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Lake View Window Cleaning
5.0(
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Stained or Specialty Glass - Repair

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I don't have a ladder to reach my second story gutters, and dirt had built up in them to the point of weeds beginning to grow in them.  I had been delaying this project, but saw Lake View's truck drive by yesterday (with "GUTTER CLEANING") written on the side and decided to give them a call.  
I spoke to someone in their office at about 8:00 a.m. and was told that for a two story house, gutter cleaning would cost $120, not including a $15 discount for first time customers.  So I provided my address and was told they'd finish the job "today or tomorrow."  
Sure enough, by the time I was home from work that day, the job was completed and an invoice was in my door.
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+9

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Apex Window Werks
4.2(
74
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Stained or Specialty Glass - Repair

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional from quote to installation. Did a great job replacing 14 windows (double pane glass packs) of various sizes as well as replace some of the wooden frames that were beginning to rot. It took 2 days for a 2-person crew. Final cost was about $700 more than original quote because there were more windows with rotted wood than originally anticipated but the installation team told us when they discovered the issues and gave us the option to proceed or not before incurring the extra cost which was appreciated. Very pleased with the workmanship. Cost effective given they replaced the glass packs instead of tearing out all of the window frames which were either in good shape or restorable by the crew. We will use Apex again in the future and will recommend to friends."
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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LDS Renovations Inc
4.7(
200
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Stained or Specialty Glass - Repair

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ronnie and his crew were fantastic. They were at my house within hours after I called. Ronnie explained exactly what needed to be done. The shattered glass was cleaned up and the replacement glass was ordered. When the new glass came in an appointment was scheduled and he came out to put it in the door and correct the four casement windows as I had requested. All work was spot on. I highly recommend LDS."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Affordable Tuckpointing Pros LLC
4.5(
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Glass Blocks - InstallGlass Blocks - Install - For BusinessStained or Specialty Glass - Repair

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great price.  Spoke to the estimator John.  He noted several problems that most other masons didn't, including a bulging rear wall around the rear entrance that had to be rebricked.  That allowed me to negotiate with the seller for a price reduction.

UPDATE:  While cost effective, they did forget to tuckpoint and replace the broken bricks under the chimney.  They eventually went back to fix it, but clearly looks like a last minute job and not as professionally done as the front of the house.

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Glass Block questions, answered by experts

Glass walls are more expensive overall than their brick or drywall counterparts. However, if you need walls for a building with more than two or three stories, glass walls are the more budget-friendly option.

You can still see vaguely into some types of glass block windows at night. Although there won’t be clear definitions, passersby may still see shapes, shadows, and movement through the glass. If you want complete privacy, consider installing diamond glass block windows rather than the typical clear or wavy glass blocks.

Installing glass block windows has benefits and disadvantages, as with most materials. The pros and cons can vary depending on the type of glass block and the window location.

Pros

  • Maintains privacy while letting light into the bathroom

  • Energy efficient

  • Sealed to prevent drafts

  • Aesthetically pleasing

  • Strong and secure

Cons

  • Costly to install

  • Challenging installation

  • Challenging repair

Their thickness depends on application, but most glass walls are typically 3/8 to 3/4 of an inch thick. Although it’s not as common, single panes of glass can also be 1 inch thick.

Although glass block windows are made of multiple layers of thick glass, they can still break. If an individual block shatters, it can be removed and replaced, but this is a job for a window repair professional. The project is often complex and may require breaking the block further for removal. Do not attempt to handle it yourself, as the broken glass can be dangerously sharp. A professional will have the necessary tools and expertise to replace the broken glass block quickly and safely. Before hiring, confirm that the repair pro has experience with this specific type of window.

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