At Glass Express Ltd, we specialise in emergency glass repair, understanding that a cracked or shattered pane becomes a safety and security hazard that requires immediate attention. We offer our services across London and all surrounding areas to ensure your home, business, or industrial property is safe, secure, and functional at all times.
Upon arrival, our team will first assess the damage and take steps to make the area safe. We will then perform a quick cleanup, board up the broken glass to secure your property, and provide a clear plan for a full and lasting repair.
Whether it’s a broken shopfront in the middle of the night, a smashed residential window on the weekend, or urgent industrial glazing, our licensed glaziers respond quickly with the tools, expertise, and high-quality materials needed to get the job done right. With Glass Express Ltd, help is just a phone call away—anytime, day or night.
Provides a professionally measured and fitted temporary door, allowing continued safe access while maintaining security. Ideal when a replacement door is being manufactured or specialist repairs are required, minimising disruption to homes or businesses.
Available day and night for rapid response following break-ins, accidents, storms, or structural damage. Our emergency team arrives promptly to secure the property, minimise further loss, and provide temporary protection until full repairs can be completed.
Protects damaged or vulnerable shopfronts with heavy-duty, securely fixed boards to prevent break-ins, vandalism, weather exposure, and further structural damage. Ideal for retail units, offices, and commercial premises following accidents or public disorder.
Fast and reliable boarding solutions for shops, offices, warehouses, and commercial buildings. Designed to protect business premises after vandalism, break-ins, fire damage, or accidental impact, helping reduce downtime and insurance risks.
Immediate safety measures carried out to remove hazards such as broken glass, unstable frames, exposed openings, or sharp edges. This service ensures the property is safe for occupants, the public, and emergency access, and meets safety requirements.
Emergency protection for houses and flats by securing damaged doors, windows, garages, or other entry points. Ensures the home remains safe, weather-proof, and secure while permanent repairs are arranged.
Secures smashed, cracked, or unsafe windows with strong, weather-resistant boards to block access, prevent water ingress, and protect occupants and passers-by from injury caused by loose or shattered glass.
Covers broken, forced, or damaged doors using solid, reinforced boarding to restore immediate security. This service helps prevent unauthorised access, reduces safety risks, and protects the interior of the property until permanent repairs or replacements are completed.
We offer professional event and carnival boarding up solutions designed to protect your property from crowds, disturbances, and unexpected damage. Whether you need short-term or extended boarding, our service helps reduce risk, protect glass and frames..
Our 24 hour emergency glaziers will arrive promptly to secure your property.
Our company provides efficient glass repairs and replacements for windows, doors and shopfronts using laminated, toughened and double glazing units. Whether it is at home , your shop, or office we handle all emergency glazing services with no call-out fees. You can trust our expert team for reliable, same day glass repairs across Greater London.
Broken glass leaves your property unsafe.
Our temporary glazing and boarding up solutions ensure you are protected until permanent repairs are completed. At Glass Express, we provide strong boards, lockable security panels and temporary glass to secure homes, shops and offices. Our local glaziers arrive quickly at any time, day or night, to ensure all risks are avoided and your property is secured. Count on us for fast, affordable and professional services all over London.
Step-by-Step Process
Dealing with broken glass can be stressful. That’s why we’ve designed a clear, simple process for our emergency glass repair services
Our emergency line is open 24/7. A team member will gather details about the damage and location.
We dispatch a glazier to your site as quickly as possible with the tools and glass needed to begin repairs.
We assess the damage, secure the area, and recommend the best course of action—repair, replacement, or temporary boarding.
Our team works efficiently to restore your glass safely and in compliance with UK standards.
Once complete, we conduct a thorough inspection and leave your property clean, secure, and safe.
