Glazier pricing in Seattle
What glaziers charge in Seattle (typically $55-$120/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Seattle glazier pricing
What glaziers should charge in Seattle
Seattle glaziers work in a market dominated by Capitol Hill/Madison Park/Queen Anne/Magnolia premium glass walls, Bellevue/Mercer Island tech-wealth, triple-pane window for SEC compliance, and pre-1940 Craftsman/Tudor sash restoration. Washington L&I Glazier Specialty. Seattle Energy Code mandates triple-pane on most new construction. PNW rain drives waterproofing emphasis.
Hourly rate
$55-$120
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
$39-$83
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common glazier jobs in Seattle
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in USD.
Site measure and quote
What's included
Most glaziers measure free for jobs over $500. Bespoke or commercial sites may be charged.
Single pane repair (4mm float)
What's included
Includes glass cut to size, putty or beading, and 30-60 min labour. Larger panes or laminated cost more.
Toughened glass (per square metre)
What's included
Includes glass only. Required for shower screens, balustrades, and any panel below 1m off the floor.
Double-glazed unit replacement
What's included
Per window. Includes glass unit (sealed double pane), argon gas, low-E coating, and 1-2 hour labour. Frame must be sound.
Frameless shower screen (single panel)
What's included
Includes 10mm toughened glass, hinges, channel, sealant, and 2-3 hour labour. Custom curves and brass hardware add cost.
Glass splashback (per square metre)
What's included
Includes 6mm toughened back-painted glass, cut-outs around outlets, and 1-2 hour labour. White and custom colours premium-priced.
Balustrade glass (per linear metre)
What's included
Includes 12mm toughened or laminated glass, channel or spigot fixings, and labour. Stairs and curved runs cost more.
Full home double-glazing retrofit
What's included
Depends on window count, frame replacement vs glass-only, and access. Typical 3-bed home 8-12 windows.
Emergency board-up (broken window)
What's included
Includes site visit, debris clear, board-up to secure the property. Glass replacement quoted separately the next day.
Seattle quote factors
What to factor into your Seattle glazier quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a glazier in Seattle. Marine west coast. Mild winters (rarely below 25°F), cool summers (rarely above 85°F historically, but 2021 heat dome 110°F+), heavy rain (38" annually mostly Oct-May), occasional snow. PNW moss and mildew constant concerns. Mild climate makes heat-pumps highly efficient year-round. Wildfire smoke August-September from California/Oregon/Idaho/BC fires. Atmospheric river events drive flooding.
Washington L&I Glazier Specialty
Washington L&I Construction Contractor License (Specialty CS Glazier Trade) required for glazing work over $500. Print L&I license number on every quote and invoice. SDCI won't issue permits to unlicensed contractors.
Seattle Energy Code triple-pane standard
Seattle Energy Code (SEC) mandates triple-pane low-e on most new construction. Quote triple-pane (U-factor 0.20 or lower) at $65-$150/sqft installed, double-pane low-e (LoE-366, LoE-272) at $35-$95/sqft for standard remodels. State U-factor and NFRC label on every quote.
Tech-wealth floor-to-ceiling glass
Capitol Hill, Madison Park, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Madrona, Mercer Island, Bellevue (Clyde Hill, Yarrow Point, Hunts Point), Bainbridge Island, Sammamish customers expect floor-to-ceiling glass walls and sliding stack doors ($6,500-$22,000+ per sqft including frame, glazing, hardware, install). Mountain and water views drive the spec. Quote system brand (Fleetwood, Western Window Systems, Andersen E-Series, Marvin Modern) explicitly.
Pre-1940 Craftsman/Tudor sash restoration
Pre-1940 Seattle Craftsman, Tudor, and Mission Revival housing has original wood sash windows. Quote restoration ($650-$2,200 per sash including re-cord, re-glaze, re-weatherstrip) as alternative to replacement ($1,200-$3,500 per window). Restoration preserves historic character; quote both options on every pre-1940 job.
