Storefront Glass Installation & Repair in Boston, MA
We repair broken and foggy storefront glass, fix entrance doors and install new energy-efficient storefronts for businesses across Boston, Cambridge and the surrounding cities.
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 in an old city
Boston’s commercial streets are some of the oldest in the country. Storefronts on Newbury Street, in the South End, Beacon Hill and the neighborhood squares are set into brick and brownstone buildings, and many sit in historic districts where changes need design review. At the same time, the Seaport, Kendall Square and the suburban office and lab corridors are filled with newer buildings with large storefront and curtain wall openings.
We repair and replace glass, doors and storefront systems in both, and we install interior glass for office and life science tenant improvements.
Massachusetts energy code
Massachusetts has one of the most demanding energy codes in the country, and the Boston area’s stretch and specialized codes push it further. When a storefront is replaced, the new glazing and frames need to meet strict thermal performance requirements, which in practice means high-performance insulated low-E glass in a thermally broken frame.
We specify compliant systems from the start and provide the product data the permit reviewer asks for.
Winter, wind and nor’easters
Boston winters bring cold, wind-driven snow and nor’easters off the ocean. Storefronts that leak air and water, doors that do not seal and insulated units with failed seals are the most common winter complaints. We replace foggy units, adjust and repair doors, replace weatherstripping, and fix leaks at sills and perimeter joints.
Historic districts and landmarks
In Boston’s historic districts, changes to a storefront often need approval from the district commission or the Boston Landmarks Commission. We work with owners on profiles, finishes and divisions that suit the building and the district, and we confirm approval requirements before ordering.
Broken glass and emergencies
When a storefront is broken by a break-in, vandalism or a vehicle, we board up or temporarily glaze the opening the same day, clean up and document the damage for insurance, then install the permanent glass.
What we do for Boston businesses
- Storefront glass replacement and same-day emergency board-up
- Energy code compliant storefronts with high-performance glass
- Foggy insulated glass replacement
- Storefront work in historic districts
- Door closer, pivot, hinge and panic hardware repair
- Glass office fronts and lab partitions for tenant improvements
- Storefront leak and weatherstripping repair
Areas we serve in Greater Boston
Back Bay, Downtown, the Seaport, the South End, Fenway, Beacon Hill, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton, Quincy, Waltham and Burlington.
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 Boston
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.
Boston storefront glass questions
What owners, property managers and tenants in Boston ask us most.
Does a new Boston storefront have to meet the energy code?
Yes. Replacement storefronts must meet the Massachusetts energy code, which requires high-performance insulated glass and thermally broken frames.
Do I need approval to change a storefront in a historic district?
Often, yes. Many districts require approval from the district commission or the Boston Landmarks Commission. We confirm before ordering.
Do you work in Cambridge and the suburbs?
Yes, including Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton, Quincy and Waltham.
Can you replace foggy glass in my storefront?
Yes. We replace the failed insulated unit, usually without replacing the frame.
How fast can you secure a broken storefront?
The same day. We board up or temporarily glaze the opening and then install the permanent glass.
Other cities we serve
The Massachusetts overview and other metro areas we work in.
Storefront glass help in Boston
Call 866-665-3975 for broken glass and emergencies, or send photos and sizes for a written estimate on new storefronts, doors and glass.