Emergency Boarding Up
July 30, 2025
Are you in need of emergency boarding up services? If so, you have come to the right place.
SMS Locksmiths is the premier provider of emergency boarding up services in the United Kingdom. If the windows and doors of your property have been burgled and damaged, then you need to get them boarded up immediately. It is the only way to secure your building temporarily and protect it from unwanted intrusion. Then you can have peace of mind after a terrible burglary occurs at your property.
There is no telling how much damage could be done to your doors and windows after a burglary. It could take days or weeks before the damage gets fully repaired. But in some cases, you may need to replace your doors and windows if the damage is too severe. We’ll be able to tell whether a repair or replacement job is necessary after evaluating the extent of the damage for ourselves.
SMS Locksmiths features a team of licenced and experienced locksmiths with several years of experience providing emergency boarding services to property owners in London. Our emergency boarding services may get requested 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Since burglary damage can occur at any time of the day or night, we make sure our emergency services are always available to those who need them.
A fully equipped and highly trained locksmith will arrive at your business or home within 30 minutes after you submit your request for assistance. Our locksmiths come with all the necessary supplies, tools, and equipment to perform the emergency board-up job. You won’t need to provide us with anything other than a brief moment of your time. We’ll take care of the rest.
SMS Locksmiths welcomes all residential and commercial customers throughout London and its surrounding areas. The size and scope of your windows and doors don’t matter to us either. Our locksmiths are ready and able to install boards over windows and doors of all shapes and sizes. We use highly durable timber boards which can sustain harsh winds and standard burglary attempts. They will keep your property safe until your window and door damages are repaired or resolved.
Free Security Survey Available
SMS Locksmiths provides a complimentary security survey service to all customers who have just experienced a burglary. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate the extent of the door and window damages and the most vulnerable areas of the building. Based on the results of our evaluation, we’ll recommend which types of locks can better protect your home or business in the future.
If you are interested in getting those locks installed, you can hire our locksmiths to install them for you promptly. We can install your new locks while we repair your doors and windows. And if you elect to get replacement doors or windows, we can always replace their factory-installed locks with better quality locks from our inventory.
Contact Us
Would you like to learn more about our emergency boarding up services? If so, we can be reached at 020-3151-0531.
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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.
