Glass Repair

A broken window is never convenient. Whether it is a rock through a bedroom pane at midnight, a cracked slider door your kids got too close to, or a fogged-up double-pane window that has been slowly losing its seal for years, Colfax Glass handles residential glass repairs across the Sierra Foothills and I-80 corridor from Colfax to Auburn, Grass Valley, and Nevada City. We respond fast, carry common glass sizes in stock, and prioritize same-day service for emergencies.

Foggy windows — where a cloudy or hazy film appears between the panes — are one of the most common repair calls we get. That fog is condensation trapped inside a failed insulated glass unit. Once the seal breaks, the argon or krypton gas that insulates the window escapes, and humidity infiltrates the space between the panes. The window is no longer performing thermally, and the view is compromised. The fix is straightforward: we replace the IGU (the two-pane sealed unit) without touching the surrounding frame. This is almost always cheaper than a full window replacement and restores both clarity and energy performance in a single visit.

Single-pane glass repair is common in older Colfax and Auburn homes with wood-frame windows. Cracked or broken single lites are replaced by removing the glazing points and compound, dropping in a new cut pane, and resealing. Cabinet glass, bookcase inserts, storm doors, and sidelite panels follow the same process. We cut flat glass in-shop so most single-pane repairs can be completed the same day or the next, depending on the size and profile of the opening.

When repair is the smarter move than full replacement, we say so. A dual-pane window with a failed seal but a sound frame, hardware, and weatherstripping is a strong candidate for IGU-only replacement at a fraction of the cost of a new window. A single-pane that is simply cracked — not rotten, not out of square — is the same story. We give honest assessments rather than defaulting to the more expensive option. That said, if the frame is compromised, the opening is out of plumb, or the window is 25 years old, we will tell you when a full replacement makes better long-term sense.

We serve homeowners and landlords throughout the foothill and I-80-corridor communities: Colfax, Auburn, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Foresthill, Loomis, Rocklin, and Roseville. Emergency board-up and same-day assessment are available for urgent situations. Call 530-545-1385 and describe what happened — we will tell you the fastest path to a permanent fix.