Reviews for Boarding Up Chelmsford (CM0–CM77)

When you need boarding up, it’s rarely planned. It’s usually after a smashed window, a forced door, storm damage, or an incident that leaves your property exposed. This Reviews page explains how we handle feedback and what you can expect from Boarding Up Chelmsford—a fully insured team with 10+ years trading and DBS-checked technicians covering Chelmsford and the wider CM postcode area.

If you need urgent help right now, go straight to our emergency boarding up page or call us on 01245 945 217.

What our customers typically care about (and what we focus on)

People don’t usually judge a boarding-up company on fancy promises—they judge you on whether you show up, secure the property properly, and make the next steps easier. In our experience, feedback tends to centre on:

  • How quickly we can attend (we don’t guarantee fixed arrival times, but we prioritise urgent calls and give a realistic ETA on the phone)
  • How secure the boarding actually is (correct sheet thickness, strong fixings, and safe positioning)
  • How tidy and respectful the work is (especially in residential areas and shared buildings)
  • How clear the paperwork is for insurance (itemised invoices and work notes)
  • How calm the process feels when the customer is stressed

If you’re comparing options, you might find it helpful to read about what boarding up is and when it’s needed and how we approach boarding up in Chelmsford CM1 and surrounding CM districts.

A note about reviews (honesty matters)

We don’t invent reviews, write “too good to be true” claims, or publish made-up stories. If you’re seeing this page before any review widgets or third‑party listings are added, that’s intentional rather than deceptive: we’d rather have fewer reviews than questionable ones.

If you want to speak to us before booking, you’re welcome to call 01245 945 217 and talk through what’s happened, what we can do tonight, and what documentation you’ll receive afterwards.

What you can expect when you book us (the practical details people mention)

Reviews are useful, but the day-to-day process matters more—especially when you’re dealing with emergency boarding up in Chelmsford and you just need the situation stabilised.

1) A straightforward call and realistic advice

When you call, we’ll ask a few quick questions so we can bring the right materials and fixings:

  • What’s been damaged (window, door, shopfront, roof/skylight)
  • Approximate size and height of the opening
  • Whether the frame is intact or splintered
  • If it’s currently safe to access (glass, water ingress, police activity, fire service attendance)
  • Whether the building is occupied or vacant

If it’s not safe for you to remain on site, we’ll tell you that plainly. If you’re mid-incident, police and safety come first.

2) Proper materials and secure fixing methods

A big part of “good reviews” in this trade is invisible: the board stays put and the opening stays secure.

Depending on the job, we typically use:

  • 18mm exterior-grade plywood for strong, reliable boarding (common for windows/doors)
  • 12mm OSB for smaller openings or where a lighter solution is appropriate
  • Anti-tamper fixings where the property may be left unattended
  • Options such as temporary steel doors or security screens for higher-risk or longer-term situations

Different damage calls for different approaches. If the surrounding frame is too compromised for non-destructive methods, we’ll explain options before proceeding rather than forcing a “one size fits all” fix.

You can read more about specific solutions on our window boarding in Chelmsford and door boarding up services pages.

3) A “make safe” mindset

Our immediate goal is to make safe and secure property—especially after a burglary, vandalism, or impact damage. That often includes:

  • Removing immediate hazards where safe to do so (loose shards, unstable panels)
  • Boarding to prevent entry and reduce weather exposure
  • Minimising further damage until glazing/repairs can be arranged

We’re not a full building repair company and we’re not loss adjusters, but we can help stabilise the situation and leave you with documentation your insurer typically expects.

4) Documentation that helps with insurers and landlords

Customers often tell us the admin side matters almost as much as the boarding itself. After the job, we can provide:

  • Itemised invoices
  • A clear statement of works (what was secured, how, and with what materials)
  • Time-stamped photos when appropriate (useful for insurance and property management)

For guidance on what to keep and how claims usually work, see insurance claims support.

Common scenarios customers contact us about

Reviews make more sense when you know what kinds of problems we’re regularly called out to. Across Chelmsford and CM postcodes, typical urgent requests include:

  • Board up broken window after a break-in or accident
  • Smashed window at ground floor level where the property is exposed
  • Board up door after forced entry or lock damage
  • Shopfront boarded up after vandalism or attempted entry
  • Temporary boarding while glazing or joinery is being arranged
  • Out of hours call-outs when the damage happens at night or over the weekend
  • Emergency boarding up after storms when rain is getting in
  • Requests for 24/7 boarding up when the building can’t be left open

If your situation matches one of these, you may also want to read the relevant situation guidance on:

Why feedback matters in a trade like this

Boarding up is simple to describe but easy to do poorly. Feedback helps keep standards high on things like:

  • Safe access and working practices (especially around broken glass and overhead hazards)
  • Clear communication with tenants, landlords, or duty managers
  • Respect for the property (clean edges, sensible fixing points, minimal disruption)
  • Reliability of the securing method over days—not hours

We’ve been trading for 10+ years, we’re fully insured, and our technicians are DBS-checked. Those are baseline trust signals—but the way we behave on site is what customers actually remember.

Want to leave a review?

If we’ve helped you, thank you—your feedback genuinely helps people in Chelmsford and the CM area choose a contractor when they’re under pressure.

When leaving a review, it’s helpful (but not required) to include:

  • The area/postcode district (e.g., CM1, CM2, CM3)
  • What happened (break-in, storm damage, accident impact, etc.)
  • What was secured (window, door, shopfront)
  • Whether it was out of hours
  • What you thought of the communication and documentation

If you’d rather share feedback privately, you can email us at [email protected].

Looking for pricing, not reviews?

If you’re still in “planning mode” (or you’re arranging security for a vacant property), our pricing guidance explains what affects cost without quoting misleading fixed prices.

Ready to book, or need help tonight?

If you’ve got a broken opening that can’t wait—whether it’s a smashed window, a forced door, or a shopfront that needs to be secured—call us and we’ll talk you through the next steps.

Need help now? Call 01245 945 217 for immediate assistance.
Or email [email protected] if it’s not urgent.