Hardy Glass Block is a family owned business, and we have been providing glass block windows to the Chicago-land area and suburbs since 1933. We sell both pre-assembled windows as well as custom-made ones. All of our salesmen and installers have over 30 years of experience. Hardy Glass Block gives free estimates to anyone interested in glass block installation. Our windows are guaranteed in writing. We also build glass block bars, showers and partition walls. No job is too big or small for us.
A waterproofer recommended Hardy to us. The company was very responsive. Someone came right out and saw the windows (without us having to be home) and then promptly faxed us an estimate. They couldn't perform the work on the scheduled day b/c the supplies had not arrived, but we rescheduled and the worker arrived early, worked efficiently, and cleaned up afterward. The windows are really nice; a huge improvement over what we had previously.
Description of Work: They replaced old vents in basement glass block windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Kathleen C.
05/2010
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
Estimate went well. Haven't booked them yet.
Description of Work: They came out quickly and promptly and there was a similalyr quick turnaround time on the written estimate which they mailed. They seem to have years of experience with glass block, which is why we like them so much. Although we haven't done the windows yet, when we're ready, they're definitely the company we'll use.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ANGELA R.
12/2009
5.0
replacement windows
+ -1 more
They were very prompt and professional. The job is awesome and they pay attention to detail. They try to be as accommodating as possible.
Description of Work: Hardy Glass Block Panels installed windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
CATHALINE G.
09/2008
5.0
glass block, replacement windows
+ 0 more
They did really good, the price was very good, and they came when they said they would. We had a little problem with the cement and they came right out the next business day and fixed the problem.
Description of Work: They put in six glass block windows and also did some other work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
CAROLINE O.
07/2008
3.0
glass block
+ -1 more
Price was good, but on the morning of installation, I received a call saying they would be more than two hours late. When they arrived, they bulldozed their way into the house, using my furniture for step stools. They made a big mess and were inconsiderate of neighbors. The work they did is OK, but I didn't like their M.O.
Description of Work: Removed existing sash windows and installed three glass block windows in their place.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0
$1,500
Michelle D.
06/2008
5.0
glass block, replacement windows
+ 0 more
I am happy with the work. They were professional and courteous. I would use them again in the future and would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They replaced a basement window for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Bill D.
06/2008
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
Excellent service. I received an estimate shortly after contacting them from an Angie's List recommendation. I was concerned because it was such a small job, but the work was performed quickly, professionally and the invoice came in under the estimate. The workers were very respectful of my home and cleaned up well after the repair.
Description of Work: Replaced to damaged glass blocks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Mary H.
10/2007
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
We are very pleased with work performed. They look great.
Description of Work: We had six basement windows and a bathroom window, of various sizes, glass blocked. We had vents put in all the glass block windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Michael R.
09/2007
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
I called mid-day and they sent an estimator ( the owner? ) later the same day. Thirty percent of total cost of job paid to start work, then balance paid at completion. Two men arrived at 7:30 a.m., and were very personable, professional and got right to work.
Description of Work: Free estimate was given, which was accurate, and work completed within one week. Removed two basement windows and installed with glass blocks, each with a vent. Two men were in and out in forty minutes, and left the work area as they found it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$440
ALICE W.
07/2007
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
I called Hardy and requested an estimate for the glass block windows I needed. They came out and took the measurements and mailed me a proposal. They required 1/3 down and the balance when the job was completed. I accepted their proposal and mailed it back on July 5th. They called on July 9th and scheduled an appointment for July 13th. The workers arrived on time and did an excellent job. They cleaned up the debris and removed it.
Description of Work: Replaced four broken panels in three separate glass block windows. One entire existing glass block window removed and replaced with new glass block with vent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380
Jeanne C.
07/2007
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
The workers performed the work carefully, efficiently and professionally. They were courteous and arrived shortly before their scheduled time. Clean-up was satisfactory. I would highly recommend them to others.
Description of Work: The existing 2nd floor window sash and existing glass block window were removed and discarded. Scaffolding was erected to the 2nd floor and the existing metal window frame was removed. Finally, the new glass block window was installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$525
DEBORAH S.
07/2007
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
Their service was great. Just terrific. They're on time and the price is very reasonable A+. They're very good and the know what they're doing and they clean up. They are quick, fast and on time. We had another quote for $1800 but Hardy Glass did it for $500. They are great to work with.
