# Emergency Glass Repair Toronto | 24/7 Elite Glass Toronto URL: https://eliteglassrepairtoronto.ca/emergency-glass-repair/ EMERGENCY Emergency & Residential # Emergency Glass Repair Toronto, ON | Commercial Storefront Emergency Glass Last updated: October 10, 2026 2-hr arrival | $185-$1,850. 2-hr 416 / 4-hr 905 emergency arrival, 24/7. NOTICE: We do NOT repair automotive glass or windshields. Residential, commercial and storefront glass only. Emergency glass repair for a smashed storefront, a broken patio door or a window that will not survive the night. The crew carries CSA A440 tempered or laminated stock, Low-E coated insulated glass unit blanks and replacement window glass, and spec-matches Guardian ClimaGuard or Pilkington OptiTherm on the permanent install. We arrive inside 2 hours in the 416 and 4 hours in the 905, make the opening safe with 15mm OSB, and bill your insurer direct. 24/7 Emergency Callout: (416) 555-0100 Get a written quote [#quote-form →](#quote-form) Call 24/7 Dispatch: (416) 555-0100 [tel:+14165550100 →](tel:+14165550100) ![Emergency glazing crew arriving at night with OSB sheets for a smashed Toronto shop window](/images/misc/emergency-glazing-crew-arriving-at-night-in-work-v.webp) Published price $185-$1,850 per callout, CAD, itemised in writing 4.9★ Google rating 2 hr 416 emergency arrival 2,400+ Panels installed since 2002 85% Claims direct-billed What's Included ## What Does Our Emergency Glass Repair Service Include? 24/7 emergency glazing: 2-hr 416 / 4-hr 905 arrival, OSB make-safe, insurance direct-billed. - 24/7 dispatch, no after-hours surcharge up to midnight - 15mm OSB + Dow Corning 795 board-up - Same-night tempered where stock allows - Permanent install scheduled within 72 hours - Intact, Aviva, Economical, Co-operators direct-bill - Time-stamped photo set for your adjuster Timeline 2-hr 416 / 4-hr 905 arrival; permanent glass within 72 hours Warranty Written 2-year workmanship, on the invoice ![Glazier in cut-resistant gloves clearing broken glass from a window frame](/images/features/glazier-in-cut-resistant-gloves-removing-broken-gl.webp) Glazier in cut-resistant gloves clearing broken glass from a window frame. Work by The Elite Glass Repair Toronto Crew. ## What Counts as a Glass Emergency? A glass emergency is any break that leaves a building open, unsafe or exposed to weather. In practice, that means four kinds of calls, which make up most of our overnight glass repair work across Toronto [/ →](/) and the GTA: - **Break-ins.** A smashed storefront on Queen West at 2am, a back door lite kicked in on a Leslieville semi, a ground-floor condo window in CityPlace. - **Storm damage.** Wind-cracked balcony doors in lakeside towers, branches through bedroom windows after a summer storm, hail on skylights. - **Accidents.** A patio door walked into, a shower door that let go, a ball through a front window. - **Spontaneous breakage.** Tempered glass sometimes shatters on its own because of a nickel sulfide inclusion. It looks like vandalism, but nobody touched it. If the glass is cracked but still sitting in the frame and the room is dry, it is usually not an emergency. Put clear packing tape across the crack, keep people away from it, and book a regular window glass repair [/window-glass-repair/ →](/window-glass-repair/) visit. You save the callout. ## What Happens When You Call 24/7 Dispatch Dispatch answers, takes your address, what broke and whether there is an insurance claim. You get an arrival window: 2 hours in the 416, 4 hours in the 905. The crew lead calls or texts when they are on the way. On site, the first job is safety. Loose shards come out of the frame with gloves and a bin, the floor and sidewalk are swept, and the opening is checked for frame damage. Then we decide, with you, whether real glass can go in tonight or whether the opening gets boarded. Before anything is cleaned, the crew photographs the damage from inside and outside with time stamps. Those photos, plus the measurements and the itemised invoice, are what your adjuster needs. ## Board-Up or Same-Night Glass? The truck carries common sizes of CSA A440 tempered and annealed glass, glazing tape, setting blocks and Dow Corning 795. If the opening fits stock, the crew can often install real glass on the first visit, which saves a second trip. A board-up is used when the glass is made to order. That includes most sealed units with a Low-E coating, large