Vacant Property Security Steel Security Doors
Industry-accredited steel security doors are a durable solution for securing your property
Bespoke Security Screens
Secure vulnerable openings on your property with out custom steel security screens
Vacant Property Inspections
Inspections give you advance notice of any problems before they cause significant issues
Vacant Property Management
Property checks, insurance compliance, open and lock up and keyholding services
Vacant Property Alarms
Works independently, without any need for a connection to a mains power.
Commercial Fencing
A defined perimeter is the first line of defence for a vacant property
Concrete Barrier Hire
Where an immovable physical barrier is required to prevent vehicle access,
Keyholding Services
Should an intruder alarm be triggered, our SIA trained security officers will respond
Open/Lock Up Services
Any premise is at its most vulnerable at the point of opening-up/closing-up
Vacant Property Clearance
As vacant property specialists, Clearway has been cleaning vacant properties for over 30 years.
Fly-Tipping Removal
Professional and rapid response for fly-tipping clearance and waste removal.
Hazardous Waste Removal
Licensed by the Environment Agency, we will remove and dispose of biohazardous waste`
Pest / Plant / Sharps Removal
With over 25 years of experience we are a trusted provider of safe sharps removal services in the UK.
Crime Scene Cleaning
clean the area, remove any bio-hazard waste and, where possible, restore the area to a safe, clean environment.

inView CCTV Towers
Easily transportable and set-up in minutes it can be positioned in the most inaccessible locations
Commercial CCTV
Advanced CCTV systems can work in isolation or as part of an integrated security solution
inView Highway Technology Tower
Tower for instant CCTV analytics, stopped vehicle detection, alarm systems, air quality monitoring and much more
inView Detect PID Security
Rapidly deployable, portable protection device that Deters crime and anti-social activity
CCTV Monitoring
Keeping a watchful eye on your site or premises and responding quickly to any security breaches
Temporary CCTV
Commonly for shorter-term use and provide great flexibility and value for money
Temporary Alarms
Install a professional vacant property alarm to run independently of mains power
Perimeter Security Systems
Essential for safeguarding buildings, businesses, and critical infrastructure
Environmental Monitoring
Mapping helps you measure pollution levels, identify trends and understand where change is needed
NSI Gold Cat II Monitoring
Our fully accredited, high security Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) provides uninterrupted 24/7/365 monitoring
Traffic Monitoring Cameras
Intelligent traffic monitoring cameras have extensive uses, from general highways management to applications in logistics
Alarm Monitoring Systems
Our trained personnel give you peace of mind by ensuring your premises are under careful watch by professional teams

(CRAR) Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery
Rent arrears can cause significant issues, impacting cash flow with the additional cost of recouping overdue income
SCAR – Service Charge Arrears Recovery
Available exclusively from Clearway and has been developed to recover outstanding Service Charges & Insurance
Pre-Legal Debt Recovery
We provide UK landlords and businesses immediate outsource solutions for unpaid invoices
Business Forensics and Intelligence
Business intelligence services help companies nationwide make astute decisions, plan the correct approach to recover unpaid debts
Financial Recovery Solutions
Services span all debt-related matters and can provide an efficient, prompt, and effective solution, with full legal compliance
Trace and Status
Our investigations team locate absconding debtors using the latest information and databases available
Individual Status Reports
Reports provide thorough background information to help businesses and landlords assess the creditworthiness of potential customers
End of Tenancy / Forfeiture of Lease
An all-encompassing end-of-tenancy or forfeiture of lease security service

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inSite Wearable Safety Devices
Devices provide protection and support for those working in high risk, public facing environments
Stopped Vehicle Detection
Harnessing the power of AI CCTV analytics to identify the presence of a stationary vehicle quickly, determine the likely impacts, and automatically dispatch alerts as required.
Lone Worker Devices
Giving workers and employees peace of mind that they have constant communication channels
Insurance Compliance
It’s important to know about vacant property insurance and how to achieve compliance
Bodycams
Commercial-grade body worn security cameras and safety devices capture real-time events
PPE Detection
Protect your teams and reduce your liability with our automated, AI powered solution
NSI Gold Cat II Monitoring

