Emergencies rarely happen at convenient times, which is why we operate day and night. Our officers and technicians secure broken doors, shattered windows and damaged access points using strong, professional materials that protect your property until permanent repairs are arranged.
Available across Lancaster and the surrounding areas, our 24-hour response gives you reassurance, safety and immediate control over an unpredictable situation.
Boarding up protects your property immediately after a break-in, securing damaged entry points and preventing further risk or unauthorised access.
Fast boarding restores safety after smashed windows or damaged doors, helping you prevent additional harm, disruption or unwanted intruders.
Storms, high winds and flying debris can leave openings exposed. Boarding up shields your property from further weather impact and water damage.
Unexpected damage from vehicles, equipment or everyday accidents can compromise safety. Boarding up gives you instant stability and reliable temporary protection.
Empty buildings often attract trespassers. Boarding up deters unwanted visitors and protects your premises while unoccupied or awaiting repair.
Fire incidents can weaken windows and doors. Boarding up secures unstable areas, helping keep the building safe until restoration work begins.
Our response process is designed to deliver safety and clarity in stressful moments. When you contact us, we gather essential details, dispatch a trained team and secure the area as quickly as possible.
Once on site, we assess the damage, remove hazards and fit high-quality boarding that meets safety standards. Where needed, we liaise with police, insurers and maintenance teams to support you further.
With years of experience in Lancaster, we provide a calm, organised and dependable service that helps restore your confidence.
We respond immediately, sending a trained team to your property with the materials and equipment needed to secure the site without delay.
Our team assesses broken windows, doors and access points, identifies hazards and determines the safest, most effective boarding approach for your situation.
We install strong, secure boarding that meets safety standards, protecting your property from intruders, weather damage and further structural issues.
If required, we liaise with police and insurers, supplying clear documentation to help streamline claims and ensure you get the support you need.
Your Safety Comes First.
If your property has been damaged, do not leave it exposed. Our local team provides rapid boarding-up support day and night. Call now for immediate help and secure your property without delay.
Broken or shattered windows leave your property exposed. Our team arrives quickly to secure the opening, protect the interior and restore immediate safety. We use strong materials designed to withstand damage and deter further intrusion.
We understand the stress that comes with property damage, which is why we offer full support throughout the process.
Our team documents damage for insurance claims, provides clear reports when needed and helps coordinate follow-up repairs.
With strong ties to local trades and repair teams, we ensure you receive reliable ongoing support long after the emergency has been handled.
Clear documentation and guidance that simplify your claim and ensure you get the support you need.
When property damage happens, it is natural to have questions about safety, costs and what to do next. Our FAQs offer clear, practical guidance to help you understand the boarding-up process, your options and the support available. Explore the answers below to feel informed, reassured and fully prepared.
We aim to reach most Lancaster locations very quickly, providing fast protection when windows or doors are damaged. Our team operates 24 hours a day, ensuring you are never left waiting during an emergency.
Once on site, we assess the damage and secure the area immediately.
For guidance on staying safe during property damage incidents, the UK Home Office Crime Prevention Advice website offers helpful tips for homeowners and businesses.
Boarding up is often needed after break-ins, smashed windows, vandalism, weather damage, fire incidents or accidental impact.
Any opening that leaves your building exposed should be secured quickly to prevent further loss. If you are unsure whether your property needs boarding, we can assess the risk on arrival.
The Neighbourhood Watch Network provides additional advice on protecting properties after damage.
Yes, we secure homes, shops, offices, warehouses, student accommodation and vacant properties across Lancaster. Each property requires a different approach, so we tailor materials and methods to fit your building.
Whether you manage a business or a private residence, we provide the same high standard of professional care.
For further guidance on building security, Secured by Design offers useful resources.
We use strong timber and metal boards for durability and protection. These materials are chosen for their ability to withstand weather, prevent intruders and resist further damage.
Our installations are fitted securely and designed to stay in place until repairs can be completed.
The British Standards Institution provides helpful information on safety standards for building materials.
Many insurance policies cover emergency boarding up following break-ins, storms or accidental damage.
We provide documentation, photographs and reports to help support your claim. It is always best to contact your insurer as soon as possible.
Independent guidance on insurance claims can be found on the Financial Ombudsman Service website.
Absolutely. We secure the property immediately and make sure you feel safe again.
Our team can also coordinate with police, assist with reports and advise on future security improvements such as alarms and CCTV.
For valuable advice on dealing with burglary, the Victim Support organisation offers helpful resources and emotional support.
Yes, vacant and unoccupied properties are often targeted by vandals or trespassers. Our boarding up service prevents unauthorised access and protects against ongoing damage.
We also offer regular security patrols for longer-term protection.
For broader guidance on securing empty properties, Historic England provides resources at www.historicengland.org.uk.
Once your building is secure, we guide you on permanent repairs, insurance steps and any follow-up security measures you may need.
If required, we can connect you with trusted local repair teams.
For safety guidance on returning to a damaged property, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents at www.rospa.com offers useful advice.
This privacy policy sets out how Castlegate Security Services uses and protects any information that you give Castlegate Security Services when you use this website.
Castlegate Security Services is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Castlegate Security Services may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 02/09/2025.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
What do we do with the information we gather?
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, in particular for the following reasons:
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
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We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to White Cross Industrial Estate, Unit 1C Waterview, Lancaster LA1 4XS.
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
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You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, display, modify, create derivative works from, or exploit in any way the content of this website without the prior written consent of Castlegate Security Services.
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