PROTECTING PEOPLE, PROPERTY AND OPERATIONS

Emergency Glazing for Commercial Properties

Broken or damaged glazing can create immediate concerns around safety, security, weather exposure and access. For commercial premises, it can also affect staff, visitors, customers and day-to-day operations.

Evander provides emergency glazing support for commercial environments, helping customers manage the immediate issue and determine the right response for the property. The priority is to understand the situation, address urgent risks and help secure the affected area.

Support may include:

  • Emergency glass repair or replacement, where appropriate

  • Make-safe work following damaged or broken glazing

  • Temporary boarding to secure an exposed opening

  • Hoarding where a wider area needs to be separated or secured
  • Advice on the next steps for permanent repair or replacement
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4-hour emergency response for make-safe work nationwide, 24/7, 365 days

A RAPID, PRACTICAL RESPONSE

Make Safe and Secure Damaged Glazing

Where glass has broken or an opening has been left exposed, the immediate priority is to manage the risk and help secure the premises. Evander works with commercial customers to identify a suitable make-safe approach based on the damage, location and requirements of the site.

Depending on the situation, this may involve clearing the immediate work area, securing an opening with temporary boarding or arranging the next stage of glazing work. The appropriate solution will depend on the site conditions and the assessment of the requirement.

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SECURE THE SITE

Boarding and Hoarding for Commercial Premises

Evander supports commercial property teams with practical options for securing affected areas. The right approach will depend on the type of property, the extent and position of the damage, access conditions and how the building is being used.

Boarding

Temporary boarding can be used to cover an exposed window or other opening following damage to glazing. It can help improve security and limit exposure while the next stage of work is arranged.

Hoarding

Hoarding can help segregate an affected area or manage access around a damaged section of a property. This can be particularly relevant where a site remains occupied or needs to continue operating while the issue is addressed.

Emergency boarding installed to secure damaged commercial glazing within a building entrance
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UNDERSTANDING THE RIGHT RESPONSE

How Can We Help?

Keep people away from the affected area and follow your site’s own emergency and safety procedures. If there is an immediate danger, contact the appropriate emergency services. Once the area is safe to approach, contact Evander to discuss the damage and the support required. Do not attempt to handle broken glass yourself.

Make-safe work focuses on addressing immediate risks following damage to glazing and helping secure the affected area. Depending on the circumstances, this may include temporary boarding or another suitable short-term measure while permanent repair or replacement is considered.

Boarding may be appropriate where a broken or missing pane has left an opening exposed and temporary security or protection is needed. The suitable approach depends on the location, the condition of the opening and the requirements of the property.

Boarding is generally used to cover and secure an opening, such as a damaged window. Hoarding is generally used to create a barrier or segregate an area. Evander can discuss the site conditions and help identify the appropriate option.
This depends on the type and size of glass, availability, access and the site conditions. The immediate priority may be to make the area safe and secure. The next steps for permanent replacement can then be discussed based on the specific requirement.

Evander works with commercial customers across a range of property environments. Requirements should be discussed with the team so that access, safety, site operation and the need to minimise disruption can be taken into account.

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Need Emergency Glazing Support?

If damaged glazing is affecting the safety, security or operation of your premises, contact Evander to discuss the situation. Our team can help establish the nature of the requirement and identify the appropriate next step.

When getting in touch, it may help to provide:

  • The property address and site contact details

  • A brief description of the damage and the affected area
  • Whether the building is occupied or operational

  • Any immediate access, safety or security considerations

  • Photographs, if they can be taken safely

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