Fred's Screens · Dallas, TX
Glass Replacement
Broken window glass replaced — single panes, tempered safety glass and fogged insulated units, measured and fitted properly.
A broken pane is more than a view problem: it is a security hole, a weather hole and, in a Dallas summer, an air-conditioning leak you can hear. Fred's Screens handles glass replacement from the Westmoreland Rd shop — the listing that built the business pairs screens with glass work for a reason: the same measuring discipline applies. We measure the opening and the glass thickness precisely, order or cut the correct glass, and fit it with proper glazing so the pane sits sealed and rattle-free.
The work covers single-pane glass in older windows and doors, tempered safety glass where code requires it — near doors, in bathrooms, in low windows a person could fall against — and replacement of fogged insulated glass units whose seals have failed and left the window permanently cloudy. If the sash or frame around the broken glass is also damaged, we will tell you what we find before the glass goes in, so you are not glazing a window that needs bigger help.
What You Get with Our Glass Replacement
Single-pane replacement
Cracked and broken single panes in older wood and aluminum windows measured, cut and glazed the traditional way.
Tempered safety glass
Code-required safety glass for doors, sidelites, bathrooms and low glazing — ordered to exact size and thickness.
Fogged insulated units
Failed double-pane units replaced as a sealed unit, restoring the clear view and the insulation the window was built with.
Door glass
Broken glass in entry and patio doors replaced, including half and full lites, with the retainers and seals refitted.
Precise measuring
Glass is unforgiving of guesswork — every unit is measured for width, height and thickness before it is ordered or cut.
Honest frame assessment
Rotten or damaged sashes flagged before glazing, so new glass never goes into a frame that cannot hold it.
Options & Materials
Glass choice depends on where the pane lives. Standard clear glass suits most upper windows. Tempered glass is not optional where building code calls for safety glazing — doors and the windows beside them, tub and shower enclosures' neighboring windows, and any pane whose bottom edge sits low to the floor. Low-E coatings on replacement insulated units cut the solar heat that pours through Dallas west-facing glass, and are worth the modest upgrade on sun-struck rooms. Obscure glass restores privacy in bathroom windows without blinds. At the quote we will identify exactly what your broken unit is — thickness, type, coating — and replace like for like or better, your call.
How the Job Works, Step by Step
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Assessment
Call and describe the problem. Where possible we assess the damage first — a cracked pane, fogged unit, broken hardware or a mirror that needs replacing — and tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
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Written quote
You get a clear price for the agreed work before anything starts: glass type, thickness, finish and labor, all spelled out. No surprises when the job is done.
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Measuring & ordering
We take exact measurements and order or cut the glass and materials to size. Tempered and safety glass is ordered to code for doors, showers and low windows.
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Installation
Our glaziers remove the damaged material, fit the new glass or unit, seal the edges and check the operation of the window or door. Work areas are protected and left clean.
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Final check
We inspect the finished work with you in good light. You get care instructions and our number for anything that comes up later.
Care & Maintenance
New glazing compound and seals need their cure time — we will tell you how long before the window can be washed or painted around. After that, glass care is ordinary: non-abrasive cleaner, soft cloth, and attention to the seals at each repaint. For insulated units, watch for the first hint of fogging at a corner; a unit caught early is a planned replacement, not an emergency. Keep the paperwork from the job — it records the unit's exact size and spec, which makes any future replacement faster.
What Affects the Price?
No two homes in Dallas are the same, so honest pricing starts with a look at your actual project. These are the factors that move the number most:
- Pane size and glass thickness
- Glass type — standard, tempered or insulated unit
- Coatings — low-E or obscure privacy glass
- Sash and frame condition around the break
- Access — upper-story or awkward locations
For general planning numbers, see our Price Guide — those are market ranges, not our prices. Your exact, written price comes free with your quote: call (469) 730-0292.
Glass Replacement Photos
Photos marked as illustrative in their description show the style of the finished result; the others are from our own completed work. Click any photo for the full view.
Glass Replacement — Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can a broken window be made secure?+
Call (469) 730-0292 and describe the break. Broken glass can often be measured promptly; the replacement time depends on whether the glass is a cut-to-size single pane or an insulated or tempered unit that must be fabricated to order. We will give you the real timeline on the call, not a guess.
My double-pane window is foggy inside. Does the whole window need replacing?+
Usually not. Fogging means the insulated unit's seal failed — the unit itself can be replaced within your existing frame and sash, restoring clarity and insulation for much less than a full window replacement.
Do I need tempered glass?+
In specific locations, yes — building code requires safety glazing near doors, in tub and shower areas, and in large low panes. We identify those locations at measuring and quote tempered glass where it is required; elsewhere, standard glass is fine.
Can you replace glass in a door?+
Yes — entry doors, patio doors and sidelites. Door glass is often tempered by code and is retained differently from window glass; both are part of this service.
How much do glass replacement cost?+
The honest answer is that it depends on size, material and the condition of the existing opening. Beware of anyone who quotes a firm price without measuring. Fred's Screens measures first and then gives you a written quote with the full price — free — so you can compare it properly.
How long does a typical glass replacement project take?+
Measuring and ordering take the first part of the timeline; the on-site work for most homes is completed in a day. Larger or custom projects take longer, and we give you the schedule in writing before you commit, so you can plan around it.
Do you offer free estimates?+
Yes — call (469) 730-0292 and we will arrange a free consultation and written quote. There is no obligation and no pressure to decide on the spot.
Do you serve my part of Dallas?+
Fred's Screens serves the areas listed on our Service Areas page. If your neighborhood is close to a listed area but not named, call us — we will tell you straight away whether we can reach you.
What should I prepare before installation day?+
Clear the area around each opening, take down curtains or blinds if we are not replacing them, and move fragile items away from the work zone. Our team protects floors and furniture, and removes the old units and packaging when the job is done.
Can glass replacement be customized for unusual sizes or shapes?+
In most cases, yes. Arches, angled tops, oversized openings and out-of-square frames are measured individually and made or ordered to fit. Bring us the awkward opening — it is usually the one that benefits most from a custom solution.
What information helps my quote be accurate?+
Rough measurements (width × height in inches), a photo of each opening, and a note about what you want to change. Send those when you call (469) 730-0292 and your written quote will be faster and closer to the final number.
What happens if something is not right after the job?+
Call us. Fred's Screens stands behind its work: if something we supplied or installed is not right, we come back and make it right. That is how a local business keeps its name — one fixed problem at a time.
Questions about glass replacement? Talk to a real person.
Call (469) 730-0292 or send the 2-step quote form — it takes under a minute.