What Services Does this Cover….?

If you search for something like ‘Commercial glass replacements’ online, best to know exactly what results your query will generate. First: we’re all about replacement and repair. If you’re after new frames, timber or aluminium, they fall under carpentry or aluminium fabrication, and are actually separate (though related) industries. Glaziers specialise in, you guessed, glass!

Getting More Specific…

Let’s get exact here. This field of enquiry relates specifically to businesses which have:

• Shop fronts
• Doors
• Glass office partitions
• Balustrades.

With shop fronts, just think about the massive windows you see on any shopping strip. Yes, they do break from time to time (99% of cases due random vandalism).

Doors, no explanation needed there!

Glass office partitions, well, if you’ve got big panels separating your office space and one cracks, we’re definitely the people to call.

Balustrades…Not everyone actually knows what these are! Simply put, think ‘glass fences’ or railing. Balconies, near escalators, that kinda thing.

What to Look for in a Company…

If you’re a business owner or manager, the last thing you want is an eyesore that’ll turn off customers. Thus, rapid response is a must. Questions to ask when getting a quote:

• How long until you can come measure?
• From measurement, how long until install?
• Do we require council approval for the works (more on this later)?
• Do you have public liability insurance?
• Can you help me with my insurance (if you’re claiming)?

While most of the above questions are self explanatory, the one about council approval is pretty important. This relates to shop front repairs. If your business or shop is on a busy concourse with lots of foot traffic and glaziers try to repair the panel without seeking council approval, blocking up the footpath in the process, fines can be issued! Worth checking (or the glazing company will advise you on this).

With regard to insurance claims, shop fronts, doors, glass office partitions and balustrades can often be expensive to fix due the glass that is required for commercial glazing. As such, these are often things you may want to claim with, and a good glazing company will advise you of the best way of doing this.

The next time you Google for Commercial glass replacements, you’ll be better setup to get the job done faster and better with the info we’ve armed you with.