# Storefront Glass Repair Toronto | Elite Glass Repair Toronto URL: https://eliteglassrepairtoronto.ca/storefront-glass-repair/ STOREFRONT Storefront & Commercial # Storefront Glass Repair Toronto, ON | Restaurant Storefront Glass Repair Last updated: October 10, 2026 1-5 business days | $450-$1,800. 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. Storefront glass repair for Toronto restaurants and shops with a chipped edge, a leaking gasket or a loose glazing stop, not a shattered panel. We safe-edge grind chips on CSA A440 tempered or laminated plate, swap EPDM gaskets, re-seal with Dow Corning 795 and fix drafts around Low-E coated insulated glass unit vestibules. When window glass needs matching, we spec Guardian ClimaGuard or Pilkington OptiTherm. $450-$1,800 per panel. 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) ![Glazier replacing EPDM gasket on a Kensington Market restaurant storefront](/images/misc/glazier-on-a-short-step-ladder-replacing-black-epd.webp) Published price $450-$1,800 per panel, 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 Storefront Glass Repair Service Include? Localized chip, safe-edge grind, EPDM gasket swap and Dow Corning 795 re-glaze on existing storefront panels. - Localized chip assessment - Safe-edge grind - EPDM gasket swap - Dow Corning 795 re-glaze - Leak and draft diagnosis - Early morning or after-close scheduling Timeline 1-5 business days Warranty Written 2-year workmanship, on the invoice ![Diamond pad smoothing a chipped edge on storefront plate glass](/images/features/hand-held-diamond-pad-smoothing-a-chipped-edge-on-.webp) Diamond pad smoothing a chipped edge on storefront plate glass. Work by The Elite Glass Repair Toronto Crew. ## What Is Storefront Glass Repair? Storefront glass repair fixes problems around a storefront panel without replacing the glass itself. The glass is often fine. What fails is everything that holds it in and keeps the weather out: the rubber gaskets, the sealant, the setting blocks, the glazing stops and the weep system at the sill. And sometimes the glass has a small edge chip that can be ground smooth before it becomes a crack. On restaurant and retail strips like Kensington Market, Ossington, Roncesvalles and the Danforth, many frontages are 20-40 years old. Gaskets shrink, sealant cracks, and water starts showing up inside every time it rains. Fixing that is a repair. Replacing the panel is only needed when the glass itself is broken. ## The Repairs We Do Most - **Safe-edge grinding.** A diamond pad smooths a chipped edge on annealed or laminated plate so the chip cannot start a crack. - **EPDM gasket replacement.** Old gaskets go hard and shrink, leaving gaps at the corners. We lift the panel, replace the gasket with the matching profile and reset the glass. - **Setting block replacement.** Blocks that have crushed or slipped let the glass sit on the frame, which stresses the edge and breaks seals. - **Perimeter re-glaze.** Old sealant is cut out completely, backer rod is installed, and a new bead of Dow Corning 795 is tooled in. - **Weep and drainage clearing.** Blocked weep holes in the sill hold water against the glass and the gaskets. - **Stop and pressure plate tightening.** Loose stops let the glass move and rattle in the wind. ## Is It a Repair or a Replacement? | What you see | Usually | Typical cost | | --- | --- | --- | | Small chip on the edge, no crack | Repair: safe-edge grind | $450-$650 | | Water inside after rain | Repair: gasket or re-seal | $450-$1,200 | | Panel rattles in wind | Repair: stops, blocks, gaskets | $450-$900 | | Crack running across the glass | Replacement | $1,200-$5,500 | | Chip on tempered glass | Replacement | $1,200-$5,500 | | Shattered panel | Replacement + board-up | $1,200-$5,500 + $185-$650 | ## Why Restaurants Should Not Wait on Leaks Restaurant frontages take a beating. Patio furniture gets dragged against the glass, delivery dollies bump the frame, and the steam from a busy kitchen meets cold glass all winter. A small leak at a sill rots the floor below, stains drywall and lets cold air into the dining room. Fixing the gasket in fall costs a few hundred dollars. Fixing the floor, the glass and the frame in spring costs thousands. ## How We Schedule Around Service We book storefront repairs before opening or after close, and work one bay at a time so only a small part of the frontage is open at once. Floor protection goes down inside, and the sidewalk is kept clear. When we leave, the glass is cleaned and the bay has been water-tested. Spotted a leak, a chip or a rattle? Send a photo [/contact/ →](/contact/) and our Toronto glass repair [/ →](/) crew will tell you whether it is a repair or a replacement before you book. Written by The Elite Glass Repair Toronto Crew. Last updated October 10, 2026. Straight Answers ## What Actually Stops Toronto Homeowners From Booking Storefront Glass Repair ### Q.Can a chip really be repaired, or does the panel have to go? In our opinion, most edge chips on annealed or laminated plate are worth grinding. A safe-edge grind removes the stress point so the chip does not run. Tempered glass cannot be ground, so a chipped tempered lite is replaced. ### Q.Will you have to close my restaurant? No. We book repairs before opening or after close. Gasket swaps and re-seals happen bay by bay, so the dining room stays open. ### Q.Is the leak really coming from the glass? Often it is the gasket, the sealant or blocked weep holes, not the glass. We water-test the bay to find the source before quoting, so you do not pay for the wrong fix. ### Q.Is repair really cheaper than replacing the panel? Yes. Repairs run $450-$1,800. A full storefront panel replacement is $1,200-$5,500. Catching a leaking gasket now avoids a cracked panel and water damage next winter. The 5-Step Precision Glazing Standard ## How Does Our Storefront Glass Repair Process Work? Same five steps on every job, from a single pane to a curtain wall bay. Typical timeline: 1-5 business days. 1. 1 ### Step 1: Assessment & Safety Stabilization We inspect the chip, gasket and sealant, water-test leaking bays, and tape or brace any panel that is unsafe while the repair is booked. 2. 2 ### Step 2: Measurement We measure the panel, gasket profile and pocket, and check glass type and thickness with a micrometer and the stamp so the right parts are ordered. 3. 3 ### Step 3: Glass Sourcing Others reuse old gaskets and cheap sealant. We use new EPDM gasket matched to the frame profile, fresh setting blocks and genuine Dow Corning 795. 4. 4 ### Step 4: Dry-Fit and Spec Match The crew dry-fits new gaskets and blocks, checks edge clearances and confirms the panel sits square before any sealant goes on. 5. 5 ### Step 5: Repair & Dow Corning 795 Seal Edge ground or panel reset, gaskets seated, perimeter sealed with Dow Corning 795, water-tested again and the 2-year warranty written on the invoice. Published CAD Pricing ## How Much Does Storefront Glass Repair Cost in Toronto? Storefront Glass Repair runs **$450-$1,800 per panel**. Prices are in CAD before HST, published here rather than gated behind a call. | Job | Price (CAD) | What drives the price | | --- | --- | --- | | Safe-edge grind on a chipped edge | $450-$650 | Annealed or laminated plate, in place | | EPDM gasket swap, one panel | $450-$900 | Glass removed and reset on new blocks | | Full perimeter re-glaze, Dow Corning 795 | $600-$1,200 | Old sealant cut out, backer rod, new bead | | Leak and draft diagnosis, multiple bays | $450-$1,100 | Water test, pressure plate and weep check | | Large panel reset with gasket and blocks | $1,100-$1,800 | Three-person crew, suction lift | Prices in CAD before HST. If a chip has run into a crack, the panel is quoted as storefront glass replacement at $1,200-$5,500. Why The Crew ## Why Choose Elite Glass Repair Toronto for Storefront Glass Repair? ### Repair before replace We tell you when a $450 repair will do, instead of selling a $3,000 panel. ### Leak diagnosis Water testing finds the real source: glass, gasket, sealant or weep holes. ### Restaurant-friendly hours Before opening or after close, with no after-hours surcharge up to midnight. ### Proper materials New EPDM gaskets, fresh setting blocks and Dow Corning 795, never leftover caulk. ### WSIB + $5M CGL Paperwork ready for landlords and plaza property managers before work starts. ### Written 2-year warranty Every repair is covered for 24 months against leaks and seal failure. Recent Work ## Our Storefront Glass Repair Work Across the GTA Crew photos from recent jobs. Click any photo to enlarge. Full project gallery [/gallery/ →](/gallery/) Ossington leak, before St. Lawrence stop and block reset Markham Village heritage frontage Restaurant frontage, done before opening Client Reviews ## What GTA Clients Say About Our Storefront 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 ## Storefront Glass Repair FAQs ### Can you repair a chip in storefront glass without replacing it? Often, yes. If the chip is on the edge of annealed plate or laminated glass and has not started to run into a crack, a safe-edge grind removes the damaged glass and leaves a smooth edge with no stress