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Stopped Vehicle Detection
Ideally suited to smart motorways, where speedy responses can be life-saving
PPE Detection / Identification
Protect your teams and reduce your liability with our automated, AI powered solution
Intrusion Detection
Virtual fencing creates an invisible boundary around a designated area, triggering an automatic alert when this boundary is breached.
Incursion Monitoring
We are committed to increasing and maintaining the safety of those working on highway and transport networks
People Recognition
Enables the precise detection of individuals within a specified area, identifying when a person enters or lingers in a restricted location.
Visual Feeds Generating Statistics
Statistics gathered from camera surveillance footage can then be used to identify patterns and trends, predict future behaviours.
Vehicle Speed Analysis Cameras
The precise identification and logging of vehicle speeds, providing crucial data for monitoring and managing traffic flow.
Vehicle Identification & ANPR
Vehicle identification and ANPR software on highways are essential tools for enhancing road safety and security.
Dropped / Abandoned Object Detection
A powerful tool to deter littering and fly-tipping by identifying and responding to discarded objects in real-time.
Event Detection
When a person is detected in these high-risk areas, the system automatically alerts authorities, allowing for rapid intervention.
Cloud Analytics
We provide a service to easily analyse and provide insight from data generated via your existing IP CCTV streams.
CCTV Analytics
Use advanced software to automatically detect, track, and analyse activity captured on camera—turning standard surveillance into a powerful, proactive security tool
Environmental Monitoring
Mapping helps you measure pollution levels, identify trends and understand where change is needed
NSI Gold Cat II Monitoring

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Emergency Window Boarding Up Services

Clearway provides boarding up services that secure vacant properties with durable materials to prevent unauthorised access and environmental damage. A boarding up service involves covering a building’s windows and doors with materials like plywood or steel sheets to prevent unauthorised access and protect against environmental damage, squatters and theft.

Damage to windows and doors through criminal damage or break-ins creates a highly visible vulnerability, so emergency boarding up services keep your premises safe from intruders.

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Fast Emergency Boarding Up for Damaged and Vacant Properties

Clearway provides boarding up services that secure vacant properties with steel screens to prevent unauthorised access and environmental damage. A boarding up service involves covering a building’s windows and doors with materials like plywood or steel sheets to prevent unauthorised access and protect against environmental damage, squatters and theft.

Our steel security screens and metal security doors are recommended and used in police scenarios, so you can be sure that our solution will protect your property from any unauthorised entry.

Boarding is also available on a longer-term basis for empty sites, giving you peace of mind that your property is well protected.

Key Benefits of Emergency Window Boarding

Rapid responses to secure damaged windows and doors
Protects against theft, vandalism and trespassing
Suitable for commercial and residential properties
Short and long-term boarding up available
Options to use timber, steel screens or security doors
Helps with insurance compliance for vacant buildings
Installation completed nationwide
Potential to combine boarding with CCTV and vacant property alarms

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Need to Board Up a Property Urgently?

Whether you’ve had a break-in, vandalism or fire, or a property has suddenly become vacant, we can react quickly to secure your property and prevent further issues.

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Who Are Our Commercial Boarding Up Services For?

Commercial Buildings

Offices, industrial units and warehouses often require immediate boarding following issues related to criminal damage and accidental breakages, or while waiting for repair work, ensuring their assets remain protected.

Vacant Properties

Landlords, developers and housing associations rely on emergency boarding when they need to secure empty buildings against theft, vandalism, squatting and damage.

Retail Units

Smashed shop front glazing, whether accidental or deliberate, can put stores at serious risk, especially if stock is clearly on display. Emergency boarding ensures glass is covered until it can be permanently repaired or replaced.

Construction Sites

Partially completed buildings routinely require boarding before glazing is fitted, protecting new builds from intrusions and weather damage until the work is complete.

Public Sector Buildings

Schools, healthcare facilities, local authority buildings and community centres often require boarding-up security following damage or break-ins to protect staff and assets.

Insurance and Loss Adjustors

Following fires, floods, vehicle impacts or break-ins, emergency boarding helps insurers secure damaged properties immediately while assessments, investigations and reinstatement works are organised.

Key Features of Emergency Window Boarding Up

Rapid Emergency Response

Our engineers work quickly to secure broken windows and doors before properties become vulnerable to further theft, vandalism or weather damage.