Open 24/7, 365 Days A Year
30-90 Minutes Arrival Time
FAST RESPONSE
No Call-Out Fee
Skilled Local Glaziers
Our team understands the urgency of emergency situations involving broken or shattered glass, or other damage that leaves your property vulnerable. Typically, we aim to arrive within 1 to 2 hours of your call, depending on your location and current workload. We prioritize emergency calls to help secure your property as swiftly as possible, minimizing risks of further damage or intrusion. Once on-site, we work efficiently to assess the situation, secure the area, and implement the necessary boarding-up measures promptly.
Yes, we provide emergency boarding-up services for both residential and commercial properties. Whether it’s a detached house, apartment, retail shop, office building, or industrial facility, our team is equipped to handle properties of all sizes. We understand the different security and safety requirements for homes and businesses, and tailor our services accordingly to ensure maximum protection and swift recovery.
Absolutely. Our primary goal is to secure your property against further damage and unauthorized access. We use high-quality, durable materials such as heavy-duty timber, plywood, or metal panels that are securely fastened to your property. Additionally, we ensure the boarded area is weatherproof, sealing gaps and openings to prevent water ingress, wind damage, or further deterioration caused by the elements. This provides peace of mind until permanent repairs can be arranged.
Yes, once the emergency situation has been stabilized, we can arrange for glass replacement. Our team can either coordinate with trusted glaziers or, if you prefer, we can handle the entire process ourselves. We will assess the damage, measure accurately, and provide a suitable replacement glass to restore your property’s security and appearance. Our priority is to minimize your downtime and ensure your property is fully restored as quickly as possible.
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency callout services, including nights, weekends, and public holidays. We understand that emergencies can happen at any time, and our team is always ready to respond promptly—day or night—to secure your property and prevent further damage or intrusion. Simply give us a call, and we will dispatch a team to your location as quickly as possible.
We serve a wide range of locations, primarily covering all over London and surrounding areas , but we also offer services in other cities depending on the urgency and the specifics of the job. Please contact us to confirm if your area is covered, and we will do our best to assist you promptly.
Boarding up is typically required in situations such as after a break-in or vandalism, accidental damage causing glass breakage, severe weather damage, or any scenario where your property’s windows, doors, or other openings are compromised and pose a security risk. It provides a temporary barrier to prevent further damage, protect inhabitants, and deter intruders until permanent repairs are made.
Yes, emergency boarding-up services are our specialty. We respond quickly to urgent incidents that leave your property vulnerable. Our team is on call 24/7, ready to arrive at short notice to secure your home or business against further damage or intrusion.
Yes, boarding up is intended as a short-term, temporary measure. It provides immediate security and weather protection but is not a permanent fix. Once the damage has been assessed and repairs arranged, the boarded panels can be removed, and permanent repairs such as new windows or doors can be installed to restore your property fully.
Absolutely. We have extensive experience working with commercial clients, including shops, offices, warehouses, and industrial premises. We understand the importance of swift, reliable service to minimize disruption to your business operations and ensure your premises are secured quickly after any incident.
Yes, properly boarded-up areas significantly reduce the risk of further break-ins or vandalism by sealing off vulnerable entry points. Our boarding materials are sturdy and securely fastened to prevent intruders from gaining access, providing peace of mind until permanent repairs are completed.
Yes, once repairs are completed and the property is secure, we can remove the boarded panels. Our team will carefully take down the temporary boarding without causing further damage to your property, and ensure everything is left clean and ready for the next stage of repairs or refurbishment.
No call-out Fee
30–90 min response
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Available 24/7 Across London
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Glass Express Ltd provides fast, reliable emergency glazing and boarding-up services across London and the South East. Our local glaziers are available 24/7 for domestic and commercial glazing
Emergency boarding up & making safe
Emergency glazing
Shopfront & commercial glazing
Cat & dog flap installation
Window & door repair
Glass replacement
Double glazing repair
Glass door replacement
We provide 24/7 emergency glazing and boarding up services across Greater London, including:
Central London (Westminster, Camden, Kensington & Chelsea)
North London (Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Islington)
East London (Hackney, Newham, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge)
South London (Croydon, Lambeth, Southwark, Bromley)
West London (Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Harrow)