Service · Christchurch & Canterbury

Broken glass replacement in Christchurch

Cracked or smashed panes replaced quickly and properly. Single-glazed, double-glazed insulating units, toughened safety glass. Homes, shopfronts, and commercial sites across Christchurch and Canterbury.

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What we fix
  • Cracked or smashed single-glazed panes
  • Failed double-glazed units (IGUs) including foggy, condensation-affected ones
  • Toughened safety glass (replacement to NZBC compliance)
  • Laminated security glass
  • Frosted, obscure, and patterned glass
  • Coloured spandrel panels
  • Shopfront and commercial glazing
Signs you need this
  • Visible crack or shatter in the pane
  • Mist or condensation between the two layers of a double-glazed unit
  • Glass has come loose from the seal
  • Storm, vandalism, or accidental damage
  • Stress crack with no obvious impact (heat or settling related)
How it works

From the first photo to a tidy job site.

  1. Step 1

    Photo for a quick remote estimate

    Send through a clear shot of the break and we'll give you a ballpark before we visit.

  2. Step 2

    Same-day board-up if needed

    If the break is a security or weather risk, we can secure the opening straight away while the new glass is on order.

  3. Step 3

    On-site measure for the new glass

    Every replacement glass is measured to the actual opening, not assumed from spec sheets.

  4. Step 4

    Glass ordered to NZBC requirements

    Where the location requires safety or laminated glass under building code, that's what we order. No shortcuts.

  5. Step 5

    Fitted, sealed, and tested

    New glass set into the frame with fresh seals or tape, cleaned, checked for water-tightness.

Free quotes once we've measured. Quoting is on a per-pane basis depending on glass type, thickness, and access. Emergency board-up is included where the break is a security risk.

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FAQ

Broken Glass Replacement questions

Common questions we get about broken glass replacement across Christchurch and Canterbury.

How fast can you replace broken glass?
Standard residential single-glazed glass is usually 3 to 5 working days from measure-up. Custom IGUs and laminated or toughened units take 1 to 2 weeks because they're cut to order.
What about the gap before the new glass arrives?
We can board up the opening on the same day as the assessment if the break is a security or weather risk. The board-up is removed and the proper glass fitted on the return visit.
Is it cheaper to replace just the glass or the whole window?
Glass-only is almost always cheaper. We only suggest replacing the whole window if the frame is damaged, corroded, or beyond economical repair.
Can you replace failed double-glazed units?
Yes. Foggy or condensation-affected IGUs are a common job. We replace the glass unit only, leaving your existing aluminium frame in place.
Do you replace shopfront and commercial glass?
Yes. We do residential and commercial work across Christchurch and Canterbury, including retail shopfronts and tenancy fit-outs.
Related services

Often booked together.

Window & Door Repairs

Sticking, draughty, jamming or misaligned aluminium joinery brought back to spec. Seal replacement, realignment, roller repair.

Retrofit Double Glazing

Upgrade existing aluminium frames to double-glazed insulating units. Warmer, quieter, more efficient, with no need to replace the joinery.

Want it sorted?

Send a photo or give Michael a call. Quotes are free, on-site, and no-obligation. Christchurch and Canterbury wide.

Get a free quote 027 845 6163