point. That stops the chip from turning into a crack the next time the temperature drops. The panel stays in the frame or is lifted out briefly, depending on where the chip sits. Tempered glass is different: it cannot be ground or cut after tempering, and a deep chip can make it shatter without warning. A chipped tempered lite should be replaced, and we will tell you which kind you have by reading the stamp in the corner. Repairs of this kind usually cost $450-$650. ### Why is my storefront window leaking? The most common causes are dried-out or shrunken EPDM gaskets, failed perimeter sealant, blocked weep holes in the sill, and a loose pressure plate or glazing stop. Water can also travel from above, through a cracked sign box or a failed flashing, and show up at the glass. We water-test the bay with a hose from the bottom up to find exactly where it gets in, then fix that, not just the place where you see the drip. ### How much does storefront glass repair cost? Storefront repairs cost $450-$1,800 per panel in Toronto, in CAD before HST. A safe-edge grind is $450-$650, a gasket swap on one panel is $450-$900, a full perimeter re-glaze with Dow Corning 795 is $600-$1,200, and resetting a large panel with new gaskets and blocks runs $1,100-$1,800. ### How long does a storefront repair take? Most repairs are done in one visit of 2-6 hours. Parts like matched gasket profiles can take 1-5 business days to arrive, so we book the visit once everything is in hand. ### Can you fix drafts around my storefront? Yes. Drafts usually come from gaps at the gaskets, missing backer rod, or a door that no longer seals. We seal the glass side and can adjust or repair the entrance door at the same visit. See glass door repair [/glass-door-repair/ →](/glass-door-repair/) . ### Do you repair old wood storefronts? Yes. Heritage frontages in Markham Village, Unionville and the Danforth often have wood frames with annealed plate glass set in putty. We re-glaze them carefully and use compatible sealants. ### Will a repair pass my landlord's inspection? Yes. We provide WSIB clearance and a certificate of insurance, document the repair with photos, and use the same materials a full replacement would use. ### What if my storefront glass is already cracked? A running crack cannot be repaired. The panel needs to be replaced, which we quote under storefront glass replacement [/storefront-glass-replacement/ →](/storefront-glass-replacement/) . ### Do you repair vehicle glass? 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 storefront glass repair. ![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/) ![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/) ![Glazier removing glazing stops from a cracked French door in Forest Hill](/images/misc/glazier-removing-wood-glazing-stops-from-a-cracked.webp) DOORS & SHOWERS [/glass-door-repair/ →](/glass-door-repair/) ### Glass Door Repair Toronto [/glass-door-repair/ →](/glass-door-repair/) Glass door repair for homeowners with a cracked French or patio lite and commercial storefront owners with a damaged entrance door. We re-glaze in-situ in the existing stile-and-rail or swap the panel, with CSA A440 tempered glass and Dorma or Hager hardware adjustments, across Forest Hill, Roncesvalles and Yonge Street plazas. Includes In Scope - Panel swap or in-situ re-glaze - Closer, pivot and hinge adjustment - CSA A440 tempered safety glass 2-7 business days | $380-$1,450 Get a written quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) [/glass-door-repair/ →](/glass-door-repair/) ![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) EMERGENCY [/emergency-glass-repair/ →](/emergency-glass-repair/) ### Emergency Glass Repair Toronto [/emergency-glass-repair/ →](/emergency-glass-repair/) Emergency glazing for homeowners, condo PMs and storefront owners who cannot leave an opening exposed overnight. Our crew rolls with 15mm OSB, Dow Corning 795, CSA A440 tempered stock and Guardian ClimaGuard blanks, covering Liberty Village, the Annex and Leslieville inside 2 hours in the 416 and 4 hours across the 905. Includes In Scope - 2-hr 416 / 4-hr 905 arrival - Glass cleanup and 15mm OSB make-safe - Insurance photos and direct-bill paperwork 2-hr arrival | $185-$1,850 Get a written quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) [/emergency-glass-repair/ →](/emergency-glass-repair/) Written Quote ## Get an Itemised Storefront 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 Storefront 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 storefront 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.