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Canterbury is a historic cathedral city in Kent, known for its medieval architecture, the UNESCO-listed Canterbury Cathedral, and its mix of long-established residential streets and busy commercial areas. It serves as a regional hub for east Kent, with a university population, active retail centre, and a range of older properties that present specific considerations for glazing and property security.

Montrose Glass provides boarding up in Canterbury around the clock, every day of the year, including bank holidays. If you have experienced a break-in, storm damage, or vandalism and need your property made secure immediately, our team is ready to respond. We operate a 24/7 boarding up service in Canterbury with a typical response time of 30 to 90 minutes in most circumstances, so you are not left waiting with an unsecured property. Whether you need emergency board up to a residential window or a commercial door panel, we attend promptly, assess the damage on site, and carry out the work without delay.

Our vans are stocked with boarding materials and glass that can be cut and fitted on site, which means many jobs can be permanently resolved in a single visit rather than requiring a temporary fix followed by a separate return call. If you need further information about our broader glazing services, our Window Glazing page covers the full range of work we carry out across Canterbury.

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What Does a Boarding Up Service in Canterbury Actually Cover

A boarding up service is the immediate response when a window, door panel, or glazed surface is compromised and needs to be made secure before a permanent repair can be arranged. In Canterbury, this typically arises after a burglary, an act of vandalism, or storm damage that has shattered or cracked a pane. Montrose Glass attends within 30 to 90 minutes in most circumstances and begins with a full on-site assessment to determine the safest and most practical course of action.

Where the damage is straightforward and the correct glass unit is available on the van, we will often proceed directly to a permanent repair rather than installing temporary glazing or plywood boarding. This saves you time and restores your property to its full secure state in one visit. Where a specialist unit is required, such as a sealed double-glazed unit to a specific size or a decorative pane, we will fit a secure temporary board while we order the correct components, then return as quickly as possible to complete the permanent repair. Our Emergency Glazing service works alongside our boarding up provision so the transition from temporary security to full reinstatement is handled entirely by one team.

The materials we use for window boarding are robust and fitted securely to the frame, not simply rested in place. This is important for both security and for satisfying your insurer that the property has been professionally made safe after an incident. We cover all property types across Canterbury, including Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, modern new-build properties, retail units, offices, and rental properties managed by landlords or letting agents.

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Why Professional Boarding Up Matters for Canterbury Properties

After a break-in or vandalism incident, it can be tempting to use whatever materials are to hand to cover a damaged window. In practice, an improvised fix using loose boards or tape provides minimal resistance to a second entry and may not satisfy the requirements set out in your buildings or contents insurance policy. Most insurers require that damaged property is made secure by a qualified tradesperson as soon as reasonably possible following an incident. Failing to meet this requirement can affect a claim, even if the initial damage itself is covered.

There is also a practical assessment question that a professional glazier is placed to answer and a homeowner is not. On arrival, we will determine whether the frame has been damaged, whether the glazing rebates are still sound, and whether it is safer and more cost-effective to re-glaze immediately or to board temporarily while a unit is sourced. This assessment matters because boarding a frame that is structurally compromised does not provide the security it appears to. A proper inspection at the point of emergency board up avoids compounding the damage and ensures the right repair follows.

Canterbury has a mix of older sash windows, casement frames in both timber and uPVC, and modern sealed units across its housing stock. Each type requires a different approach to both boarding and reinstatement. Our team is experienced across all of these and will carry out a Window Repair and Replacement assessment on the same visit where this is appropriate, so you have a clear picture of what the permanent repair involves before we leave.

Montrose Glass are experts in quick and effective window boarding up services in Canterbury to keep your business secure while you consider your repair options.
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Our satisfied Canterbury customers can attest to the quality of our services. As proud members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, we prioritise delivering a cost-effective and top-notch service. Don't just take our word for it, read some of the testimonials shared by our previous clients below!
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Superb service. The guys were out on time and the job was completed within an hour, including a full clean up. Would definitely use again.
Russell Haselhurst
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We used Montrose Glass for a construction project in London recently. They were fantastic. Service was great, as was the workmanship. The 2 glaziers are a credit to the company. Also, they turned up and carried out the works during heavy snowfall without complaint. We would definitely recommend them.
Christine S
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I needed to get some work done for quite a while on my house, but kept putting it off - after a couple of calls to Montrose Glass I felt comfortable discussing it and they made it so easy and simple that I\'ve decided to get it all sorted. Great service and I have already got them quoting my mums house and will have no worries referring them on in the future.
Tom Bell
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boarding Up in Canterbury

The questions below cover the most common queries we receive about our boarding up service in Canterbury. Each answer is written to give you a clear, direct response so you can make an informed decision about whether to call.

Yes, Montrose Glass covers the whole of Canterbury, including the city centre, surrounding residential areas, and nearby villages within the Canterbury district. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and our nationwide UK coverage means we can respond to emergency boarding up calls across the full area without restriction.

In most circumstances, we aim to reach you within 30 to 90 minutes of your call. Our emergency board up service operates around the clock, including overnight, at weekends, and on bank holidays. Response times can vary depending on your precise location and current call volume, but we will confirm an estimated arrival time when you contact us.

No, Montrose Glass does not charge a call-out fee for attending in Canterbury. The on-site assessment is also free of charge. You will be given a clear, transparent price for the work before anything is carried out, and there are no additional charges added after the job is complete.

In many cases, yes. Our vans are stocked with glass that can be cut and fitted on site, so if the damage is straightforward a permanent repair can often be completed in the same visit as the initial call-out in Canterbury. Where a specialist unit is required, we will fit a secure temporary board, order the correct components, and arrange a return visit as quickly as possible.

We cover all residential and commercial property types across Canterbury, including terraced and detached homes, Victorian and Edwardian properties with older frame types, modern new-build homes, retail units, offices, and rental properties. Our team is experienced with timber sash windows, uPVC casement frames, and modern sealed glazing units, so we can assess and secure any type of damaged glazing.

Montrose Glass are the professional, reliable and cost-effective fast response glazing specialists for your glass and glazing needs - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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