# Commercial Emergency Board-Up Toronto | Same-Day Secure > After-hours commercial board-up in Toronto: openings secured the same day, then a written install plan for the permanent door. Insurance direct-billing. URL: https://commercialdoortoronto.ca/commercial-emergency-board-up/ Fire & Life Safety Same-day temp-secure Same-day temp-secure # Commercial Emergency Board-Up Service Toronto, ON | Same-Day Temp-Secure + Install Plan Last updated: November 7, 2026 Broken storefront or door after hours? We secure the opening the same day, document damage for your insurer, then send a written install plan for the permanent fix. By the Commercial Door Toronto Install Crew. 15+ years in GTA commercial door installation. WSIB, fully insured, BBB accredited, NFPA 80 and AODA trained. $450-$1,500 + install quote per opening (board-up) Technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. - After-hours, same line - Bolted and braced board-up - Damage photos for insurer - Written install plan follows Request Board-Up Now [#capture-form →](#capture-form) (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Commercial installation focus. Repair work and residential installs referred to partner network. ![Crew bolting a plywood board-up over a broken storefront at night on a Toronto retail street](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=Crew+bolting+plywood+board+up+over+broken+storefront+glass+at+night+on+Toronto+retail+street) CDHA Member / WSIB + BBB Hundreds of GTA installations - WSIB + FULLY INSURED - CDHA MEMBER - NFPA 80 + AODA TRAINED - BBB ACCREDITED - 15+ years Combined install team experience - 2 biz days Written CAD spec reply typical - Hundreds of installations Across GTA commercial property types - AODA Barrier-free compliance specialists ## What Happens After a Commercial Break-In? A smashed storefront at 2am leaves an owner with three problems at once: the building is open, there is broken glass everywhere, and the insurer will want proof. Most businesses also need to open in the morning. The temptation is to call whoever answers first and nail some plywood up. Nailed boards come off easily, leak in the rain, and leave the frame damaged for the permanent fix. Emergency board-up is the only fast-response service we offer as a commercial door contractor in Toronto [/ →](/) , because it is the one door problem that cannot wait for a site measure. ## What Is Included in Emergency Board-Up? Same-day temporary securing of the damaged opening, damage documentation, and a written plan for the permanent replacement. ![Carriage bolts and bracing securing a plywood board-up to an aluminum storefront frame](https://placehold.co/1200x750/12151A/f8fafc?text=Close+up+of+carriage+bolts+and+bracing+securing+plywood+board+up+to+aluminum+storefront+frame) Every board-up includes: - Clearing loose and broken glass from the opening - 3/4-inch CDX plywood cut to the opening - Carriage bolts through the frame and tension bracing on the inside - Sealing to create a temporary weather-tight enclosure - An access door built into the board-up where staff need entry - Photos and measurements for the insurer - A written install plan and CAD quote within 2 business days Technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure for the permanent work. ## Types of Board-Up We Handle ### Smash-and-grab storefronts Broken storefront doors and lites on retail strips such as Queen West, Yonge Street and plaza frontages. ### Warehouse and service doors Forced steel doors and damaged frames on industrial and logistics buildings. ### Vehicle impact Openings damaged by cars or trucks, often needing frame replacement in the permanent fix. ### Storm and weather damage Glass and doors damaged by wind or falling debris. ## How Much Does Emergency Board-Up Cost? | Scope | Typical range | Main cost drivers | | --- | --- | --- | | Single door opening | $450-$800 | Size, time of call | | Storefront door with sidelite | $700-$1,100 | Glass clearing, bracing | | Large storefront opening with access door | $1,000-$1,500 | Size, access door | The permanent replacement is quoted separately in the written install plan. ## From Board-Up to Permanent Fix Board-up buys time, it does not solve the problem. The same crew that secures the opening measures it for the replacement. Within 2 business days you have a written plan for the permanent door, leaf, frame or glass. Many owners use the incident to upgrade to laminated glass or a stronger door. ## Insurance We direct-bill major commercial property insurance claims. The adjuster gets photos, measurements and a written install plan, which usually speeds up approval. Opening damaged? We secure it the same day. Request board-up now [#capture-form →](#capture-form) (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Process ## How Does Commercial Emergency Board-Up Service Work? Measure first, spec in writing, then order. Nothing is purchased until you sign off the written CAD spec. 1. 