Description of Work: There were a series of glass blocks in a wall with a vent in the middle. Several of the glass blocks had cracks in them. They took out the individual cracked blocks and replaced them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Carmen E.
10/2005
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
JAMES PARLIN CAME OUT TO DO THE ESTIMATE AND WAS ON TIME AND VERY PROFESSIONAL. TOLD US WHICH VENTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WHICH WERE INSTALLED PROPERLY, FAXED THE ESTIMATE THE SAME DAY. I DID SOME PHONE RESEARCH TO COMPARE PRICES AND HARDY HAD THE BEST PRICE OF THE FOUR COMPANIES I CHECKED. I SPOKE TO MR. HARDY TO SCHEDULE THE WORK. THE WORKMEN, JAMES AND JAMES, SHOWED UP ON TIME, WERE EFFICIENT, KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROFESSIONAL AND DID A GREAT JOB. THEY CLEANED UP ALL DEBRIS AND LEFT MY HOUSE PRETTY MUCH AS THEY FOUND IT WITH GREAT NEW GLASS BLOCK VENTS!
Description of Work: REPLACE VENTS IN 7 GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS AND INSTALL VENTS IN 2 LARGE GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS, ON 3 FLOORS OF OUR HOME.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,170
edward E.
10/2005
4.0
glass block
+ -1 more
IT WAS MIXED. THERE WAS AN INITIAL DELAY IN SCHEDULING THE WORK BECAUSE OF A MISCOMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE INSTALLERS AND THE PEOPLE WHO BUILT THE WINDOWS. THE WORKERS THEN MIS-INSTALLED A WINDOW, RESULTING IN TWO VENTS IN A ROOM IN WHICH I WANTED ONLY ONE, AND NO VENT IN A ROOM IN WHICH A VENT WAS QUITE IMPORTANT. THEY CAME BACK THE FOLLOWING DAY AND INSTALLED A VENT IN THE UNVENTED ROOM. THE CLEANUP WAS PRETTY INADEQUATE-- THEY MADE A POINT OF SAYING NO CLEANUP WOULD BE REQUIRED ON MY END. WHILE I DIDN'T EXPECT THAT LEVEL OF CLEANUP, I WAS UPSET BY THE FACT THAT THERE WERE PAINT CHIPS, GLASS SHARDS, AND PIECES OF BROKEN WOOD BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MY HOUSE WHEN THEY WERE DONE. THEY ALSO BROKE TILES ON THE BATHROOM WINDOW SILL AND DID NOT TELL ME ABOUT IT OR OFFER TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE. THE WINDOWS DO SEEM TO BE OF HIGH QUALITY AND THEY LOOK GOOD FROM THE OUTSIDE. I WOULD PROBABLY NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY AGAIN.
Description of Work: THEY TORE OUT AND REPLACED TEN BASEMENT WINDOWS WITH GLASS BLOCKS, INCLUDING A SAFETY HATCH AND SIX VENTS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$2,200
Frank J.
10/2005
4.0
glass block
+ -1 more
THE INSTALLER DID NOT CLEAN UP THE EXTERIOR DEBRIS FROM MY OLD WINDOWS. THE CONTRACT STATED THAT THE OLD WINDOWS AND RELATED DEBRIS WOULD BE STACKED IN MY GARBAGE AREA. OTHER THAN THIS MINOR ISSUE, MY EXPERIENCE WAS POSITIVE FROM THE ESTIMATING PROCESS TO THE INSTALLATION. IF THE DEBRIS WOULD HAVE BEEN CLEANED UP I WOULD HAVE RATED THEM AS AN "A".
Description of Work: FOUR GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS WERE INSTALLED IN MY BASEMENT. THEY REPLACED OLDER GLASS PANE WINDOWS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Donald R.
09/2005
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
THE SALES REP, JIM, RETURNED MY CALL PROMPTLY AND SCHEDULED A TIME TO REVIEW THE JOB AT MY HOUSE WHILE I WAS AT WORK. HE FOLLOWED THAT VISIT UP WITH A WRITTEN ESTIMATE WITHIN 48-HOURS. AFTER I PAID 1/3 DOWN, JIM CONTACTED ME RIGHT AWAY TO SCHEDULE THE WORK (WAS WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF ORDER). 2-MAN CREW ARRIVED PROMPTLY AND COMPLETED THE JOB WITHIN 3 HOURS. ONE OF MY WINDOWS WAS IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM AND INCLUDED A WATER LINE TO THE OUTSIDE. THEY DID A WONDERFUL JOB INCORPORATING THIS INTO THE GLASS BLOCK WINDOW (ANOTHER COMPANY HAD TOLD ME THAT THIS COULD NOT BE DONE AND THAT THE WATER LINE WOULD HAVE TO BE RELOCATED BY A PLUMBER). ALL DEBRIS WAS STACKED NEATLY AT THE CURB, AND THE INSTALLATION WAS NEAT AND PROFESSIONALLY DONE. I WOULD DEFINITELY HIRE THIS FIRM AGAIN.
