Boarding Up in Broadwater (BN14)
When a window smashes or a door is forced in Broadwater, you need local experts who understand the area’s quiet residential streets and know how to respond quickly without the hassle. Boarding Up Brighton covers Broadwater in BN14, securing properties from the family homes around Broadwater Green to the semis along Warwick Road. We’re familiar with the mix of Edwardian houses and 1930s builds here, where access can mean navigating narrow drives or period frames that need careful handling.
Broadwater sits just north of Worthing town centre, a suburban spot with tree-lined roads and local amenities like the shops on Broadwater Street West. Whether it’s a vandalism hit near St Mary’s Church or storm damage exposing a roof over a bungalow near the Broadwater War Memorial, we secure the site to prevent further issues like weather ingress or opportunistic break-ins. Our team uses 18mm exterior-grade plywood for windows and anti-tamper fixings that hold firm, even if the property sits empty overnight.
Why Broadwater Properties Need Tailored Boarding Up
This area’s housing stock—Victorian terraces giving way to interwar semis and modern flats—presents specific challenges. Older sash windows around Broadwater Green often have swollen frames after rain, making non-destructive boarding tricky, while garage doors on drives off Queen Street might need OSB panels cut precisely to fit. Commercial spots are fewer, but we handle the odd retail unit or office along the busier stretches towards Worthing railway station.
We’ve dealt with everything from post-burglary door kicks on family homes to skylight breaches after high winds whipping across the South Downs. In Broadwater, proximity to Durrington, High Salvington, Tarring, and Goring-by-Sea means we often move between these spots in a single shift, prioritising BN14 calls.
Our approach prioritises weatherproofing and security:
- Windows and doors: Measured on-site, cut to overlap frames by 50mm minimum for full coverage.
- Overhead access: Ladder work for roofs or velux windows, with edge protection to comply with site safety.
- Medium-term options: Temporary steel doors for garages or vacant flats, especially useful between tenancies here.
We don’t replace glass or repair frames—that’s for your glazier—but we make the site secure enough to leave unattended, with time-stamped photos of before, during, and after.
A Typical Broadwater Scenario: Vandalism on Broadwater Street West
Picture this: a shop unit on Broadwater Street West gets its front window smashed late on a Friday evening—glass everywhere, locals walking past from Worthing station. The owner calls us out; we arrive, clear debris safely, and fit a full shopfront boarding panel using coach bolts into the brickwork above and below. Anti-tamper screws prevent lift-off attempts, and we ventilate to avoid condensation buildup overnight. By morning, the site is secure, invoice itemised, and photos ready for the insurance claim. No drama, just practical securing tailored to a busy local high street.
How We Work in Broadwater and BN14
- Call us: Share your police reference if it’s a crime, or describe the damage. We log BN14 location for priority.
- On-site assessment: Check frame integrity— if it’s too damaged, we discuss plywood overlay vs steel screen options upfront.
- Secure and document: Fixings chosen for substrate (brick, timber, UPVC common here). You get a work statement listing materials used.
- Handover: Clear instructions on what not to touch, plus advice on next steps like insurance claims.
We’re DBS-checked, publicly insured, and equipped for out-of-hours work, whether it’s a residential break-in near the Broadwater War Memorial or a commercial glazing failure closer to town.
Public liability covers us up to standard trade levels, and we carry waste disposal for debris removal. For vacant properties—common with estate agents managing lets around here—our steel security screens provide longer-term protection without permanent alterations.
Materials We Use and Why They Suit Broadwater
- 18mm plywood: Exterior-grade, treated against moisture—holds up to coastal winds from nearby Goring-by-Sea.
- 12mm OSB: Lighter for smaller openings like flat bathroom windows.
- Anti-tamper fixings: 100mm coach screws or frame claws; can’t be removed from outside without power tools.
- Temporary steel doors: Galvanised, lockable—ideal for front doors on unattended semis.
These choices reflect Broadwater’s exposed position, where salt air and downland gusts demand durable, non-corrosive fixes.
Coverage Near Broadwater
We operate across BN postcodes, with Broadwater (BN14) at the heart of our Worthing response. Nearby, we cover Durrington, High Salvington, Tarring, and Goring-by-Sea, often attending multiple sites in a loop.
Broadwater Boarding Up FAQs
How quickly can you board up a damaged window in Broadwater BN14?
We prioritise urgent BN14 calls and aim to attend as conditions allow—no fixed times, but evenings and weekends are standard for this area.
Does boarding up after a break-in near Worthing station affect my insurance?
No—our documentation (photos, materials list) supports claims directly. Keep your police CRN and contact your insurer early.
Can you handle garage doors on drives off Broadwater Street West?
Yes, we secure roller or up-and-over doors with custom plywood or steel overlays, using expanding foam fixings where needed.
What’s the difference between plywood and steel screens for vacant homes in Broadwater?
Plywood is emergency short-term; steel screens allow light/airflow for longer voids, common for landlord properties here.
Need secure boarding up in Broadwater? Call 01273 092 166 now—we’re ready for BN14.
