"The co was very professional and punctual but their pricing was crazy expensive. I took their quote and sent it to another vendor who came back at half the price before I even tried to haggle. I'm sorry but 2,000 for a stock shower door installed is ridiculous. If you didn't want the job then please don't waste my time and just say so."
"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."
Working throughout New England, we specialize in customized home renovation and new construction from framing to finishing. Whether the project is a complete home renovation, a kitchen remodel, or a garden shed, we try to keep the project flexible and help clients realize the best version of their vision. Based out of our workshop in Vermont, we offer a range of services including framing, flooring, tile, finish carpentry, and more.
"My Wife & I hired HS Glass LLC to put on a door for our inlaw apartment and they did an outstanding job! Ryan the owner custom fit the door in our 1700's home perfectly! It was really tough to find the right door to fit our antique home right and HS Glass LLC found us the perfect door to fit the style of our home. We would recommend their work to anyone and will definitely be hiring them back again to do more work for us."
"I brought my 2009 Toyota Camry to Tint King. They tinted all four doors and the back window. I chose their better quality product as I plan to have this car along time. The job took about and hour and a half. I waited onsite. It looks great. Real nice job. However the inside of my trunk was soaking wet after the job. Not sure how that happened but I wish they would have cleaned up after themselves. I kinda wish that I had chosen a darker tint for the back doors and window but it is hard to tell how it is going to look until its done. I am happy with the job. It has been 3 months and no problems. The car looks great. If you go there they are around the back of the building at a garage bay not in the office part of the building. "
"Victor did take off the ugly Plexiglas and install a nice thick new window. For that part of the job I give him an A. The rest was unsatisfactory. He had to fill about a dozen screw holes where the Plexiglas had been attached. Many of the holes are still there - he didn't use enough filler to allow for it to shrink when it dries. He also smeared filler all around the window, instead of just where the holes were, and said I could just wipe it off when it dried. It doesn't wipe off - I'll have to scrub it, then sand and restain the whole area instead of just the holes. It turned out he didn't have any weatherstripping with him, so I'll have to do that myself or hire someone else. He arrived a little late, took measurements, then left for "a couple of hours," presumably to get supplies, but he was gone for a long time and I had to revise my plans for the afternoon. He also left a mess on the floor. Nice guy, but disorganized and maybe not as skilled as he should be."
"Andrea is a true craftswoman! She meticuouslly restores the grout by hand, beginning with the cleaning through all steps to a final sealed finish. During the process, she explains what is being done and educates you regarding the process. Her expert work is done with a reasonable price and concern about the cost to you. Great results!"
"Made an appt. with Castle Rep, James, for 17 windows and vinyl siding. He spent 1 hour talking about how great his company and windows are before finally getting down to the issue. We were told that CASTLE makes and services their own window, with all the best technology and technicians available. The price per window for energy efficient came out to over $1,200 per double-hung window! And since they make their own products, we could not find a way to compare quality and price with other manufacturers. But his per-window price exceeds the average price of $500-700 by A LOT! When we balked, he made a call to his "manager" to see if we qualified for a "special promotional" discount. If we were to commit right there on the spot, we would get an additional 10% off! Still way to high. We said we would think about it (he got sad and snippy), and that we wanted to hear about the vinyl siding quote before we made any decisions. He told us he could not give us a siding quote until his company did an "eagle view" measurement, which would require another appointment! We had no intention of sitting through ANOTHER high-pressure appointment. High pressure, long-drawn out presentation and he would not leave us with anything in writing! No brochures, prices, nothing! He refused to put anything in writing and we could not have a break down of labor and costs. I even asked him if I could have a copyhh of the window warranty and he said "only if you purchase right now." And they did not come prepared with references or previous job locations! When we further researched the company, we found they did make very excellent products, but the #1 complaint was by far that they did not honor their lifetime warranty and that customer service was horrible. In the end, we chose not to do business.."
"Yes the work was done. The two guys that came put in 7 windows and two big bay windows in one day. They did not even taken a break. They cleaned up the small pieces of scrap. Then one week later they came back and put in two new doors with the same professionalism when they did my doors."
Glass Block Windows questions, answered by experts
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.
Regular cleaning with non-abrasive cleaners helps prevent buildup and maintains clarity.
Heavy glass tends to be more expensive than thin glass because it is stronger and more durable. In most cases, ¼-inch-thick glass is ideal for mirrors, and ⅛-inch-thick glass is ideal for residential windows. Heavier glass isn’t always necessary, and can be more challenging to hang or install. Work with a local window installation pro for replacement or new construction 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.
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