1 ### Call the main line Call (647) 503-6684 any time. Tell us the address, opening size and what happened. 2. 2 ### Same-day securing Crew arrives, clears broken glass and secures the opening with bolted and braced plywood. 3. 3 ### Damage documented Photos and measurements taken for your insurer and for the permanent replacement. 4. 4 ### Install plan in 2 business days Written plan and CAD quote for the permanent door, frame or laminated glass. 5. 5 ### Permanent install Board-up removed and the permanent fix installed, with insurance direct-billing where applicable. Typical timeline: Same-day temp-secure; install plan within 2 biz days; crew of 2. What Makes Us Different ## Why Choose Commercial Door Toronto for Emergency Board-Up? ### Same line, after hours No separate emergency number and no call centre. ### Bolted, not nailed Carriage bolts and bracing hold up to a second attempt and to weather. ### Insurance-ready Photos, measurements and a written plan your adjuster can work with. ### The fix, not just the board The same team that boards up installs the permanent door or glass. Recent Installs ## Emergency Board-Up: Before and After Same angle, same light. Tap a card to load it into the slider, or filter by area. ![Commercial Emergency Board-Up Service before in Queen West Toronto install](https://placehold.co/1280x720/475569/ffffff?text=Before+smashed+storefront+glass+door+after+2am+break+in+on+Queen+West+Toronto) ![Commercial Emergency Board-Up Service after in Queen West Toronto install](https://placehold.co/1280x720/2563EB/ffffff?text=After+storefront+secured+with+bolted+braced+plywood+board+up+overnight+on+Queen+West) Before After Drag the handle to compare. Tap the caption to show or hide install details. - - - - - - - - View all projects [/projects/ →](/projects/) Gallery ## Our Emergency Board-Up Work Related Services ## Often Specified With Emergency Board-Up ![New laminated safety glass lobby door with steel pulls in a Toronto Financial District office tower](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=New+laminated+safety+glass+lobby+door+with+steel+pulls+in+Toronto+Financial+District+office+tower) [/commercial-glass-door-replacement/ →](/commercial-glass-door-replacement/) ### Commercial Glass Door Replacement [/commercial-glass-door-replacement/ →](/commercial-glass-door-replacement/) $2,200-$6,800 Glass doors and door lites replaced with tempered, laminated or Low-E safety glass to CAN/CGSB-12.1. See glass options [/commercial-glass-door-replacement/ →](/commercial-glass-door-replacement/) ![New full-lite aluminum storefront door on a Toronto cafe frontage in morning light](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=New+full+lite+aluminum+storefront+door+with+push+bar+on+Toronto+cafe+frontage+morning+light) [/storefront-door-replacement/ →](/storefront-door-replacement/) ### Storefront Door Replacement [/storefront-door-replacement/ →](/storefront-door-replacement/) $3,500-$9,500 Full-lite aluminum leaf swaps in existing storefronts, with pivot and hinge prep checked and hardware transferred. See storefront door options [/storefront-door-replacement/ →](/storefront-door-replacement/) ![Two technicians replacing a worn commercial corridor door in an existing frame in a Toronto office](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=Two+technicians+replacing+worn+commercial+corridor+door+in+existing+frame+in+Toronto+office+after+hours) [/commercial-door-replacement/ →](/commercial-door-replacement/) ### Commercial Door Replacement [/commercial-door-replacement/ →](/commercial-door-replacement/) $1,500-$5,500 Like-for-like swaps of worn commercial doors, scheduled around occupied buildings, with frame reuse where the frame is sound. Get replacement quote [/commercial-door-replacement/ →](/commercial-door-replacement/) Service Area ## Commercial Emergency Board-Up Service Across Toronto and the GTA - Toronto (HQ) - Mississauga [/service-areas/mississauga/ →](/service-areas/mississauga/) - Vaughan [/service-areas/vaughan/ →](/service-areas/vaughan/) - Markham [/service-areas/markham/ →](/service-areas/markham/) - Brampton [/service-areas/brampton/ →](/service-areas/brampton/) - Richmond Hill [/service-areas/richmond-hill/ →](/service-areas/richmond-hill/) - Oakville [/service-areas/oakville/ →](/service-areas/oakville/) - Scarborough [/service-areas/scarborough/ →](/service-areas/scarborough/) - Etobicoke [/service-areas/etobicoke/ →](/service-areas/etobicoke/) - North York [/service-areas/north-york/ →](/service-areas/north-york/) - Newmarket [/service-areas/newmarket/ →](/service-areas/newmarket/) Also serving: Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Burlington, Milton, Halton Hills, Caledon, Woodbridge, Maple, Concord, Thornhill, Unionville, Aurora, King City. View all service areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) Client Feedback ## What Clients Report About Our Emergency Board-Up > "Break-in at 2am. They boarded the storefront overnight, then sent a written install plan for the new door within two business days." Lisa M. Retail store owner | Queen West, Toronto Emergency Board-Up > "We needed nine insulated hollow metal man-doors with welded frames at our Queensway warehouse. The spec sheet called out gauge, core, galvanized finish and hardware prep for each opening, which made our capital approval easy. The crew worked around dock schedules and finished each door the same day it was opened up, so the building was never left unsecured overnight." Peter J. Warehouse facility manager | Queensway, Etobicoke Hollow Metal Doors > "Opening secured overnight after a break-in. Install plan followed quickly." Paul E. Warehouse owner | Steeles and 410, Brampton Emergency Board-Up Representative client feedback; renter replaces with verified reviews at lease. FAQ ## Commercial Emergency Board-Up Service FAQs Straight answers on price, timing, codes and scope. Prices are ranges; a technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. How much does commercial emergency board-up cost in Toronto? Most commercial board-ups run $450-$1,500 per opening, plus a separate quote for the permanent door or glass. A single standard door opening during evening hours sits near the low end. A large storefront opening at 2am with bracing and an access door built in sits near the top. Size, time of call and how much glass needs clearing are the main factors. We direct-bill major commercial property insurance claims, and the written install plan includes a CAD quote for the permanent fix. How fast can you board up after a break-in? Board-up is our only fast-response service. Call the main line any time and we secure the opening the same day, including after hours. Is board-up available on weekends and at night? Yes. After-hours board-up runs through the same line, (647) 503-6684. Front office hours for scheduling are 8am-6pm Monday to Friday. How is the opening secured? With 3/4-inch CDX plywood, carriage bolts through the frame and tension bracing, sealed to keep weather out. Where needed we build in an access door so staff can still get in. Do you work with insurance companies? Yes. We direct-bill major commercial property insurance claims and provide damage photos, measurements and a written install plan for the adjuster. What happens after the board-up? Within 2 business days you get a written install plan and CAD quote for the permanent door, frame or glass. Once approved, we schedule the permanent install. Do you repair the door instead of replacing it? We do not do repair work. After a board-up, the permanent fix is a replacement door, leaf, frame or glass, installed to spec. Should we upgrade to laminated glass after a smash-and-grab? Often yes. Laminated glass holds together when broken, which can stop a second break-in from getting through. See commercial glass door replacement. Do you board up warehouses in Brampton? Yes. A warehouse owner at Steeles and 410 had an opening secured overnight after a break-in, with an install plan following quickly. Still have a scope question? Our spec desk answers the phone. (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) ![](https://placehold.co/1920x900/12151A/f8fafc?text=Commercial+door+crew+of+two+installing+aluminum+entrance+doors+at+dusk+on+a+Toronto+office+building+lobby) Written CAD spec within 2 business days. Site measure $0 first visit. ## Need an Opening Secured Tonight? Call (647) 503-6684 any time. We secure the opening the same day, then send a written install plan and CAD quote for the permanent door within 2 business days. - No verbal estimates - Written warranty on every leaf - WSIB + fully insured - Insurance direct-billing Call (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Emergency board-up after hours via the same line. Request received Thanks. Our spec desk will reply with a written CAD quote within 2 business days. Request a Written CAD Quote Free site measure ($0 first visit). Written spec and price range within 2 business days.