A broken storefront window or door isn't just a repair job — it's an open security gap and a liability the moment it happens. What you do in the first hour matters as much as the repair itself.
First: Secure the Property
If the opening is accessible from the street, safety and security come before anything else. Clear loose glass away from walkways, and if the business will be unattended, the opening needs to be boarded up until permanent glass can be fabricated and installed.
Document Before You Clean Up
Photograph the damage from multiple angles before any cleanup or board-up work begins — this matters for insurance claims and, if it was a break-in, for the police report. Most commercial glass insurance claims move faster when there's clear photo documentation from the start.
Board-Up vs. Same-Day Glass
Standard storefront glass in common sizes can sometimes be replaced same-day. Larger openings, tempered glass, or custom-sized panels usually need to be fabricated first — in that window, a secure temporary board-up protects the property until the permanent glass is ready.
What We Do
Serene Glass offers emergency glass repair and board-up in Houston and surrounding areas, 7 days a week, 9am–9pm. We assess the damage, board up if needed the same day, and get accurate glass on order immediately so the permanent repair happens as fast as possible.
If you have broken storefront glass right now, call (832) 953-5251 — describe the damage and we'll give you a same-day ETA.