Commercial storefront glass starts at $999. Where a specific job lands above that depends on the glass type and thickness, the size of the opening, whether it is a fixed lite or an operable door, the frame system, hardware and closer options, and whether the job is a straightforward replacement or requires new framing.

A single fixed storefront lite replaced into existing framing sits at the low end. A full storefront door with a closer, panic hardware, and new aluminum framing sits higher. Specialty glass, such as tempered laminated safety glass, low-E coated glass, or a specific fire rating required for the location, also moves the price.

We do not quote storefront glass over the phone. Every job is measured on site so the price reflects your actual opening and building condition. Estimates are free. Call or text (708) 808-7775 to schedule one.

Broken storefront glass is a security and liability problem the moment it happens, so we treat it as an emergency call, not a scheduled quote. The first step is boarding up the opening so the building is secure and you can close up or keep operating safely while permanent glass is sourced and fabricated.

Turnaround on the permanent glass depends on the glass type. Standard tempered glass in a common size and thickness moves fastest. Laminated safety glass, custom sizes, tinted or coated glass, and anything matching an existing decorative or fire-rated panel takes longer since that glass often has to be fabricated to order rather than pulled from stock.

Call (708) 808-7775 as soon as the break happens. We will get the opening secured first and give you a real timeline on the permanent glass once we have seen the opening and confirmed what is needed.

Yes. Broken storefront glass from a break-in, vandalism, a vehicle impact, or storm damage is commonly covered under a commercial property policy, and we regularly work jobs that are going through an insurance claim.

We can document the damage with photos, provide a detailed written estimate for your adjuster, and give you an invoice broken out the way most carriers expect to see it. If your insurer requires photos of the damage before board-up or repair, let us know when you call so we capture that before we start.

We are not the ones who approve or process the claim itself, that is between you and your carrier, but we will provide whatever documentation is reasonably needed to support it. Call (708) 808-7775 and we can talk through what your specific policy or adjuster is asking for.

Yes, this is a common request for retail storefronts, restaurants, and offices that cannot afford to shut down during business hours for a scheduled glass replacement. Evening, overnight, and early morning installs are available so the work happens while the space is closed rather than during customer hours.

For a scheduled job, we plan the after-hours window in advance so the glass, hardware, and crew are ready to go the moment the space closes, keeping the install as fast as possible so you are back to a normal opening the next day.

For an emergency break, board-up happens as soon as we can get there regardless of hour, and permanent glass install can be scheduled after hours once the replacement glass is ready. Call (708) 808-7775 and let us know your operating hours so we can build the timeline around them.

Yes. Most of our storefront service calls are on doors and glass we did not originally install, which is normal in commercial glass work since buildings change hands, tenants change, and the original installer is not always local or still in business.

Common service calls include a door that will not close or latch properly, a closer that is leaking fluid or no longer holding the door, worn weatherstripping or door sweeps letting in drafts, loose or damaged panic hardware, and glass replacement in existing aluminum framing.

We assess what is actually wrong before quoting a fix, since a door problem is not always the glass and a glass problem is not always the door. Call (708) 808-7775 and describe what you are seeing, and we can get someone out to look at it.

Tempered glass is heat treated so the surface is under compression, which makes it several times stronger than untreated glass of the same thickness. When tempered glass does break, it breaks into small blunt pieces across the entire pane rather than large sharp shards, which is why it is required in doors and other high contact glazing.

Laminated glass is two or more layers of glass permanently bonded to a plastic interlayer. It is not necessarily stronger against a single hard impact than tempered glass of similar thickness, but when it does break, the interlayer holds the broken pieces in place instead of the pane coming apart, so the opening stays covered rather than leaving a hole.

Storefronts often use tempered glass for standard fixed lites and doors and step up to laminated, or tempered laminated together, for higher security applications, higher traffic entrances, and locations where forced entry resistance or sound control matters more than on a typical opening. We will recommend the right glass for your specific opening and use case at the site visit.

Yes. In addition to Chicago, we serve businesses throughout the greater Chicago area. If you are outside the city and are not sure whether your location is within our service area, the fastest way to find out is to call.

For emergency board-up and glass breaks, response time depends on how far the location is from our shop, so let us know your address when you call so we can give you an accurate estimate of when we can be on site.

Call (708) 808-7775 with your location and we will confirm whether we cover it and how soon we can get there.