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Boarding up in Birmingham

Boarding up in Birmingham

Available 24/7, 365 days a year

On site anywhere in Birmingham in 1 hour

Call 0330 433 9637

A break-in, vandalism or accidental damage can leave your home or business exposed. For emergency boarding up in Birmingham, call Rapid Secure. Our experience securing properties, including work with UK police forces including the West Midlands Police, means we understand the care and prompt action these situations need.

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24-hour emergency boarding up in Birmingham

Broken glass or a damaged door can need attention at any time. Rapid Secure provides emergency boarding up across Birmingham 24/7, 365 days a year. From Edgbaston and Selly Oak to Erdington and the city centre, we help after break-ins, criminal damage and accidents, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Our service covers houses, flats and commercial premises, including shops, offices and restaurants. You may need a window boarded at home, a damaged shopfront secured in Digbeth or protection for business premises in the Jewellery Quarter. Tell Rapid Secure what has happened and where you need help.

Why choose Rapid Secure?

24/7 emergency helpline

Call 0330 433 9637 any time, day or night, every day of the year. Whether it’s broken windows or doors, we’ll make your property secure.

Trusted by UK police forces

We work with West Midlands Police and police forces across the UK, securing properties with skill, care and respect.

On site within 1 hour

Whether you call us directly or the police contact us, we’ll be with you anywhere in Birmingham within 1 hour.

Birmingham boarding up

Boarding up in Birmingham and surrounding areas

We provide emergency boarding up throughout Manchester and the surrounding areas, including:

• Digbeth

• Moseley

• Edgbaston

• Northfield

• Erdington

• Selly Oak

• Harborne

• Sutton Coldfield

• Jewellery Quarter

Don’t see your area listed? We cover it too – call 0330 433 9637 and let us know where you need us.

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What’s included in our Birmingham boarding up service?

Securing your Birmingham property is our first priority when you report a broken window or damaged door. We attend at any hour, day or night, and in most cases a team member will arrive within an hour of your call. There is no call out fee.

Our engineers assess the damage on arrival and select a suitable way to secure the opening. Boarding helps prevent access and keep the weather out, protecting the inside while permanent repairs are arranged. Professional securing may also matter to your insurance claim; check your policy requirements and use an experienced team.

The initial visit is also an opportunity for our engineer to measure up for replacement glass or a door. Taking those measurements while securing the property avoids a separate measuring visit before repairs can be booked. We can then help with emergency glazing, window and door repairs or replacements, and emergency locksmith work, keeping the follow-up work with one team.

What happens when you call?

Tell us what needs securing

Tell us what has been damaged and give us your Birmingham address or postcode.

Get an immediate quote

After discussing what needs boarding up, we’ll give you an instant quote for the work.

On site within 1 hour

Within one hour, our team will arrive and begin making your property secure.

UK police force partners

West Midlands Police’s chosen boarding-up provider

UK police forces and emergency services call on Rapid Secure to help secure damaged properties. We work closely with them to provide dependable boarding-up support at any time of day or night.

You can book directly with Rapid Secure for an immediate response. A police referral is not required.

Need your property secured now?

We can be on site within the hour, any hour of any day.

Call 0330 433 9637

Birmingham boarding up FAQs

How quickly can you attend for emergency boarding up in Birmingham?

Call 0330 433 9637 with your Birmingham address or postcode and details of the damage. We can attend anywhere in the city within 1 hour of your call.

Is your Birmingham boarding-up service available 24 hours a day?

Yes. Our team is available 24/7, 365 days a year. You can call for emergency boarding up during the night, at weekends and on bank holidays.

Which areas of Birmingham do you cover?

We serve Birmingham, including Digbeth, Edgbaston, Erdington, Harborne, the Jewellery Quarter, Moseley, Northfield, Selly Oak and Sutton Coldfield. If you need help elsewhere in or around the city, call us and let us know where you need us.

