# Storefront Glass Replacement Toronto | Elite Glass Toronto URL: https://eliteglassrepairtoronto.ca/storefront-glass-replacement/ STOREFRONT Storefront & Commercial # Storefront Glass Replacement Toronto, ON | Commercial Curtain Wall Glass Last updated: October 10, 2026 24-hr board / 72-hr install | $1,200-$5,500. 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 replacement for Toronto retail and restaurant frontages, from a single shattered lite on Queen West to a full Yorkville facade. We install CSA A440 tempered or laminated storefront panels, Low-E coated insulated glass unit lites for heated vestibules, and match the window glass on neighbouring bays using Guardian ClimaGuard or Pilkington OptiTherm. Board-up within 24 hours, permanent glass within 72, insurance direct-billed. 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) ![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) Published price $1,200-$5,500 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 Replacement Service Include? CSA A440 tempered 6-10mm and Pyrostop fire-rated storefront glass, 24-hr board-up and 72-hr permanent install. - CSA A440 tempered 6-10mm - Pyrostop fire-rated for OBC Part 3 - SentryGlas laminated security option - 24-hr board-up + 72-hr permanent install - After-hours install to keep the store open - New setting blocks, EPDM gaskets and Dow Corning 795 perimeter seal Timeline 24-hr board-up, 72-hr permanent install Warranty Written 2-year workmanship, on the invoice ![Glazier sealing a new storefront lite with Dow Corning 795 over fresh setting blocks](/images/features/glazier-running-a-bead-of-dow-corning-795-silicone.webp) Glazier sealing a new storefront lite with Dow Corning 795 over fresh setting blocks. Work by The Elite Glass Repair Toronto Crew. ## What Is Storefront Glass Replacement? Storefront glass replacement means taking out a broken, cracked or failed panel in a commercial frontage and setting a new, code-compliant lite into the existing frame. On most Toronto retail strips that frame is extruded aluminum storefront framing with a thermal break mullion, glazing beads and rubber gaskets. The glass itself is usually 6mm or 10mm CSA A440 tempered, sometimes SentryGlas laminated, and in a few openings Pyrostop fire-rated glazing where the storefront forms part of an OBC Part 3 fire separation. The work is different from a house window in three ways. The panels are bigger and heavier, so we use suction lifters, a glass dolly and at least two installers. The glass is almost always safety glass, so it cannot be cut on site and has to be made to size by a fabricator. And the store is losing money while the opening is boarded, so the speed of the permanent install matters as much as the quality. ## Types of Storefront Glass We Install Most frontages we see on Queen West, King West, Ossington and the Danforth use one of four glass types: - **CSA A440 tempered glass, 6-10mm.** The standard for storefronts and entrance sidelites. It is about four times stronger than annealed glass and breaks into small cubes instead of shards. - **SentryGlas laminated glass.** Two lites bonded with a stiff ionoplast interlayer. When it breaks it stays in the frame, so it slows down a break-in and keeps the store weathertight until we replace it. - **Pyrostop fire-rated glass.** Required where glazing forms part of a fire separation under OBC Part 3, often next to exit corridors in mixed-use buildings. - **Low-E coated insulated glass units.** Used in heated vestibules and newer storefront systems where energy performance matters. We match the coating with Guardian ClimaGuard, Pilkington OptiTherm or Vitro Solarban 70XL. ## When Do You Need Storefront Glass Replaced? Break-ins are the obvious reason, and they are most of our late-night calls. But a lot of storefront replacements are planned. Here are the situations where replacement, rather than repair, is the right call: 1. **The panel is shattered or cracked through.** Tempered glass cannot be repaired once it has a running crack. It has to come out. 2. **A thermal stress crack has started from the edge.** Common on dark-tinted or partially shaded glass in early spring, when the sun hits a cold panel. 3. **The landlord or insurer wants laminated glass after a second break-in.