Reviews: Boarding Up Harrow (HA0–HA9)

When you need boarding up, it’s rarely planned. It’s usually after a break-in, a smashed window, storm damage, or a sudden safety issue that can’t wait. This Reviews page is here to show what people typically value about our work and what you can expect when you use Boarding Up Harrow across the HA postcode area.

We don’t publish made-up testimonials or “too good to be true” quotes. If you’d like references for commercial or facilities work, we can discuss what’s appropriate on a case-by-case basis.

If you need urgent help instead, go straight to emergency boarding up or call now on Call 020 4634 5472.

What customers usually care about (and what we focus on)

Most people don’t want a sales pitch when they’ve got a broken shopfront or a kicked-in door. They want the property made safe, fast—and they want to know what’s going to happen next.

Here’s what we prioritise on every job in Harrow and the wider HA area:

  • Clear communication: What we can do immediately, what needs follow-on repairs, and any limitations.
  • Secure, tidy boarding: Correct material choice, clean fitting, and fixings that aren’t easy to remove from outside.
  • Practical documentation: Photos and paperwork that help you keep track and, where relevant, support an insurance claim.
  • Respect for the property: We aim for non-destructive methods where possible and explain options if frames are already too damaged.

For details on how boarding up works, see what boarding up is.

The kind of feedback we commonly receive

Rather than inventing testimonials, we describe the themes we hear from customers and property managers in HA0–HA9:

“You made it safe quickly and explained everything.”

After a break-in or impact damage, people are often dealing with police, neighbours, insurers, and sometimes a distressed tenant or family member. Being talked through the steps—what’s being fitted, how it’s fixed, and what happens next—matters.

If your situation is burglary-related, our process is explained on burglary repairs and boarding up.

“The boarding felt secure, not like a quick patch.”

A loose sheet or poor fixings can be worse than doing nothing—it invites tampering and can rattle or fail in bad weather. For most openings we typically use 18mm exterior-grade plywood (or 12mm OSB for smaller, low-risk areas where appropriate) with anti-tamper fixings where they’re needed—especially on street-facing windows and shopfronts.

Learn more about window boarding in Harrow and shopfront boarding.

“You helped with the insurer paperwork.”

We’re not loss adjusters and we can’t tell your insurer what they will or won’t pay. What we can do is provide the practical evidence insurers usually ask for:

  • Time-stamped photos (before/after)
  • Itemised invoices
  • A short statement of works (what was secured, materials used, and why)

If you’re dealing with a claim, see insurance claims help.

“You were careful around tenants / neighbours / the public.”

In places like Harrow Town Centre, Wealdstone, or around busy parades, boarding up can be as much about public safety as security. We keep work areas controlled where possible and secure sharp edges or exposed frames before fitting boards—particularly after glazing has shattered.

For multi-occupancy buildings and workplaces, visit commercial boarding up.

A realistic Harrow job: what it looks like in practice

Here’s a typical scenario we see in the borough (anonymised, with no customer names).

A small takeaway unit near Station Road (Harrow) calls after an attempted break-in has shattered a front pane late evening. The glass has scattered into the customer area and the remaining glazing is unstable. Police have attended and the shop needs to be secured overnight to prevent entry and to reduce the risk to passers-by.

What we do:

  1. Initial safety check: Identify any loose shards, cracked panes, or unstable frames and make the area safe enough to work.
  2. Measure and material choice: For shopfronts, we’ll normally use thicker boards and robust fixing points due to the larger span and the higher risk of tampering.
  3. Fixing method: Fit boards with anti-tamper fixings where appropriate, ensuring the edges sit flush and gaps are minimised.
  4. Document the work: Photos and an invoice suitable for insurance submission.
  5. Next-step guidance: We’ll advise that boarding is temporary and recommend arranging glazing replacement as soon as practical.

If your issue is vandalism rather than burglary, see vandalism repair and boarding up.

Why we don’t publish a long list of “5-star reviews” here

Some companies do; some do it well. But in emergency security work, it’s also common to see copied, exaggerated, or unverifiable reviews online.

We prefer to build trust through:

  • Transparent processes (what we’ll do, what we won’t do)
  • Consistent documentation
  • Clear expectations on timing and access

We also won’t promise a fixed arrival time. Conditions change—traffic, access issues, and the scale of damage all affect how quickly a job can be completed. What we do promise is that urgent calls are prioritised and handled professionally.

What you can expect when you contact us

Whether you’re a homeowner in HA1 or a facilities manager covering multiple sites across HA0–HA9, the call is usually straightforward.

1) We’ll ask a few practical questions

To get the right materials and fixings, we may ask:

  • Is it a window, door, shopfront, rooflight/skylight, or multiple points of entry?
  • Is the property occupied or vacant?
  • Is there any immediate hazard (loose glass, fire damage, structural movement)?
  • Do you have a police reference number (if relevant)?

If you’re dealing with storm-related damage, the steps are covered on storm damage boarding up.

2) We’ll explain the approach before starting

If the frame is intact, we usually aim for a secure fit without unnecessary additional damage. If the frame is already compromised, we’ll explain options—sometimes that may include a temporary steel door approach rather than trying to board a door opening that won’t hold fixings safely.

See door boarding for more detail.

3) You’ll receive paperwork you can actually use

We provide invoices and evidence suitable for landlords, managing agents, and insurers. If you need a quote for planned securing (for example, a void property between tenancies), we can provide that too—see pricing.

Reviews vs. emergencies: where to go next

If you’re reading this because something has just happened and you need help tonight, don’t wait:

If you’re planning ahead for a refurbishment, a void period, or repeated anti-social behaviour near a site, start with boarding up services and vacant property boarding up.

FAQs about reviews and choosing a boarding-up company in Harrow

How can I check you cover my area in HA0–HA9?

We operate across Harrow and the surrounding HA districts. Start with areas we cover or check your nearest page such as boarding up Harrow HA1 or boarding up Wealdstone HA3.

Do you have reviews specifically for Harrow Town Centre jobs?

We don’t publish location-by-location review snippets on this page. If you’re a business owner around St Ann’s or the station area and need reassurance about process and paperwork, we can explain exactly what you’ll receive and how we typically secure shopfront glazing. See shopfront boarding for the method we use.

Will my insurer accept your invoice and photos?

Most insurers want clear evidence of emergency work and basic documentation. We provide itemised invoices and photos, but we can’t guarantee what any insurer will accept or pay. For practical guidance, see insurance claims help.

Can you board up after fire damage?

Yes—we can secure openings after a fire once the site is safe to enter and you have permission to proceed. We don’t provide smoke/odour remediation, but we can board up windows, doors, and vulnerable access points. Read more at fire damage boarding up.

Do you offer longer-term security options beyond plywood?

Yes. Depending on the risk level and duration, we may recommend security screens or a temporary steel door solution. This is especially relevant for repeat targeting or vacant properties. Start with vacant property boarding up and we’ll advise what’s appropriate.

Need help now? Call 020 4634 5472 for immediate assistance.
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