Window Installation & Glass Replacement in California
Window glass replacement, full window installation, and storefront glazing for homes and businesses, handled by our own licensed crew.
Do you replace just the glass, or the whole window? Both. If your frame is sound, replacing only the glass (an IGU swap for double-pane windows) is faster and significantly cheaper than a full window replacement. If frames are failing, leaking, or single-pane aluminum, full replacement with an energy-efficient unit is the better investment. We assess which you actually need at a free consultation.
Windows are the hardest-working glass in any building, and the first to show age through failed seals, fogging, or breakage. We handle window glass with the same process we use for our railing work: exact measurement, quality fabrication, clean installation, and code compliance handled for you.
What we install and replace
- Insulated glass unit (IGU) replacement, which fixes foggy or failed double-pane windows without replacing the frame
- Broken glass replacement, including single panes, tempered units, and safety glazing
- Full window replacement when frames are at the end of their life, with energy-efficient units that meet California Title 24
- New-construction and remodel installs, working with your GC or directly with you
- Storefront and commercial glazing for retail, office, and restaurant spaces
Repair the glass or replace the window?
It depends on the frame, and the honest answer isn't always the expensive one. A failed seal in a sound vinyl or wood frame calls for an IGU swap: same view, restored insulation, much lower cost. Corroded aluminum single-pane frames from the 70s and 80s are usually worth replacing entirely, because modern low-E dual glazing makes a real difference in comfort and cooling costs, especially through Central Valley summers. We'll tell you which one your situation actually needs at the free consultation.
Energy efficiency and Title 24
California's energy code sets performance requirements for replacement glazing. We spec low-E coatings, U-factors, and solar heat gain ratings that comply, and that show up on your cooling bill when the Valley hits triple digits in July.
Safety glazing where code requires it
Glass near doors, in wet areas, and close to the floor must be tempered safety glazing under the California Building Code. It's a detail that DIY replacements and handyman installs often miss, and inspectors don't. Every pane we install is specified to the glazing code for its location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you replace a foggy or cracked double-pane window without replacing the frame?
Usually, yes. Fogging means the insulated glass unit's seal has failed. We measure the IGU, fabricate a matching sealed unit, and swap it into your existing frame, which costs a fraction of a full window replacement.
What windows meet California's energy code (Title 24)?
New and replacement windows in California generally need to meet Title 24 energy standards, which in practice means dual-pane low-E glazing with a compliant U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient. We spec compliant glazing and handle any permit requirements for your jurisdiction.
Do you handle commercial storefront glass?
Yes. We replace and repair storefront glass for retail, offices, and restaurants, including tempered safety glazing where code requires it near doors and walkways. When a storefront is open to the weather, turnaround matters, and we schedule accordingly.
How fast can you replace broken glass?
Standard sizes and common IGUs can often be turned around in days. Custom, oversized, or specialty glazing takes longer to fabricate. Tell us the situation and we'll give you a realistic timeline up front, along with interim options if the opening is exposed.