Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Emergency Glazing in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Broken glass in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire is dangerous and leaves the property exposed, so we arrange make-safe boarding first and permanent glazing on a planned second visit.
- Guide from £165
- 7 towns covered
- Postcode areas AB, DD
Boarding up broken window across Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Permanent glass is often made to order, especially toughened, laminated or sealed units, and cannot usually be cut from stock at the time. That is why emergency work is normally two visits: make safe now, then return to fit the permanent glass once it is ready.
Many home and business insurance policies include accidental damage or malicious damage cover for glass, sometimes with a set excess or a requirement to use approved contractors. Check your policy or call your insurer before agreeing to permanent work, so you know what will be covered.
Boarding is usually exterior-grade plywood or OSB cut to fit the opening and screwed into the frame or surrounding structure. For a secure fix, the board is fixed so it cannot simply be levered off from outside, and edges are kept tight to limit weather getting in.
The first job on an emergency visit is making the opening safe. Loose and hanging shards are removed from the frame, broken glass is cleared from floors and pavements, and anything that could fall is taken down before the opening is boarded or temporarily glazed.
Towns we cover for emergency glazing in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Choose your town for local details, nearby areas and the postcode districts we cover.
What applies in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Section 4 (Safety) of the Scottish Technical Handbooks covers glazing that people could collide with, such as glass in and beside doors and low-level glazing, where safety glass is needed.
Security standards for doors and windows apply to new homes in Scotland; for replacements, PAS 24 products are a sensible choice.
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire has its own coastline, so for homes and businesses near the sea, salt air and wind-driven rain are part of the brief. In coastal storms, wind-driven rain and gusts can force water and debris through broken glass quickly. Boards need firm fixings into sound timber or masonry, and exposed openings may need extra fixings so the board stays put until the permanent glass is fitted.
In busy streets, broken glass on pavements is a hazard to passers-by and needs clearing. Shopfronts may need boarding before trading, parking can be limited near the opening, and flats above shops often need boards fixed from inside.
Guide prices
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Board up one window | £165 – £245 |
| Board up a door or small shopfront | £225 – £345 |
| Temporary glass while new glass is made | £195 – £295 |
Choosing your emergency glazing
Timber boarding
Exterior-grade plywood or OSB screwed securely into the frame, giving a solid, weather-resistant cover until the permanent glass is fitted.
Replacement sealed unit
A made-to-measure double or triple glazed unit to replace a broken one, with safety or low-E glass where needed.
Polycarbonate temporary glazing
Clear, impact-resistant sheet fitted in place of the broken glass, keeping daylight in and the opening secure while permanent glass is made.
Permanent laminated glass
Laminated replacement glass that stays in place if struck again, often chosen for shopfronts and ground-floor windows after a break-in.
Emergency Glazing in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire: questions
Can you replace the glass on the same visit as boarding up?
Usually not. Most replacement glass, particularly toughened, laminated and sealed units, is made to order and cannot be cut from stock at the time. The emergency visit makes the opening safe and secure, and the glazier measures for permanent glass. A second visit is booked to remove the board and fit the new glass once it is ready.
Do you board up commercial premises and shopfronts?
Yes. We arrange boarding and temporary glazing for shops, offices, restaurants and other commercial premises. Large shopfront panes may need several boards, timber framing and more than one glazier. Once secured, we can quote for permanent glass, including laminated glass, and plan the fitting visit around your opening hours where possible.
What causes glass to break without anything hitting it?
Glass can crack from thermal stress, when part of a pane heats up much more than the rest, often from sun, heaters or partial shading. Toughened glass can also break spontaneously in rare cases because of tiny inclusions in the glass. The glazier notes the crack pattern, which can help identify the likely cause.
How much does emergency glazing cost?
The cost depends on the time of the call-out, the size of the opening, whether boarding or temporary glazing is fitted, how much glass needs clearing, and access. Permanent glass is priced separately once its specification is known. See the guide prices for typical work, and your written quote sets out the cost of the permanent glass.
Which parts of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire do you cover for emergency glazing?
We cover the whole of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead, Inverurie, Fraserburgh and Westhill, and postcode areas AB, DD. Building rules for emergency glazing here follow the regulations for Scotland. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover; then a glazier will talk through the job, explain any charge before booking and give you a written quote.
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