Window Boarding Up Services Dublin & Wicklow
When windows shatter or glass is damaged, securing your property quickly is essential.
At P Fahy Glazing Ltd, we provide professional boarding up services across Dublin and Wicklow, helping homeowners, landlords, and businesses protect their properties after break-ins, accidents, or storm damage.
We also secure vacant or unoccupied buildings, protecting them against vandalism, trespassing, and weather exposure — all with insurance-compliant methods and materials.
Whether you need urgent window boarding today or long-term property protection, our local glaziers deliver fast, secure, and clean results every time.
What Is a Window Boarding Up Service?
Boarding up isn’t just about appearance — it’s about safety, compliance, and peace of mind.
Common situations include:
Break-ins or attempted burglaries leaving glass or frames damaged
Vandalism or smashed shopfronts requiring overnight security
Storm or impact damage exposing interiors to rain and wind
Vacant commercial or residential properties needing insurance-approved protection
Unsafe or unstable glass panels awaiting replacement
By boarding up quickly, you prevent further damage, maintain safety, and protect both people and property until permanent glazing is fitted.
Why Choose Professional Boarding Up?
Boarding up isn’t just about appearance — it’s about safety, compliance, and peace of mind.
Common situations include:
Break-ins or attempted burglaries where glass or frames are damaged
Vandalism or smashed shopfronts needing overnight security
Storm or impact damage that leaves glazing exposed to rain and wind
Vacant commercial or residential properties requiring insurance-approved protection
Unsafe or unstable glass panels awaiting replacement
By boarding up quickly, you prevent further damage, maintain insurance coverage, and protect both people and property until permanent repairs are complete.
Who We Help – Boarding Up Services for Homes, Businesses & Property Owners
🏠 Homeowners
Whether a window has been broken by accident, storm damage, or a break-in, we provide secure, weather-resistant boarding up that keeps your home safe until the glass is replaced.
🏢 Businesses & Retail Premises
We help shops, offices, and commercial buildings recover quickly after vandalism or impact damage, fitting clean, solid boards that protect your property and maintain a professional appearance while new glazing is arranged.
🏘️ Landlords & Property Managers
For vacant or tenanted properties, our boarding up services prevent trespassing, vandalism, and weather damage. We ensure every installation meets insurer standards for temporary security.
🏗️ Builders, Contractors & Facilities Managers
We work with construction and maintenance professionals to secure glazing during renovations or site work — preventing damage, theft, or safety hazards until final glass installation is complete.
Wherever you are in Dublin or Wicklow, our boarding up services provide fast response, durable protection, and trusted local workmanship backed by decades of experience.
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Common Reasons We Board Up Windows and Doors Across Dublin & Wicklow
With over 55 years in the glazing industry, P Fahy Glazing Ltd has handled every type of emergency and property protection scenario.
From accidental glass breakage to long-term vacant property security, we provide fast, professional boarding up solutions that keep homes and businesses safe across Wicklow and Dublin.
Break-Ins or Vandalism
After a burglary or attempted break-in, securing your property immediately is critical.
We remove dangerous glass and install strong, precision-cut timber boards that protect against further entry or damage until new glazing is ready.
Vacant Properties
Empty homes and commercial units can attract trespassers and vandals.
We offer long-term boarding solutions that deter intrusion, protect against weather damage, and keep your insurance vali
Fire or Accident Damage
Following a fire or serious impact, structural openings often need to be sealed immediately.
We provide reinforced boarding and temporary glazing that keeps the site safe for insurers, contractors, or restorers to access safely.
Storm or Impact Damage
Severe weather and accidents can shatter windows unexpectedly.
Our team provides fast, weatherproof boarding to seal openings and prevent rain or debris from entering while maintaining the structure’s integrity.
Commercial Security
Broken storefront glass poses safety and security risks.
Our glaziers deliver professional shopfront boarding with clean finishes suitable for retail and public areas — keeping your business secure and presentable until full repairs are made.
Follow Up Replacements
Once your property is secure, we return to replace the broken glass with new, made-to-measure units — whether single, double, or toughened safety glass — ensuring lasting performance and security.
