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Rochester Glass Block

Glass Block, Windows, Glass and Mirrors,

About us

Rochester Glass Block Company is part of the RGF Industries family of companies; we started growing in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania more than 40 years ago. It began with the mission of providing easily installed, fully-assembled glass block windows to the Western Pennsylvania market. As the industry grew and changed RGF moved with it, we now have 5 full service locations; Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Dayton, Buffalo and Rochester, serving the Midwest and the Northeast since 1965. We began with manufacturing glass block basement windows, and then developed fresh-air vinyl vents specifically designed for glass block windows. We now produce fully-assembled partition walls; glass block shower kits that include specially designed bases, and our new nail in place CrystaLok® vinyl framed glass block window for new construction applications. We also distribute individual glass blocks from the finest manufacturers worldwide, along with a range of installation products to make any project easy for the contractor or do-it-yourselfer. Our installation departments are capable of handling any application, from the largest commercial installation to residential basement windows. We have installed glass block products for more than 200,000 customers. We believe in producing, distributing and installing high quality products; but our job doesn’t end when the product leaves the factory; we provide the tools and the knowledge necessary to ensure our customer’s success.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Glass block, windows, masonry & remodeling - basements.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.776 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
5%
3
0%
2
4%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 76 reviews

Cynthia A.
08/2022
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
The installers showed up on time, were professional, did an excellent installation job, and answered all my questions. Kudos to Alexis Angulo! Thank you for a great job! I would have Rochester Glass Block Company again for window installations.
Description of Work: I had five glass block windows installed in my basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$937

Mangesh K.
10/2018
5.0
replacement windows, glass block
  + 0 more
The project manager and the crew were very professional, answered all my questions to my satisfaction and gave all the discounts even before I asked. The finished work was good quality and they cleaned up after themselves pretty well. I would definitely recommend and hire again.
Description of Work: Replace basement windows to glass block windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$770

Linda J.
09/2018
1.0
glass block
  + -1 more
On 8/6/18 I met with the Residential Sales agent who left a completed contract for my review, signature and to be mailed with a check for the required deposit. On 8/10/18 I mailed the signed contract and check. Between 8/16 - 8/27/18 I left phone messages and sent emails requesting confirmation of receipt of the contract and check with no response. On 8/27 I left a final phone message canceling my order and advising that a stop payment had been placed on the check. I received a phone message two days later apologizing because they "were really busy with customers". Apparently I wasn't considered as a customer, nor will I ever be one!!
Description of Work: Three (3) basement replacement glass block windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Barbara Z.
06/2018
4.0
glass block
  + -1 more
After signing the contract at the end of April, sending deposit for 1/2 cost of the job, we were told they were working 2-3 weeks out. We waited until the end of May to call, left multiple messages with NO response back. Finally, I went online and submitted a request for an estimate. Only then did we get a call on 6/15. I had documented all the calls made and received many apologies. The job was then scheduled and thankfully completed. The installer was professional and did a good job. We like the window but the communication failure would lead me to never use them again.
Description of Work: 1 glass block window

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0


Melissa J.
09/2017
5.0
glass block
  + -1 more
Great. Person showed up on time and work completed.
Description of Work: Replace basement Windows that were leaking.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$570

Susanne F.
08/2017
5.0
glass block
  + -1 more
Great! They came on time for the estimate and for the day of the job. They did and great job and we were very pleased.
Description of Work: Glass block windows installed in basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Tammy P.
06/2017
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
They did an awesome job. We didn't stay down there with them. We just liked the fact that they could take out the window and put another window in for us because we couldn't do it. That's what they get paid to do. The guy came over for a quote because my husband wanted a bigger window. They weren't here that long, maybe 4-5 hours. They were around the same prices as everywhere else we checked. The quality was excellent. We haven't had any problems. They were really responsive. They were here within a week after the quote.
Description of Work: They took out our old windows and put in new windows. They put a vent in the one for the dryer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Fred B.
05/2017
5.0
glass block
  + -1 more
It was done perfectly...a little later than promised but only by a day
Description of Work: I had a glass table top made