** Many Yorkville and Queen West leases now require it. 4. **An inspection flagged annealed glass in a safety zone.** Older frontages sometimes still have plain plate glass where code now needs tempered or laminated. 5. **You are renovating the store.** New signage, a new entrance or a change of use under OBC Part 3 can trigger a glass upgrade. If the damage is a small edge chip, a leaking gasket or a loose glazing stop, you may only need storefront glass repair [/storefront-glass-repair/ →](/storefront-glass-repair/) , which costs much less. ## What Drives the Cost of a Storefront Panel? The published range is $1,200-$5,500 per panel. Where your job lands depends on a few things you can usually check yourself before you call: | Factor | Lower cost | Higher cost | | --- | --- | --- | | Panel size | Under 24 sq ft | Over 48 sq ft | | Thickness | 6mm tempered | 10mm tempered or laminated | | Glass type | Standard clear | SentryGlas, low-iron or Pyrostop | | Access | Ground floor, open sidewalk | Upper floor, lane permit needed | | Timing | Scheduled install | Same-week custom fabrication | Sizes are measured as the visible glass, so a 6 ft by 8 ft display window is a 48 sq ft panel. When we quote, every line is separate: glass, labour, sealant, setting blocks and gaskets, any permit and the board-up. ## Repair, Replace or Upgrade? For a shattered or cracked tempered panel, replacement is the only option. The real decision is what to replace it with. In our experience, a store that has been broken into once is likely to be targeted again within a couple of years, so laminated glass on the most exposed panels is often money well spent. For a store that has never had a break-in, matching the existing tempered glass keeps cost down and the frontage looking uniform. If you are not sure, the crew will show you the options on site and price both on the same quote. You choose, and the adjuster gets the itemised version either way. ## How We Protect Your Store During the Swap Glass is only part of the job. We lay floor protection inside the store, set up a pedestrian barrier on the sidewalk, and keep the old panel in place or boarded until the new one is ready to set. When the new lite goes in, it sits on fresh setting blocks so the weight is carried at the right points, the gaskets are seated all the way round, and the perimeter is sealed with Dow Corning 795. We clean the glass, sweep the sidewalk, and leave with the broken lite and the plywood. Need it secured tonight? Call our 24/7 glass repair crew in Toronto [/ →](/) at (416) 555-0100. For anything that can wait until tomorrow, request a written quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) and attach a photo of the opening. Written by The Elite Glass Repair Toronto Crew. Last updated October 10, 2026. Straight Answers ## What Actually Stops Toronto Homeowners From Booking Storefront Glass Replacement ### Q.Will my store have to close while the glass is replaced? In our opinion, no store should lose a trading day to glass. We board up the same night, then install the permanent panel before opening or after close. Most storefronts on Queen West and King West never shut their doors. ### Q.Will insurance actually cover the permanent glass? Most commercial policies with plate glass coverage do. We direct-bill Intact, Aviva, Economical and Co-operators, send the adjuster photos and an itemised CAD invoice, and you pay only the deductible. No $2,500 cash advance. ### Q.What if the new glass does not match the rest of the frontage? We measure thickness, tint and edge on the surviving panels before ordering. Clear, low-iron or Low-E coated, we match the existing lites so the replaced bay does not stand out from the street. ### Q.Is the new panel going to pass a fire or building inspection? Yes. We check whether the opening sits in an OBC Part 3 fire separation or a door zone, then spec CSA A440 tempered, SentryGlas laminated or Pyrostop fire-rated glass so it passes the first time. The 5-Step Precision Glazing Standard ## How Does Our Storefront Glass Replacement Process Work? Same five steps on every job, from a single pane to a curtain wall bay. Typical timeline: 24-hr board-up, 72-hr permanent install. 1. 1 ### Step 1: Assessment & Safety Stabilization We clear broken glass from the sidewalk and frame, photograph everything for the adjuster and secure the opening with 15mm OSB and Dow Corning 795 the same night. 