Boarding Up In Royal Leamington Spa

A temporary DIY repair, such as nailing timber offcuts across a broken window or taping polythene sheeting to a frame, may feel like an immediate fix but it typically leaves a property vulnerable. Unsecured openings allow water ingress, which can cause secondary damage to floors, walls, and ceilings. They also present an obvious invitation for opportunist entry, particularly overnight or on commercial premises that are left unattended. Professional window boarding uses materials cut and fixed to the correct dimensions, with fixings appropriate to the frame material and surrounding masonry.

Insurance policy requirements are another practical reason to use a qualified service for emergency board up. Many home and commercial property insurers require that emergency repairs are carried out by a competent tradesperson and that evidence of the work is available if a claim is made. A DIY repair may not satisfy these requirements, potentially complicating a claim for the original incident or for any subsequent damage that occurs while the temporary fix is in place. Montrose Glass is ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 accredited and a Guild of Master Craftsmen member, which means the work carried out meets recognised quality and safety standards that insurers accept.

Before committing to boarding alone, an on-site assessment by a qualified glazier can also clarify whether immediate re-glazing is the better option. In many cases, particularly where the damage is limited to a single pane in a standard frame, replacing the glass on the same visit is faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective than boarding and returning later. That assessment is part of every Montrose Glass call-out, at no extra cost, so you make the right decision for your specific situation rather than defaulting to a one-size approach. For a broader overview of available services, see our Window Glazing page.