Cost guide
Roxy Glass does not publish fixed prices, because every company that puts a price online is quoting a size and a specification you probably do not have. Glass is priced by area, by type and by how hard the opening is to reach. This page explains what genuinely moves the price, so you can judge an estimate from anyone, including Roxy Glass.
These are the variables that genuinely move the price. If an estimate you receive from any company does not address these, it is probably not complete.
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Size of the pane | Glass is priced by area. A large pane also needs more people to handle and fit safely, which adds labor. |
| Single pane or sealed unit | A single pane is cut from stock. A sealed double pane unit is manufactured to your exact size, which costs more and takes longer because it has to be fabricated. |
| Whether code requires safety glazing | Openings next to doors, in bathrooms, in doors themselves and below certain heights require tempered or laminated safety glass. That is not optional and it changes the material cost significantly. |
| Frame material and condition | Wood, aluminum and vinyl sashes each come apart differently. A frame that has failed needs replacing rather than reglazing, which changes the scope of the job entirely. |
| Access to the opening | Ground floor and openable is straightforward. Upper floors, fixed picture windows and anything needing a lift takes longer and more people, which increases labor. |
Decision support
This is the first question that decides the scope and the cost. Getting it right upfront prevents you from paying for work you do not need.
| Glass repair | Window replacement | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Replace the glass only. Your existing frame stays in place. | Replace the entire window unit, frame included. |
| When it applies | The frame, sash and hardware are still sound. Only the glass has failed. | The frame itself has failed: rotted, rusted, bent or no longer sealing. |
| Typical cost | Lower, because the frame stays and no trim work is needed. | Higher, because a complete new unit is fitted and trim may need finishing. |
| Typical time | Faster. Standard glass can often be cut from stock at the shop. | Longer. Custom sized windows are ordered and fabricated before fitting. |
| When it is wrong | If the frame is the problem, replacing only the glass does not fix the real issue. | If the frame is perfectly sound, replacing the whole window is more than you need. |
Send a photo of the opening and we will tell you. If the frame is sound, we will recommend a glass repair. If the frame has failed, we will recommend a replacement. There is no benefit to us in recommending more work than you need. Read more about glass repair or read more about window replacement.
The work itself
Size, glass type and access are what move the number, and all three come from measuring the opening rather than from a catalog.
When you receive an estimate from any glass company, these are the things to check before approving it.
The estimate should say whether the glass is annealed, tempered, laminated or a sealed unit, and whether any coatings such as low emissivity are included. If it just says "glass" with no specification, ask which type.
If the opening is in a location that requires safety glazing, such as next to a door, in a bathroom, below a certain height or in a door itself, the estimate should say tempered or laminated glass. If it does not mention safety glazing for these locations, ask.
You should be able to see whether you are paying for the glass, the labor, the cleanup and any access equipment separately, or as a combined figure. Either is fine as long as you know what is included.
Standard annealed glass can often be cut from stock the same day. Sealed units, tempered glass and custom shapes are fabricated to your measurements and take longer. An estimate that promises same day fitting for a sealed double pane unit is either not realistic or is not giving you the right glass.
Any company installing glass in California should hold a C-17 Glazing classification on their contractor license. You can check this on the Contractors State License Board website.
Cost factors by service
Every service has its own set of cost drivers. These are the things that genuinely move the number for each type of work.
Roxy Glass does not publish a fixed price for this work, because the price depends on the opening in front of us. Estimates are free, so the fastest way to get a real number is to send the measurements and a photo, or to have us come and measure.
Roxy Glass does not publish a fixed price for this work, because the price depends on the opening in front of us. Estimates are free, so the fastest way to get a real number is to send the measurements and a photo, or to have us come and measure.
Roxy Glass does not publish a fixed price for this work, because the price depends on the opening in front of us. Estimates are free, so the fastest way to get a real number is to send the measurements and a photo, or to have us come and measure.
Roxy Glass does not publish a fixed price for this work, because the price depends on the opening in front of us. Estimates are free, so the fastest way to get a real number is to send the measurements and a photo, or to have us come and measure.
Roxy Glass does not publish a fixed price for this work, because the price depends on the opening in front of us. Estimates are free, so the fastest way to get a real number is to send the measurements and a photo, or to have us come and measure.
Roxy Glass does not publish a fixed price for this work, because the price depends on the opening in front of us. Estimates are free, so the fastest way to get a real number is to send the measurements and a photo, or to have us come and measure.
Roxy Glass does not publish a fixed price for this work, because the price depends on the opening in front of us. Estimates are free, so the fastest way to get a real number is to send the measurements and a photo, or to have us come and measure.
Roxy Glass does not publish a fixed price for this work, because the price depends on the opening in front of us. Estimates are free, so the fastest way to get a real number is to send the measurements and a photo, or to have us come and measure.
Roxy Glass does not publish a fixed price for this work, because the price depends on the opening in front of us. Estimates are free, so the fastest way to get a real number is to send the measurements and a photo, or to have us come and measure.
Roxy Glass does not publish a fixed price for this work, because the price depends on the opening in front of us. Estimates are free, so the fastest way to get a real number is to send the measurements and a photo, or to have us come and measure.
Roxy Glass does not publish a fixed price for this work, because the price depends on the opening in front of us. Estimates are free, so the fastest way to get a real number is to send the measurements and a photo, or to have us come and measure.
Questions
Because glass is priced by the opening in front of us. The size of the pane, whether it is single or sealed double pane, whether code requires safety glazing, the frame material and the access all change the number. A published price would be wrong for most openings and would either overquote or underquote the real work.
Yes. Estimates are free and there is no obligation. Send measurements and a photo and we can often tell you straight away what you are dealing with, or we come out and measure the opening, which is what most jobs need before glass can be ordered.
Usually, yes. A glass repair replaces only the glass and leaves the existing frame in place. A window replacement fits a complete new window unit, frame included, into the opening. If your frame is still sound, repairing the glass is faster and costs less. If the frame has failed, replacement is the right job.
Tempered and laminated safety glass cannot be cut after treatment. They are manufactured to the exact size of your opening, which takes longer and costs more than standard annealed glass that can be cut from stock on site. Where code requires safety glazing, it is not optional.
Call us or send the estimate form with a photo and a rough measurement. We will tell you whether it is a glass only repair or a full replacement, what glass type your opening requires, and what the work involves. The estimate is free.
No. The measurement visit is part of the estimate. For simple panes, you can measure the opening yourself and send us the dimensions. For most jobs, we measure on site because the opening has to be exact before glass is ordered.
Next step
Estimates are free and there is no obligation. Tell us the size of the opening and what happened. We will tell you what the glass has to be, what the work involves and what it takes to put it right.
Estimates are free. Tell us what broke, send a photo if you have one, and we will tell you whether it is a glass only repair or a full replacement before any work is booked.
Leave a message or use the estimate form and we will reply when we open.