2. 2 ### Step 2: Measurement Laser measurement of the daylight opening and pocket depth, micrometer check of existing glass thickness, and a note on frame type, setting blocks and gaskets. 3. 3 ### Step 3: Glass Sourcing Others order non-certified import float to save a few dollars. We order CSA A440 tempered, SentryGlas or Pyrostop direct from certified fabricators, with the stamp on every lite. 4. 4 ### Step 4: Dry-Fit and Spec Match The crew dry-fits the panel, checks edge quality, squareness and setting block placement, and confirms tint against the neighbouring bays before any sealant goes on. 5. 5 ### Step 5: Install & Dow Corning 795 Seal Panel set on new blocks, EPDM gaskets seated, Dow Corning 795 perimeter seal tooled, debris removed and the written 2-year warranty handed over with the invoice. Published CAD Pricing ## How Much Does Storefront Glass Replacement Cost in Toronto? Storefront Glass Replacement runs **$1,200-$5,500 per panel**. Prices are in CAD before HST, published here rather than gated behind a call. | Job | Price (CAD) | What drives the price | | --- | --- | --- | | Small storefront lite, 6mm tempered (up to 24 sq ft) | $1,200-$1,900 | Stock tempered, standard aluminum frame | | Mid storefront panel, 10mm tempered (24-48 sq ft) | $1,900-$3,400 | Custom tempered, two-person or suction-lift set | | Large display window, 10mm tempered or laminated (48+ sq ft) | $3,400-$5,500 | Glass dolly, three-person crew, possible lane permit | | SentryGlas laminated security upgrade | +$450-$1,200 | Added to the tempered price, by panel size | | Pyrostop fire-rated lite (OBC Part 3 opening) | $2,800-$5,500 | Rating, size and frame compatibility | | Emergency board-up, 15mm OSB | $185-$650 | Per opening, same night | Prices in CAD before HST. Emergency board-up is billed separately at $185-$650 per opening and is usually covered by the same insurance claim. Free Tools ## Try Our Free Glass Calculators ### Glass Replacement Cost Estimator Estimate the CAD cost of replacing a pane, sealed unit, tempered panel, storefront lite or mirror from its size, using our published rates. Use calculator [Glass Replacement Cost Estimator →](/tools/glass-replacement-cost-estimator/) ### 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 Storefront Glass Replacement? ### Board-up the same night 2-hour arrival in the 416, 4 hours across the 905, with 15mm OSB on the truck. Your stock is secured before the crew leaves. ### Permanent glass in 72 hours We hold common tempered sizes and have fabricator slots for custom lites, so the plywood comes down within three days where stock allows. ### Insurance direct-billed Intact, Aviva, Economical and Co-operators invoiced direct on 85 percent of break-in claims. You pay the deductible, not the whole bill. ### Code-grade glass, stamped CSA A440 tempered, SentryGlas laminated and Pyrostop fire-rated, each lite stamped and specified for OBC Part 3 openings. ### WSIB + $5M CGL Landlords and property managers get our WSIB clearance and certificate of insurance before the work order, not after. ### Written 2-year warranty Seal, setting and water penetration at the glass, covered for 24 months and printed on the invoice. Recent Work ## Our Storefront Glass Replacement Work Across the GTA Crew photos from recent jobs. Click any photo to enlarge. Full project gallery [/gallery/ →](/gallery/) Yorkville break-in, boarded at 11pm King West boutique, permanent glass day 3 Ossington restaurant, laminated security upgrade Fire-rated Pyrostop lite, OBC Part 3 opening Client Reviews ## What GTA Clients Say About Our Storefront Glass Replacement 4.9★ average Google rating. Each review names the job, the neighbourhood and what it cost. > "Boarded 11pm, permanent Tuesday, Intact direct-billed. Zero out of pocket." Sarah K., Yorkville $4,200 Storefront After Break-In > "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 Ratings shown from our Google profile average of 4.9 stars. Toronto Buyers Ask ## Storefront Glass Replacement FAQs ### How fast can you board up and replace a broken storefront window in Toronto? We arrive inside 2 hours anywhere in the 416 and inside 4 hours in the 905, 24/7. The crew clears the glass, photographs