How much does boarding up cost in Birmingham?

The size of each damaged opening and the number that need boarding will determine the cost. Describe the windows, doors or other openings when you call, and we’ll give you an immediate quote.

Can you board up broken windows, doors and shopfronts?

Yes. We secure broken windows, damaged doors and shopfronts at homes and business premises throughout Birmingham. Boarding is cut and fitted to suit the opening, including unusual layouts or sizes. Please discuss particularly large openings with us when you call.

What materials do you use to board up a property?

For temporary protection, we fit 11mm OSB (Oriented Strand Board), which exceeds recommended industry standards and provides strong protection for damaged openings. We also offer galvanised and perforated steel security options where stronger protection or a longer-term solution is needed.

Can I book boarding up without a police referral?

Yes. You can arrange our Birmingham boarding-up service directly, without a police referral. Homeowners, landlords and business owners can call after a break-in, criminal damage or an accident.

Do I need to be at the property when you attend?

It depends on access. Some damaged openings can be secured entirely from outside if our engineers can reach the relevant area. We’ll discuss the arrangements over the phone and confirm whether you need to attend.

Can you arrange repairs after boarding up?

Yes. While assessing the damage, our engineers can take measurements to help organise permanent repairs. Follow-up work can cover replacement glazing, repairs or replacements to locks, and repairs to windows, doors and frames.

How long can temporary boarding stay in place?

Temporary boarding protects a property while you arrange repairs or a longer-term security solution. For a building that will stay empty or needs protection for an extended period, ask us about steel security screens and doors.

Can you help with boarding up as part of an insurance claim?

Yes. Securing damaged openings helps limit further damage while an insurance claim is handled. We can also organise follow-up repairs carried out to the required standard. Tell us about the damage and any requirements your insurer has given you when you call.

Can businesses and landlords set up a boarding-up account?

Yes. A company account may suit landlords or businesses that manage several properties or need regular boarding up in Birmingham or elsewhere. Call to discuss your properties and the emergency call-outs you need us to handle.

Came to make my home secure after a burglary in the early hours. Rapid response fitted the wood to perfection. Very impressed with the service all round, would definitely recommend

Karen Hughes

Absolutely first class service - brilliant and could not be happier. A call to the team at 8pm in an emergency - all sorted including boarding in just over an hour. Would highly recommend for a no nonsense service, at a really good rate, easy to access and saved the day for sure!

Ethan Richardson

Absolutely brilliant and fast service. This helped our terrible ordeal less stressful. The fitter was polite, friendly and efficient.

Sharon Casey

Arrived within the allotted time frame, the gentleman that came was absolutely fantastic. Helpful and reassuring. I could not thank him enough.

J Hall

Five star service, arrived within the hour late in the evening. Proffessional and polite man, did the job as expected and also reinforced my doorbell bracket which was damaged by the vandal. Thank you, defo recommend.

Sobia

I thought I needed a full door replacement, but Anthony came and fixed the issue instead. He did an excellent job! Incredibly quick, professional, and efficient. Really pleased with the service and would highly recommend him.

Serena Bottinelli

I was very pleased with the service from Rapid Secure. I had to call them out over the bank holiday and the phone lines were answered quickly, a quotation was provided by us sending a photo of the area needed and the contractor arrived within the hour. All in all, really great.

Priyesh Patel

Fast and efficient service at a very stressful time. Also returned following day and repaired further damage to the lock meaning we didn't have the expense of a new door. Thank you.

Sandra Lee

I had to use this service due to an unfortunate event. The service was very fast and efficient and carried out with a minimal of stress. Thank you for helping me.

Mark Riley

Fantastic service, got it all sorted within the hour of booking and very reasonable for a Sunday call out compared to others.

Neelam Osman

Came within an hour and did an excellent job of securing the premises.

Zig

Fast response and deal with my matter effectively and securely. Good costumers service and thay make sure they meet your needs.

Michal Adelt