FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, we provide emergency glass repair for homes and businesses. Our team ensures quick board-up services to secure your property and fast glass fabrication to restore it promptly.

Tempered glass is heat-treated to be 4-5x stronger than standard glass and breaks into small, dull granules. Laminated glass, on the other hand, consists of two panes bonded by a plastic interlayer; if it breaks, the glass stays intact. We recommend laminated glass (like Riot Glass) for maximum security against forced entry.

After measuring your window, it usually takes 3 to 7 business days to fabricate a custom insulated glass unit (IGU). Installation by our expert glaziers typically takes less than an hour per window.

Absolutely. We specialize in large-format, wall-to-wall custom mirrors for home gyms, yoga studios, and Pilates spaces. We use professional-grade mirror mastic and safety clips to ensure a secure, distortion-free installation.

Yes, we specialize in installing Riot Glass for enhanced storefront security. This shatterproof, invisible shield protects your business from smash-and-grab burglaries without the need for bars or shutters.

Condensation inside double-pane windows indicates a seal failure. When the hermetic seal of an Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) breaks, moisture enters the gap, causing a "foggy" appearance. We can usually replace just the glass unit without replacing the entire window frame.

Low-E (Low Emissivity) glass has a microscopic coating that reflects infrared heat. This keeps your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, which is essential for energy efficiency and reducing utility bills in the San Mateo climate.

Yes. We offer free, no-obligation estimates. For most projects, you can call us with rough measurements or send photos of the damage/project site. For custom architectural glass and shower doors, we schedule a professional site visit to ensure precision.

San Mateo Glass provides premier residential and commercial glass solutions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. While our roots are in San Mateo, our mobile crews are active daily along the Bay, serving high-demand areas including: San Mateo & Foster City Burlingame & Hillsborough Belmont & San Carlos Redwood City & Menlo Park Palo Alto & Mountain View We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured to operate across San Mateo County and the greater Bay Area, ensuring that whether you are a homeowner in Belmont or a property manager in an SF commercial hub, you receive the same expert craftsmanship and rapid response.

If the window frame is in good condition, glass-only replacement is significantly cheaper and faster than a full-frame replacement. You save on material costs and labor while still achieving the benefits of new glass (such as better insulation). However, if the frame is rotted, warped, or leaking air, a full replacement is a better long-term investment.

Yes. When installed by a professional like San Mateo Glass, we use tempered or laminated safety glass that is incredibly impact-resistant. There are no large gaps or horizontal "ladder-effect" rails, making them safer for children and pets than traditional railings.

YES! Our company has always maintained a 5 star rating on Better Business Bureau - see here for detailed.

YES! We are a proud member of San Mateo Country Chamber of Commerce and we participate and sponsor local events.

YES! Business Rate recently released their business rankings for San Mateo County and San Mateo Glass ranked #1 for glass and mirror shops - see here for more detail.