Emergency Glazier
UK& Surrounding Area

Emergency boarding up in UK typically costs £80 to £150, covering materials and labour. This is a temporary measure to secure your property until permanent glass can be fitted — usually within 24 to 48 hours. Most glaziers will deduct the board-up fee from the final glass replacement cost if you use the same company.

Most home insurance policies cover accidental damage to glass under the buildings insurance section, and many include specific glass cover as standard. Break-in damage is covered under your policy's malicious damage or theft section — you will need a police crime reference number. Check your excess before claiming, as for a single standard window the repair cost may be close to or below your excess, making a claim not worthwhile.

Boarding up is a temporary security measure using plywood or OSB board to cover a broken window or door opening. It is done immediately to protect your property from weather and intruders. Glass replacement is the permanent fix — your glazier will measure up, order the correct glass specification, and fit it once it arrives. Most glaziers offer both services and will deduct the board-up cost from the replacement price.

Yes, our network includes qualified emergency glaziers who cover All Areas and surrounding areas in UK. We aim to connect you with a local glazier who can reach you within 30 to 60 minutes for boarding up. Our glaziers carry standard glass sizes on the van for common single-pane replacements.

Toughened glass is heat-treated to be four to five times stronger than standard glass. When it breaks, it shatters into small, relatively harmless granules rather than sharp shards. Laminated glass has a plastic interlayer that holds the glass together when broken — the pane cracks but stays in the frame. Laminated is typically used for security, while toughened is required by building regulations in doors and low-level windows.

Yes — replacing windows in England and Wales requires building regulations compliance for thermal performance and safety glazing. If your glazier is FENSA registered, they can self-certify the work, which is the simplest route. If they are not FENSA registered, you must apply to your local council for building control approval before work starts, costing £200–£300. Always check your glazier's FENSA status before commissioning work.