Broken storefront glass is a nightmare for any business owner. You can't leave it open — that's a security risk. But you also can't afford to be closed for days. After 15+ years working with Portland businesses, I know exactly what you need: fast service, minimal disruption, and professional results.
How Fast Can You Replace Storefront Glass?
For standard storefront glass (1/4" plate glass), we can usually replace it same-day or next-day if you call early. We keep common sizes in stock. The actual installation takes 2-4 hours depending on the size of the opening.
Tempered glass takes longer — 3-5 business days. It has to be custom-made to exact size and can't be cut after tempering. If your storefront requires tempered glass (most do for safety reasons), we'll board up the opening temporarily and come back to install the glass once it's ready.
After-Hours Service
We know you can't always close your business during the day. We offer after-hours installation for retail stores, restaurants, and offices. We'll come in after you close, replace the glass, and have everything cleaned up before you open the next morning.
After-hours service costs an extra $150-$250, but it's worth it if you can't afford to lose a day of business. We've done plenty of overnight installations for Portland retailers who needed to be open the next day.
What Does Commercial Glass Replacement Cost?
Emergency Board-Up Service
If your storefront is broken after hours or on a weekend, call us for emergency board-up. We'll secure the opening with plywood within 1-2 hours. This prevents theft, vandalism, and weather damage until we can install the permanent glass.
Board-up service costs $200-$400 depending on the size of the opening. Then we schedule the glass replacement for the next business day or whenever the glass is ready.
Working with Insurance
Most commercial glass damage is covered by insurance. We work with insurance companies all the time. We can provide detailed estimates, photos, and documentation for your claim. We'll also work directly with your adjuster if needed.
Typical insurance deductibles are $500-$1,000. If your damage is less than your deductible, you might want to pay out of pocket and avoid filing a claim.
Portland Business Districts We Serve
We've worked with businesses all over Portland: downtown, Pearl District, Alberta Arts, Hawthorne, Division, Sellwood, St. Johns. We know the parking challenges, the loading zones, the tight spaces. We've done storefront replacements in century-old buildings and brand-new developments.
Bottom Line
Commercial storefront glass replacement in Portland typically takes 1-5 days depending on glass type. Standard plate glass can often be done same-day. Tempered glass takes 3-5 days. After-hours installation is available. Cost ranges from $400-$3,000+ depending on size.
If you've got broken storefront glass, call us now. We'll get someone out to assess the damage and give you an exact timeline and price.
Broken Storefront Glass?
24/7 emergency service. After-hours installation available.