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Planning Your Glass Project — Sequence & Site Readiness

When to call the glazier during a renovation, what has to be finished before we measure, and realistic lead times.

Call us early — measure late

Bring us into the conversation at the design stage so blocking, waterproofing, curb slope and hardware locations are coordinated. But the measurement itself must happen after finished surfaces are in place, because glass is cut to the actual room, not the drawing.

Site readiness checklist

ProjectMust be complete before measurement
Shower enclosureTile, grout, curb, bench and threshold fully installed and cured
Stair railingTreads, risers and finished flooring installed; structure fastened
Balcony / deck guardDecking, fascia and structural blocking complete
Office partitionCeiling grid, flooring and track substrate complete
Mirror wallDrywall finished, painted and blocking located

Typical lead times

StageResidentialCommercial
Quote after site visitWithin 24 hours1–3 business days
Measurement to fabrication1–2 business days2–5 business days
Fabrication5–10 business days10–20 business days
InstallationTypically one day2–5 days by phase

Budget planning

Frameless costs more than semi-frameless because thicker glass, precision templating and heavier hardware are all required. The premium is typically 40–70%. Hardware finish, low-iron glass, protective coating and non-square site conditions are the four variables that move a quote most.

Day-of-install expectations

  • Clear access from the entry to the work area, and a parking spot for the crew
  • Protection laid over finished flooring by our team
  • Silicone cure time of 24 hours before the shower is used
  • Walkthrough, care handout and hardware demonstration before we leave

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