Frameless shower enclosures
Frameless 10mm or 12mm tempered shower screens universally specified in tech-wealth premium bathroom renos. Quote per-sqft of glass ($55-$125) plus hardware ($275-$1,000 per door, $115-$275 per panel). State glass thickness, tempering certification (ANSI Z97.1), and clip brand on the quote.
PNW rain low-e tinted windows
Seattle's overcast climate drives demand for high-VT (visible transmittance) low-e windows to maintain natural light in winter. Quote high-VT low-e double-pane (LoE-180, LoE-i89) instead of standard tinted at $5-$15/sqft premium. Tech-wealth clients value daylighting + energy efficiency.
Sample quote
A real Seattle glazier quote you can copy
Frameless shower screen, single panel, 1100mm wide, custom. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
10mm toughened safety glass (1100mm x 2000mm, polished edges)
Hinges (2 x heavy-duty wall-to-glass, brushed nickel)
Sealing strip (full-length water seal, magnetic close)
Structural sealant (Sika or equivalent, 24hr cure)
Installation labour (2 hours, single glazier)
Site measure (already completed)
Removal of old shower curtain rail and silicone
FAQ
Seattle glazier pricing questions, answered
Common questions about glazier pricing in Seattle, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
$75-$155/hour for repair work. Per-window-unit install: double-pane low-e $35-$95/sqft; triple-pane (SEC standard) $65-$150/sqft; frameless shower $55-$125/sqft of glass; glass-wall systems $6,500-$22,000+/sqft; pre-1940 sash restoration $650-$2,200 per sash. Tech-wealth premium of 20-35% above standard. State Washington L&I Glazier Specialty on every quote.
Yes, Washington L&I Construction Contractor License (Specialty CS Glazier Trade) required for glazing work over $500. Print L&I license number on every quote and invoice. SDCI won't issue permits to unlicensed contractors.
Yes, on new construction in Seattle. Seattle Energy Code (SEC) mandates triple-pane low-e on most new construction. Quote triple-pane (U-factor 0.20 or lower) at $65-$150/sqft installed, double-pane low-e (LoE-366, LoE-272) at $35-$95/sqft for standard remodels. State U-factor and NFRC label on every quote.
$6,500-$22,000+ per sqft depending on system, panel size, and glazing spec. Quote separately: frames, glazing (single, double, triple, low-E), hardware, sills, installation, structural calcs ($3,200-$10,000), SEC compliance (U-factor 0.20 or lower for new construction). Lead time 8-16 weeks for imported systems.
Yes, niche premium revenue. Pre-1940 Seattle Craftsman, Tudor, and Mission Revival housing has original wood sash windows. Quote restoration ($650-$2,200 per sash including re-cord, re-glaze, re-weatherstrip) as alternative to replacement ($1,200-$3,500 per window). Restoration preserves historic character; quote both options on every pre-1940 job.
Hourly rates are $55 to $110 in the US, £30-75 in the UK, A$70-140 in Australia, R220-600 in South Africa, and C$55-115 in Canada. Most glaziers quote per pane or per square metre rather than hourly because glass cost dominates the bill.
Standard 4mm float glass in a sound frame is $180-420 per pane installed. Larger panes, double-glazed units, or laminated safety glass run $400-1,500. The variables: glass type, pane size, frame condition, and access.
For jobs over $500, get 2-3 quotes. Compare glass spec (thickness, grade, coating), frame work scope, and warranty. The cheapest quote often substitutes lower-grade glass or skips the frame inspection.
Double-glazed units have two panes of glass with argon gas and a desiccant seal between them, plus a low-E coating. Manufacturing cost is 3-5x single pane. The payback: 20-40% energy savings on heating and cooling over 10-15 years.
Code requires safety glass (toughened or laminated) in doors, sidelights within 300mm of a door, wet areas (shower, bathroom), and any panel below 1m from floor. Outside those locations, regular float glass is legal but less safe.
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