Boarding up London
July 30, 2025
Did your home or business suffer a burglary in London? Whether it was an attempted burglary or an actual burglary, your doors and windows probably incurred extensive damage. What’s worse is that damaged doors and windows will leave your home or business vulnerable to more burglars and thieves because there are no locks or barricades in their way anymore.
Your main priority needs to be to protect your property immediately. However, you may find it challenging to repair or replace a door or window in such short notice. That is why you should hire a professional locksmith who can board up your damaged doors and windows. High-quality timber boards offer temporary security solutions for property owners who have recently experienced a burglary. All you need is the right locksmith to install them for you.
SMS Locksmiths has provided 24-hour emergency burglary repair services to property owners in London for many years. If you need a temporary emergency solution to maintain the safety of your property in London, then you will want to take advantage of our boarding services. We can come night or day to your house or business in the city and install boards over your damaged entryways. These might include damaged window frames, broken glass, damaged door frames, and damaged doors.
When you call SMS Locksmiths with a boarding service request, a qualified locksmith will come to your property within 30 minutes after the call. We will bring all the necessary tools and equipment to perform the board-up job. The size and shape of your entryways in your structure don’t matter because we can cut and fit the boards to accommodate your particular entryways.
As a result, you’ll be able to sleep peacefully at night as you wait to repair or replace your doors and windows. Not only that, but you’ll feel comfortable leaving your property and knowing its entryways are shielded from unwanted intrusion. Board-ups are usually performed on exterior doors and windows, but we can also provide board-ups to internal doors if necessary. For example, a business may benefit from an internal board-up if they have restricted rooms that were burgled and wish to protect them.
Free Security Survey Available
SMS Locksmiths offers free security surveys to any London-based property owner whose home or business has been burgled. Our locksmiths will perform a walkthrough of the building and then recommend which locks and security products can better protect it in the future. If you are interested in these products, our locksmiths can install better locks in your doors and windows as we repair them.
Contact Us
Are you ready to schedule an appointment for a free security survey or board-up request in London? If so, you can contact our emergency locksmiths and burglary repair service providers at 020-3151-0531.
We have a 24/7 emergency service operation that serves the Greater London area and its surrounding towns and cities. The sooner you board up the entryways of your building, the sooner you can protect it until you repair or replace the doors and windows.
This is one of the top questions people ask before calling a locksmith. Rekeying what it means Rekeying resets the lock’s internal mechanism, so only new keys work. It’s cheaper and fast. Good for: Lost keys (but lock itself is fine) Moving house (if the existing locks are in good condition) Replacing when it’s better Changing the whole lock is best when: Locks are old or damaged You want stronger security You’re upgrading to smarter or multi-point systems A locksmith will recommend the best option after inspecting your hardware.
People searching for a locksmith often worry about cost before they call. So let’s break it down clearly. Typical locksmith pricing Costs depend on: Whether it’s an emergency call-out The time of day Type of service (e.g., unlock, change lock, install new security lock) Parts required Example ballpark figures Emergency opening (no lock change): £60–£150 Lock change (cylinder replacement): £80–£200+ UPVC multi-point lock repair: £100–£250+ High-security lock fitting: £150–£350+ These are typical ranges a local locksmith will confirm before work starts. Tips to avoid surprises Ask for a firm quote before work Confirm whether VAT is included Check if emergency call-outs cost extra Request parts costs upfront SMS Locksmith gives transparent quotes up front , so you’re never left guessing.
