Storefront glass
Replacement and new glass for retail, restaurant and office storefronts, including tempered and insulated glass where the opening or code calls for it.
Commercial Glass
Commercial & Storefront Glass in Birmingham and Hoover, AL
Storefronts, entrance doors, interior glass partitions, bullet-resistant glazing and commercial glass repair, installed as a subcontractor for builders and general contractors.
Commercial Glass
A glass subcontractor that fits your schedule
Most of Hankins Glass's commercial work comes through builders and general contractors. When you need the glass package on a new building or a remodel handled by a crew that shows up when scheduled, measures carefully and leaves a clean opening for the next trade, that's the job we want.
We furnish and install storefront glass and aluminum storefront framing, commercial entrance doors, interior glass partitions and office fronts, bullet-resistant glazing, commercial mirrors and replacement glass for existing buildings across the Birmingham area. We are based in Hoover and work within about 75 miles, from Birmingham and Homewood to Trussville and Tuscaloosa.
Business and property owners are welcome to call us too, whether it's a broken storefront pane, a door that no longer closes right, or a tenant build-out that needs glass walls.
Working with builders and general contractors
Send us the plans, specifications and glazing schedule for your project and we'll put together pricing for your bid. If anything in the documents is unclear, such as glass makeup, frame finish, door hardware or how the storefront ties into the surrounding wall, we'll ask questions early instead of guessing.
Once the openings are framed, we field-measure before anything is ordered, because storefront framing and glass are made to size. We'll give you an estimated lead time and schedule installation around the other trades so the glazing doesn't hold up drywall, paint or final inspections. If your project requires submittals or product data, tell us up front and we'll talk through what's needed.
New construction and remodels
On new construction, we install storefront systems, entrance doors and interior glass once the rough openings are ready, then return for any final adjustments during punch list.
On remodels and tenant improvements, we can remove existing storefront glass or framing, install new systems in the existing openings, and add interior glass walls or office fronts. Remodel work often happens while neighboring businesses are open, so we keep the work area tidy and coordinate noisy or disruptive steps with you.
Safety glass and code requirements
Glass in doors, sidelights and many storefront locations must be safety glazing, typically tempered or laminated glass. Energy code may also call for insulated glass in exterior storefronts. We follow what your plans specify and will flag anything that looks like it may conflict with code requirements so it can be resolved with the design team before glass is ordered.
Is It Time?
When to bring us into your project
The sooner we see the plans, the sooner we can price the glass package and plan lead times.
Send plans for pricing- You're pricing a bid and need a glass and storefront number
- Framing is going up and openings will be ready to measure soon
- A tenant build-out calls for glass office fronts or partitions
- The plans call for bullet-resistant glazing at a transaction window or entry
- An existing storefront has broken, cracked or foggy glass
- Entrance doors drag, won't latch or need new hardware
How It Works
How a commercial glass project works
- 01
Plans and pricing
Send us plans, specs and the glazing scope. We review them, ask questions and provide a written quote for your bid or project.
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Field measuring
After the openings are framed, we verify dimensions on site so framing and glass are made to the real openings.
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Fabrication and lead time
Glass and storefront components are ordered to size. We give you an expected lead time and schedule around the other trades.
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Installation and punch list
We install, anchor and seal the system, hang and adjust doors, clean up, and return for any punch-list items.
Recent Work
Recent projects from our crew
Real installations by Hankins Glass. See more in our project gallery.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Have a question that isn’t answered here? Call (205) 639-9893 or send us a message.
Do you work as a subcontractor for general contractors?
Yes. Most of our commercial work is done as a glass subcontractor for builders and general contractors on new construction and remodels. Send us your plans and scope and we'll price the glass package.
Can you price a project from plans and specifications?
Yes. We can quote from drawings, specifications and the glazing schedule. Final dimensions are field-verified on site before materials are ordered, so the storefront and glass fit the actual openings.
Do you install bullet-resistant glass?
Yes. We supply and install bullet-resistant glazing for areas such as transaction windows, reception desks and entries. The protection level is set by your plans or security consultant, and we price and install to that specification.
Do you work directly with business owners?
Yes. Business and property owners can call us directly for storefront glass replacement, door repairs, commercial mirrors or interior glass for a remodel. If a general contractor is running your project, we're happy to work through them.
Do you also do residential glass?
Yes. Along with commercial glass, we replace windows and install glass shower doors, repair foggy and broken glass and cut custom mirrors for homeowners. See all services.
Have a commercial project coming up?
Send us your plans, specs and schedule, or call to talk through the glass scope. Serving builders and businesses in Hoover, Birmingham and within about 75 miles.