storefront panels, SentryGlas laminated glass and Pyrostop fire-rated lites. The board-up is 15mm OSB cut on site, screwed to the frame and sealed with Dow Corning 795 so it stays weathertight. It is designed to stay up for days, not hours, in case the permanent glass takes a little longer. | Situation | What the crew does tonight | Permanent glass | | --- | --- | --- | | Small house window, single pane | Same-night glass from stock | Done on first visit | | Sealed unit, Low-E coated | Board-up or temporary pane | 7-14 business days | | Storefront panel, tempered | Board-up | Within 72 hours where stock allows | | Laminated or fire-rated lite | Board-up | 5-10 business days | | Balcony door, condo | Temporary panel or board | 10-14 business days | ## Insurance Direct-Billing After a Break-In Break-in claims are where most people get stuck. The adjuster’s number and the glazier’s invoice do not match, the homeowner pays the difference, and the cash advance sits on a credit card for weeks. We direct-bill Intact, Aviva, Economical and Co-operators on about 85 percent of break-in claims. You give us the claim number, we send the adjuster the photo set and an itemised invoice that shows glass type, thickness, size, labour and sealant on separate lines. Because the adjuster can see exactly what is being replaced, the usual $800 gap between the two numbers rarely shows up. You pay your deductible and nothing else. ## How to Lower the Cost of an Emergency A few things make a real difference to the invoice: 1. **Call before midnight if you can.** No after-hours surcharge up to midnight. 2. **Tell dispatch the size of the opening.** A rough width and height lets the crew bring the right glass and maybe finish in one visit. 3. **Have the claim number ready.** Direct-billing starts on the spot. 4. **Do not tape cardboard over it and wait a week.** Water damage to sills, drywall and flooring often costs more than the glass. For anything urgent, call the crew at (416) 555-0100. If it can wait until business hours, send a message [/contact/ →](/contact/) with a photo and the crew will quote it in writing. Written by The Elite Glass Repair Toronto Crew. Last updated October 10, 2026. Straight Answers ## What Actually Stops Toronto Homeowners From Booking Emergency Glass Repair ### Q.Is it worth paying for an emergency callout, or can it wait until morning? In our opinion, an open opening overnight is the most expensive thing on the job. Rain, theft and a cold house cost more than a $185 make-safe. If the glass is cracked but still in the frame, tape it and call us in the morning. ### Q.Will I be charged extra because it is night or a weekend? No after-hours surcharge up to midnight, any day of the week. After midnight we tell you the surcharge on the phone before the crew leaves, so there are no surprises on the invoice. ### Q.Do I have to pay the whole bill and wait for insurance? Usually not. We direct-bill Intact, Aviva, Economical and Co-operators on 85 percent of break-in claims. You pay the deductible, we send the adjuster photos and an itemised invoice, and the insurer pays us. ### Q.Will the board-up damage my frame or siding? We screw OSB into the frame or the rough opening, not into brick or siding where we can avoid it, and seal the perimeter with Dow Corning 795. When the permanent glass goes in, the screw holes are filled or hidden by the stops. The 5-Step Precision Glazing Standard ## How Does Our Emergency Glass Repair Process Work? Same five steps on every job, from a single pane to a curtain wall bay. Typical timeline: 2-hr 416 / 4-hr 905 arrival; permanent glass within 72 hours. 1. 1 ### Step 1: Assessment & Safety Stabilization Arrival inside 2 hours in the 416 and 4 in the 905. We clear broken glass, check the frame for damage and make the opening safe with 15mm OSB or same-night glass. 2. 2 ### Step 2: Measurement While the opening is secured we laser-measure the daylight size, check glass thickness with a micrometer and note the IGU overall thickness, coating and frame type. 3. 3 ### Step 3: Glass Sourcing Others patch with non-certified import float. We use CSA A440 tempered from stock or order direct from Pilkington, Cardinal and Guardian for the permanent unit. 4. 4 ### Step 4: Dry-Fit and Spec Match The crew dry-fits the permanent glass, checks edges and squareness, and matches tint and coating to the surrounding windows before sealant goes on. 5. 