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BGS Glass Service

Founded 1970 • With Angi since October 2001

4.7

(38) Verified Reviews

Business Details

Phone Number

Address

1620 Arcadian Ave

Waukesha, WI 53186

Description

BGS is a full service glass shop for all your glass needs offering quality service since 1970. BGS currently has 13 employees. BGS does not use sub contractors. BGS is a lead safe company and workers are lead safe renovators. BGS offers free estimates.

Verified Reviews

A few reviews for this pro...
Tiffany L.
5.0
06/22/2018
I had seven large expensive windows with broken seals and custom glass and grids. Of the 8 quotes I got for repairs only Shannon was able to match the other windows on my house for a perfect look. Not the lowest quote, and not the highest either, a fair price for great work. The gentlemen that came to the house worked hard and got the job done, cleaned and beautiful!
Description of Work
Windows Repaired
Category
glass repair, replacement windows

Service Provider Response

[Member Name Removed], Thanks for the review. I am happy to hear everything went well and the grid match is seamless. We strive for 100 % customer satisfaction and it sounds as if the installers made this happen for you. Owner- Shannon Williams
Sarah B.
5.0
04/19/2017
The Octagon window glass insert went wonderful. I was told by another company I would have to replace the whole window for 3,000.00. BGS did it for a few hundred bucks. So happy! Shower door install was good. Needed a slight adjustment and they came out asap and did that and its perfect. Would buy from and hire again.
Description of Work
Needed a new shower sliding door and also a new window (just the glass for an octagon window)
Category
glass repair, replacement windows

Service Provider Response

[Member Name Removed], Thanks for the review, I am happy BGS was able to help you out with only the glass replacement of your octagon window. Please keep BGS in mind for all your future glass needs. Thanks Owner: Shannon Williams
Tina C.
5.0
10/24/2016
The installer was prompt and conscientious.
Description of Work
Replacement of a side pane window next to our front door.
Category
glass repair, replacement windows

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review; BGS strives for 100% customer satisfaction. Sorry for the delay on this response, I was unaware of this review and realized I need to log on more frequently. BGS looks forward to serving your future glass needs, Thanks Again, Owner: Shannon Williams
Chad S.
2.0
09/16/2016
Contacted them through Angies's list, they told me someone would be out the following week to take a look and provide an estimate. That date goes by, and I don't hear from anyone. I contacted them again, and no response still.
Description of Work
Replace window pane.
Category
glass repair

Service Provider Response

I would like to apologize for the tardiness of this response; I should be logging onto the site and taking care of these reviews more frequently. My estimator went out and measured this project and never responded to this member because he filed the estimate with another client'[Member Information Removed] paperwork. I have spoken to my estimator about this and the importance of keeps separate folders for each project. Thanks for the review and bringing this to my attention. BGS now has new procedures in place to hopefully eliminate this from happening again. Owner: Shannon Williams
Matt J.
5.0
04/25/2016
I purchased a new bungalow-style house and my upstairs shower ceiling is slanted, so I had a need for a custom glass shower door to make the space look great. I contacted BGS Glass based off good reviews on Angie's List and was not disappointed! From the very first outreach, BGS was much more responsive and thorough than the other three companies I contacted. Ryan got back to me very quickly with a detailed quote that included two options plus drawings that perfectly represented my unique situation. The price that was quoted was not only the lowest, but was the final price I paid even after measurements were taken. I appreciated that level of accuracy. It took a few weeks to order the glass and schedule the work after taking measurements, which is what I expected. Nick, the same guy that did the measurements, and his partner showed up 15 minutes early after calling ahead of time to let me know they were on their way. They worked efficiently and quietly, even working through the pouring rain and taking care to put covers over their boots each time they came in and out of the house. The job took about three hours, which I also expected because it was explained to me ahead of time. The shower door looks FANTASTIC and we've been using it for close to a month now!! The entire process from start to finish was thorough and explained to me in a way I could understand. Everyone at BGS was extremely polite and professional. All that and the price was even the lowest I found. I would recommend BGS Glass to anyone with custom glass needs. THANK YOU!!
Description of Work
Custom glass shower door
Category
glass repair

