Local boarding-up specialists for Pease Pottage (RH11), available 24/7
If you need boarding up in Pease Pottage right now—after a smashed window, forced door, or storm damage—call us. We’re local to Crawley and cover the RH11 area around Pease Pottage day and night. We prioritise urgent calls and aim to attend as quickly as possible, but we don’t promise fixed times because traffic and workload vary. When you ring, we’ll give you a realistic ETA and keep you updated.
Our DBS-checked technicians secure homes, shops and managed sites across RH11 with the right materials for the opening: typically 18mm exterior-grade plywood or OSB with anti-tamper fixings; temporary steel doors or security screens where required. We’ve been trading for 10+ years, we’re fully insured, and we provide time-stamped photos and a clear, itemised invoice for your records or insurance claim.
Need help now? Call 01293 699 986. We operate 24/7, including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays.
Why boarding up matters in Pease Pottage RH11
Pease Pottage sits by the M23/A23 junction with fast links into Crawley, Horsham and Gatwick. That connectivity is handy, but it also means:
- Higher through-traffic and occasional vehicle impacts on boundary walls and corner plots near busy junctions and the service area slip roads.
- Exposure to strong crosswinds on open plots, so storm-damaged panes, loft lights or shed doors can escalate quickly if not made safe.
- A mix of newer housing developments and established properties. New-build patio doors and large-format glazing can be soft targets after attempted break-ins, while older timber frames may split after impact.
- Proximity to the Pease Pottage Services means a night-time economy with movement through the area—shopfronts on local parades and ground-floor flats benefit from rapid make-safe after a smashed window.
- Small commercial and light industrial premises dotted around the village perimeter and towards the A264 corridor sometimes face vandalism or opportunist entry when left unattended.
Common local scenarios we attend in RH11 include:
- Smashed double-glazed units to rear doors facing gardens or green corridors.
- Broken front windows after accidental damage during deliveries on narrow residential roads.
- Shopfront boarding up for small retail units serving the community near the village centre.
- Temporary steel doors for properties between tenancies or after a forced entry where the door can’t be re-secured the same day.
- Roof and skylight boarding after storm-lifted tiles or wind-thrown branches.
In Pease Pottage, fast, tidy, and insurance-friendly boarding is often the difference between a minor incident and an escalating security or weather problem. We size boards to the opening, choose fixings that resist removal from outside, and leave ventilation where needed to manage damp after flood-related call-outs.
A typical local call-out: what it might involve
A typical call-out might involve a home just off the main village approach where a patio door has been jemmyed late evening. The residents ring us around 10.30pm after the police have attended. We confirm address details and talk through likely board size so we arrive with pre-cut sheets to speed things up. On site, we assess the frame: if it’s deflected or the locking stile has blown, we’ll explain options—temporary boarding across the full aperture, or a temporary steel door if the door set is beyond a non-destructive secure. We then:
- Clear loose glass safely, hoover shards inside the threshold if accessible.
- Measure the daylight opening and scribe 18mm plywood to fit, avoiding services and preserving weathering lines.
- Use anti-tamper fixings through sound substrate; pack where frames are twisted so the board bites evenly.
- Provide time-stamped photos and a short work statement suitable for insurers.
- Discuss next steps for permanent repair or replacement with realistic timelines.
If the frame is too damaged for standard fixings, we’ll explain before proceeding and agree a reinforced method or a temporary steel door, depending on risk and occupancy.
What to do in an emergency in Pease Pottage RH11
If you’re dealing with a smashed window, forced door or storm damage:
- Stay safe first. Keep children and pets away from broken glass. If there’s structural concern (roof, gable, large shopfront), wait outside and call us from a safe spot.
- Call the police for burglary or vandalism to obtain a reference number before arranging boarding. Keep that number for your insurer.
- Call us on 01293 699 986. Tell us it’s Pease Pottage (RH11), roughly what’s damaged (e.g. “kitchen window, approx. 1m x 1m”), and if power is on or there’s any alarm wiring in the frame.
- If it’s safe, take photos before any clean-up. Capture wide shots and close-ups of damage, fixings, and any tool marks for insurance evidence.
- Pick up obvious loose glass with thick gloves. Don’t attempt to remove glass still under load—edges can release suddenly.
- Secure what you can while waiting: move valuables out of sight, close internal doors to limit draughts and weather ingress. If the break is at the back of the property near garden access, ensure gates are latched.
- For incidents near the Pease Pottage Services or by the A23 slip roads, be mindful of traffic and poor lighting; use hazard lights if you’re parked roadside and wait in a safe location.
We’ll arrive with materials to make safe: temporary boarding, anti-tamper fixings, and where relevant, a temporary steel door. You’ll receive photos and an itemised invoice for your claim.
Our local coverage
We cover the whole of Pease Pottage within RH11, including homes and small commercial units near the village centre and routes toward the A23/M23 and A264.
Nearby RH11 and RH10 areas we also cover include:
We prioritise urgent calls and will give you a realistic ETA when you ring. Attendance varies by time of day, traffic around the junction, and workload, especially during storms.
Local FAQs for Pease Pottage RH11
Can you attend out of hours in Pease Pottage if my patio door is smashed tonight?
Yes. We provide 24/7 boarding up across RH11. Call us and we’ll provide an ETA based on current workload and traffic around the A23/M23 junction.
I’m near the Pease Pottage Services—will you find us easily and can you park?
We know the local layout and typical parking spots. Please describe your exact entrance and any height or time restrictions. We carry permits/ID and can work from kerbside where safe.
My property backs onto open fields and it’s very windy—will the boarding hold?
We select board thickness and fixings to suit exposure. For wind-prone plots, we use 18mm exterior-grade plywood or OSB with additional fix points and bracing as needed to make safe.
Do you board up shopfronts on the local parade near the village centre?
Yes. We handle shopfront boarding up for small retail units, including wider panes. We’ll measure, cut on site and make safe with anti-tamper fixings. If a temporary steel door is needed for a damaged entrance, we’ll advise on the spot.
We’re in RH11 and the frame looks split—can you still secure it without causing more damage?
Where possible we use non-destructive methods that bite into sound structure. If the frame is too compromised, we’ll explain options—reinforced boarding or a temporary steel door—and only proceed with your approval.
After a break-in in Pease Pottage, what documents will my insurer need?
Keep your police reference number, pre-boarding photos if safe to take, and our time-stamped work photos and itemised invoice. We can also provide a brief work statement describing the damage and the make-safe steps.
Can you help if a branch has gone through a roof light during a storm?
Yes, we offer roof and skylight make-safe. We’ll assess access, weatherproof the opening and board as appropriate. We don’t do full roofing repairs, but we secure the aperture so your roofer can follow up.
I’m close to the A264—traffic is heavy. Will you still attend?
Yes. We attend across RH11, including properties near busy roads. We’ll factor traffic into the ETA and keep you updated en route.
Call now – local, 24/7 help in RH11
Need emergency boarding up in Pease Pottage? Call 01293 699 986 or request a quick callback by email at info@boarding-up-crawley.co.uk. We’ll give you a realistic ETA and secure your property safely and professionally.