Garfield, NJ
Window Installation & Glass Repair
Garfield is home — our shop sits at 163 Midland Ave Unit B, two blocks from the Passaic River. Most of Garfield's 30,000 residents live in two-family homes built between 1910 and 1940, with original wood double-hung windows that have been painted shut, drafted out, or replaced piecemeal over four generations. We work in Garfield every day, often within walking distance of the shop.
Local job mix runs heavy on full-window replacement (vinyl over wood for the energy savings), broken pane repair on the original 6-over-1 sash, and emergency board-up after the Boulevard's occasional commercial break-ins. We can be on-site in Garfield within the hour for emergency glass calls.
What We Work On in Garfield
Predominantly 1910-1940 two-family wood-frame homes, brick rowhouses near the river, post-war ranches in the eastern wards. Commercial along Passaic Street and River Drive features 1950s-era aluminum storefront systems due for reglaze.
Common Garfield Jobs
- Vinyl replacement of original double-hung wood windows
- Single-pane to insulated-glass-unit upgrades
- Storefront glass repair on Passaic Street commercial
- Custom shower enclosures in renovated bathrooms
- Storm window installation on historic homes
Garfield's building department is at 111 Outwater Lane. We pull permits and coordinate inspections directly so homeowners don't have to.
Garfield's pre-1940 two-family stock typically still has original wood double-hung sash that's painted shut, badly weatherstripped, or running drafty single-pane glass. Winter heat loss through these windows is dramatic — vinyl IGU replacement typically cuts heating bills 20–30% in our experience. Spring/fall is the right install window; we avoid full tear-outs in deep winter when condensation on rough openings becomes an issue.
- Address
- Garfield City Hall, 111 Outwater Lane
- Phone
- (973) 340-2000
- Typical window-permit turnaround
- 5–7 business days for window replacement
We pull the permit directly under NJHIC #13VH13970900 — homeowner does not file or pay the township separately.
Neighborhoods we serve in Garfield
ZIP codes: 07026
Services
Garfield Window FAQ
Do I need a permit to replace my windows in Garfield?
Yes if the rough opening size is changing (e.g., switching from a small original window to a larger modern egress unit) OR if you're replacing more than half the windows in the house. Same-size insert-style replacement on individual windows is often exempt. We pull the permit under NJHIC #13VH13970900 directly with Garfield; clears in 5–7 business days.
My 1925 two-family has 6-over-1 wood sash — can you match the look in vinyl?
Yes — modern vinyl double-hung is available with grilles-between-glass (GBG) in the 6-over-1 pattern or simulated divided light (SDL) with applied muntins for the historically-correct look. We can show you both options at the estimate. Real true-divided-light (TDL) is also available but typically 2–3× the cost of GBG; rarely worth it unless you're inside an HPC district (Garfield is not).
Can you do same-day broken pane repair for my two-family rental?
Yes — broken glass repair on standard double-hung is typically same-day if the glass is a stock size. Custom-cut tempered or laminated glass requires 2–5 business days for the cut. Emergency board-up the same day to keep the unit secure and weatherproof. Insurance documentation included free if the cause is a covered event.