Frequently Asked Questions

A standard aluminum storefront door installed usually runs $2,500–$5,500, including the frame and hardware. Hollow metal steel doors typically run $1,800–$4,000 installed. Fire-rated and automatic systems are quoted against your specific opening, and every quote is free and written after a site visit.

Most storefront panels run $700–$2,500 per lite, depending on size, glass type (tempered, laminated, or insulated), and how hard the opening is to access. If you need an emergency board-up first, we quote that call-out by phone, then credit it toward the permanent repair.

Most closer, hinge, latch, and panic-hardware repairs fall in the $250–$750 range and are finished in one visit when parts are stocked. If the door or frame is bent, fire-labelled, or needs custom hardware, we explain the repair-versus-replace options before any work starts.

Most commercial window replacements run $800–$2,500 per opening installed, depending on size, glazing spec, and access. Ground-floor openings cost less than elevated work that needs lift access. We provide free itemized on-site quotes, usually within 24–48 hours of the visit.

Yes — on-site quotes are free, and Toronto plus our standard GTA service cities have no travel or trip charges on scheduled work. We respond to quote requests within one business hour during regular hours.

Yes. When we board up an opening and then complete the permanent glass replacement, the board-up call-out is credited toward that permanent work. You get one accountable path from securement to finished glass instead of paying twice for the same opening.

Yes, 24/7, every day of the year. Broken storefront glass, doors that will not secure, and break-in damage all get dispatched right away. Crews usually arrive within 1–2 hours, photograph the damage for your insurer, and measure for permanent replacement on the same visit.

Most emergency board-ups run $350–$900 depending on opening size, height, and how many panels need securing. We quote the call-out by phone when you call, then credit that amount toward the permanent glass when we complete the replacement.

Board-up is same-day, usually within 1–2 hours anywhere in the GTA. Standard tempered glass is typically replaced within 24–72 hours. Insulated sealed units take 3–7 days to fabricate, and we measure during the emergency visit so fabrication starts right away.

Keep people clear of the broken glass, lock or rope off the area if you can do so safely, and call us with the address, opening size if known, and whether the building is occupied. If it is a break-in, contact police first when required, then call us so we can secure the opening and document the damage for insurance.

Yes. Emergency visits include photos of the damage and measurements for the permanent glass. Property managers and retailers can request that documentation for the claim file, along with a written scope for the permanent repair.

Aluminum storefront doors, hollow metal steel doors and frames, all-glass frameless entrances, fire-rated ULC-labelled assemblies, and automatic sliding or swing operators. We also supply and install closers, panic hardware, electric strikes, and AODA-compliant operators for accessible entrances.

The most common reason is a closer that has drifted out of adjustment, so the door swings shut but does not fully self-latch. It is usually a quick fix, and we check latching, closer speed, and hardware labels any time we service a fire-rated door.

Often, yes. Many problems are limited to the closer, hinges, latch, or panic device. If the door leaf or frame is bent, rusted through, or the fire label is compromised, replacement is the honest recommendation — we explain both paths with clear pricing after we see the opening.

A single standard opening is often completed in one day once materials are on site. Fire-rated assemblies, automatic operators, and multi-door packages take longer and follow a published schedule you approve before work starts. Lead times for custom or labelled doors depend on the manufacturer.

Yes. Egress doors with panic hardware are meant to unlatch with one motion so people can exit quickly in an emergency. Extra locks or devices that require a second action can create a code problem. If you are unsure about an existing setup, we can review the opening and recommend compliant hardware.

Most GTA storefronts use tempered safety glass for doors and sidelites. Laminated glass is common where security or sound control matters more. Insulated glass units (IGUs) are used when the opening needs better thermal performance. We match the glass type to the opening, code, and how the space is used.

Tempered glass is the everyday safety choice for many storefront doors and sidelites — it breaks into small pieces rather than sharp shards. Laminated glass holds together when broken and is often preferred for higher security or where you want the opening to stay covered after impact. We will recommend based on your risk, insurance notes, and budget.

Often, yes. Fogging usually means the sealed unit has failed while the frame is still sound. Replacing only the insulated glass unit is typically $400–$1,200 and keeps the existing frame in place. If the frame is bent, leaking, or past its service life, full-frame replacement is the better long-term fix.

Often, yes. Most complaints trace back to worn hardware — operators, hinges, balances, or locks — or a failed sealed unit, and those are repairable for a fraction of full replacement cost. We quote both options with real numbers so you can decide with full information.

Both. If the aluminum frame is still square and serviceable, glass-only replacement is usually the faster, lower-cost path. If the frame is racked, corroded, or no longer sealing, we quote a full aluminum storefront system so you are not paying twice within a year.

Not every door requires an operator, but many public and workplace entrances need accessible operation under Ontario requirements. The right answer depends on the building use, the opening, and whether force, clear width, and approach already meet the standard. We review the full opening — not just bolt on an operator — before recommending a low-energy swing or sliding system.

Most low-energy swing operator retrofits run $3,500–$6,500 depending on the door, arm geometry, actuators, and electrical work. Full-energy sliding systems are quoted separately. A site review confirms whether the existing door and frame can support the operator you need.

Yes. Fire-rated door assemblies are installed and maintained with the labelled opening in mind, following practices aligned with NFPA 80 and the Ontario Building Code. That includes the door, frame, hardware, and clearances working together — not just a labelled slab in an unlabelled opening.

Yes. We check self-closing and self-latching performance, closer speeds, gaps, and obvious hardware issues that commonly fail inspections. If something needs parts or adjustment, we can usually correct it before the inspector returns, or document what needs a longer lead-time fix.

We work across Toronto and the GTA, including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Newmarket, Aurora, Milton, Caledon, and Halton Hills. Crews are based regionally, so response times stay quick no matter where your building sits.

Yes. We supply and install commercial windows, doors, storefront systems, and glass as one contractor, so there is no coordination gap between a vendor and an installer. General contractors who just need materials delivered to site can order supply-only as well.

Often. We run building-wide glazing audits, offer net-30 terms for approved accounts, keep pre-registered emergency site details on file, and provide a certificate of insurance whenever you need one. GCs can order supply-only or full supply-and-install, timed to fit their schedule.

Yes. We carry commercial general liability insurance, WSIB coverage for every crew member, and working-at-heights certification for elevated glazing work. Fire-rated door assemblies are installed to NFPA 80 standards, and documentation is available any time a property manager or GC needs it.

Yes. Evening and weekend windows are available for retail and office buildings that cannot have crews on site during business hours. We coordinate access, security, and clean-up with your property manager so openings are never left exposed overnight.

Call 1 (888) 896-8650 or send a quote request through our contact form. We respond within one business hour, book an on-site assessment when needed, and follow up with a written, itemized quote at no cost.