Emergency Board Up: What to Do When a Window Breaks

What to do when a window breaks

A broken window is one of those problems that simply can't wait. Whether it's a stray football, a break-in attempt, storm damage, or an accidental impact, a shattered pane leaves your home exposed to the weather, insecure, and potentially unsafe with loose shards of glass.

At Maidenhead Glazing Services, we offer a genuine 24-hour emergency callout service across Maidenhead, Marlow, Henley, Ascot, Slough, and the wider Berkshire and Thames Valley area. The first priority is always to make the opening safe and weather-tight — fast.

Our emergency board-up service

When you call us, our mobile glazing team comes straight to you. The first step is a careful assessment of the damage and a thorough clean-up of any loose or dangerous glass. We then board up the opening with heavy-duty plywood, securely fixed into the frame, so your property is protected from the elements and from unwanted entry overnight.

Boarding up is a temporary measure — but it's an important one. It buys you the time needed to manufacture a replacement pane, particularly where toughened or laminated safety glass is required. Once the new glass is ready, we return to fit it and leave everything clean, secure, and building-regulations compliant.

Why choose a specialist glazier?

A general handyman can screw a sheet of plywood over a hole, but a specialist glazier measures up at the same visit, orders the correct replacement glass straight away, and understands the safety requirements for toughened and laminated glass. That means your property is secured properly the first time, and your permanent replacement is already in progress — no wasted days, no second callouts to measure up.

If your window was broken during a break-in

If you've just discovered a break-in, call the police first — dial 101, or 999 if you think the intruder might still be nearby. You'll need a crime reference number for your insurance claim. Once that's done, call us on 01628 303060 and we'll get your property boarded up and secure right away, then arrange the permanent glass replacement.

Don't wait until morning

If you have a broken window, don't leave it exposed overnight. Call 01628 303060 now and our emergency team will be on the way to board up and make your home safe.