Reviews – Boarding Up Romford (RM Postcodes)

When you’ve had a break-in, a smashed window, or storm damage, the last thing you want is guesswork. People come to a reviews page because they’re trying to answer one simple question: can I trust you to turn up and secure my property properly?

We’ve been trading for 10+ years, we’re fully insured, and our technicians are DBS-checked. This page explains how our review and feedback process works, what kind of service standards we aim to meet on every job, and where you can leave feedback after we’ve completed your boarding-up work in Romford and across the RM postcodes.

If you need urgent help right now, go straight to: emergency boarding up or call 01708 973 306.

A note on reviews (and why you won’t see made-up quotes here)

You won’t find invented customer stories or “too good to be true” claims on this site. Boarding up is often carried out at stressful times—after a burglary, vandalism, or an accident—so we’d rather be straightforward than salesy.

What we can do is:

  • Explain what you should expect when you book us
  • Show how we document work (useful for landlords, agents, and insurance claims)
  • Tell you how to leave feedback once your job is complete
  • Set out our approach if something isn’t right

For a practical overview of what the work actually involves, see: what boarding up is.

What customers typically comment on (the standards we work to)

Every property and situation is different, but most genuine feedback in this trade tends to focus on a few consistent areas. These are the standards we aim to deliver on each call-out in Romford and across the RM area:

1) Calm, clear communication when things are urgent

If you’ve got a smashed window or a forced door, you want someone who can quickly tell you what happens next. On the phone we’ll:

  • Ask what’s been damaged (window, door, shopfront, rooflight)
  • Confirm whether the property is currently secure or exposed
  • Talk through safe access and any immediate risks (loose glass, unstable frames)
  • Give you a realistic ETA based on workload and conditions (we don’t promise fixed arrival times)

If you’re dealing with an urgent incident, start here: emergency boarding up.

2) Proper “make safe” work, not a quick patch

Boarding up isn’t just putting a sheet over a hole—it’s about preventing entry, reducing weather ingress, and leaving the property stable until glazing or repairs can be completed.

Depending on the opening, we may use:

  • 18mm exterior-grade plywood for strong, secure boarding on larger or vulnerable openings
  • OSB (often 12mm) for smaller areas where appropriate
  • Anti-tamper fixings where there’s a higher risk of attempted removal from outside
  • Temporary steel doors when a door is too damaged to be reliably boarded long-term (see door boarding)

The right approach depends on the frame condition, access, and how long the property will be unattended.

3) Respect for the property and the situation

We work in homes, flats, shops, offices and empty properties. That includes sensitive situations—post-burglary, post-fire, or when tenants are distressed. We keep the work tidy and focused:

  • Safe handling and removal of loose debris where possible
  • Boarding fitted to minimise gaps and leverage points
  • Consideration for neighbours and shared entrances in flats and mixed-use buildings

For more on scenarios we commonly attend, browse: situations we handle.

4) Paperwork that helps with insurers and property managers

We’re not loss adjusters and we can’t advise on policy wording—but we can provide documentation insurers typically ask for after emergency works.

Customers often mention how useful it is to receive:

  • Time-stamped photos of damage and the secured result
  • An itemised invoice
  • A brief work statement describing the make-safe measures taken

If you’re navigating a claim, see: insurance claims support.

How to leave a review after we’ve boarded up your property

If we’ve completed work for you and you’d like to leave feedback, the simplest way is to contact us and we’ll tell you the current options available for submitting a review.

When you get in touch, it helps if you include:

  • The address or postcode district (e.g., RM1, RM3, RM11)
  • The date of attendance (approximate is fine)
  • What type of work we carried out (e.g., board up broken window, board up door, shopfront boarded up)

What to do if something wasn’t right

Most of our work is emergency “make safe”, often in difficult conditions. Occasionally there are complications—frames can be more damaged than they first appear, or access can be restricted.

If you’re unhappy with any aspect of the job:

  1. Call us as soon as possible on 01708 973 306
  2. Explain what you’ve noticed (a gap, rattling board, fixings working loose, etc.)
  3. If safe, send a photo to [email protected]

If the frame or surrounding structure is too compromised for a non-destructive fix, we’ll explain your options before proceeding. Our aim is always the same: secure property first, then help you move towards a permanent repair.

The kinds of jobs people review us for (common call-outs)

To help you understand whether we’re the right fit, these are typical reasons customers in Romford and the RM postcodes call us:

  • Smashed window after vandalism or an accident
  • Board up broken window after a burglary
  • Board up door after a forced entry
  • Shopfront boarded up following criminal damage to commercial glazing
  • Out of hours make-safe after storm damage exposes a room or stairwell
  • Securing an empty property between tenancies with longer-term options

If your situation matches one of these, these pages may help:

Service pages people often read before choosing us

Some customers prefer to understand the method before booking. These pages explain the options in plain English:

If you’re not sure what you need, start with what boarding up is or call and we’ll talk it through.

Where we work (Romford & RM postcodes)

We cover Romford and the wider RM postcode area (RM1–RM50), including residential streets, mixed-use parades, and commercial sites across the local authority area.

If you’re looking for a more local landing page, browse: areas we cover — or start with boarding up in Romford RM1.

FAQs about reviews, trust, and documentation

Do you have verified reviews?

We don’t publish made-up testimonials. If you want to leave feedback after a completed job, contact us and we’ll tell you the current options for submitting a review. If you’re comparing services, we recommend judging us by process and proof: documentation, insurance-friendly paperwork, and clear communication.

Can you show proof of the boarding-up work you’ve done?

For most jobs we can provide time-stamped photos, along with an itemised invoice and short work statement—useful for property managers and insurance claims. See: insurance claims support.

Are you insured and are your technicians vetted?

Yes—Boarding Up Romford is fully insured, and we use DBS-checked technicians.

Will you guarantee a specific arrival time?

No. Conditions vary and emergency workload changes quickly. We prioritise urgent calls and aim to attend as quickly as possible, and if you call we’ll give you a realistic ETA based on what we can see at the time. For urgent situations, use: 24/7 emergency boarding up in Romford.

Do you cover both homes and businesses?

Yes. We handle residential and commercial properties, including shops and offices. You may find these pages useful: residential boarding up and commercial boarding up.

I’m a landlord/agent—can you help with void properties?

Yes. We often secure empty properties between tenancies and during refurbishments, including options beyond basic plywood depending on risk and duration. See: vacant property boarding.

Can you help if the frame is badly damaged?

Often, yes—but the method may change. If the frame is too damaged for a secure non-destructive fix, we’ll explain options before proceeding. In some cases, a temporary steel door is more appropriate than boarding a broken door leaf. See: door boarding in Romford.

Will boarding up stop drafts and rain completely?

Boarding up is a make-safe and security measure, and we fit it to reduce gaps and weather ingress as much as practical. However, permanent weather-tightness typically comes from proper glazing/repairs. If your issue is storm-related, see: storm damage boarding.

Ready to book, or want to ask a quick question?

If you need to secure property after a break-in, a smashed window, or any urgent damage, call us and we’ll talk you through the next steps.

Need help now? Call 01708 973 306 for immediate assistance.