Burglary Repairs in Basingstoke (RG21–RG24)

When a break-in happens, it’s unsettling and disruptive. Our job is to make your property safe, secure, and weather-tight so you can focus on the next steps with the police and your insurer. We provide burglary repairs and emergency boarding up across Basingstoke and the RG21–RG24 postcode districts—homes, shops, offices, and vacant properties. We’re available out of hours and at weekends for urgent call-outs.

If you’re dealing with a smashed window, forced door, or damaged shopfront, we can attend to assess the opening and secure the property using appropriate materials and fixings. We won’t promise specific response times, but we prioritise urgent calls and will give you a realistic ETA when you ring.

Need help now? Call 01256 631 114 for immediate assistance.

When Burglary Repairs Are Needed

A burglary or attempted break-in usually leaves one or more openings compromised:

Smashed glazing on ground-floor or accessible windows
Kicked-in doors, split frames, or failed locks
Forced shopfronts with damaged aluminium or timber sections
Roof lights or skylights prised open
Secondary damage from police or fire service gaining access

In RG21–RG24 we commonly see:

Residential break-ins via rear patio doors or side windows
Commercial units with shopfront glazing hit out of hours
Vacant properties targeted for copper theft or unauthorised entry

If the opening cannot be re-secured with normal lock or hinge repairs on the spot, we install temporary boarding or steel solutions to secure the property. Our aim is to make safe quickly, deter further entry, and protect against weather.

If you’re unsure what you need, call and describe the damage—glass broken, door won’t close, frame split—and we’ll advise the best immediate solution.

How We Secure Properties After a Break-In

Every property and opening is different. We select methods that provide strength, deter removal from outside, and avoid further damage where possible.

1) Initial Assessment and Make Safe

Check for hazards: broken glass, sharp edges, loose frames.
Sweep and clear immediate hazards where practical.
Photograph damage (time-stamped) for your records and insurer.

2) Choosing the Right Material

18mm exterior-grade plywood for doors, large windows, and shopfronts.
12mm OSB for smaller domestic windows or internal partitioning.
Weatherproof sheeting and tapes for short-term weather protection if needed.
Temporary steel doors for compromised entrances requiring repeated access.
Steel security screens for medium-to-longer-term vacant property protection.

Why these materials? Exterior-grade plywood resists moisture and provides rigidity; OSB works for smaller spans; anti-tamper fixings prevent removal from the outside—important for unattended properties.

3) Fixing Methods That Don’t Invite More Damage

Through-bolt systems with anti-tamper heads for strong, reversible fixing on doors and large windows.
Timber packers and internal bracing to spread load and protect remaining frames.
Frame-friendly fixings where possible; if the frame is too damaged for non-destructive methods, we’ll explain options before proceeding.

4) Doors: Temporary Access Solutions

If a door is beyond a quick repair, we can fit a temporary steel door set with integrated lock, giving you controlled access while the permanent repair is arranged.
Where hinges or locks can be re-fixed safely, we’ll do so and reinforce weak points with boarding if required.

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5) Documentation You Can Use

Time-stamped photos before and after boarding
Itemised invoice describing materials, fixings, and locations secured
Work statement suitable for most insurers

We’re fully insured and our technicians are DBS-checked. We’ve been trading for 10+ years across RG21–RG24.

What to Do Immediately After a Burglary

You don’t have to handle everything at once. Focus on safety first.

Make sure it’s safe to enter. If the intruder might still be present or there’s structural damage, wait outside and call the police on 999 if urgent, 101 otherwise.
Get a police incident/reference number. You’ll need it for insurance.
Take photos of the damage if it’s safe—wide shots and close-ups.
Call us to make the property safe: 01256 631 114. Tell us the property type, where the damage is, and any access issues (e.g., rear alley, shared staircase).
Contact your insurer early. Ask what they need for your claim. We’ll provide documentation and photos to support it.
Don’t dispose of damaged locks or glass until you’ve checked with your insurer—they may want evidence.

If glazing is hanging loose or the door won’t close, keep people away from the area until we arrive.

Our Burglary Repair Process: Step by Step

Call and triage: We gather details, set an ETA, and advise any interim safety steps.
On-site assessment: We survey the opening(s), check frames, and discuss options.
Secure the opening: Install appropriate boarding or a temporary steel door. For windows, we fit 18mm plywood or 12mm OSB with anti-tamper fixings.
Make weather-tight: Apply weatherproofing where required.
Clean-up and photos: Remove loose shards where practical; capture before/after photos.
Hand-over: You receive a work summary and itemised invoice. We can liaise with you or a nominated contact (landlord, facilities team).

