Glass, window and door repair in Gretna, LA
Cracked glass, foggy windows and doors that stick or won't lock, repaired in Gretna and the rest of Jefferson Parish.
Glass broken right now? Call (857) 810-1562, 24/7.
What Gretna is most likely to need
Storefront glass repairJefferson Parish has about 1,626 retail stores, and most of them depend on a glass front.
Aluminum door repairAbout 74% of buildings here predate 1980, and older aluminum doors sag and drag as hinges and corners wear.
Door closers and hardwareAbout 1,091 restaurants in Jefferson Parish put heavy daily use on entrance doors and closers.
We also handle Foggy glass replacement, Commercial window repair, Curtain wall repair, Emergency board-up, Sliding door repair.
Tornadoes in Jefferson Parish
NOAA storm records for Jefferson Parish list 6 hail reports (the largest 1.25 inches across), 17 thunderstorm wind reports and 5 tornadoes from 2020 through 2024. Hail of an inch or more is what the National Weather Service classes as severe.
Long humid summers are hard on sealants and door hardware. Closer to the coast, salt air also corrodes closer arms, rollers and thresholds faster.
Homes and buildings in Gretna
About 74% of homes in Gretna were built before 1980, and the typical home dates from 1966. 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 in the 1960s than in any other period. That makes its housing older than about 93% of Louisiana towns its size.
Housing is a mix, with about 56% single-family houses and 21% in apartment buildings. More than half of the homes here are rented, so we also work with landlords and property managers.
Gretna at a glance
- Residents
- 17,185
- Homes and apartments
- 8,258
- Typical home built
- 1966
- Built before 1980
- 74%
- Built since 2000
- 11%
- Single-family houses
- 56%
- In apartment buildings
- 21%
- Rented homes
- 51%
- Typical home value
- $242,600
- Retail stores in county
- 1,626
- Restaurants in county
- 1,091
- Hail reports, 2020 to 2024
- 6
- Largest hail reported
- 1.25 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 Jefferson Parish.
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Do you do glass, window and door repair in Gretna?
Yes. We take jobs in Gretna and the rest of Jefferson Parish. Send the details and we'll confirm timing for your address.
Are older windows in Gretna worth repairing?
Often, yes. With the typical home here dating from 1966, 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 Gretna?
Yes. Jefferson Parish logged 6 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: Mandeville, LA (32 mi), Covington, LA (39 mi), Thibodaux, LA (46 mi), Hammond, LA (48 mi)
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