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Boarding up in Southampton

Available 24/7, 365 days a year

On site anywhere in Southampton in 1 hour

Call 0330 433 9637

A break-in, criminal damage or an accident can leave your property exposed. Call Rapid Secure for emergency boarding up in Southampton. Our experienced team helps make homes and businesses secure, and we work with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

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24-hour emergency boarding up in Southampton

Damage can happen at any hour. Rapid Secure provides emergency boarding up throughout Southampton 24/7, 365 days a year. We cover Shirley, Portswood, Woolston and the city centre, helping after break-ins, criminal damage and accidents, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Our service covers houses, flats and commercial premises, including offices, restaurants and shops. Whether a window at home has been smashed or a shopfront in Shirley, Portswood or Woolston needs securing, our team can help protect the opening until permanent repairs are arranged.

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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary 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 Southampton within 1 hour.

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Boarding up in Southampton and surrounding areas

Our emergency boarding-up service covers Southampton and its surrounding areas. Locations across the city include:

• Bargate

• Peartree

• Bevois

• Portswood

• Bitterne

• Redbridge

• Coxford

• Shirley

• Freemantle

• Sholing

• Millbrook

• Woolston

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 Southampton boarding up service?

Making your Southampton property secure is the first priority when you report a damaged door or broken window. There is no call out fee, and in most cases our team will reach you within an hour of your call, at any time of day or night.

Our engineers assess the opening on arrival and choose the most suitable way to secure it. Boarding helps prevent access, keeps out the weather and protects your home or business while permanent repairs are organised. Professional securing may also be relevant to an insurance claim; check your policy for any requirements about the work.

The same visit can include measuring up for replacement glass or a door, avoiding another appointment just to collect dimensions before repairs can be booked. We also provide emergency glazing, window and door repairs and replacements, and emergency locksmith work, allowing one team to help with the follow-up work.

What happens when you call?

Tell us what needs securing

Tell us what has happened, which openings need boarding up and your address in Southampton or the surrounding area.

Get an immediate quote

We’ll give you an instant quote for the boarding-up work you describe.

On site within 1 hour

We’ll arrive within one hour and begin securing the damaged openings.

UK police force partners

Working with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Rapid Secure works with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, as well as police forces and emergency services across the UK. Our boarding-up team provides dependable support around the clock when properties need securing.

You can book directly with us without a police referral – call for an immediate response.

You can find out more about the work we do with the UK police forces here.

Need your property secured now?

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

Call 0330 433 9637

Southampton boarding up FAQs

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

Our team can reach any Southampton address within 1 hour of your call. Phone 0330 433 9637 with your address or postcode and a description of the damage.

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

Yes. You can book emergency boarding up at any hour, 24/7, 365 days a year. Nights, weekends and bank holidays are all included.

Which areas of Southampton do you cover?

We serve all of Southampton and the surrounding areas. Our city coverage includes Shirley, Freemantle, Portswood, Bevois, Bargate, Millbrook, Redbridge, Coxford, Bitterne, Sholing, Peartree and Woolston. For assistance anywhere across this area, call and tell us where the property is.

How much does boarding up cost in Southampton?

Your quote is based on how many openings need boarding up and their size, including damaged windows and doors. Describe the damage when you call and we’ll give you an immediate quote for securing it.

Can you board up broken windows, doors and shopfronts?

Yes. Homes and commercial properties throughout Southampton can use our service for broken windows, damaged doors and shopfronts. We cut and fit boarding to suit each opening, including non-standard shapes and sizes. Please describe particularly large openings when you call.

What materials do you use to board up a property?

Our standard boarding is 11mm OSB (Oriented Strand Board), which exceeds recommended industry standards and provides strong temporary protection. For openings that need stronger or longer-term security, we also offer galvanised and perforated steel options.

Can I book boarding up without a police referral?

Yes. You can arrange our Southampton boarding-up service yourself after a break-in, criminal damage or an accident. Homeowners, landlords and businesses can book directly; a police referral is not required.

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

It depends on access. Some openings can be secured from outside without you being present, as long as our engineers can reach the affected areas. We’ll discuss access when you book and explain whether someone needs to attend.

Can you arrange repairs after boarding up?

Yes. During the visit, our engineers can assess the damage and measure up for permanent repairs. Follow-up work can include replacement glazing, lock repairs or replacements, and repairs to windows, doors and their frames.

How long can temporary boarding stay in place?

Boarding provides temporary security while permanent repairs or a longer-term solution are arranged. For a property that will stay vacant or needs protection for an extended period, speak to us about steel security screens and doors.

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

Yes. Boarding up helps protect the property from further damage while a claim is being processed. We can also organise follow-up repairs carried out to the required standard. Tell us about the damage and any instructions your insurer has given you.

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

Yes. A company account may suit landlords and businesses managing several properties or regularly arranging boarding up in Southampton and other locations. Call us to discuss your requirements and emergency call-outs across your properties.

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