Emergency Site Cordoning
Where a building presents an immediate risk, we cordon off the danger area to protect occupants and the public while an assessment is carried out.
Building Make-Safe
Emergency building services for unsafe ceilings, damaged doors, glazing, masonry and temporary protection.
Our emergency building make-safe service handles structural and fabric incidents across Southwark. From boarding up to structural assessments, our specialists respond 24/7 to make your property safe.
Temporary Shoring and Propping
Weakened walls, floors and roof structures are supported using engineered temporary shoring, stabilising the building until permanent repairs can be designed and carried out.
Emergency Boarding-Up
Windows, doors and other openings damaged by break-ins, fire or impact are boarded up immediately to restore security and prevent further loss or exposure.
Shopfront and Glazing Security
Damaged or shattered shopfronts and glazed partitions are secured with temporary glazing or boarding, keeping commercial premises protected and operational.
Chartered Engineer Structural Assessment
A chartered structural engineer attends to assess the extent of damage and determine whether a building is safe, potentially dangerous, or requires immediate action.
Temporary Site Hoarding and Fencing
We install temporary hoarding and perimeter fencing around damaged or unsafe areas, controlling access while repair works are planned and carried out.
Door Frame and Lock Repairs
Forced or damaged door frames and broken locks are repaired or replaced the same day, restoring secure access to the property.
Security-Rated Door and Anti-Intrusion Upgrades
Where enhanced protection is needed, we fit security-rated doorsets and anti-intrusion measures to industry standards such as PAS 24 and LPS 1175.
Structural Movement and Crack Coordination
Where cracking or movement is identified, we coordinate directly with structural engineers to diagnose the cause and agree the appropriate remedial approach.
Damage Documentation for Insurance and Police
Every incident is fully photographed and documented, providing the evidence needed to support insurance claims and, where relevant, police reports.
Liaison with Local Authorities and Building Control
We manage communication with local authorities and building control where remedial or dangerous structure works require formal sign-off.
Handover to Full Structural Reinstatement
Once the property is made safe, we manage the transition into full structural repair and reinstatement, keeping one point of contact throughout the project.
Building & Ceilings FAQs
My ceiling is bulging or sagging — what should I do right now?
Get everyone out of the room and keep it closed off; don't be tempted to prop it yourself or push against it. Call us immediately — a bowing ceiling usually means trapped water or structural damage that needs proper propping, not DIY support.
How do you decide if a structural engineer needs to get involved?
If there's any doubt about whether a wall, floor or ceiling is safe to leave standing — visible movement, cracking, or damage following impact or a leak — we bring in a chartered structural engineer to assess it and confirm what's safe, what's dangerous, and what needs immediate action.
Can you secure my property the same day after a break-in or impact damage?
Yes. Boarding up broken windows and doors, and repairing or replacing damaged locks and frames, is usually completed on the day of the incident so the property is secure before we leave.
Do you handle emergencies in shared or communal buildings?
Yes — we regularly work with managing agents, freeholders and concierge teams to agree access and authority quickly, so a shared ceiling collapse or communal stairwell issue doesn't stall while paperwork is sorted out.
Will propping or boarding cause more damage to my property?
Temporary shoring and boarding are designed to stabilise the structure with minimal disruption — props are positioned and padded to spread load safely, and boarding is fitted to protect the opening rather than to fix in place permanently.
What happens after the building has been made safe?
We provide a written scope and quote to move from the temporary make-safe into full structural reinstatement, and where a dangerous structures notice or building control sign-off is needed, we manage that liaison directly.
Building Emergency?
Call our incident desk for immediate assistance.
Call 07458 148224