Service Provider Response

[Member Name Removed], Thanks for the review! I was pleased to read your review and posted it for my guys to see. We here at BGS strive to make all customer experiences like the one you received. Please keep us in mind for your future glass needs. Thanks, Shannon - Owner
Ramesh K.
3.0
06/29/2015
Set up an appointment to get me an estimate on glass shower doors. They came on time and took pictures and were very thorough in measuring things out. They left saying I will get an estimate in a couple of days. Called them last week and left them a voice message and no one cared to return the call back. Been waiting almost 2 weeks for an estimate. I will move on to the next provider recommended by Angie's.
Description of Work
Estimate for shower glass door replacement.
Category
glass repair

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review. I am not pleased by the fact you were never called back with an estimate. I have looked into this matter and found that your paperwork was accidentally stapled to another job that was billed. I apologize for this inconvenience. It has changed the way we handle jobs that are measured and waiting for a quote. Thanks again for helping us improve the customer service at BGS. Owner: Shannon Williams
MARY H.
5.0
01/12/2015
Went smoothly. Were able to schedule quickly (fit me in versus having to wait a couple of weeks), crew arrived on time and window was fixed per expectations.
Description of Work
replace pane of glass in window w/multiple panes
Category
glass repair, replacement windows

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review, I am glad we were able to get our schedules to mesh and get this taken care of in a timely fashion during our busy season. BGS glass is here for all your glass needs from Shower Doors, Mirrors, Patio Doors, Replacement thermopanes to everything else glass related. Owner : Shannon Williams
MIKE K.
5.0
07/28/2014
Excellent service and response. Would definitely use again.
Description of Work
Replaced a pane of glass in a front door.
Category
glass repair, replacement windows, doors

Service Provider Response

[member name removed], Thanks for the review, BGS looks forward to serving your future glass needs from windows to patio doors and shower doors to mirrors, BGS takes care of all your glass needs. Thanks Again, Owner: Shannon Williams
JOHN B.
5.0
05/27/2014
Because it was not square cut, it did require them to order out. Product came in a few days later. They were very professional and the transaction was easy.
Description of Work
Cut custom glass top for nightstand.
Category
glass repair, replacement windows

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the opportunity to supply you with the glass for your nightstand. It will keep your nightstand looking great for years to come. Please keep us in mind for all your future glass needs.
Joanne T.
5.0
05/27/2014
We brought in the door and the lady was very professional. She quoted a price on the spot and told us about a week and they would call. Two days later they called and it was ready. We picked it up and of course got Angies list discount. It was a perfect job and are very pleased.
Description of Work
put glass in a door for our wall clock
Category
glass repair, replacement windows

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review! It was a pleasure to take care of the glass for your wall clock. Please keep BGS in mind for all your future glass needs.
Valerie G.
5.0
04/04/2014
They are great,very fast, come out when they said they'd come out, and I think they're reasonably priced. I had used them more than once.
Description of Work
We used BGS Glass Service for a leaded glass.
Category
glass repair

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review! It was a pleasure to take care of your leaded glass needs and BGS looks forward to serving all your glass needs in the future.
Phillip G.
5.0
03/31/2014
My experience with them was good. Their communication skills were good. They told me when they were going to come and they came when they said they would.
Description of Work
I used BGS Glass Service for replacing a window.
Category
replacement windows

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review! I was glad to hear you were satisfied with the service and communications as BGS strives for 100% customer satisfaction. BGS looks forward to serving all of your upcoming glass needs in the future.
Craig P.
5.0
10/30/2013
Ryan at BGS sold us the door after we found our remodeling contractor or his plumber did not retrofit a corner shower door. We also found a mirror we liked at their Waukesha showroom. We looked at a number of other providers and found BGS met our needs best in our local community. The installation was delayed due to our remodeling contractor, and BGS was very responsive to our needs in waiting until everything was ready for the installation of our shower enclosure. They were very good at communicating and meeting our needs. Also, they cleaned everything up and took the old shower door materals with them. They met our needs and we have recommended them to others.
Description of Work
Provided and Installed a neo-angle (corner) shower door/enclosure and bathroom mirror.
Category
glass repair, doors

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review on the installation of your shower door. I am glad we were able to make the necessary adjustment in scheduling. BGS glass looks forward to doing more business with you in the future. As always BGS Glass Service strives for 100% customer satisfaction. Thanks Again for the review!
Diane B.
5.0
04/12/2013
The service man arrived on time and did the job expertly , on a very cold day, and cleaned up after himself. Very happy with the job.
Description of Work
Replaced thermo-pane glass on our patio door on a very cold day. The service man was very courteous and did a great job. We were very pleased with the price also after doing comparison shopping. I would highly recommend them.
Category
glass repair, replacement windows