the damage for your insurer and screws 15mm OSB into the frame with a Dow Corning 795 weather seal so the store is secure overnight. Permanent glass is scheduled within 72 hours where stock allows. Standard tempered sizes up to about 10mm often go in on day two or three, while custom laminated or fire-rated lites can take 5-10 business days because they are made to order. You get the lead time in writing on the quote, based on the fabricator's confirmed order date, so you can plan staffing and tell your landlord exactly when the plywood comes down. ### How much does storefront glass replacement cost in Toronto? Storefront panels run $1,200-$5,500 each in CAD. A small 6mm tempered lite in a standard aluminum frame sits near the low end, around $1,200-$1,900. A mid-size 10mm panel is usually $1,900-$3,400, and a large display window that needs a glass dolly, three installers and sometimes a lane occupancy permit lands between $3,400 and $5,500. Upgrading to SentryGlas laminated security glass adds roughly $450-$1,200, and Pyrostop fire-rated lites for OBC Part 3 openings run $2,800-$5,500 depending on rating and size. The emergency board-up is billed separately at $185-$650 per opening. Every quote is itemised on letterhead so the adjuster sees the same numbers you do. ### Will my insurance pay for storefront glass after a break-in? Most commercial property policies with glass or plate glass coverage pay for both the board-up and the permanent glass, less your deductible. We direct-bill Intact, Aviva, Economical and Co-operators on about 85 percent of Toronto break-in claims, which means you do not have to front $500-$2,500 or more and wait for reimbursement. Call your broker or insurer to open the claim, give us the claim number, and we send the adjuster time-stamped photos, opening measurements and an itemised CAD invoice. If you rent the unit, check your lease: many NNN leases make glass the tenant's responsibility, and your own policy is the one that pays. ### What type of glass is required for a storefront in Ontario? Storefront glass at grade normally needs to be safety glass, which means CSA A440 compliant tempered or laminated glass, especially in doors, sidelites and any lite within reach of foot traffic. Where the storefront forms part of a fire separation under OBC Part 3, such as glazing next to an exit corridor, a rated product like Pyrostop is required. We check the opening against the code and the original drawings if the landlord has them, then spec the right product so the replacement passes inspection. Annealed plate glass, which you still find in some older Toronto frontages, is not something we put back where safety glass is required. ### Should I upgrade to laminated security glass after a break-in? If your store has been hit once, it is worth pricing. Tempered glass is strong, but when it breaks it falls out of the frame in small cubes, which leaves the opening wide open. SentryGlas laminated glass cracks but stays in the frame because the interlayer holds the pieces together, so a thief needs much longer to get through it. It also cuts UV fading on merchandise. The upgrade usually adds $450-$1,200 per panel. Many Yorkville and Queen West retailers choose laminated on the display windows nearest the till and keep tempered elsewhere. ### Can you replace storefront glass after hours? Yes. Most of our permanent storefront installs happen before opening or after close so the store keeps trading. Restaurants usually prefer early mornings, and retail on King West and Yorkville often books evenings after 7pm. There is no after-hours surcharge up to midnight. ### Do you need to replace the aluminum frame too? Rarely. In most break-ins the aluminum storefront framing, mullions and thermal break are fine, and we only replace the glass, setting blocks, gaskets and glazing beads. If a mullion is bent or a pressure plate is damaged we will tell you on the quote and price it separately. ### Will the replacement glass match my other storefront panels? We match thickness, tint, low-iron versus standard clear and any Low-E coating by measuring the surviving lites and reading the stamp in the corner. Where the original glass has aged or the stamp is missing, we bring sample chips to compare on site before ordering. ### Can you replace