Boarding Up in Tarring (BN13, BN14)
When a window smashes or a door is forced in Tarring, you need local experts who understand the area’s quiet suburban streets and period properties. Boarding up in Tarring, covering BN13 and BN14 postcodes, means quick response from a team familiar with the mix of 1930s semis along Tarring Road, bungalows near West Worthing station, and older homes around St Andrew’s Church. We’re on hand for residents and small businesses here, whether it’s after a break-in or storm damage rattling the rooftops off Durrington Lane.
Tarring sits just west of Worthing town centre, a residential spot blending historic charm with everyday suburbia. You’ll find us securing properties from the village-like lanes near the medieval St Andrew’s Church—one of the area’s key landmarks—to the busier stretches by High Salvington Windmill. Nearby neighbourhoods like Durrington, Goring-by-Sea, High Salvington, and Findon share similar needs: protecting bay windows on terraced houses or garage doors on family homes. Our coverage extends seamlessly across these BN13 and BN14 districts, prioritising urgent calls from properties along the A27 feeder roads or close to the coastal cycle path.
Why Tarring Properties Need Specialist Boarding Up
This area’s housing stock—much of it interwar semis and Edwardian villas—often features tricky features like deep-set sash windows or solid timber doors that demand precise fitting. A forced entry on a property off Salvington Road, for instance, might leave a frame too splintered for simple ply-over; we assess on-site and opt for 18mm exterior-grade plywood with anti-tamper fixings screwed into solid masonry where possible. These prevent opportunistic removal from outside, crucial when you’re away visiting family in nearby Goring-by-Sea.
Commercial spots are fewer but vital: think the odd corner shop or office unit near West Worthing railway station. Shopfronts here take a hit from vandalism or accidents, and we use heavier 12mm OSB panels reinforced for larger glazing, ensuring weatherproofing against the South Coast winds. For roofs, especially on older bungalows exposed near the windmill, we handle skylight boarding with temporary battens to divert rain while maintaining ventilation.
How We Handle Boarding Up Jobs in Tarring
Our process is straightforward, designed for when you’re dealing with police on the line or an insurer waiting for photos:
- Call us: Share your location—say, “smashed window on Tarring Road, BN14”—and police reference if you have it. We log urgency without fixed promises, as traffic off the A259 can vary.
- On-site assessment: DBS-checked technician arrives with tools for ladders, drills, and materials. We measure openings precisely (e.g., standard 1.2m x 1m for lounge windows) and explain options upfront.
- Secure and document: Plywood or OSB cut to fit, fixed with coach screws into brick or timber frames. Anti-tamper screws face inwards. You get time-stamped before/after photos, an itemised work sheet, and invoice—no surprises.
- Follow-up: If the frame needs replacing, we advise on window boarding upgrades or temporary steel doors for longer security.
Edge cases? Narrow access on lanes near St Andrew’s Church might mean manhandling boards through side alleys—we carry compact gear for that. Smoke damage post-fire? We board up only, leaving remediation to specialists.
Real Scenario: Break-In Near West Worthing Station
Picture a family home on Durrington Lane, BN13: burglars smash the kitchen door late evening, right by the station where trains rumble past. The owner, shaken after finding drawers emptied, calls us at midnight. We arrive within the hour, fit a full plywood cover over the damaged uPVC door (using non-destructive fixings into the surround), and install a temporary steel door panel for overnight security. By morning, photos and paperwork are emailed—insurer happy, property safe while glaziers are booked. No further intrusion, minimal weather exposure. That’s standard for Tarring jobs.
Insurance and Practical Tips for BN13, BN14
Most policies cover boarding up as an emergency measure—keep your police crime reference and our invoice handy. We’re not adjusters, but our documentation (photos, materials list) matches what they need. Take safe photos before we arrive, and note any valuables list for your claim. For landlords with void properties here, temporary steel doors or security screens suit the area’s rental semis well.
We carry public liability insurance and provide RAMS sheets for commercial work near the station. No job too small—from a single cracked pane in a conservatory to full shopfront boarding if you’re running a unit off Tarring Road.
FAQs About Boarding Up in Tarring
How quickly can you get to a damaged property near St Andrew’s Church?
We prioritise Tarring calls, especially evenings or weekends, but don’t quote fixed times—local roads like Salvington Road can congest. Urgent BN14 jobs go first.
What’s the difference between plywood and OSB for Tarring home windows?
18mm plywood for exteriors withstands coastal damp better; OSB suits interiors or smaller openings. We choose based on exposure near the A27.
Do you handle storm damage boarding near High Salvington Windmill?
Yes—storm damage often hits exposed roofs here. We secure with weighted panels and advise on tarps.
Is boarding up after vandalism covered for businesses by West Worthing station?
Typically yes, under commercial policies. We secure shopfronts fast to reopen quickly.
Need boarding up in Tarring now? Call 01273 092 166 for immediate help across BN13 and BN14.
