"I cannot recommend Bob Phalan highly enough! I originally hired him to fix a few doors in my home that I thought were warped and wouldn’t close properly. It turned out the problem was more complicated than I expected—the door frames weren’t aligned correctly—but Bob quickly assessed the situation, explained the issue clearly, and developed a plan to fix everything. He worked efficiently and effectively, and now all the doors operate perfectly. Bob is not only highly skilled and knowledgeable, but also personable and easy to work with. He took the time to explain what he was doing as he went, which I really appreciated. On top of that, his pricing was very fair—no surprises, just excellent work. The combination of his professionalism, expertise, and friendly demeanor makes this a full 5-star experience from start to finish!"
"Arlmont Glass replaced a broken living room window for me. First of all they will come to your home for a free estimate. Then will email the invoice for the job. Then you schedule the work. Three simple steps, everyone is polite and wonderful to do business with. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone or to use them again as my home has aging windows. Thank you for a job well done."
20+ years of experience! \nAs an owned and operated company, we make sure your job is done correctly to the owner's standards. Our crew specializes in painting, carpentry, flooring, light plumbing repairs, and more! We can help you with all of your services by just one call. From jobs that are big and small, give a call to have everything done in one visit!
"Existing stoop in front of house was in desperate need of replacement. Decided to replace existing structure with a portico. The work was completed quickly and the quality was outstanding. Price was good for what was built. Would definitely hire again and recommend to others."
"Windows are good. Work was sloppy. Still finding shards of glass on the floor and the furniture a week after completion. Caulking looks like a third grader did it- including caulking the screen door to the frame. For this type of investment, they should act like professionals."
"We had a great experience with Fast Glass. We are in a renovated garden duplex and our builder had a very difficult time with their glass contractor and our shower doors never got installed. We finally just took over and used Service Magic to find a contractor. Paul responded immediately, went to the condo for measurments the next day and had us a quote right away. We ordered the next day and the doors were ready within a week and installed within the 7 business days he had promised. Everything looks great. We highly recommend Fast Glass."
"We had an amazing experience with Vera Glass and Mirror for our glass shower door installation. From the very first contact, the team was professional, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable. They helped us choose the perfect glass enclosure for our bathroom and guided us through every step of the process."
"I was very happy with the work Victor did replacing the glass in the window.
He was prompt. Quick. Efficient. All while being polite.
I will definitely call on him again for other jobs that need taken care of.
Do not hesitate to contact him."
The best tool for DIYers to use to cut glass is a glass cutter, which can either use a straight blade or a sharp cutting wheel to score glass. Once you score the lines you want to cut, elevate the scored line over a pivot point and apply light, even pressure to both sides. Make sure you wear protective gloves and glasses to stay safe during the process.
Shower doors can shatter on their own in rare cases. Glass shower doors are manufactured to high standards to ensure their durability. If you’d prefer a shower door that’s less likely to break, opt for laminated glass rather than tempered glass.
If you have glass shower doors, inspect them regularly. Check that all the hardware is in good shape and the glass has no chips or cracks.
Yes, selecting double glazing or low-E coatings to reduce energy costs.
Yes, you can resilver old mirrors without any issues, and in many cases, it’s is the only way to maintain and preserve old, antique mirrors. Resilvering involves stripping the old silver off of the mirror, replacing the silver, and adding a protective backing to the glass. The process costs around $15 per square foot of glass, making it a relatively inexpensive solution for making older mirrors functional again. You can buy a DIY resilvering kit, but we strongly recommend hiring a professional to avoid additional damage and mistakes.
Glass has one of the longest lifespans of any fencing materials, lasting anywhere from 10 to 30 years on average. Just how long your glass fence lasts depends on several factors, including how well you maintain your fence, the climate, and the type of glass you use.
If you live somewhere with severe weather like hail, tornadoes, or hurricanes, expect your glass to have a shorter lifespan. Pool glass is one of the thickest tempered glass materials and may last longer than other options—especially compared to laminated glass.
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