Boarding Up Olympic Park (E20) – Emergency Property Security in East London

If you need boarding up in Olympic Park (E20), it’s usually because something has happened suddenly: a smashed window, a forced door, an accident, or storm damage that’s left your property exposed. In and around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, issues can escalate quickly—high footfall, mixed-use buildings, and busy roads mean a broken opening can attract attention within minutes.

Boarding Up East London covers E20 with a practical, safety-first approach. We provide 24/7 boarding up for homes, flats, commercial units, site cabins and managed buildings across the Olympic Park area. We don’t promise unrealistic arrival times, because traffic and access rules vary, but we do prioritise urgent call-outs and will give you a clear ETA when you call.

We’re fully insured, have DBS-checked technicians, and have been trading for 10+ years. If it’s safe for you to do so, we’ll also talk you through immediate steps on the phone while help is on the way—how to keep people safe, reduce further damage, and protect what insurers typically ask for later.

Need to secure a property now? Call 020 4634 6384

Why boarding up matters in Olympic Park (E20)

Olympic Park is a unique patch of East London. It combines major venues and public spaces with newer residential blocks, retail, and commercial premises. That mix brings a few local realities that make temporary boarding especially important here:

High footfall and visibility

Around Stratford Station, Westfield Stratford City, and the walkways through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, there’s constant movement—daytime shoppers and commuters, plus evening activity when venues host events. If you’ve got a board up broken window situation, leaving it open overnight can turn one incident into repeated damage or opportunistic entry.

Mixed property types with vulnerable glazing

In E20 you commonly see:

• Modern flats with large panes and balcony/door glazing that can’t simply be “taped up” safely
• Retail and food units with shopfront glazing that needs to be made safe quickly to protect stock and prevent liability
• Managed buildings (concierge, block management) where access, permits, and quiet-hours matter
• Construction and fit-out spaces where unsecured openings can lead to tool theft and delays

Large glass areas look great—until there’s an impact. When a panel goes, it often goes completely, leaving a wide opening that needs emergency boarding up rather than a quick patch.

Busy roads and delivery routes

With heavy traffic and ongoing development, accidental impact happens: delivery mishaps, cycling accidents, or debris thrown up in bad weather. Even a small crack can become a full smashed window under vibration and temperature changes, especially if the frame is already stressed.

Event days and out-of-hours risk

On event days, you can have heightened footfall and later-night movement. If your door won’t lock after a forced entry, or a shopfront is damaged at closing time, out of hours securing is often the difference between a contained incident and a bigger loss.

Our goal in E20 is simple: make safe, secure property, and leave you with clear documentation for the next step (glazier, locksmith, insurer, building manager).

A typical Olympic Park (E20) call-out: what it can look like

A typical call-out in Olympic Park might involve a ground-floor commercial unit or lobby area near a busy pedestrian route, where a glass panel has been broken late afternoon or evening.

For example, you might call after staff discover a smashed window or damaged door glazing around closing time. The priority is usually:

1. Safety first – checking for loose glass, sharp edges, and whether anyone is at risk
2. Access and permissions – confirming how we can work (concierge contact, site security, shutters, loading bay rules)
3. Choosing the right boarding method – based on opening size, frame condition, and whether the property will be occupied overnight

In many cases we’d use 18mm exterior-grade plywood for larger openings (common on shopfront-style glazing) and fix it with anti-tamper coach screws or through-fixings where appropriate. Anti-tamper fixings matter in high-footfall areas because they reduce the risk of boards being removed from outside.

If the frame is too damaged to fix into safely without making things worse, we’ll explain options before proceeding. Sometimes that means using a different fixing method or securing a wider area to catch sound structure—always with the aim of a stable, safe result, not a quick bodge.

Before we leave, we can provide:

• A clear statement of works
• Itemised invoice
• Time-stamped photos of the secured opening (useful for building management and insurance claims)

What to do right now in an Olympic Park emergency (E20)

When something’s broken, the first few decisions matter. Here’s a practical checklist tailored to E20 properties—especially blocks, retail units, and high-traffic locations.

1. If there’s a crime in progress or anyone is at risk, call 999

   • If the offender has gone but entry has occurred, call 101 and request a crime reference number.
   • Keep that number—insurers and building managers often ask for it.

