Keep people away
Keep children and pets out of the room. Wear shoes and heavy gloves around broken glass.
Broken window leaving the property exposed?
A broken window lets in weather, leaves the property unsecured and puts glass where people walk. Clear people away, cover the opening temporarily if safe, then call 833-877-1717. RepairNowUSA connects the request. An independent glass or board-up provider does the work.
Am I in the right place?Yes for shattered or cracked window glass, a broken pane after a storm, break-in or impact, or an opening that will not lock.
Is this urgent?Yes if the opening is exposed to rain or the property cannot be secured. Break-ins are a police call first.
What do I do next?Keep people and pets away from the glass and call 833-877-1717 with the ZIP code, the window size and floor.
Need the opening covered fast: emergency board-up. Businesses: storefront glass repair. Cracked but intact: cracked window repair.
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Make it safe
Remove loose pieces carefully
Only shards that are clearly loose and low. Leave glass still in the frame for the provider. Vacuum small fragments rather than sweeping into carpets.
Cover the opening
Heavy plastic sheeting and tape, or plywood screwed to the frame from inside, keeps weather out until repair.
After a break-in
If the window was broken in a break-in, leave, call the police, and do not touch anything until they have finished. Photograph damage for insurance before cleanup.
Common broken window situations
Storm or debris impact
Wind-blown objects or hail. Check the frame and nearby windows too.
Break-in or vandalism
Secure the opening after police are done. See emergency board-up.
Cracked glass spreading
Tape across the crack to slow it and keep it from falling in. See cracked window repair.
Door glass or storefront
Board-up now, glass later
Temporary securing
Board-up or temporary glazing closes the opening the same day when possible.
Glass replacement
Glass is measured and cut or ordered. Insulated or specialty glass can take longer to arrive.
What to have ready when you call
- Property ZIP code, home or business
- Window size and which floor
- Single pane, double pane or specialty glass, if known
- Whether the opening is exposed to weather
- Whether it was a break-in
- Whether the frame is damaged
What happens when you call RepairNowUSA
- Describe what is happening in plain words and give the property ZIP code. You do not need to know which trade to ask for.
- RepairNowUSA checks for a participating independent provider who handles emergency glass repair and board-up in that area.
- If one is available, you are connected. The provider confirms timing, access, scope and price with you before any work.
- The provider, not RepairNowUSA, diagnoses and performs the repair.
RepairNowUSA is a referral and connection service. Provider availability and response times vary by location, time and demand, and are not guaranteed. Before you approve work, ask what was found, the price, the timing and what is not included.
Call 833-877-1717Broken window questions
What should I do right after a window breaks?
Keep people and pets away, wear shoes and gloves, remove only loose low shards, and cover the opening with plastic or plywood. Then call 833-877-1717.
Can I call about a broken window at night?
Yes. You can call 833-877-1717 at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. Whether an independent provider can come out right away depends on your ZIP code, the time and provider capacity, so availability is not guaranteed.
Can the glass be replaced the same day?
Standard single panes sometimes can. Insulated, tempered or custom glass usually needs to be ordered, so the opening is boarded up first.
Should I repair or replace the whole window?
If only the glass is broken, the glass can often be replaced. A damaged frame or a failing seal may mean a new window.
Does insurance cover a broken window?
RepairNowUSA cannot answer for your policy. Coverage often depends on the cause. Photograph the damage and contact your insurer.
Authoritative references
These public sources give general safety context. They do not replace an on-site evaluation, and RepairNowUSA does not perform the work.