When door glass or a sidelite beside a door is broken, the lock can be reached from outside, so the door is no longer secure. We secure the opening the same night, 24/7, arrange glass replacement, and check whether the lock should be changed to a type that cannot be opened by reaching through.
When to call us
- Glass in or beside a door is cracked or broken.
- A storefront panel has been smashed.
- Someone reached through broken glass to open the lock.
- Glass is loose in its frame.
How the job works
- Keep people away from broken glass.
- We secure the opening with a board-up or temporary panel.
- Measurements are taken for replacement glass.
- Glass is replaced, often by or with a glazier.
- The lock is reviewed and upgraded if needed.
Choosing a lock for a door with glass
If a door has glass within reach of the lock, a thumb-turn deadbolt can be opened by breaking the glass and reaching in. Options include laminated or security glazing, a lock positioned further from the glass, or, where code and safety allow, a keyed inside cylinder. A double-cylinder deadbolt must never be used on a door that is someone's only way out without a key readily available.
The best choice depends on who lives there, other exits, and fire safety; we talk it through before recommending.
What affects the price
The dispatcher explains the service call before anyone is sent, and the technician confirms the total with you before starting any work that adds cost. The main price drivers are:
- Glass size and type.
- Temporary securing.
- Lock changes.
- After-hours timing.
Hardware we see in Toronto
Temporary panels, glazing materials, and locks suited to doors with glass, such as keyed deadbolts where code allows.
Door Glass & Sidelites in Toronto: local context
Sidelites on Toronto house entrances and glass storefronts are common targets. A deadbolt that can be opened by reaching through broken glass is a weakness worth fixing.
What we will and won't do
Tempered and laminated glass must be made to order; the first visit usually secures the opening.
Frequently asked questions
Can you replace glass the same day?
Usually we secure the opening the same day and install glass once it is made.
Should I change my lock if glass was broken?
If someone could reach the thumb turn, consider an upgrade.
Do you work on storefront glass?
We secure it and coordinate replacement.
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Need door glass & sidelites help now?
We operate 24/7 from our Toronto base at 901 Yonge Street. Call, describe the door, lock or vehicle, and we will explain the service call and arrival window before anyone is sent.
📞 Call (416) 240-0593