Our Hassle Free Window Boarding Up Service
At P Fahy Glazing Ltd, we’ve spent decades helping property owners secure their homes, shops, and offices after glass damage or break-ins. Our boarding-up service combines speed with precision — from the first callout to final installation — using new timber boards, secure fixings, and professional follow-up glazing.
1. Free Call-Outs & Clear Quotes
Fast local response across Dublin and Wicklow. We provide free on-site assessment and a transparent quote before any work begins — no hidden fees, no surprises.
2. Boards Cut Precisely to Size
All boards are brand-new and cut to exact measurements for each window, door, or shopfront — ensuring a tight, weather-resistant fit that protects against intrusion and rain.
3. Secure, Professional Installation
Each board is fixed firmly using durable, tamper-resistant methods. Our glaziers ensure clean, safe installation that protects your property without damaging frames or plasterwork.
4. Follow-Up Glass Replacement
Once the area is secure, we measure and fit new single, double, or toughened glazing — restoring your property’s appearance, insulation, and security for the long term.
Emergency Boarding Up — Dublin & Wicklow
Break-ins, vandalism, or accidents can happen without warning.
Our team provides fast-response emergency boarding up services throughout Dublin and Wicklow, securing everything from single windows to full shopfronts.
We prioritise jobs where property safety or weather exposure is an issue. After clearing the area of broken glass, our glaziers cut and fit boards precisely to each opening using strong, tamper-proof fixings.
Once the area is secure, we can supply and fit replacement glass — whether single, double, or toughened — restoring your property fully.
Our Local Window Boarding Up Service
At P Fahy Glazing Ltd, we deliver fast, professional window boarding up and emergency glass securing services throughout Dublin and Wicklow. Whether it’s a broken shopfront, a smashed window at home, or a vacant property that needs protection, our team provides secure, clean installations using new, high-quality timber boards.
Our local glaziers work daily across the region — from coastal Wicklow towns to South Dublin suburbs — securing properties after break-ins, accidents, and storm damage. We assist homeowners, landlords, and businesses alike, ensuring every job is completed safely, neatly, and without delay.
Wherever you’re based in Wicklow or Dublin, you can count on P Fahy Glazing Ltd for fast-response window boarding up and follow-up glass replacement, carried out by trusted local professionals. Check out our full service area here.
Get a Window Boarding Up Quote Today
We provide rapid window boarding up for homes and businesses in Dublin & Wicklow. Whether your window is broken, smashed, or unsafe, our glaziers secure it immediately and arrange prompt glass replacement.
Window Boarding Up Service – Frequently Asked Questions
If your window or glass door has been damaged or left exposed, this section answers the most common questions about our window boarding up services in Dublin and Wicklow — from how the process works to what materials we use and how long boards can safely stay in place.
What does a window boarding up service involve?
A professional window boarding up service involves securing a broken, damaged, or vulnerable window or door with solid timber boards to protect the property until glass replacement can be carried out.
At P Fahy Glazing Ltd, our process begins with a site assessment where we remove any loose or unsafe glass, measure the opening precisely, and cut new treated timber boards to fit perfectly.
Each board is then securely fixed using tamper-resistant fasteners, creating a sealed, stable surface that protects against weather, trespassing, and further damage.
We only use brand-new, weather-treated timber — never reused or damaged boards — ensuring both strength and a professional appearance suitable for homes, offices, and shopfronts.
When should I use a boarding up service?
You should arrange a boarding up service whenever a window, door, or glass panel is broken or compromised, especially if the property is left exposed.
Common reasons include:
Break-ins, attempted burglaries, or vandalism
Storm or impact damage from debris or falling objects
Vacant or unoccupied properties that require insurance-approved protection
Fires or accidents that damage glazing or frames
Boarding up provides an immediate safety and security measure, protecting your property and preventing weather-related damage until permanent repairs are completed.
Do you offer emergency window boarding up in Dublin and Wicklow?
Yes. Our glaziers provide fast-response emergency window boarding up throughout Dublin and Wicklow, securing homes, shops, and commercial buildings quickly and safely.
If your glass breaks unexpectedly we treat it as a priority.
We’ll clear any loose glass, measure the opening, and fit secure timber boards that keep your property weatherproof and protected until your replacement glazing is ready.