5 ### Step 5: Install & Dow Corning 795 Seal Board comes off, glass goes in on new setting blocks, Dow Corning 795 seals the perimeter, and the written 2-year warranty is printed on the invoice. Published CAD Pricing ## How Much Does Emergency Glass Repair Cost in Toronto? Emergency Glass Repair runs **$185-$1,850 per callout**. Prices are in CAD before HST, published here rather than gated behind a call. | Job | Price (CAD) | What drives the price | | --- | --- | --- | | Emergency callout minimum (make-safe, cleanup, photos) | $185 | Covers arrival, cleanup and a small OSB board-up | | Board-up, standard window or door opening | $185-$450 | 15mm OSB, Dow Corning 795 weather seal | | Board-up, large storefront or patio opening | $350-$650 | Multiple sheets, 2x4 bracing if needed | | Same-night stock tempered glass, small lite | $450-$1,100 | Where truck or shop stock fits the opening | | Same-night glass, larger lite or two openings | $1,100-$1,850 | Two-person set, stock permitting | | After-midnight dispatch | Quoted on call | Surcharge disclosed before the crew rolls | Prices in CAD before HST. No after-hours surcharge up to midnight. Permanent glass is quoted separately when it cannot go in the same night. Free Tools ## Try Our Free Glass Calculators ### Glass Insurance Claim Calculator See what your insurer pays, what you pay, and the cash advance you avoid when we direct-bill your glass claim. Use calculator [Glass Insurance Claim Calculator →](/tools/glass-insurance-claim-calculator/) Why The Crew ## Why Choose Elite Glass Repair Toronto for Emergency Glass Repair? ### 2-hour 416 arrival Every 416 postal code inside 2 hours, the 905 inside 4, 24/7. Dispatched from Vaughan with a fully stocked truck. ### No midnight surcharge Evenings and weekends cost the same as a weekday up to midnight. The $185 callout minimum covers a basic make-safe. ### Insurance handled Photos, measurements and an itemised invoice go straight to Intact, Aviva, Economical or Co-operators. You pay the deductible. ### Same-night glass when we can Common tempered and annealed sizes ride on the truck, so many small openings get real glass, not plywood, on the first visit. ### Permanent fix in 72 hours Board-ups are scheduled for permanent glass within 72 hours where stock allows, with lead times confirmed in writing. ### Residential and commercial Houses, condos, storefronts and offices. WSIB cleared with $5M CGL for commercial and condo work. Recent Work ## Our Emergency Glass Repair Work Across the GTA Crew photos from recent jobs. Click any photo to enlarge. Full project gallery [/gallery/ →](/gallery/) Leslieville semi, make-safe in 90 minutes Liberty Village, same-night tempered sidelite Adjuster photo set, the Annex Storm damage, Harbourfront condo Client Reviews ## What GTA Clients Say About Our Emergency Glass Repair 4.9★ average Google rating. Each review names the job, the neighbourhood and what it cost. > "Spec-matched 1998 Pilkington coating in 24-hr condo install. PM approved first walkthrough." Arjun S., Harbourfront $1,850 Foggy IGU > "Low-iron clarity is noticeable. Dorma hinges feel like a bank vault." Priya S., Rosedale $2,850 Frameless Starphire Shower > "Boarded 11pm, permanent Tuesday, Intact direct-billed. Zero out of pocket." Sarah K., Yorkville $4,200 Storefront After Break-In Ratings shown from our Google profile average of 4.9 stars. Toronto Buyers Ask ## Emergency Glass Repair FAQs ### How fast can an emergency glazier get to me in Toronto? Inside 2 hours anywhere in the 416 and inside 4 hours in the 905, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That covers downtown Toronto, North York, Scarborough and Etobicoke on the 2-hour clock, and Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Brampton, Richmond Hill and Oakville on the 4-hour clock. Our base is in Vaughan, so Woodbridge, Concord and Maple are often reached faster. When you call, dispatch gives you an arrival window and the crew lead texts when they are on the way. If a job is already running late at night, we tell you honestly rather than promising a time we cannot hit. Most callers get a crew at the door well inside the window. ### What does the $185 emergency callout include? The $185 minimum covers the crew's arrival, broken glass cleanup, a time-stamped photo set for your insurer and a make-safe on a standard opening with 15mm OSB and a Dow Corning 795 weather seal. If you need more than one