Glass Repair FAQs: What to Know About Repairing Your Glass.
10+ years’ specialist experience
Southampton-based · Industry qualified · CSCS and IPAF · Free quote
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Repair not replacement
Suitable scratched and damaged flat glass can often be restored in situ without removing the pane.
Suitability comes first
Glass type, coatings, damage depth, edge position and access are checked before repair is confirmed.
A clear assessment
Send photographs and basic measurements and we will explain what result you can reasonably expect.
Understand what can be repaired and what affects the result.
Glass repair questions, answered clearly.
Can scratched glass be repaired instead of replaced?
Yes. Suitable scratched flat glass can often be repaired in situ through controlled sanding and polishing.
Repair is normally quicker, less disruptive and can cost considerably less than removing and replacing the pane. Photographs help us assess the glass and damage before work is booked.
Will I be able to see where the scratch was?
On suitable glass, a correctly completed repair should restore clarity without leaving an obvious repaired patch.
The final result depends on the depth and position of the damage, the glass type and whether the surface has a coating or film. We explain any limitations before work begins.
Could the glass break while it is being repaired?
Breakage during professional glass polishing is rare, but it cannot be ruled out completely. Hidden edge damage, incorrect fitting or packing, internal spacer-bar position and faults within the glass can increase the risk, particularly close to an edge.
We assess the glass and explain relevant risks before starting the repair.
Can every type of glass be repaired?
Many types of flat glass can be repaired, including toughened, laminated and standard float glass.
Textured surfaces, applied films and some coated glass may not be suitable because polishing can alter or remove the surface treatment. We check suitability before confirming the work.
Which glass surfaces can ClearAll repair?
We work on windows, doors, glass tables, mirrors, shower screens, balustrades, skylights, fish tanks, shopfronts and other flat glass surfaces.
If your item is not listed, send us a photograph and a short description so we can assess it.
Can deep scratches, acid graffiti or weld spatter be repaired?
Many deep scratches, acid-etched marks and areas of weld or grinder spatter can be repaired. Deeper or more extensive damage normally requires additional stages and takes longer to remove.
Suitability depends on the glass, the depth and density of the damage, its distance from the edge and safe access to the surface.
Can hard-water stains, limescale and mineral deposits be removed?
Often, yes. Mineral deposits may sit on the surface or may have etched into it. Cleaning can remove surface contamination, while etched damage may require professional glass polishing.
Clear photographs help us judge the likely treatment.
Can mirrors be repaired?
Scratches on the front glass surface of a suitable mirror can often be polished. Damage to the reflective backing, chips through the silvering or some coated mirror surfaces cannot be corrected by polishing the front surface.
Can tinted glass be repaired?
Body-tinted glass can often be repaired because its colour runs through the glass. Applied tinting films and some surface coatings require separate assessment because polishing may remove or alter them.
Does polishing weaken the glass?
The process removes a controlled amount of damaged surface before polishing the area back to clarity. A professional assessment considers damage depth, glass thickness, edge distance and the intended use of the pane.
We do not proceed where the glass or damage is unsuitable for a safe repair.
Why can glass repair be more sustainable than replacement?
Repair keeps an otherwise usable pane in service and avoids unnecessary glass replacement. This reduces material use, transport, packaging and waste while also limiting disruption at the property or site.
What information should I send for a quote?
Send clear photographs, approximate dimensions, the number of affected panes, whether the damage is inside or outside, the property location and any access restrictions.
Please also mention any known films or coatings. We will ask for anything else needed to prepare an accurate quote.
Careful assessment backed by practical experience.
- More than 10 years of specialist glass-surface repair
- Industry-qualified technicians
- CSCS qualified for construction sites
- IPAF trained for difficult access
- Available seven days a week
Glass repaired in any location
Restoring your glass no matter where it is.
- More than 10 years of glass-surface repair
- Industry-qualified technicians
- CSCS qualified for construction sites
- IPAF trained for difficult access
- Available seven days a week
See real glass repairs from assessment to finish.
Bi-fold door repair
Three scratched bi-fold doors in-situ
Multiple cleaner scraper scratches removed from three bi-fold doors.
Glass table repair
Scratches removed from a glass tabletop
A step-by-step example of specialist glass table scratch repair.
Vandalism repair
Scratch acid removed from shopfront
A scratched graffiti tag removed without replacing the shopfront glass.
Send us the damage details. Get a clear answer.
Tell us the damage type and how many pieces of glass there are.
Measurements and access details help us prepare a more accurate glass repair quote.
A photo helps if the damage is obvious (acid graffiti – weld spatter – etc.)
Southampton-based · Serving Hampshire and all surrounding counties
Available seven days a week · Free quote with no obligation
ClearAll Glass Repairs Ltd
7 CORNWALL ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
HAMPSHIRE
SO533GF
0800 612 0975
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