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Carolina Glass Replacement

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INSTALL-ONLY GLASS MARVIN, NC · CHARLOTTE METRO

You Have the Glass. We Install It.

Install-only glass installation from $325 (tax not included)

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Got a warranty replacement unit from Pella or Andersen, or a glass unit you ordered yourself, and no one to put it in? We do labor-only installation across the Charlotte metro - you supply the glass, we supply the install.

Carolina Glass Replacement is an independent service. We install genuine Pella windows supplied through Pella Carolina Inc., the regional Pella distributor, and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or certified by Andersen Corporation or any window manufacturer. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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A new sealed double-pane insulated glass unit leaning by an existing residential window with glazing tools on the floor, ready to install, in a sunlit Charlotte, NC room

The Warranty-Glass Gap We Fill

Most insulated-glass warranties from the big window manufacturers cover the glass unit, not the labor. When a sealed unit fogs inside the warranty window, manufacturers like Pella, Andersen, Milgard, JELD-WEN, Simonton, and Ply Gem - plus the big-box house brands American Craftsman (Home Depot) and ReliaBilt (Lowe's) - will often ship a free replacement IGU straight to the homeowner, and then leave installation up to you. People open the box, look at a sealed glass unit, and realize they have no idea how to get the old one out and the new one in without cracking a several-hundred-dollar pane.

That is the gap we fill. You already paid nothing for the glass because it is under warranty. You just need a steady, qualified pair of hands to install it correctly. We charge a flat labor rate to do exactly that:

  • A free manufacturer warranty IGU you received from Pella, Andersen, Milgard, JELD-WEN, Simonton, Ply Gem, American Craftsman (Home Depot), ReliaBilt (Lowe's), or another brand
  • An insulated glass unit you bought from a local glass supplier and want installed
  • A single pane or tempered unit you sourced yourself for an existing frame

You keep the savings on the glass. We make sure it goes in straight, sealed, and operating - and we stand behind the install.

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Install-only glass installation from $325 (tax not included)

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What the Install-Only Labor Includes

Install-only is the same hands-on installation work we do on a full glass job - just without the glass supply line. A typical install-only visit includes:

  • Inspecting your unit before we start, to confirm it is the right size and arrived undamaged
  • Removing the failed or empty unit from the sash
  • Cleaning the glazing channel and prepping the sash for a clean seal
  • Setting your IGU with the correct glazing-bead, butyl, or silicone method for how the sash was built
  • Re-installing the sash and verifying smooth operation (tilt, glide, crank, lock)
  • A workmanship guarantee on our installation

What it does not include is the glass itself, a glass warranty (that stays with whoever supplied the unit), or repair of a rotted, cracked, or warped sash that is not fit to hold new glass. If we open the window and find the frame or sash is too far gone to install into safely, we will tell you before we charge you - that honesty is the whole point.

When Install-Only Is the Right Fit

Install-only is a good fit when

  • You already have the replacement glass or a warranty IGU in hand
  • The unit is the correct size for the opening
  • The frame and sash are sound - no rot, no cracks, no warp
  • The manufacturer covered the glass but not the labor
  • You want to keep the glass warranty with its original source

Let us supply the glass instead when

  • You have not ordered the glass yet and want one company to own the whole job
  • You want a single warranty covering both the glass and the install
  • Grilles-between-the-glass mean the unit has to be built at the factory
  • You are not sure what size or type of unit to order

Our honest framing

Install-only saves you money when the glass is already free or already bought. It is not always the cheaper path overall - if you still have to buy the unit, a supplied-and-installed foggy-window repair from us often lands close in price and comes with one warranty on the whole thing. We will tell you which way is the better deal for your specific window. Either way, you get a straight answer and a flat price.

Install-Only Pricing

Labor-Only Installation (You Supply the Glass)

Tap your size for your flat labor price:

per unit installed (tax not included)

  • Manufacturer warranty IGUs, customer-ordered units, and single panes
  • We walk you through measuring if you have not ordered the glass yet
  • Workmanship guarantee on our installation
  • Free written quote within our service area

Final price depends on the size of the glass, floor level, and how the sash is built. The glass warranty stays with whoever supplied the unit. Sales tax is calculated at point of invoice - see our invoice for the NC / SC breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "install-only" mean?
Install-only means you supply the glass and we supply the labor. You already have the replacement insulated glass unit (IGU) on hand - usually a warranty unit shipped to you by Pella, Andersen, or another manufacturer, or a unit you ordered yourself - and you need a qualified installer to set it correctly. We measure, remove the failed unit, install the glass you provide, seal it, and verify the sash operates. We do not source or sell the glass on these jobs.
My window manufacturer is sending me free warranty glass but will not install it. Can you install it?
Yes - this is the most common reason people call us for install-only work. Many manufacturer glass warranties cover the replacement insulated glass unit but not the labor to install it, so the customer receives the glass and is left to find an installer. Bring us the warranty unit and we install it for a flat labor charge. Most warranty IGUs in our area install in the $325 to $525 per unit range depending on size and access.
How much does install-only labor cost?
Labor-only installation is priced by size: a small window runs $325 to $375, a medium window $375 to $425, a large window $425 to $475, and a sliding door $475 to $525 per unit before tax. Floor level and how the sash is built (glazing-bead, butyl, or wet-set silicone) move you within the range. We give you the flat price before we start - no hourly surprises. Your free written quote confirms the figure.
Will you warranty the glass if it fails later?
We warranty our installation workmanship - the seating, sealing, and sash operation. We cannot warranty the glass itself, because we did not supply it. If a customer-supplied IGU develops a seal failure down the road, that is a claim against whoever made or sold the glass (often still the manufacturer, on a warranty unit). This split is the main trade-off of install-only: you save on the glass, and the glass warranty stays with its original source.
What condition does the glass need to be in when I hand it to you?
The unit should be the correct size for the sash, undamaged, and complete - for an IGU that means both panes sealed at the factory with any grilles-between-the-glass already built in. We will inspect it before installing and tell you on the spot if it is the wrong size or arrived cracked. We cannot install a unit that does not match the opening, so it helps to check the size with us first if you have not ordered the glass yet.
Can you measure my window so I order the right glass?
Yes, we can help. If you have not ordered the replacement unit yet, we walk you through measuring the opening and the existing glass so you order the correct size from the manufacturer or supplier, then we come to install. If your window needs a visit to measure, we will tell you up front, before anyone drives out. Getting the size right the first time is the single biggest thing that keeps an install-only job smooth.
Do you only do windows, or auto glass too?
We are a residential window-glass service - insulated glass units, single panes, sliding-door glass, and similar. We do not install replacement sashes. Install-only covers that same scope when you supply the glass. We do not do automotive or windshield glass.
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Services We Provide in This Area

Residential glass repair and replacement across the Charlotte metro and upper York County, SC.

Cities We Serve

Most homes we serve are within about 45 minutes of our shop in Waxhaw, NC (28173). If you do not see your city, call us - we may still be able to help.