Storefront Glass Installation & Repair in Philadelphia, PA
From Center City to the neighborhood commercial corridors, we install new storefronts and repair broken glass, doors and frames for Philadelphia businesses, with same-day board-up when glass breaks.
What happens when you call
Talk to a glazier
Tell us what broke or what you need built. We ask about glass type, opening size, frame condition and whether the space is secure.
Make it safe, then make it right
Broken openings are boarded or temporarily glazed first. Then the opening is measured and the permanent glass is ordered to fit.
Written scope, clean records
You get a line-item estimate and photos of the damage and the finished work for your landlord or insurance carrier.
Storefront glass for Philadelphia’s commercial corridors
Philadelphia’s retail is spread along dozens of neighborhood commercial corridors as well as Center City, Old City and University City. Many storefronts sit in older rowhouse and masonry buildings, where openings have shifted over the decades and storefronts have been patched more than once. Newer development in Fishtown, Northern Liberties and University City adds modern storefronts and large glass entrances.
We repair and replace storefront glass, doors and frames, install new storefronts, and build interior glass for office and medical tenant improvements.
Break-ins and emergency board-up
Smash-and-grab break-ins and vandalism hit storefronts across the city. When glass is broken, we board up or temporarily glaze the opening the same day, clean up and document the damage for insurance. For storefronts that keep getting hit, laminated glass, security film and stronger hardware make forced entry much harder.
Permits and historic review
Storefront replacements in Philadelphia generally go through the city’s Department of Licenses and Inspections, and buildings in designated historic districts or on the historic register need Philadelphia Historical Commission review. We confirm what applies before ordering a new storefront.
Weather and aging storefronts
Cold, wet winters and humid summers break down sealants, gaskets and insulated glass seals. Leaks at sills, foggy units and drafty doors are common. We replace failed units, reseal perimeter joints, fix sill leaks and replace storefronts that are past repair with thermally broken systems and insulated low-E glass that meet the energy code.
Doors and hardware
Entrance doors on busy corridors wear out closers, pivots, hinges and locks. We repair and replace that hardware, adjust doors that drag or will not latch, and install new aluminum and frameless glass doors.
What we do for Philadelphia businesses
- Storefront glass replacement and same-day emergency board-up
- Laminated security glass and security film
- New storefronts and entrances with insulated low-E glass
- Foggy insulated glass replacement
- Door closer, pivot, hinge, lock and panic hardware repair
- Storefront work in historic districts
- Glass office fronts and partitions for tenant improvements
Areas we serve around Philadelphia
Center City, Old City, Rittenhouse, University City, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, South Philadelphia and Manayunk, plus King of Prussia, Conshohocken, Bala Cynwyd and Cherry Hill.
Glass emergency?
Shattered storefront, broken door or a smashed window after a break-in? Call now and we will make the opening safe and secure.
Glass services in Philadelphia
Six groups of commercial glass work. Each one links to the detail on every service in it.
Aluminum Storefront Installation, Storefront Glass Replacement, Storefront Frame Repair & Reglazing.
Aluminum Storefront Doors, Frameless Glass Doors (Herculite), Automatic Sliding Doors.
Commercial Window Installation & Replacement, Curtain Wall Installation, Curtain Wall Repair & Reglazing.
24/7 Emergency Glass Replacement, Emergency Board-Up, Break-In & Vandalism Repair.
Glass Office Fronts, Glass Partition Walls, Conference Room Glass.
Tempered & Laminated Safety Glass, Security & Bullet-Resistant Glass, Hurricane & Impact-Rated Glass.
Philadelphia storefront glass questions
What owners, property managers and tenants in Philadelphia ask us most.
How fast can you board up a broken storefront?
The same day. We secure the opening, clean up and document the damage for your insurance claim.
Does my storefront need historic commission approval?
If the building is in a designated historic district or on the historic register, changes generally need Philadelphia Historical Commission review. We confirm before ordering.
What glass stops break-ins?
Laminated glass holds together when struck and is much harder to get through than tempered glass.
Do you serve the suburbs?
Yes, including King of Prussia, Conshohocken, Bala Cynwyd and Cherry Hill.
Can you replace foggy glass?
Yes. We replace the failed insulated unit, usually without replacing the frame.
Other cities we serve
The Pennsylvania overview and other metro areas we work in.
Storefront glass help in Philadelphia
Call 866-665-3975 for broken glass and emergencies, or send photos and sizes for a written estimate on new storefronts, doors and glass.