Glass, window and door repair in Ely, MN
Cracked glass, foggy windows and doors that stick or won't lock, repaired in Ely and the rest of St. Louis County.
Glass broken right now? Call (857) 810-1562, 24/7.
What Ely is most likely to need
Emergency board-upWith 150 hail reports in St. Louis County since 2020, broken glass after a storm is a real risk. The first job is making the opening safe.
Storefront glass repairSt. Louis County has about 793 retail stores, and most of them depend on a glass front.
Aluminum door repairAbout 82% of buildings here predate 1980, and older aluminum doors sag and drag as hinges and corners wear.
We also handle Door closers and hardware, Foggy glass replacement, Commercial window repair, Curtain wall repair, Sliding door repair.
Hail in St. Louis County
NOAA storm records for St. Louis County list 150 hail reports (the largest 3 inches across), 134 thunderstorm wind reports and 3 tornadoes from 2020 through 2024. Hail that size can break window glass and dent aluminum frames.
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Long freezing winters crack sealant, shrink gaskets and turn small gaps into real heat loss. Fall is the time to reseal, and winter is when draft and leak problems show up.
Homes and buildings in Ely
About 82% of homes in Ely were built before 1980, and the typical home dates from 1941. Buildings that age often still have older single-pane glass and worn aluminum frames, so loose panes, failing seals and tired door hardware come up a lot. More homes here went up before 1940 than in any other period. That makes its housing older than about 98% of Minnesota towns its size.
Housing is a mix, with about 66% single-family houses and 21% in apartment buildings. About 64% of homes here are lived in by their owners, and we work with homeowners and shop owners alike.
Ely at a glance
- Residents
- 3,214
- Homes and apartments
- 2,020
- Typical home built
- 1941
- Built before 1980
- 82%
- Built since 2000
- 6%
- Single-family houses
- 66%
- In apartment buildings
- 21%
- Mobile homes
- 3%
- Rented homes
- 36%
- Typical home value
- $150,800
- Retail stores in county
- 793
- Restaurants in county
- 425
- Hail reports, 2020 to 2024
- 150
- Largest hail reported
- 3 in
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates, 2023 American Community Survey and 2022 County Business Patterns; NOAA Storm Events Database. Store, restaurant and storm figures are for all of St. Louis County.
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Do you do glass, window and door repair in Ely?
Yes. We take jobs in Ely and the rest of St. Louis County. Send the details and we'll confirm timing for your address.
Are older windows in Ely worth repairing?
Often, yes. With the typical home here dating from 1941, a new pane, seal or set of hardware usually costs far less than a new window. We tell you if the frame is past saving.
Can you fix hail damage in Ely?
Yes. St. Louis County logged 150 hail reports from 2020 through 2024. We secure broken openings first, then replace the glass, and we can send photos and a written scope for your insurance claim.
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Send a photo and rough size, or have us measure on site. The quote is free and written before any work starts.
Nearby: Eveleth, MN (44 mi), Chisholm, MN (56 mi), Two Harbors, MN (61 mi), Hibbing, MN (62 mi)
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