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review. BGS glass looks forward to doing more business with you in the future. As always BGS Glass Service strives for 100% customer satisfaction.Thanks Again for the review!
Tyler M.
1.0
01/03/2013
WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE AS WELL AS QUALITY OF PRODUCT I HAVE EVERY EXPERIENCED. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I HAVE EVER WRITTEN A BAD REVIEW FOR ANY COMPANY. Where do i start? Well we signed the contract on Oct 1st colors and everything were picked. I have e-mails stating that the job was to be finished Nov 26th! We had a few of the exterior doors installed as well as a couple of the windows They had 2 months! YES 2 MONTHS! Then after that was missed we settled on December 19th. That day came and went with not a single call to let me know what was going on or why they were not going to show up. Keep in mind our project is 100% finished but the windows and doors! In fact I called and e-mailed probably 10-15 times and have yet to get a call back from my salesperson and it is now Jan 3rd. YES YOU HEARD ME CORRECTLY! They never called me once to let me know what was going on. I was the one that had to call them and ask. "Hmmm why didn't you show up today"? "You said you were going to?" So yesterday I was finally able to get ahold of the owner or manager. No one knew what was going on and none of the trim for around the doors was even on order. This trim was decided on Oct 3rd! it is Jan 3rd. SO THE JOB IS AT 14 WEEKS FROM RIGHT NOW. WHO KNOWS HOW LONG THIS CAN GO? MAYBE NEXT CHRISTMAS? ONLY TIME WILL TELL. You have to understand that I called and emailed daily on updates and never got one response. After doing this for months you can imagine how frustrating that can be. So at this point we have all the doors and windows in and are waiting on the trim to arrive among a few other misc. things that were suppose to be finished weeks ago. On top of the worst customer service known to man kind below is what went wrong with the job so far. Could be more coming soon. -Installers cracked the window when installing that will be another 3 weeks from now -Installers applied the worst caulk job on the windows and doors that i have ever seen. My 2nd grader could have done a better job. Which they even admitted to how bad it was. Nothing we can do now. -they measured wrong on the doors so we had to rip out the drywall and have that repaired and re-built and re-painted -The wood doors have dings in them. and stained poorly on edges -The etched glass has stain that leaked from the wood onto the glass. looks like total crap. On a side note I hired this company to install a single glass piece for my shower at my home and everything went fine. Not sure they can handle jobs over a $700 job.
Description of Work
PERFORMED AN OFFICE WINDOW AND DOOR BUILD OUT WE HAD A TOTAL OF (3) WINDOWS AND (2) EXTERIOR DOORS AND (3) INTERIOR DOORS DOORS REQUIRED WOOD CASING AND SOME ALUMINUM METAL FRAMING DOORS WERE ALL WOOD WITH GLASS INSERTS (3) WOOD POCKET DOORS THAT REQUIRE WOOD CASING THESE DOORS HAD 3 ACID ETCHED LITES WE ADDED MORE OFFICES AND CUBICLES FOR OUR QUICKLY EXPANDING BUSINESS
Category
egress windows, replacement windows, doors

