Glass, window and door repair in Lake Station, IN
Cracked glass, foggy windows and doors that stick or won't lock, repaired in Lake Station and the rest of Lake County.
Glass broken right now? Call (857) 810-1562, 24/7.
What Lake Station is most likely to need
Storefront glass repairLake County has about 1,546 retail stores, and most of them depend on a glass front.
Emergency board-upWith 17 hail reports in Lake County since 2020, broken glass after a storm is a real risk. The first job is making the opening safe.
Aluminum door repairAbout 71% 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 Lake County
NOAA storm records for Lake County list 17 hail reports (the largest 1.75 inches across), 84 thunderstorm wind reports and 8 tornadoes from 2020 through 2024. Hail that size can break window glass and dent aluminum frames.
Freeze-thaw cycles and humid summers work on seals from both directions, so cracked sealant, drafty sashes and foggy double-pane glass are common repairs.
Homes and buildings in Lake Station
About 71% of homes in Lake Station were built before 1980, and the typical home dates from 1962. 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 1950s than in any other period.
About 81% of homes are single-family houses, so patio doors and home windows make up much of the work. Around 10% are mobile homes, whose windows and doors often use different frames and sizes. About 69% of homes here are lived in by their owners, and we work with homeowners and shop owners alike.
Lake Station at a glance
- Residents
- 13,033
- Homes and apartments
- 5,120
- Typical home built
- 1962
- Built before 1980
- 71%
- Built since 2000
- 9%
- Single-family houses
- 81%
- In apartment buildings
- 4%
- Mobile homes
- 10%
- Rented homes
- 31%
- Typical home value
- $124,800
- Retail stores in county
- 1,546
- Restaurants in county
- 1,042
- Hail reports, 2020 to 2024
- 17
- Largest hail reported
- 1.75 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 Lake County.
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Do you do glass, window and door repair in Lake Station?
Yes. We take jobs in Lake Station and the rest of Lake County. Send the details and we'll confirm timing for your address.
Are older windows in Lake Station worth repairing?
Often, yes. With the typical home here dating from 1962, 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 Lake Station?
Yes. Lake County logged 17 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: Griffith, IN (9 mi), Chesterton, IN (10 mi), Highland, IN (11 mi), Munster, IN (13 mi)
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