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Before and After of Boarded Up Smashed Glass on uPVC Door
Your local MLA approved locksmith may be able to help board up windows and doors for domestic or commercial properties, some provide a 24-hour emergency boarding up service to board up any broken or smashed windows/doors.
A emergency locksmith should be able to fix and board up any damaged or smashed windows & doors, services offered are:
If your window has been smashed, glass shattered or broken into a locksmith can board up the window for you:
If your door has been damaged or kicked in a locksmith can quickly board up the door for you, once boarded up some locksmiths can even repair & replace the door for you.
The approx price for boarding up windows & doors can cost from £100, the price will depend on the damage done to the window or door and size of the window/door.
Boarding up can take 1-2 hours to complete, you should factor in labour costs, your location & hour of the day.
See our locksmith price guide for more on emergency locksmith pricing.
The cost of boarding up windows and doors can vary considerable depending on the below factors:
We find it is best to send the locksmith photos of the damage so you get a more accurate quote.
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