Service Provider Response

Before making any judgments from Member please see all the other GREAT reviews from customers! Let me start off by saying that BGS hired a new employee that was working on this project, this was his 3rd project for BGS and his previous jobs went perfect with lots of compliments. First let me state that there was no general contractor on the job. BGS started working with one individual and then the project was flipped over to Tyler after 2 months of working with one individual. When the contract was signed in early Oct. and a completion date was given, BGS’s new employee made a bad call in regards to when the job was going to be done since he did not verify with the vendors of their holiday schedule. This was an inexcusable procedure from a project manager. When he called and ordered the product, the vendor then gave him a Dec. 19th delivery date. At that time the project manager should have called and explained this to Member, unfortunately this was not done. As for calling and emailing 10-15 times with no response, BGS’s project manager went AWOL on us and we could not get ahold of him either. At that point, BGS had no idea Tyler was trying to get in contact with someone from BGS; it’s hard to help someone when you are unaware of their situation. When Member finally did get in contact with a BGS representative, BGS needed to dig into the project and find out where the project stood as far as progress of installation and products needed. BGS is now moving forward on the project with a seasoned project manager. BGS made this project a priority and used all resources on board. The trim was on order but with the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday shutdown the trim was pushed back to a Jan. 10th delivery. The reason the trim order fell behind was because Member added more trim to the order and the vendor wanted to do all of the trim at once. Anyone who has purchased different lots of tile/carpet can understand the reason for this. All the wood doors and wood trim were stained by our vendors’ vendor. So when Member mentions the stain wicking onto the glass this was done by a 3rd party. BGS did offer to have our vendor come out and look at the wood doors and glass in question. . As for what went wrong, glass is very fragile and can break easily. Unfortunately, when the installation crew was setting glass, one of the insulated glass units broke. BGS immediately placed the order for a replacement unit. Insulated glass unit production is done in a clean, controlled environment by special fabricators. Most glazing contractors order glass from these producers. The caulk job would have turned out better if the window openings would have been built correctly. There was an out of square issue up to 5/8”. Caulk tips are only a ½” wide so that made it very difficult to lay a perfect bead. Member was given exact measurement to create the opening to, but failed to do that, so the installer made the opening bigger which caused Member to have the drywall opening refinished. A general contractor would have made sure all opening were square and right the first time. BGS had to go out and try to install one remaining door 3 times because again, they did not hire a general contractor. When they saw cut the opening for the door there was a 1 ½” -2” void between the layers of the insulated pre-cast wall and nothing was done about it before scheduling the install. They filled the void and called BGS out right away which we did and the newly poured concrete was still wet. So now the 3rd time out BGS was finally able to complete the door install. Member experienced a 2 week hiatus from BGS but not months as stated. I am sure that Member and the rest of the employees are very good at their jobs. This was an addition that required a general contractor or project manager that is familiar with construction projects.
James R.
5.0
06/23/2012
We had BGS come out to do an estimate after receiving a very high-priced estimate with another company. They were honest and fair in the evaluation and gave us options (something the other company did not offer). He gave us an estimate on the spot and then wrote it up. He explained the timeline and scheduling procedure--which was right on the mark. The day of replacement went smoothly--the workers arrived on time and did a thorough job. The work was estimated for 2.5 hours but took about 4. We were not charged extra. The windows look great and they even completely caulked around the inside and outside. We are pleased and would hired them again
Description of Work
Replace an attic window and replaced two garage windows and trim.
Category
replacement windows

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review. BGS glass looks forward to doing future business with you. As always we here at BGS strive for 100% customer service.
Carolyn T.
5.0
03/15/2012
Received estimate promptly. Glass did not arrive as soon as we were told. We understood that they had no control over that but we never heard from them unless we called. Their customer communication could be better. When the glass was installed, the job was satisfactory. They do a good job. We had used them before for a shower enclosure and it was the same story - Good work but we were the ones that had to call and find out what was going on.
Description of Work
Replace 2 patio door glass panes.
Category
glass repair, doors

Service Provider Response

Member, Thanks for the review. Here at BGS we strive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction. I will be talking with my staff about the communication mishap. With reviews from customers it helps shed light on areas that need to be tuned up. Thanks again and we here at BGS look forward to continued business.
Hans & Laura S.
4.0
03/13/2012
We are satisfied with the quality and to a lesser degree with the price. Took a little longer than expected to get the items mentioned due to their custom size but in the end all turned out well.
Description of Work
The only personal contact we had was during the selection process of items required for our bathroom. At that point all we already knew what we wanted and only made small changes. The extent of our purchase came down to a mirror and a glass partition.
Category
glass repair

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review. We here at BGS look forward to doing future business with you.
Helen K.
5.0
09/08/2011
They came out and gave me an estimate. The estimate was fair. I was very pleased. They did a very nice job.
Description of Work
They replaced a window that was cracked.
Category
replacement windows

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review. BGS looks forward to doing future business with you.
Carolyn T.
5.0
02/18/2011
Estimate was in the ballpark with others. Enclosure is very nice - looks great. Were very prompt on providing estimate. Installers put booties over shoes so as not to mess up floor. The only problem was that it took longer to get it than we were told.
Description of Work
Installed new 2 sided frameless shower enclosure
Category
glass repair

