and a clear statement of works. Where appropriate, we also take time-stamped photos of the secured openings.

We don’t quote fixed arrival times—traffic and the complexity of the job can vary—but we prioritise genuine emergencies, especially where the property cannot be secured.

Emergency boarding methods we use (and why)

Different situations call for different solutions. Our aim is to secure the opening without causing unnecessary additional damage.

Emergency window boarding (broken glass, cracked panes, unsafe frames)

For most domestic and many commercial windows, we use:

  • 18mm exterior-grade plywood for strength and screw-holding
  • 12mm OSB for smaller openings or where a lighter, temporary sheet is appropriate

Fixings depend on the frame type and condition. Where the opening is accessible from the street (ground-floor windows, side alleys, rear access paths), we’ll use anti-tamper fixings where feasible—because a standard fixing can sometimes be removed from outside.

If you want more detail on the service itself, see window boarding in Enfield.

Emergency door boarding and temporary security doors

If a door has been forced, it’s often not just the lock—frames can be split, hinges torn, or the door leaf warped. Options include:

  • Door boarding up to secure the entrance quickly
  • Temporary steel door installation where the property needs a more usable and robust medium-term solution (common after repeat break-ins or for empty premises)

If you’re a landlord or managing agent and need the property secure but still accessible for trades, a temporary steel door is often a practical next step after the initial make-safe.

Learn more: door boarding in Enfield.

Shopfront boarding (retail units, cafés, shutters and glazed frontages)

Shopfronts often involve larger panes, aluminium framing, and higher footfall risk—especially around local parades and main roads like Hertford Road (A1010) or near Enfield Retail Park. Our emergency shopfront boarding is designed to:

  • deter entry and reduce repeat targeting
  • protect stock and fixtures
  • help you close up securely until glazing is replaced

Learn more: shopfront boarding in Enfield.

Rooflights and skylights (weather exposure, hard access)

Storms and impact can damage rooflights, skylights and vulnerable roof sections. Roof-level openings are high-risk because of water ingress—especially on flat roofs over extensions and commercial units.

We can secure exposed roof openings and, where possible, improve short-term weather resistance as part of the make-safe.

Learn more: roof boarding in Enfield.

Common emergency scenarios we see across Enfield

Enfield’s mix of housing and commercial property means emergencies vary street to street.

  • Victorian and Edwardian terraces around Enfield Town and Bush Hill Park often have large sash windows and bay fronts—great character, but bigger panes mean bigger openings when damaged.
  • 1930s semis around Southbury and Winchmore Hill borders can suffer from forced rear doors or side-access break-ins.
  • Flats and maisonettes near stations (like Enfield Town station, Gordon Hill, and Southbury) sometimes need quick window boarding after accidental breaks or vandalism in communal areas.
  • Industrial and warehouse units around Brimsdown and Ponders End can require larger-scale boarding, temporary fencing, or more robust access control depending on the site layout.

If your property is empty or between tenants, it may be worth reviewing vacant property boarding after the immediate emergency is handled.

A realistic example: emergency boarding up near Hertford Road

A shop owner near Hertford Road (A1010) called after discovering a smashed front pane early evening. The aluminium frame was intact, but loose glass remained in the channel and the opening was visible from the pavement.

We attended, made the area safe, removed loose fragments that were at risk of falling, then fitted a measured plywood panel with anti-tamper fixings where possible. We provided site photos and an itemised invoice so the owner could pass documentation to their insurer and glazier. The shop was secured for the night and able to plan proper replacement glazing without leaving the frontage exposed.

(We’re not glaziers and we don’t replace glass as part of boarding-up—we secure the property so the next trade can work safely.)

What to do before we arrive (if it’s safe)

A few small steps can make everything smoother—only if you can do them without putting yourself at risk.

  • If there’s a crime in progress, call 999 first.
  • If police attend, keep your crime reference number for your insurer.
  • If safe, take photos of the damage before anything is moved.
  • Keep people away from broken glass and unstable frames.
  • If you can, clear access to the opening (move cars off the drive, unlock gates, turn on outside lights).

If your property is in a busy location, consider staying on site (if safe) until it’s secured—particularly for exposed shopfronts and ground-floor windows.

Insurance and documentation (what we can and can’t do)

Boarding up is commonly treated as an emergency “make safe” measure, but policies vary.

We are not loss adjusters or legal advisers. What we can do is provide the practical paperwork insurers typically ask for:

  • itemised invoice
  • statement of works (what was secured, how, and when)
  • supporting photos when appropriate

More guidance here: insurance claims for boarding up.
If you’d like a sense of cost factors (without unrealistic fixed prices), see boarding up pricing.

Emergency boarding up for homes, shops and landlords

We secure a wide range of property types across Enfield:

If you’re a landlord or managing agent, we can liaise with tenants, keyholders or site security to arrange access and provide documentation for your records.

FAQs – 24 hour boarding up in Enfield

How long does emergency boarding up take?

It depends on the size and number of openings and whether the surrounding frame is intact. A single standard window is usually quicker than a damaged door set or a large shopfront panel. We’ll talk you through what’s realistic once we understand the damage.

Who can board up my window tonight in Enfield?

If you need urgent help, call us and we’ll confirm availability and what’s required for safe access. For immediate emergencies, use this page’s contact number: Call 020 4634 5688.

Is boarding up covered by insurance in Enfield?

Often, emergency make-safe work is covered, but it depends on your policy and excess. We can provide invoices and photos to support your claim—see insurance claims for boarding up.

Do you repair doors and windows as well as board them up?

We specialise in securing and protecting damaged openings. Permanent repairs (new glazing, replacement doors/frames, smoke/odour remediation after fire) are typically separate trades. We can, however, install stronger temporary solutions like boarding or temporary steel doors where appropriate—see door boarding in Enfield.

I’m near Enfield Town station—do you cover this area?

Yes. We cover Enfield Town and surrounding districts across EN postcodes. You can also explore local pages via areas we cover.

Need help now?

If your property is exposed, unsecured, or at risk of further damage, call and we’ll guide you through the next step.

Need help now? Call 020 4634 5688 for immediate assistance.
Or email for non-urgent enquiries: info@boarding-up-enfield.co.uk