Description of Work: REMOVED AND REPLACED 4 BASEMENT WINDOWS WITH GLASS BLOCK PANELS WITH SCREENS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$895
CAROL H.
08/2005
4.0
glass block
+ -1 more
I ASKED FOR THE BID IN FEBRUARY, BUT DUE TO PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES I WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE THE WORK UNTIL AUGUST. THEY WERE ABLE TO PULL MY FILE UP RIGHT AWAY AND AS SOON AS THEY HAD MY DEPOSIT THEY SCHEDULED ME THE NEXT WEEK. THEY SAID THEY WOULD BE AT MY HOUSE BETWEEN 9 AND 9:30 BUT DID NOT ARRIVE UNTIL 10:20. THEY BEGAN WORKING RIGHT AWAY AND TOOK NO BREAKS. THEY FINISHED AROUND 1:30- AND IT LOOKED GREAT. THEY CLEANED UP PERFECTLY AND EVEN KEPT THE OLD WINDOWS INTACT - WHICH I HAD ASKED FOR WHEN I SENT IN THE DEPOSIT BUT FORGOT TO ASK FOR WHEN THEY ARRIVED. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE QUALITY OF THEIR WORK, AND IF I NEEDED ADDITIONAL GLASS BLOCKS I WOULD CALL THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: REPLACED 5 WOOD FRAME WINDOWS WITH GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS - ONE WITH A DRYER VENT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$890
Lora K.
08/2005
4.0
glass block
+ -1 more
INSTALLER WAS LATE, BUT CALLED TO NOTIFY US. INSTALLER WAS EXCELLENT (SEE BRYAN GLASS BLOCK FOR REPORT), BUT CHALLENGED BY HARDY MISTAKES. ONE WINDOW DELIVERED W/A CHIPPED GLASS BLOCK (ACCEPTED FOR A $25 CREDIT). LIMESTONE SILLS WERE NOT ORDERED PROMPTLY, SO START OF 2ND DAY WAS DELAYED AS WELL, THEN WERE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN INACCURATELY MEASURED. OVERALL QUALITY OF WINDOWS WAS EXCELLENT, AS WAS ULTIMATE INSTALLATION. HARDY USES HIGH QUALITY PITTSBURGH CORNING AND GERMAN BLOCK - OTHERS USE INDONESIAN BLOCK WHICH IS OF LESSER QUALITY. I'LL GO DIRECT TO SUBCONTRACTOR FOR ANY FURTHER WORK, BUT WILL INSIST THEY USE HARDY'S PRODUCT.
Description of Work: REMOVED & REPLACED 9 WOOD WINDOWS IN BASEMENT AND GARAGE WITH GLASS BLOCK.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,210
JOHN P.
06/2005
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
BRYAN CAME OUT TO DO THE ESTIMATE. I DIDN'T HAVE TO BE HERE. THEY FAXED IT BACK, BUT THERE WAS AN ERROR IN THE NUMBER OF WINDOWS. I CALLED AND HAD THEM COME BACK WHICH THEY DID PROMPTLY. THIS TIME I FAXED THEM OVER A DRAWING OF THE BASEMENT WINDOWS. THE ESTIMATE CAME BACK AND WAS PRECISE, AND WITHIN MY BUDGET. I SCHEDULED THE WORK, THEY ARRIVED ON TIME, DID THE WORK, CLEANED UP WELL. THEY MANAGED TO BREAK ONE OF THE OLD BLOCKS IN THE BATHROOMS, BUT CAME BACK AND REPLACED IT QUICKLY. I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE WORK, THE NEW WINDOWS, AND PLAN TO HAVE THEM DO SOME MORE IN THE AUTUMN. MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR WAS ALSO IMPRESSED, AND MAY HAVE THEM DO SOME WORK.