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jon B.
05/2017
5.0
replacement windows, glass block
  + 0 more
Came on time went right to work. Window fit easily so the job went fast. Obviously knew what he was doing. I think it was a good price especially for 1 window. Many will not bother for such a small job.
Description of Work: 1 glass block cellar window.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John O.
12/2016
5.0
replacement windows, glass block
  + 0 more
Very well. Installer was prompt and courteous. Worked efficiently and carefully. When it proved necessary to trim a shrub in order to proceed with removal of the old window, he verified this was acceptable before proceeding and only removed minimal amount.
Description of Work: 5 basement windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Michael A L.
11/2016
5.0
glass block
  + -1 more
Very polite--answered any questions I had. Would hire any time needed. Thank you Angie's list.
Description of Work: Replaced Basement windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

bonnie K.
11/2016
1.0
glass block
  + -1 more
They left plastic on the outsude under deck had to come back. Worker came back when we weren't home. I accidently left the back door open. The worker called and said he was st the house snd is going in. Tolf him no. He kept on insisting he was going in. I told him no. 20 mintes called me back said the work was done I became angry He said grandson let him in. When I got home mt grandson found the worker walking down the hall towards the bedroom. My grandson yelled who are u. He said he was there to fix the window and needed to know where the basement was. He was there the day before and knew the basement door was next to the hsrage. Not through my home. I called the owner. I cslled 10 times He gor back to me the next day snd said thete are two sides to the story. I called the police eho cslled this young worker.. the owner apparently didn't care for he needed a eorker. Still hadn't cslled me znd it's been three weeks.
Description of Work: Workman came over and put in 12 basement glass block Windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0

$1,200

bonnie K.
10/2016
1.0
glass repair, replacement windows, glass block
  + 1 more
Two men came. After running the dyer that night water was drippibg. The men forgot to remove the plastic from the window u nDer the deck. I called and told the owner that we would not be home utility three that day. His men came at one. He called and said my back door was unlocked. I ordered him not to enter my home un til we get there. He said he was there anyways. I told him to knock on the door to wake up adult grandson Shortly after the men called and said the hob was done. He said grandson let him in. When we arrived home my hands on said he was sleeping and heard someone walking down the hallway outside how and My bedroom door. My grandson yelled and told him to get the **** out of his housr. He claimed he was,looking for the basement. Near the back door where he spent the entire day the day before. He was Wali g through my hoyse. The owner I called 10 times. Kept on texting me he was out of town. Nothing was ever done. Owner is irresponsible . I would never hire again or recommend this company
Description of Work: Rochester glass Blick put in basement windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0

$1,300

Joseph H.
10/2016
5.0
glass block
  + -1 more
Thanks to Don and his team from Rochester Glass Block!! Rochester Glass Block is a pretty big, well known, and respected company in our town. Our contractor actually told us that he could not put in glass block windows cheaper than Rochester Glass Block. With that said, we reached out to Rochester Glass Block for a quote. They beat the 3 other quotes we received (one quote was approximately 185 dollars more). One thing we really appreciated was that, even though our job was relatively small, Don spent a great deal of time with us. He helped us design specially sized windows that give us tons of natural light in the basement without compromising the structural of the house's foundation. The install was super fast and the windows look fantastic. The bottom line is this: if you are considering adding glass block to your home and you want :warrantied work, personalized service, a quality install, and a solid price then you should call Rochester Glass Block. We would not hesitate to recommend R.G.B to friends or family!!
Description of Work: Added 1 new glass block window (included knocking out cement block), also replaced an adjacent glass block window increasing the size to match the new window.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$440

Kathleen T.
09/2016
5.0
replacement windows, glass block
  + 0 more
Excellent from start to finish would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Basement windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

William D.
05/2016
5.0
glass block
  + -1 more
The service was performed professionally and at the appointed time. I had some difficulty requesting the appointment by online message. I suggest calling the listed number and speaking to them directly. Once I got through, the appointment and work was performed promptly.
Description of Work: Replaced basement window.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

David B.
05/2016
2.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
I purchased a Big Deal and I felt that it was a bait switch. The price doubled once he did the measurements on my windows. This was not a deal and he informed me that he actually lost the order as well.
Description of Work: Windows $228 for Two Vented Glass Block Basement Windows Installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


David B.
05/2016
2.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
I purchased a Big Deal and I felt that it was a bait switch. The price doubled once he did the measurements on my windows. This was not a deal and he informed me that he actually lost the order as well.
Description of Work: Windows $228 for Two Vented Glass Block Basement Windows Installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Rochester Glass Block
We are very sorry that you were not aware that your windows were nearly double the size of the windows offered in the deal you purchased, but this was in no way a bait and switch tactic. The specifics of the deal are clearly pronounced in the offer details. While the offer does apply to the majority of basement windows in the Rochester market, unfortunately, it does not cover 100%. We advise customers who are unsure as to whether the deal will work with their windows to allow us to come out and provide a free, no obligation in-home estimate. However, should a deal be purchased and turn out not to fit the customer's needs and we are unable to come to an agreement on the additional fees, we offer a 100% guaranteed refund as you so received. Again, we are very sorry for the inconvenience you experienced.

