I'm really struggling to find someone who can re-glaze my single-pane windows. I've reached out to my handyman and a general contractor we've used before, but no luck so far. The window companies I've contacted seem more interested in selling replacements than helping with reglazing. Any ideas on who I should be looking for? Would it be a painter, a window/glass company, or perhaps a carpenter?
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I’d suggest contacting a specialized glass company for this type of work. They typically handle reglazing better than a general painter. If you're in a metro area, you might also find window restoration businesses that focus on historic windows and storm windows—they might be worth contacting, but keep in mind they can be a bit pricey!
It sounds like you're in a bit of a tough spot! Honestly, a lot of big window companies might skip smaller jobs like reglazing since they can’t charge enough for them. They tend to push for full replacements instead. I'd recommend reaching out to a good handyman and perhaps rephrase your request as needing some windows caulked. That might help them understand better and get them out for a quote. If you want to try your hand at it, it’s a pretty simple DIY project too!
Exactly! Doing it yourself could save you a lot of hassle and money. Just tackle one window at a time, and it won’t feel overwhelming.