How long can a boarded-up window stay in place?
A professionally fitted board can stay in place for as long as you need it to — from a few days while waiting on replacement glass, to several months for vacant or insurance-assessed properties.
At P Fahy Glazing Ltd, we use only new, high-grade timber boards that are weather-resistant, durable, and precisely cut to fit your window or door.
These boards can withstand exposure to rain, wind, and fluctuating temperatures without warping or weakening, keeping your property fully protected for extended periods.
While boarding up is considered a temporary solution, our work is secure enough to protect properties for months if necessary. Once ready, our team can remove the boards and fit new double-glazed, laminated, or toughened glass to restore performance and appearance permanently.
Do you only board up windows, or can you secure doors and shopfronts too?
We can board up almost any type of opening — including windows, doors, shopfronts, rooflights, and glass partitions.
Our service covers everything from small domestic windows and French doors to large commercial glass façades and retail shopfronts.
We also offer safe access solutions for high-level or skylight glazing, ensuring every exposed area can be sealed securely and professionally.
Whether you need a single pane boarded after impact damage or full property protection following a break-in, our team provides reliable, clean, and secure results every time.
What materials do you use for boarding up?
We only use brand-new, high-quality timber boards — typically treated ply wood— that are cut precisely to your window or door’s size.
All boards are weather-resistant, strong, and stable, designed to prevent moisture ingress, drafts, and tampering.
Each installation includes secure fixings and sealants to ensure a tight fit without damaging surrounding plasterwork or frames.
We never reuse boards from previous jobs, ensuring every customer receives clean, professional materials that meet Irish safety and insurance standards.
This attention to detail gives our boarding up service a higher level of security, durability, and visual tidiness than basic handyman alternatives.
Can you board up a vacant or unoccupied property long-term?
Yes — we frequently provide vacant property boarding up services across Dublin and Wicklow.
Unoccupied buildings are at risk from vandalism, trespassing, arson, and weather damage, and insurers often require them to be boarded for coverage to remain valid.
Our glaziers use tamper-resistant fixings and treated timber boards to ensure long-lasting protection, and we can even include ventilation gaps where needed to prevent damp or condensation.
Whether it’s a rental property between tenants, a shop awaiting sale, or a renovation site, our service ensures the building stays secure, dry, and compliant until occupancy resumes.
For long-term projects, we can also schedule periodic inspections or maintenance to make sure boards remain tight and weatherproof over time.
Do you return to replace the glass once the property is secured?
Yes — once your property has been safely boarded up, P Fahy Glazing Ltd can handle the entire glass replacement process from start to finish.
We’ll measure the opening precisely, source the correct glass type, and fit new double-glazed, laminated, or toughened units according to your needs.
This means you only deal with one trusted company from emergency response through to final completion — ensuring consistent quality, proper sealing, and professional finish.
Our double and triple glazed replacements are factory-sealed, energy-efficient units backed by a 10-year guarantee, so you can be confident the new glass will perform for decades.
Can you board up shaped or non-standard windows?
Yes — we can board up any shaped or non-standard window, including arched, triangular, circular, or irregular openings. Our glaziers take precise measurements on-site and cut new timber boards to exact size and contour, ensuring a snug, secure fit that covers the entire opening without gaps or weak points.
At P Fahy Glazing Ltd, we don’t use generic pre-cut boards — everything is measured, marked, and trimmed by hand to match your window’s exact dimensions. This means even unusual architectural features, such as arched frames, bay windows, roof lights, or custom shopfront glazing, can be fully secured and weatherproofed.
Where do you provide window boarding up services?
We provide window boarding up and emergency glazing services throughout Dublin and Wicklow, covering both residential and commercial properties across the region.
Because our team is locally based, we can respond quickly to secure homes, shops, offices, and vacant buildings — whether it’s a single broken pane or large-scale commercial glass damage.
Our service area includes all surrounding suburbs and rural areas, ensuring no property is left unprotected. We carry out daily callouts across both counties, offering a consistent, reliable service backed by over five decades of glazing experience.
Wherever you’re located — in the city, coastal towns, or countryside — you can count on P Fahy Glazing Ltd for fast, professional boarding up and follow-up glass replacement, completed with care, safety, and precision.