Description of Work: REPLACE FIVE BASEMENT WINDOWS AND PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF FOUR BATHROOM WINDOWS. THE BATHROOMS HAD GLASS BLOCK WITH LARGE, OLD, NON INSULATED VENTS, 2'X2', WHICH LEAKED AIR LIKE A SIEVE IN WINTER. THREE OF THE BASEMENT WINDOWS REPLACEMENTS WERE SOLID, TWO HAD INSULATED VENTS. ALL THE BATHROOMS HAD MUCH SMALLER INSULATED VENTS INSTALLED WITH MORE GLASS BLOCK. THE VENTS COST $35/PER WINDOW EXTRA. I ALSO HAD THEM INSTALL A NEW GLASS BLOCK PATTERN, ICESCAPES, FROM PITTSBURGH CORNING (WWW.PITTSBURGCORNING.COM TO CHECK IT OUT), WHICH HAD TO BE A SPECIAL ORDER.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
ALLISON A.
10/2004
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
THE ESTIMATE WAS PREPARED AND SENT TO ME IN A TIMELY FASHION. THEY INCLUDED ESTIMATES ON SEVERAL THINGS THEY NOTICED THAT WOULD NEED DONE (THAT WAS GOOD BUSINESS!), BUT THAT I HADN'T MENTIONED. THE WORKERS WERE A TINY BIT LATE ON THE DAY OF THE JOB, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO MY DAY. THE WORK WAS DONE QUICKLY, CLEANLY AND WELL, AND THE FELLAS WERE OFF TO THEIR NEXT TASK. I WOULD DEFINITELY USE THEM FOR MORE WORK!
Description of Work: REMOVED AND REPLACED A BROKEN WINDOW IN THE BASEMENT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
LORETTA M.
10/2004
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
THEY WERE TOTALLY PROFESSIONAL, EXTREMELY EFFICIENT, AND THEY DIDN'T LEAVE A MESS BEHIND.
Description of Work: PUT IN 4 GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
ANNE L.
07/2004
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
ON-TIME, VERY NICE, CLEANED UP WELL. THEY PRESENTED ME WITH VENTING IDEAS I HAD NOT EVEN CONSIDERED. WE ARE VERY HAPPY WITH THE WINDOW.
Description of Work: OLD WINDOW REMOVED AND CUSTOM WINDOW WITH DRYER VENT INSTALLED.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$240
DENICE D.
07/2004
3.0
glass block
+ -1 more
THE WINDOW ITSELF IS NICE, BUT THE INSTALLERS DID A VERY SLOPPY JOB. WHEN TAKING OUT EXISTING WINDOW FRAME THEY SMASHED OUT THE WINDOW WITHOUT COVERING THE FLOOR FIRST. THEY YANKED THE WINDOW FRAME SO HARD THAT THEY DISLODGED SOME BATHROOM TILES AND DID NOT OFFER TO REPAIR THIS. I HAD TO PAY SOMEONE ELSE TO DO THE REPAIR. THE INSTALLATION OF THE WINDOW COULD HAVE BEEN DONE BETTER AND WITHOUT SUCH DISRESPECT FOR MY PROPERTY. I WOULD HAVE APPRECIATED A BETTER CLEAN-UP METHOD AND WILL NOT HIRE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: INSTALLED GLASS BLOCK WINDOW, ORDERED FROM THEM, IN THE BATHROOM.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
$270
GENE & JUDY C.
04/2003
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
THEY ARE A VERY REPUTABLE COMPANY. THE MAN CAME OUT AND HE WAS VERY EXPERIENCED AND UP FRONT. THEY STUCK TO THEIR ESTIMATES. THE WORKERS DID A GREAT JOB! THE WORK LOOKS BEAUTIFUL, THEY ARE VERY QUALIFIED AND CAPABLE PEOPLE. WE ARE VERY SATISFIED!
Description of Work: INSTALLED GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS IN BASEMENT SIX GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS AND ONE EGRESS WINDOWS
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Cherryl F.
01/2003
5.0
glass block
+ -1 more
THEY CLEANED UP EVERYTHING, THEY WERE PROMPT AND ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE TO GET BACK TO ME WITH AN ESTIMATE AND THEY HAD THE BEST PRICES!
Description of Work: INSTALLED THREE GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS
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Service Categories
Glass Block,
Windows,
Window Cleaning
FAQ
Hardy Glass Block Panels is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hardy Glass Block Panels accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa