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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
Next Door & Window
4.6(
306
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Stained or Specialty Glass - Repair

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The replacement went very well. Workers did a great job of installing the windows and keeping the dust to a minimum and cleaning up after the windows were installed. One of the windows was a large bow window which had to be custom built to fit into the style of our 92 year old house. It look better than the original!"
Provia Signet double entry doors.
Marvin Elevate four-panel sliding patio door
Marvin Bow
Marvin sliding patio door with transom
Provia steel door. Deep Blue.

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Recommended by94%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(
374
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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 block installation can be relatively expensive due to the range of material costs and the labor time to assemble this type of specialty window. The process proceeds slowly as the glass does not absorb moisture from mortar and silicone caulk takes longer to harden, leaving spacers to hold up the structure until the caulk or mortar begins to cure. Plus, if your current windows have structural issues or damage, you’ll need to repair them before beginning the project, increasing your bottom line. 

Glass block mortar is the best choice for glass block window units. It is specifically formulated for glass block window installation. Glass block mortar is usually a mixture of Portland cement, sand, and special chemicals. It is a white mortar that is applicable inside and outside your home. Do not use regular tile mortar because it may not have the binding strength and flexibility required for glass block windows.

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.

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.

Luckily, glass block windows need minimal maintenance. Other than regular cleaning, the only maintenance involved in having a glass block window is inspecting for cracks every year and applying sealer to the mortar joints if the blocks are set in masonry mortar. Glass block windows hold up well against wind and moisture better than traditional windows and are not prone to rot.

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