Boarding Up in Green Park Village
When a window shatters or a door is forced in Green Park Village, you need local experts who understand the area’s modern homes and quick response is essential. We’re boarding up specialists covering RG2, including this growing community of new-build houses and apartments near the Royal Berkshire Hospital. From the family townhouses along Drake Way to the apartments overlooking the parkland, we secure properties fast and properly, day or night.
Green Park Village sits just off Shinfield Road in Reading’s eastern suburbs, a planned development of contemporary homes built in the 2010s. It’s popular with hospital staff, university families, and commuters, blending quiet residential streets with easy access to the A33 and M4. We’ve handled jobs here after everything from student pranks gone wrong to storm-blown slates on those low-pitched roofs typical of the area’s energy-efficient designs.
Why Green Park Village Properties Need Specialist Boarding
The homes here—semi-detached houses, three-storey townhouses, and low-rise flats—are energy-efficient with large UPVC windows and composite doors. But that modern glazing can be a target for vandalism or accidental damage, especially near busy footpaths linking to the hospital.
Common issues we see:
- Large picture windows smashed by stray footballs or debris from nearby construction.
- French doors forced during burglaries, common in back gardens backing onto open green spaces.
- Rooflights or velux windows on upper floors, vulnerable to high winds rolling off the North Wessex Downs.
We use 18mm exterior-grade plywood for windows, cut to precise sizes on-site, fixed with anti-tamper screws into the brickwork or frames. For doors, we often fit temporary steel panels that blend with the modern aesthetic while providing solid security. Our DBS-checked team knows the challenges: narrow access drives, no side alleys for ladders, and coordinating around hospital shift changes or university term-time parking.
A Real Scenario from Green Park Village
Picture this: it’s a rainy evening on Blenheim Road, and a delivery van clips a garden wall, cracking the floor-to-ceiling window of a corner townhouse. The family inside is shaken—the place is exposed to the elements and potential intruders. We arrive within the hour (traffic depending on A33 rush hour), assess the jagged frame, sheet it with marine plywood sealed at the edges, and brace it against wind load. By morning, they have time-stamped photos, an itemised work sheet, and advice on insurer photos. No mess left behind, property watertight, and ready for glaziers.
This isn’t unusual here—proximity to the Royal Berkshire Hospital on Craven Road means more vehicle impacts from fatigued drivers, and we prioritise those calls.
Our Boarding Up Process in RG2
- Call us: Share your police reference if it’s a crime, or describe the damage. We’re honest about conditions—we don’t promise fixed times, but urgent RG2 jobs get top priority.
- Site visit: We bring tools for most access (ladders for two-storey homes standard here). If electrics are live or frames too damaged, we flag it upfront.
- Secure: Plywood for windows (18mm for ground floor, 12mm OSB lighter for upper), steel for doors if needed. All weatherproofed.
- Documentation: Photos before/after, invoice breakdown, statement for insurance claims. Safe to leave unattended.
We cover the full RG2 postcode, from Green Park Village to nearby Whitley and the university edges. Nearby areas like Shinfield, Earley, and Southcote benefit from our local knowledge too—no trekking from central Reading.
Materials We Use and Why They Suit Green Park Village
- Plywood sheets: 18mm treated for exteriors—holds against kids climbing or winds up to 50mph, common in this exposed spot.
- Fixings: Coach screws into masonry, not just frames, to deter lift-off. Anti-tamper heads standard.
- Temporary steel doors: For longer voids, like between tenancies in these rental-heavy homes—lockable, reusable.
- Seals and braces: Silicone for water-tightness, timber battens for larger spans on those open-plan extensions.
We’re not glaziers, so we focus on security and weatherproofing. Smoke damage after a kitchen fire? We board while you call remediation specialists.
FAQs for Green Park Village
How soon can you board up a damaged window near Royal Berkshire Hospital?
We mobilise quickly for RG2 emergencies, factoring in hospital traffic peaks. Call 01182 308 876 now—most jobs start within hours.
Do you handle new-build homes in Green Park Village?
Yes, we’re familiar with the Barratt-style frames here. We avoid drilling into warranty-sensitive alu-cladding where possible, explaining options on-site.
Is boarding up after vandalism covered for flats above shops on Shinfield Road?
Typically yes—check your policy. We provide all docs for claims, including site notes.
What if my roof light needs boarding after storm damage near the University of Reading?
Our team uses scaffolding-free methods for accessible pitches, or advise on cherry pickers. Secure and ventilated to prevent condensation.
Next Steps After Damage in Green Park Village
Take photos if safe, note your police crime number, and contact your insurer early. Then call 01182 308 876 for immediate boarding up. We’re local, insured, and geared for RG2’s mix of families and professionals.
Need urgent help? Call 01182 308 876 right away—we prioritise Green Park Village and surrounding RG2.