Tailored Boarding Solutions

Depending on the property and level of risk, we can install timber boarding, steel security screens or temporary steel security doors.

Suitable for Any Property Type

We secure residential homes, commercial premises, industrial buildings, retail units, schools and vacant developments.

Protection Against Multiple Threats

Boarding helps prevent unauthorised entry, criminal damage, fly-tipping, squatting and further deterioration following an incident.

Minimal Damage Installation

Wherever possible, our boarding methods minimise unnecessary damage while ensuring windows and entrances remain securely protected.

Short or Long-Term Security

Emergency boarding can remain in place until permanent repairs are completed or be incorporated into longer-term vacant property security plans.

Compatible With Additional Security Measures

Boarding can be combined with CCTV, wireless intruder alarms, security doors, inspections and guarding services for layered protection.

Nationwide Coverage

Our installation teams operate across the UK and can often respond rapidly where urgent boarding is required.

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Our Process

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How It Works

From Call to Hire, getting your site secured is straightforward

1. Contact Clearway

Get in touch with our team as soon as damage occurs. We’ll discuss the property, the extent of the damage and any immediate security concerns.

2. Site Risk Assessment

Our engineers assess vulnerable windows, doors and access points before recommending the most appropriate boarding solution.

3. Professional Boarding Up

Boards, steel security screens or temporary security doors are installed quickly using secure fixing methods designed to protect the property.

4. Consider Additional Security Requirements

Where appropriate, we can recommend CCTV, wireless alarms, vacant property inspections or security guarding to provide enhanced protection.

5. Screen and Security Door Removal or Replacement

Once permanent glazing or repairs have been completed, we can safely remove temporary boarding or replace it with longer-term security measures if required.

Problems We Can Solve With Urgent Boarding Up Services

Whether you’re dealing with emergency security threats or want to be proactive about protecting an empty property, there are lots of scenarios when boarding up may be useful.

Your Property Has Been Damaged Following a Break-in

Broken windows or forced doors leave buildings exposed to repeat problems. Emergency boarding restores physical security quickly while permanent repairs are arranged

You’re Waiting for New or Replacement Windows or Doors

Glazing repairs can sometimes take days or weeks. Temporary boarding keeps the property secure throughout this period.

You’re Worried About Vandalism and Squatting

Empty buildings quickly become attractive targets. Boarding removes easy access points and acts as a visible deterrent against opportunistic crime.

You’ve Experienced Property Damage Following Severe Weather

Storms, fallen trees or accidental impacts can leave windows unsafe. Boarding protects interiors from further weather damage until repairs are completed.

Your Insurance Provider Requires You to Take Action Immediately

Many insurers expect customers to take reasonable steps to secure damaged buildings following an incident. Professional boarding demonstrates that those precautions have been taken.

You Own a Vacant Property That Has Suddenly Become More Vulnerable

Unexpected tenant departures, eviction proceedings or emergency closures can leave buildings exposed. Boarding provides immediate protection while longer-term security arrangements are put in place.

You’re Managing Multiple Properties With Security Concerns

Property managers and landlords often need a dependable provider capable of securing several premises quickly following incidents across different locations.

You Want to Implement Physical Security Alongside Other Measures

Boarding works best alongside CCTV, alarms, inspections and steel security screens, creating a comprehensive security solution that protects vacant properties from multiple risks.

Boarding up can pre-empt a wide range of potential security issues, while ensuring you have the peace of mind that your property is protected from intrusions and compliant with the terms of your insurance cover.

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What Our Clients Say

Fisher German LLP

July 2025

Great Service and Rapid Response

I have been using Clearway for over 5 years. One of the standout features of Clearway is their rapid response time.

Axis Europe

July 2025

Can’t Commend Them Enough

The guys were very polite, friendly and professional in their whole attitude. They worked very hard & did a great job!- Can’t commend them enough!

John Fisher S&C Slatter

July 2025

Huge Thanks

A huge amount of thanks goes to ‘Clearway’ for their exemplary conduct and unwavering commitment to the safety of my site management, site operatives and construction site.

Why Choose Clearway for Emergency Window Boarding Up Services?

Clearway provides a rapid response boarding up service to protect both commercial and residential properties across the UK.