opening boarded, a large storefront or patio opening secured, or same-night glass installed, the price moves into the $185-$1,850 range and we tell you the number before we start. Every emergency invoice is itemised in CAD on letterhead, which is what insurers like Intact and Aviva expect to see. There is no after-hours surcharge up to midnight. ### Can you install real glass the same night instead of plywood? Often, yes. The truck carries common sizes of CSA A440 tempered and annealed glass, so many smaller house windows, door lites and storefront sidelites can be glazed on the first visit. Large panels, sealed units with a Low-E coating, laminated security glass and fire-rated glass are made to order, so those openings get a board-up tonight and permanent glass within 72 hours where the fabricator has stock. ### Will my home insurance cover emergency glass repair? Most Ontario home and commercial policies cover sudden glass breakage from a break-in, vandalism or a storm, less your deductible. Accidental breakage, like a ball through a window, is covered on many policies too. We direct-bill Intact, Aviva, Economical and Co-operators, so you do not front the money. If your deductible is higher than the repair, it can make sense to pay directly, and we will tell you if that looks like the case. ### What should I do while I wait for the crew? Keep people and pets away from the broken glass. If it is safe, take photos of the damage from inside and outside before anything is moved, because your insurer will want them. Do not try to pull loose shards out of the frame. Close interior doors to keep heat in, and if it is raining, lay towels or a tarp on the floor. If it was a break-in, call the police first and get a report number. ### Do you handle storm and wind damage as well as break-ins? Yes. High winds off the lake regularly crack condo balcony door glass in Humber Bay Shores and Harbourfront, and falling branches break house windows across the GTA after summer storms. The process is the same: make safe, photograph, measure, and schedule permanent glass. ### Can you match my existing sealed unit after an emergency? Yes. We read the spacer stamp, measure the overall unit thickness and check the Low-E coating so the permanent insulated glass unit matches the rest of your windows. That is part of the measurement we take on the emergency visit. ### Do you work for condo corporations and property managers after hours? Yes. Condo PMs call us for lobby doors, amenity room glass and suite balcony doors at all hours. We provide WSIB clearance and a certificate of insurance, and coordinate with security for elevator and loading dock access. ### What happens after the board-up? You get a written quote for the permanent glass with a confirmed lead time, usually within a day. Once the glass arrives, the crew returns, removes the board, installs and seals the new glass, and hands over the written 2-year workmanship warranty. ### Is emergency glass repair different from emergency board-up? Board-up is just securing the opening. Emergency glass repair includes the board-up when needed but goes through to the permanent glass. If all you need tonight is the opening secured, see our emergency board-up service [/emergency-board-up/ →](/emergency-board-up/) . ### Do you fix car windshields in an emergency? No. We do residential, commercial and storefront glass only. We do not repair or replace automotive glass or windshields. Still have a question? The crew answers the phone 24/7 and replies to messages within the day. Call (416) 555-0100 [tel:+14165550100 →](tel:+14165550100) Send a Message [/contact/ →](/contact/) Related Services ## Related Glass Services Jobs that often come up alongside emergency glass repair. ![Two-person crew boarding a broken plaza storefront with 15mm OSB at night](/images/misc/two-person-crew-at-night-screwing-cut-15mm-osb-she.webp) EMERGENCY [/emergency-board-up/ →](/emergency-board-up/) ### Emergency Board-Up Service Toronto [/emergency-board-up/ →](/emergency-board-up/) Emergency board-up for commercial storefront owners, homeowners and insurance adjusters who need an opening secured tonight. We cut 15mm ply or OSB on site, seal the perimeter with Dow Corning 795 and screw-fix to the frame, arriving within 24 hours anywhere in the GTA and inside 2 hours on most 416 calls in Parkdale, Little Italy and the Danforth. Includes In Scope - 15mm ply or OSB cut on site - Dow Corning 795 weather seal - Permanent glass booked within 72 hours Same-night | $185-$650 Get a written quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) [/emergency-board-up/ →](/emergency-board-up/) ![Two-person glazing crew setting a tempered storefront panel into an aluminum frame on Queen West](/images/misc/two-person-glazing-crew-in-hard-hats-setting-a-lar.webp) STOREFRONT [/storefront-glass-replacement/ →](/storefront-glass-replacement/) ### Storefront Glass Replacement Toronto [/storefront-glass-replacement/ →](/storefront-glass-replacement/) Storefront glass replacement for commercial storefront owners on Queen West, King West and Yorkville who need the facade secured tonight and permanent tomorrow. We install CSA A440 tempered 6-10mm, SentryGlas laminated and Pyrostop fire-rated glass for OBC Part 3 openings, sealed with Dow Corning 795 on new setting blocks. Includes In Scope - 24-hr board-up with 15mm OSB - CSA A440 tempered or Pyrostop fire-rated - Intact and Aviva direct-bill paperwork 24-hr board / 72-hr install | $1,200-$5,500 Get a written quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) [/storefront-glass-replacement/ →](/storefront-glass-replacement/) ![Two glaziers removing a cracked pane from a vinyl casement on a Leaside brick house](/images/misc/two-glaziers-removing-a-cracked-pane-from-a-white-.webp) RESIDENTIAL [/window-glass-repair/ →](/window-glass-repair/) ### Window Glass Repair Toronto [/window-glass-repair/ →](/window-glass-repair/) Window glass repair for homeowners with a cracked single pane, a corner break or an edge chip on a sealed unit. We re-glaze in-situ into wood, vinyl or aluminium frames using Pilkington float, Guardian ClimaGuard and CSA A440 tempered stock, mostly on 2x3 to 4x5 ft openings across Leaside, Riverdale and Bloor West Village. Includes In Scope - In-situ re-glaze, no frame removal - Wood, vinyl or aluminium sash - Glazing tape, setting blocks and new stops 1-7 business days | $185-$650 Get a written quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) [/window-glass-repair/ →](/window-glass-repair/) ![Glazing crew replacing a lobby glass panel beside elevators at night](/images/misc/two-person-glazing-crew-working-at-night-in-an-emp.webp) COMMERCIAL [/commercial-glass-repair/ →](/commercial-glass-repair/) ### Commercial Glass Repair Toronto [/commercial-glass-repair/ →](/commercial-glass-repair/) Commercial glass repair for office facilities managers and property managers running towers, atriums, mall vestibules and elevator lobbies in the Financial District, Yonge-Eglinton and Mississauga City Centre. We work WSIB-cleared with $5M CGL, to OBC Part 3, on Vitro, Pilkington and Guardian lites, and schedule after hours so tenants never notice. Includes In Scope - WSIB clearance + $5M CGL COI on request - After-hours, PM-coordinated install - OBC Part 3 compliant glazing Same week, after hours | $650-$3,200 Get a written quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) [/commercial-glass-repair/ →](/commercial-glass-repair/) Written Quote ## Get an Itemised Emergency Glass Repair Quote Send a photo and the opening size if you have them. The crew replies with glass spec, price in CAD and lead time in writing. - 2-hr 416 / 4-hr 905 emergency arrival, 24/7 - Intact, Aviva, Economical and Co-operators direct-billed - WSIB cleared, $5M CGL, CGMA member ## Request an Itemized Emergency Glass Repair Quote Tell the crew what broke. We reply with an itemised CAD quote on letterhead, usually within a few hours. For an active emergency, call 24/7. Thanks. We got your message. The crew will call you back within 24 hours. For an active emergency call (416) 555-0100 now. ![Glazing crew boarding up a broken storefront window at night in Toronto](/images/misc/two-person-glazing-crew-at-night-fitting-15mm-osb-.webp) 24/7 Emergency Dispatch ## Need emergency glass repair in the GTA? Call the crew 24/7. 2-hour arrival across the 416, 4-hour across the 905. Board-up tonight with 15mm OSB, permanent glass within 72 hours, and insurance direct-billed to Intact, Aviva, Economical and Co-operators. Call 24/7 Dispatch: (416) 555-0100 [tel:+14165550100 →](tel:+14165550100) Get a written quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) - Written 2-year warranty - Published CAD prices - WSIB + $5M CGL We do NOT repair automotive glass or windshields. Residential, commercial and storefront glass only.