2. Make the area safe (without putting yourself in danger)

   • Keep people back from broken glass.
   • If it’s a shopfront or lobby, close internal doors if you can.
   • Don’t attempt to clear embedded glass from frames—movement can cause a full collapse.

3. Take quick photos (only if safe)

   • Wide shots showing the whole opening and its location
   • Close-ups of damage to frames/locks
   • Any signs of forced entry
     These help if you later need to show the insurer the original condition before the make safe work.

4. Call for emergency boarding up

   • Tell us: E20, property type (flat/shop/block), what’s damaged (window/door/shopfront), whether the site is occupied, and if there’s public access.
   • If you’re in a managed building, let us know if there’s a concierge, security desk, or specific access procedure.

5. Contact your insurer / managing agent

   • We’re not loss adjusters, but we can give you the documentation insurers typically request.
   • If your managing agent needs confirmation the property is secured, time-stamped photos usually help.

6. Preserve evidence where relevant

   • Don’t tidy up too much if police may attend.
   • If you must clear hazards, keep a note of what you moved and take photos first.

If you need to board up a door or board up broken window tonight, the priority is security and safety—not waiting for standard business hours.

Our local coverage around Olympic Park (E20)

We cover Olympic Park (E20) and the immediate surrounding East London area, prioritising urgent jobs where a property is exposed or unsafe. Access in E20 can be complex—parking rules, loading restrictions, and managed entrances—so when you call we’ll ask the right questions to avoid delays and bring the correct materials first time.

Nearby areas we regularly work around include:

• Boarding up Stratford (E7)
• Boarding up Hackney Wick (E9)
• Boarding up Bow (E3)

If you’re not sure whether your location counts as E20, call anyway—tell us what you’re near (for example Stratford Station, Westfield Stratford City, or Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park) and we’ll confirm coverage and advise on next steps.

Local FAQs – Olympic Park (E20)

How quickly can you attend Olympic Park (E20)?

We prioritise urgent emergency boarding up in E20, especially when there’s an open doorway/window, public access, or a business can’t secure at close. Attendance depends on time of day, traffic, and the job queue—when you call, we’ll give you a realistic ETA based on current workload.

Can you board up shopfront glazing near Westfield Stratford City?

Yes. This area has high footfall, so shopfront boarded up work often needs to be robust and tamper-resistant. We’ll focus on making the frontage safe, reducing the risk of boards being removed, and leaving clear photos and paperwork for your insurer or centre management requirements.

My flat has a broken balcony door pane—can that be boarded securely?

Usually, yes. Balcony doors and large glazed panels often require stronger sheet material and careful fixing to avoid stressing the remaining frame. If the frame is compromised, we’ll discuss the safest approach before fixing anything.

Do you work with building management and concierge access in E20?

Yes—many E20 call-outs involve managed blocks. If there’s a concierge or security desk, tell us when you call so we can coordinate access, loading/parking, and any site rules. This helps us secure the property faster once on site.

What should I do if the police have sealed the door or asked me not to touch anything?

Follow police instructions. If the property still needs to be secured, call us and explain what you’ve been told. We can often make safe without disturbing key areas, but if restrictions prevent work, we’ll be honest about what can and can’t be done until clearance is given.

Is boarding up in E20 covered by insurance after a break-in?

Often it can be, depending on your policy and circumstances. We’re not insurance advisors, but we can provide the kind of documentation insurers usually request: itemised invoices, statement of works, and time-stamped photos. Keep your crime reference number if applicable.

Can you secure a property that will be empty overnight or between tenants?

Yes. If the property will be unattended, we’ll usually recommend a more tamper-resistant method and talk through how long you expect it to be vacant, so the security level matches the risk.

I’m worried about rain and wind—will boarding protect against weather as well as intrusion?

Boarding is primarily for security and safety, but we also aim to reduce weather ingress where practical. If there’s storm damage and water is getting in, tell us—our approach may differ depending on whether the opening is a window, door, or high-level glazing.

Call now to secure your Olympic Park property (E20)

If you need 24/7 boarding up in Olympic Park (E20)—whether it’s a smashed window, a door that won’t secure, or you need the property made safe—call us and we’ll talk you through the next steps.

Need help now? Call 020 4634 6384. Prefer a callback? Call and let us know a safe number and time window, and we’ll do our best to ring you back promptly.