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review and it was a pleasure doing business with you. When I showed my Shower Door team the review they had this to say “that morning while loading the truck we realized that our vendor had only dropped off 2 of the 3 glass panels the day before. We called our vendor and to our surprise he had truck issues in Kenosha. The driver was waiting for a repair truck and he had our third piece on the truck. So my guys went down to Kenosha and picked up the third piece of glass. From there my guys went to your job and completed it. When working with out of town vendors it makes certain things out of our control but this time we got lucky”. Again thanks for the review and BGS looks forward to doing future business with you.
Joseph M.
4.0
01/30/2011
Everything went great. The staff are not exactly the friendliest people but they did very good work.
Description of Work
This company repaired two broken windows due to extreme cold weather in WI. They offered to pick up but it was easier for me to bring their shop. Everything was done efficiently. I then had BGS replace every screen in our home.
Category
screen repair, replacement windows

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review, I appreciate the feedback on the staff and have had a conversation with the entire staff on how important customer service is from the phone conversation to the final install. I am confidante this was an isolated incident and will not happen again. Thanks again for the feedback.
fred J.
5.0
11/20/2010
Great. Crew was efficient, protected the area, and cleaned up the mess. They also noticed that the new glass was slightly defective. I wouldn't have noticed if they hadn't pointed it out. So they finished the install and ordered a replacement which they installed at a later date.
Description of Work
BGS replaced a double pane window light that had a broken seal and had begun to mold on the inside.
Category
replacement windows

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the review. Look forward to doing future business with you.
Barbara S.
5.0
10/13/2010
BGS Glass came out immediately to give me an estimate. They gave me an approximate date that the windows would be in for delivery. When the windows were ready, they called to set up a repair date. The work was done on time and was done very well. The BGS Glass employees were all very professional. I thought the work was great and the price was good. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work
BGS Glass replaced two window units in my bow window, which has a total of four units. These are insulated windows.
Category
replacement windows, doors

Service Provider Response

Thanks for the great review. BGS strives on customer service and it's always nice to hear when we hit the nail on the head. It was a pleasure working with you also and BGS looks forward to doing future business with you.
KURT S.
5.0
02/10/2008
BGS Glass was a great company to work with. Myron was the sales rep. who gave me the quotes. The work was well done in a timely manner. The bid came in somewhere in the middle of the the 5 companies who bid. The installers were courteous and clean. I'd recommend using this company for any issue related to fixing or replacing existing windows. I will be using them to replace more windows this spring.
Description of Work
Installation of 8 aluminum storm windows and 12 replacement windows.
Category
replacement windows
MONIKA V.
5.0
02/26/2006
I was very pleased with their friendly phone service helpers. They answered all my questions quickly. They let me keep my window after they measured it, because of the weather and winter snow.
Description of Work
I called them about fixing our kitchen window. The receptionist informed me that it would be cheaper if we could bring the window in to the shop. So we did.
Category
replacement windows

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    General Information
    Free Estimates
    Yes
    Eco-Friendly Accreditations
    Yes
    Payment Options
    Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
    Senior Discount
    No
    Warranties
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    Services Offered

    Residential, commercial & industrial glass replacement on site or in shop. Storefronts, thermopanes, patio doors, heavy glass shower enclosures, mirrors: custom cut, polished, beveled edge & framed mirrors, plexi-glass/lexan, table tops, window repairs, glazing, screens, fireplace doors, replacement windows

    Services Not Offered

    Automotive glass replacement

    Frequently Asked Questions & Answers about BGS Glass Service

    How is BGS Glass Service overall rated?

    BGS Glass Service is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    What days are BGS Glass Service open?

    BGS Glass Service is open:

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    What payment options does BGS Glass Service provide

    BGS Glass Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

    Does BGS Glass Service offer free estimates?

    Yes, BGS Glass Service offers free project estimates.

    Does BGS Glass Service offer eco-friendly accreditations?

    Yes, BGS Glass Service offers eco-friendly accreditations.

    Does BGS Glass Service offer a senior discount?

    No, BGS Glass Service does not offer a senior discount.

    Are warranties offered by BGS Glass Service?

    No, BGS Glass Service does not offer warranties.

    What services does BGS Glass Service offer?

    BGS Glass Service offers the following services: Residential, commercial & industrial glass replacement on site or in shop. Storefronts, thermopanes, patio doors, heavy glass shower enclosures, mirrors: custom cut, polished, beveled edge & framed mirrors, plexi-glass/lexan, table tops, window repairs, glazing, screens, fireplace doors, replacement windows

    Are there any services BGS Glass Service does not offer?

    Automotive glass replacement