Comprehensive Range of Boarding Up Solutions

Clearway offers a range of boards, screens and security doors, which are fitted by our professional team to ensure there is no damage to the framework and that panels are cut to fit. Combined with services such as alarm systems, security guards, dog patrols and security monitoring, boarding up an empty site is a visible deterrent and a critical factor in preventing unwanted access.

Specialist Steel Security Screens for Vacant Properties

Clearway’s steel security screens are engineered from a single zinc-coated, perforated sheet of high-quality steel, which is fabricated into a box shape. The steel is folded to form a rigid box shape. These prefabricated screens are installed on the exterior of the property, completely covering each window and frame.

Police-Approved Tamper-Proof Keyless Security Doors

The Clearway Keyless Toreadoor has been designed, manufactured, and tested to the stringent LPS1175 standard. It’s one of the only doors that has gained Police and Insurance approval and includes keyless access with a unique 5-digit code. It has a unique independent locking mechanism, hinges that cannot be removed by cutting and ensures easy and rapid exit – you can never be locked in.

Damage-Free Security Screen Installation

Tough metal window screens are fixed to the property with tamper-proof bolts, while the screen sits inside a steel frame, which ensures there is minimal or zero damage to the existing frame or brickwork.

Who We Work With

Clearway supports diverse sectors requiring rapid security deployment. Our clients include construction companies, property developers, event organisers, and facility managers who need reliable surveillance solutions. We’re trusted by:

What do our experts say?

Our UK Sales Director, Gideon Reichental, explains the importance of Emergency Window Boarding Up Services.

Emergency boarding is often perceived as the fastest way to cover broken glass, but it’s also highly relevant in situations where vacant or otherwise vulnerable properties could become the target of further theft, vandalism or squatting if security isn’t restored.

The faster exposed windows and doors are secured, the better owners can prevent damage while they organise permanent repairs.

Gideon Reichental

Commercial Sales Manager

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FAQs

Why Should Vacant Properties Be Boarded Up?

Vacant properties carry variable risk levels, and so mitigating any potential for unauthorised access is essential. Unsecure entry points can give easy access to empty premises, with the most commonly reported crimes including squatting, arson, vandalism and theft. This impacts both short- and long-term empty sites, which might be targeted for their contents, copper wiring, or roof tiles, as examples.

Boarding up makes a vacant premise unattractive to criminals, with physical barriers and screens over doors and windows, secured to the building with anti-tamper security screws.

How much does boarding up a property cost?

We can offer two options on the cost of Sitex steel security shutters and temporary steel doors: a daily hire agreement or a one-off Advanced Rental cost.

Daily hire is cheaper if the property is likely to be vacant for a relatively short period. This is invoiced monthly and offers the lowest upfront cost. After a minimum hire period, the daily rental means that you only pay for security when you need it.

Advanced Rental gives peace of mind that costs are fixed for the duration the site is vacant. This one-off cost includes installation and free removal of the security equipment when it is no longer required.

Cost varies depending upon the number and size of vulnerable openings and access doors.

How long does it take to board up a house?

Installation of emergency steel anti-vandal security sheets is normally completed the same day except on very large properties.

Each opening is bespoke and cut to size on site to fit within the reveal or to completely overlap the opening. Normally, a couple of hours is sufficient to make the property secure.

How soon can you board up a house?

Clearway knows that any vulnerable property must be protected as soon as possible to avoid vandalism, theft or squatting. We aim to be on site the next working day if possible, and sometimes we can secure the property the same day.

Does installation damage walls or windows?

Our unique anti-tamper fixings do need to be drilled into window frames or adjacent brickwork. The resulting holes can be filled by others.

As a result, we try to avoid installation into PVCu or Aluminium window frames as this affects warranties and water ingress. We can install internally or potentially remove glazing to install modular steel screens; however, this can cause a longer lead time.

Can Emergency Window Boarding Up Services Be Combined With Other Vacant Security Measures?

Yes, for many clients, boarding windows and doors is step one in ensuring a damaged or vacant property is fully protected. We might, for instance, recommend wireless intruder alarms, temporary CCTV, steel security screens, regular vacant property inspections or guard patrols until the building is reoccupied or repaired.