GLENDA W.
03/2016
5.0
glass repair, replacement windows, glass block, basement remodeling
  + 2 more
The installer was prompt, efficient and very professional. He installed five window by himself in 2 1/2 hours, excellent!!
Description of Work: Installed five glass block windows in my basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Paul A.
02/2016
5.0
glass repair, glass block, basement remodeling, replacement windows
  + 2 more
The cost of the job, on an Angie's List "special offer", was comparable to other offers I have seen in local ads. The company was contacted to make an appointment for the estimator. He came out to measure the windows and have papers signed. He then scheduled the work to be done about a week later. The installer arrived as scheduled, and finished the installation quickly. The glass block windows look great. The dryer vent pipe seems a little flimsy, but we got the vent hooked up pretty easily.
Description of Work: Installed 2 glass block basement windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$258

Beverly D.
10/2015
5.0
glass repair, glass block, replacement windows
  + 1 more
called them for a broken basement window repair/replace and was told they don't service my area, but they called back again the following week to set up an appointment to come out. The gentleman showed me some choices for replacing my broken basement window and I chose a clear glass block with .vent. Two weeks later they came out to install. They were prompt, professional and had it all done in less than a couple of hours. One worked outside while the other worked from inside, and when done you couldn't tell they had been there. All was cleaned up without a trace, no damage to landscaping, etc.. Very nice job with a 25 year warranty on the windows. If I ever need glass block in another home I will call them for sure.
Description of Work: removed basement windows and replaced with vented glass block.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$358

GLENDA W.
02/2015
5.0
glass block, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Great experience. The workers were on time and fast. I will hire them again because I have 5 more windows to change out.
Description of Work: installed two glass block windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$212

Kenneth R.
11/2014
5.0
glass block, replacement windows
  + 0 more
The only difficulty was getting through by phone to arrange for an estimate. After that, everything went very well.
Description of Work: Replaced 3 basement windows with glass block windows with vents

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$327

Bill L A.
08/2014
5.0
glass block
  + -1 more
I called 3 companies to get pricing and estimates on getting work done on my home and Rochester Glass Block was the only one who returned my call. Usually when that happens you'd figure they were the only company who had nothing to do and that usually happens because they're a company of low quality and standards. This time it was certainly not the case. I believe Don was the person who contacted me. He was patient, thorough and very detailed with his description of the entire procedure. When he came to my home he was in no hurry at all, and he took his time in explaining all the pro's and con's to the options I had available. He wasn't trying to sell me the most expensive option and he wasn't trying to verbally blind me by throwing everything at me and hoping I would make a pricey decision. By the time we were done conversing, I really felt as though I made the right decision and that I wasn't driven in that direction. "Alex" and "Jay" were the people who performed the work on my home. I'll start by saying that they were on time! I almost fell over when I looked up at my clock and they were in my driveway. That rarely happens for any service I've ever had performed on my home. Usually it's a 4 hour block of time and someone barely squeaks in there before their time is up. This was not the case. They were cordial, professional, and it seemed like they got to work as soon as their feet hit the ground. I was going to have company come over to ask questions and fill in the blanks where I may have forgotten something but they were half way done before my second opinion could even head over. It was really nice to be able to ask questions and not feel stupid or feel as though I had offended them by doing so. I'm pretty knowledgeable about manual labor of various kinds but I'm admittedly a bit in the dark when it comes to some forms of masonry. I didn't get an attitude or even a funny look, they just answered my questions and kept on working. When it was all said and done my windows looked fantastic! My property was not left dirty, all debris was removed, it looked as though the windows were installed with the house! Long story short I would absolutely recommend Rochester Glass Block to anyone who needs related work done on their house. Nicely Done!
Description of Work: Replaced my basement windows with vented Glass Block Windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$210

Eleanor C.
08/2014
5.0
glass block, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Jim came out to measure and discuss the options. we agreed on 3 windows no vents. Jeff came and had them installed in no time at all. he cleaned up the debris and took it all with him. there was a big rain storm the very next day and NO Water came in the basement! Great Job by great people.
Description of Work: Installed 3 glass block windows in the basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$297

Contact information

1340 Buffalo Rd, Rochester, NY 14624

http://rochesterglassblock.com

Service hours

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:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
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Service Categories

Glass Block,
Windows,
Glass and Mirrors,
Basement Remodeling,
Masonry,
Air Duct Cleaning

FAQ

Rochester Glass Block is currently rated 4.7 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: Closed

Rochester Glass Block accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Rochester Glass Block offers free project estimates.
Yes, Rochester Glass Block offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Rochester Glass Block does not offer a senior discount.
No, Rochester Glass Block does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Rochester Glass Block offers warranties.
Rochester Glass Block offers the following services: Glass block, windows, masonry & remodeling - basements.

Contact information

1340 Buffalo Rd, Rochester, NY 14624

http://rochesterglassblock.com

Service hours

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:
Closed