Boarding Up Aylesbury Town Centre (HP20)

If you’ve got a smashed window, a forced door, or a shopfront that’s been damaged in Aylesbury Town Centre, you don’t just need a sheet of timber—you need the property made safe properly, without creating more damage or leaving obvious weak points. We provide 24/7 boarding up in Aylesbury Town Centre (HP20) to help homeowners, landlords and business owners secure property after break-ins, vandalism, accidents and storm damage.

We cover HP20 and prioritise urgent calls. We won’t promise a fixed arrival time because traffic, access and workload change (especially around the town centre), but when you call we’ll give you a realistic ETA and talk you through what to do while you’re waiting. Our technicians are DBS-checked, and we’re a fully insured boarding-up company with 10+ years trading—important when you need trustworthy people on-site and paperwork that stands up for insurers.

Need help now? Call 01442 502 589 and tell us what’s happened, what’s been damaged (window, door, shopfront, rooflight), and whether the building is occupied.

Why boarding up matters in Aylesbury Town Centre (HP20)

Town-centre damage is often different from residential-only areas. In Aylesbury Town Centre, properties tend to be close together, more visible, and more exposed to footfall—so once glass is broken, it can attract further attention quickly. Boarding up isn’t just about keeping rain out; it’s about reducing the chance of a second incident and making the site safe for people passing by.

Common local risk factors we see around a busy centre like HP20 include:

• Shopfront glazing and modern aluminium frames: Great for visibility, but when glass goes it can leave wide openings. A temporary “patch” can be unsafe if it isn’t fixed with the right methods.
• Rear access and service yards: Many town-centre units have delivery access at the back. If a rear door is damaged, it can be out of public view—making it a priority to secure property properly.
• Night-time economy and late closing: Even a small incident at closing time can become a major security problem if the property is left open overnight. This is when “out of hours” calls are common.
• Traffic and accidental impact: Town-centre driving, loading, and tight manoeuvring can lead to accidental damage to low-level glazing, doors, and frontage panels.
• Upper-floor flats above commercial units: If a lower unit is compromised, the risk can extend to shared entrances, stairwells or access routes.

What people typically need in HP20 (in plain terms)

When someone searches “board up broken window” or “board up door” in Aylesbury Town Centre, they usually need three things fast:

1. Make safe the area (remove immediate hazards, reduce exposure).
2. Temporary boarding that can’t be easily pulled off from outside.
3. Documentation for landlords/management companies/insurers.

We’ll always aim to choose a fixing method that suits the opening and the risk level. For example, ground-floor town-centre openings often need anti-tamper fixings because an unsecured board can be removed quickly.

A typical Aylesbury Town Centre boarding-up call-out (HP20)

A typical call-out might involve a shop unit not far from Aylesbury bus station or along the central shopping area where footfall is high. The call could come in during the evening: the customer reports a smashed window on a glazed frontage panel and concerns about people reaching inside or stepping through.

On arrival, we’d usually:

• Confirm the hazard: check for loose shards, unstable frame sections, or sharp edges that could injure staff, security or the public.
• Assess the frame condition: with shopfronts, the frame can be as much of the problem as the glass. If the frame is bent or pulled away, we’ll explain what can and can’t be secured without more invasive work.
• Measure and choose the right board: commonly 18mm exterior-grade plywood for larger openings (especially ground-floor shopfronts), or 12mm OSB for smaller/less exposed areas where appropriate.
• Fix for security: we’ll use a method that helps prevent removal from the outside (important if the property will be unattended overnight). Where practical, we avoid unnecessary damage to surrounding masonry or frames—but if the structure is already compromised, we’ll talk you through options before proceeding.
• Weather and privacy: boarding should reduce weather ingress and stop the opening advertising that the property is vulnerable.
• Provide records: you can request time-stamped photos and an itemised invoice/work statement, which many insurers and managing agents ask for.

If there are people living above the unit, we’ll also discuss safe access and whether any shared entrances need temporary protection while permanent repairs are arranged.

What to do right now in an emergency (Aylesbury Town Centre, HP20)

If you’re dealing with damage in the town centre, it’s normal to feel rushed—especially if the property is open to the street. Use the steps below to keep people safe and protect your claim.

1. If a crime is in progress or you feel threatened, call 999.
   If the offenders have left, report it to the police via 101 and keep your crime reference number.

2. Keep people away from the opening.
   For a shopfront boarded up job, try to move staff and customers away from broken glass. Don’t attempt a quick DIY cover if it puts you at risk.

3. Take clear photos if it’s safe.
   Use wide shots (showing the whole frontage/door) and close-ups (showing fixings, frame damage, and glass). This helps with insurers and landlords. If the damage is on a main route, do this quickly and safely.

4. Protect valuables and sensitive stock.
   In town-centre units, opportunistic theft can happen fast. Move high-value items away from windows/doors and, if possible, out of public view.

5. Call us and describe the opening accurately.
   Tell us whether you need to board up broken window, board up door, or whether it’s a larger frontage. Mention:

   • Is it ground floor or upper floor?
   • Is the frame damaged or just the glass?
   • Is the property occupied tonight?
   • Any access restrictions (shutters, shared entrances, service yards)

6. Speak to your insurer early (if applicable).
   We’re not loss adjusters, but we can provide the documentation insurers typically ask for. Keep receipts and don’t throw away damaged components unless your insurer says so.

If you’re waiting for us out of hours, stay somewhere safe and well-lit. If you’re managing a unit near Aylesbury railway station or another busy area, consider how you’ll control public access until the opening is secured.

Our local coverage in and around HP20

This page is specifically for Aylesbury Town Centre (HP20). We work across the HP20 district and prioritise urgent “make safe” call-outs where a property is exposed.

If you’re just outside the immediate centre, you may find it useful to use one of our nearby pages:

• boarding up Aylesbury
• boarding up Broughton
• boarding up Elmhurst

Aylesbury Town Centre (HP20) boarding-up FAQs

How quickly can you board up a smashed shop window in Aylesbury Town Centre?

We prioritise urgent town-centre openings because they’re high-risk and highly visible. We don’t guarantee fixed response times, but when you call we’ll give a realistic ETA based on workload and access. If you need a shopfront boarded up tonight, tell us whether the opening is fully exposed and if there’s any security on site.

Can you secure a property if the shopfront frame is damaged, not just the glass?

Often, yes—but it depends on how the frame has failed. If the frame is twisted or sections are pulled away, a simple board may not be safe or secure enough on its own. We’ll assess and explain what can be done immediately to secure property, and what needs follow-on repair by a glazier or shopfront contractor.

I’m in HP20 above a commercial unit—can you board up without blocking residents’ access?

In many cases, yes. We aim to keep safe access for occupants wherever possible. If the damage affects a shared entrance, we’ll discuss the safest temporary option (for example, securing the opening while maintaining a controlled entry/exit route).

Do you handle out-of-hours boarding up around the town centre?

Yes. A lot of calls in Aylesbury Town Centre are out of hours—after closing time, after an incident, or when a window is discovered broken early morning. Call and we’ll advise what to do immediately and arrange attendance as soon as we can.

Will boarding up stop rain and draughts as well as prevent entry?

Boarding is primarily about security and making safe, but we also aim to reduce weather ingress. The final result depends on the damage to the surrounding frame and structure. If the reveal is crumbling or the frame has gaps, we’ll explain what’s achievable as a temporary measure.

What information should I have ready when I call about emergency boarding up in HP20?

Helpful details include: what’s damaged (window/door/shopfront), approximate size, whether it’s ground floor, whether anyone is inside, and whether police/insurer have been notified. Photos can help, but don’t delay the call if the property is open.

Can I claim the cost of emergency boarding up on insurance?

Many policies allow reasonable costs to prevent further loss (like temporary boarding after a break-in), but it varies. Keep your crime reference number (if relevant) and any photos. We can provide an invoice and work statement that insurers typically request.

Need boarding up in Aylesbury Town Centre (HP20)?

If you need to make safe a damaged window, door or frontage, we’re available 24/7 across HP20.

Need help now? Call 01442 502 589. If you can’t stay on site, ask about a callback and we’ll arrange the quickest practical way to secure the property. You can also email photos/details to info@boarding-up-hemel-hempstead.co.uk.