curtain wall or upper-floor storefront glass? Yes. Second-storey storefront and low-rise curtain wall bays are handled by our commercial team with interior glazing where possible, or a lift or swing stage where it is not. Larger curtain wall work is priced under commercial glass replacement. ### What happens if a storefront panel breaks again under warranty? If the glass fails because of how we installed it, such as a setting block issue, edge damage from installation or a seal failure, it is covered by our written 2-year workmanship warranty at no charge. New impact damage from a break-in or vandalism is a new insurance claim, and we handle it the same way as the first one. ### Do you work for landlords and property managers as well as tenants? Yes. We regularly work with commercial landlords and property managers on multi-unit retail plazas. We send WSIB clearance and a certificate of insurance before the work order, and we can bill the landlord, the tenant or the insurer depending on who is responsible under the lease. ### Do you replace auto glass or windshields? 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 replacement. ![Glazier replacing EPDM gasket on a Kensington Market restaurant storefront](/images/misc/glazier-on-a-short-step-ladder-replacing-black-epd.webp) STOREFRONT [/storefront-glass-repair/ →](/storefront-glass-repair/) ### Storefront Glass Repair Toronto [/storefront-glass-repair/ →](/storefront-glass-repair/) Storefront glass repair for restaurant and retail owners with a localized chip, a leaking gasket or a loose stop, not a shattered panel. Our crew handles safe-edge grinding, EPDM gasket swaps and Dow Corning 795 re-glazing on Kensington Market, Ossington and St. Lawrence Market frontages, working around CSA A440 tempered and annealed plate. Includes In Scope - Safe-edge grind on chipped plate - EPDM gasket and setting block swap - Dow Corning 795 perimeter re-seal 1-5 business days | $450-$1,800 Get a written quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) [/storefront-glass-repair/ →](/storefront-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/) ![Glazing crew hanging a frameless tempered entrance door at a Bloor-Yorkville store](/images/misc/glazing-crew-hanging-a-heavy-frameless-half-inch-t.webp) DOORS & SHOWERS [/glass-door-replacement/ →](/glass-door-replacement/) ### Glass Door Replacement Toronto [/glass-door-replacement/ →](/glass-door-replacement/) Glass door replacement for building owners and commercial storefront owners replacing entry glass that has to pass inspection. We install tempered 6-10mm, SentryGlas laminated and Pyrostop fire-rated panels with Dorma, Hager and Blumcraft hardware matched to the existing door, on Bloor-Yorkville retail, Etobicoke office lobbies and Woodbridge commercial units. Includes In Scope - Tempered, SentryGlas or Pyrostop panel - Dorma, Hager or Blumcraft hardware match - Fire and AODA code check 7-14 business days | $1,250-$4,800 Get a written quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) [/glass-door-replacement/ →](/glass-door-replacement/) ![Glazing crew on a swing stage replacing a curtain wall unit on a Bay Street office](/images/misc/glazing-crew-in-harnesses-on-a-swing-stage-replaci.webp) COMMERCIAL [/commercial-glass-replacement/ →](/commercial-glass-replacement/) ### Commercial Glass Replacement Toronto [/commercial-glass-replacement/ →](/commercial-glass-replacement/) Commercial glass replacement for building owners and office facilities managers replacing vestibule, atrium and multi-pane curtain wall bays. We source Pilkington OptiTherm, Vitro Solarban 70XL and Guardian SunGuard to match existing tint and reflectivity on mid-rise offices along Bay Street, Sheppard Centre and the Highway 7 corridor. Includes In Scope - Tint and coating spec match - Interior or exterior glazed bays - Temporary protection until install 2-4 weeks fabrication | $1,500-$8,500 Get a written quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) [/commercial-glass-replacement/ →](/commercial-glass-replacement/) Written Quote ## Get an Itemised Storefront Glass Replacement 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 Replacement 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 replacement 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.