For complex commercial sites, we can provide RAMS upon request.

Typical Call-Out Scenarios in RG21–RG24

Ground-floor sash or casement window smashed in a terrace house: We measure the opening, cut 18mm plywood to size, use internal bracing with anti-tamper fixings, and make the room secure for the night.
UPVC patio door forced off the track: If it can’t be locked safely, we board the opening and, if you need access to the garden, fit a temporary steel door.
Shopfront impact damage out of hours: Large pane broken and frame distorted; we span the opening with multiple boards, fix to structural points using through-bolts and anti-tamper heads, and create a secure barrier until reglazing.

If you’re dealing with a similar situation, call now: 01256 631 114.

Materials and Methods Explained

Plywood vs OSB: We favour 18mm exterior-grade plywood for strength on large spans (doors, shopfronts) and 12mm OSB for smaller domestic windows where weight and drilling tolerance differ.
Anti-tamper fixings: These stop removal from the outside, which is essential if the property will be unoccupied.
Internal bracing: Where frames are weak, we brace from inside to spread pressure and avoid tearing damaged timbers.
Temporary steel doors: Best when an entrance is compromised but you need controlled access for occupants, contractors, or surveyors.

We choose the lightest intervention that delivers proper security. If a less invasive option won’t be secure enough, we’ll explain why and get your approval before we proceed.

Insurance and Paperwork

We’re not loss adjusters, but we work with insurers every day. Typical documents we provide:

Itemised invoice with materials and labour
Time-stamped photos before and after
Brief work statement noting the cause reported (e.g., “post-burglary securing”), locations, and fixings used

If your insurer has a specific format or needs an additional statement, tell us when you book. See more guidance: Insurance claims support and Pricing factors.

Residential, Commercial, and Vacant Properties

Residential (houses, flats, maisonettes): Rapid make-safe of windows and doors, sensitive to neighbours and shared access. Learn more: Residential properties.
Commercial (shops, offices, hospitality): Out-of-hours board-ups, shopfront spanning, and access control. Learn more: Commercial properties.
Vacant/void: Medium-term solutions such as temporary steel doors and security screens to deter re-entry. Learn more: Vacant property security.

Limitations and Honest Expectations

We don’t guarantee attendance times. We prioritise urgent calls and provide a realistic ETA when you ring.
We secure and make safe; we are not a glazing replacement company. However, our boarding allows you to operate safely until permanent repairs are arranged.
Smoke/odour remediation after fire and full restoration works are outside our scope—we secure the property so follow-on trades can work.

For fire, flood, storm, or vandalism situations, see:

FAQs: Burglary Repairs in Basingstoke

How quickly can you attend an emergency boarding up in RG21–RG24?

We don’t promise exact times, but we prioritise urgent calls and will give you a realistic ETA when you ring. Typical attendance varies with time of day and workload.

Can you board up my shopfront tonight if it’s been smashed?

Yes—this is a common out of hours request. We carry materials to span large panes and can shopfront boarded up to make your premises secure until reglazing.

Will insurers cover burglary boarding up in Basingstoke?

Many policies do, but check with your insurer. We provide time-stamped photos, an itemised invoice, and a work statement to support your claim. See our Insurance claims page.

Do you fit temporary steel doors after a forced entry?

Yes. Where a door can’t be secured safely, we can install a temporary steel door with a locking system so you can access the property while awaiting permanent repairs. See Door boarding.

Can you secure upper-floor windows or skylights after a break-in?

Usually, yes. Access depends on height and site conditions. We’ll discuss safe access options on the call and on arrival. For complex roofs, see Roof boarding.

I’m a landlord—can you attend without me present?

Yes. We can liaise with tenants, neighbours, or a managing agent, and send you photos and paperwork. We operate across RG21, RG22, RG23, and RG24.

Will boarding damage my frames?

We aim for non-destructive methods and protect frames with packers/bracing. If frames are too damaged to take frame-friendly fixings, we’ll explain options and only proceed with your approval.

What if I only need a window boarded until morning?

That’s fine. We’re set up for short-term make safe and temporary boarding. We’ll advise the right level of security for the hours you need.

Ready When You Need Us

If you need to board up a broken window, secure a forced door, or get a shopfront boarded up after a burglary in Basingstoke, we’re here to help 24/7. We cover RG21–RG24 and prioritise urgent call-outs.

Need help now? Call 01256 631 114
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