Single shower panel or window
One panel or one large window
From
$250
to $600
- Most common for one-off jobs
- Mineral removal + sealer
Glass Restoration · Edina, MN · Est. 1996
Glass Restoration in Edina, Minnesota.
Edina is the metro's premium-tier first-ring suburb. Southdale Center opened here in 1956 as the nation's first enclosed mall, and the 50th and France district still anchors the north side. The Country Club District has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. Glass restoration for Edina homes. Shower enclosures, windows, glass tabletops. Mineral-deposit removal, surface polishing if the damage has set into the glass, and a hydrophobic sealer that holds for years. Edina is about 95% developed. The housing runs heavily to 1940s through 1960s ramblers, Cape Cods, Tudors and Colonials. A teardown-rebuild rate of roughly 100 homes a year keeps a steady stream of new luxury construction coming. Garage norms are 1- and 2-car detached or attached on the original stock; 3-car standard on teardown-rebuild luxury homes. Full basements are universal; walkouts are limited.
Glass Restoration in Edina
What an install looks like in Edina.
Edina has the most affluent residential profile of the cities we serve, and the project mix reflects it. Premium-tier installs, Ultimate and Apex, go into teardown-rebuild luxury garages. Country Club District homes from the original era have weathered 70-plus winters and earned a real restoration. Edina is also one of our most common cities for stone restoration. Granite and marble in the Country Club District and Morningside homes were finished to a high standard originally. Most of it needs polishing and a reseal rather than replacement. Premium positioning is the right call here; budget framing does not match what Edina homeowners expect from a contractor on their property.
Glass Restoration specifically in Edina
Edina shower glass restoration is concentrated in master bathrooms of the larger luxury homes: custom frameless enclosures where mineral spotting has set into the glass over years. The hydrophobic sealer is the differentiator. Window restoration for south-facing glass walls in the modern Edina teardown-rebuilds also comes up regularly.
Neighborhoods we work in
- Country Club District
- Morningside
- Indian Hills
- Highlands
- Braemar Hills
- White Oaks
- Sunny Slope
- Countryside
30+ YR
Restoring surfaces
Including glass since 1996
3
Scope tiers
Spot, Full, and Periodic Maintenance
0
Subcontractors
All work done in-house
A+
BBB rated
Accredited since October 2005
Why replacement is almost always unnecessary in Edina
Why shower glass spots become permanent.
Hard water in Minnesota carries dissolved minerals (calcium, magnesium). Every time water dries on the glass, those minerals are left behind as deposits. Over time the deposits etch into the glass surface, creating a permanent rough texture that traps soap scum and looks foggy. Once the etching is set, regular cleaning won't remove it; professional restoration is needed.
Replacement
The default assumption
- Custom shower glass replacement: $2,000 to $5,000+
- Days of demo and reinstall
- Harsh acid-based cleaning attempts that fail and damage glass seals
- Often unnecessary; restoration almost always works
Professional restoration + hydrophobic sealer
What we install
- Removes deposits and surface etching
- Hydrophobic sealer prevents future spotting
- Eco-friendly products; no harsh acids near your family or glass seals
- Single visit, no demo or downtime, fraction of replacement cost
Replacement is rarely necessary. The exception is glass that's been chemically damaged by aggressive acid cleaners; in those cases, replacement may be the right call, and we'll tell you that at the in-home assessment.
Edina Pricing
Glass restoration pricing in Edina, MN.
Final price depends on the scope (one panel vs whole shower vs window set) and how deeply the mineral deposits have set into the glass. Ranges below are typical project totals. Quote is written and fixed once we have seen the glass in person.
Full shower enclosure
All panels of one shower
From
$600
to $1,500
- Most common scope
- Full restoration + hydrophobic sealer
Multi-shower or window project
Multiple showers, or full window set
From
$1,400
to $3,500+
- Whole-house or multi-bathroom projects
- Bundle pricing if scheduled together
Heavy mineral buildup or chemically-damaged glass takes longer. We assess the depth of the damage at the in-home visit and write a quote that holds.
The 6-step install
How we install your floor in Edina.
Same approach every project. The hydrophobic sealer is what separates a cleaning from a real restoration.
- 1
In-home assessment and written quote
Visit, assess the glass surfaces, determine how deeply the mineral deposits have set, and write a fixed quote on the right scope. Most assessments take 15 to 20 minutes. - 2
Mask and prepare the area
Bathroom or window area protected against splash from the cleaning solution. Drains covered, fixtures masked, surrounding tile or trim protected. - 3
Mineral deposit removal
Specialized cleaning solution worked into the glass to dissolve and lift mineral deposits. Multiple passes for heavy buildup. This step alone restores most glass that's been neglected for under 5 years. - 4
Surface polishing and scratch removal (if needed)
If the deposits have etched into the glass, mechanical polishing removes the etched layer. Physical scratches from past attempts to scrub with abrasive pads can also be safely polished out, even scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. Clear View was the first shop in the Twin Cities to offer professional glass scratch removal, and the technique extends the life of glass that other restorers tell homeowners to replace. Not every project needs this step; we determine at the assessment whether polishing or scratch removal is required. - 5
Hydrophobic sealer application
Hydrophobic sealer worked into the cleaned glass surface. The sealer bonds with the glass and makes water sheet off instead of beading and drying as spots. This is the step that makes the restoration last. - 6
Walk-through and care guide
Final walk-through on the restored glass. Care guide: how to maintain the sealer (gentle squeegee after showers, mild cleaners only, never acidic). With basic maintenance, the sealer holds 2 to 4 years.
Edina questions
Common questions for Edina homeowners.
Does the Country Club District Heritage Preservation designation affect a garage coating?
No, for interior work. The Country Club District has been a Heritage Preservation Landmark since 2003, with Heritage Preservation Board oversight on exterior visible changes. Interior garage floor coatings, basement coatings, granite restoration, and shower glass work are not affected. If you are also doing anything exterior, mention it at the in-home estimate.
Why is the Country Club District such a common Clear View project?
The Country Club District homes are 80+ years old now, originally built to a high standard, and most are still on the original concrete slab in the garage and the original granite and marble in the kitchen. That combination (long life remaining, high original quality, current surface fatigue) is exactly what restoration is for. Diamond grinding plus a polyurea basecoat on a Country Club garage slab produces a result that reads as brand-new in a space where 'brand-new' is the wrong note.
Can you match a coating to the existing finish of an Edina luxury home?
Yes. Edina luxury garages are often spec'd with neutral, lower-contrast flake blends that read as a finished interior surface rather than a workshop floor. We carry the chip samples to match what is already in the house: floor tile, wall color, lighting tone. David walks through options at the in-home estimate.
What about restoration vs replacement on Edina marble or granite?
Almost always restoration. Edina marble and granite was usually installed at a high original price point ($8,000 to $25,000+ for a single kitchen counter run), and replacement carries the same number today plus demolition, plumbing disruption, and a multi-week downtime. Restoration is a fraction of that and finishes in a single visit. Country Club District and Morningside marble in particular responds extremely well to diamond polishing.
Will the glass really stop spotting after restoration?
Yes, dramatically. Hydrophobic sealer causes water to sheet off the glass instead of beading and drying. With a quick squeegee after each shower, the glass stays clear for years. Without the sealer, mineral spots return within months in Minnesota water.
How long does the sealer last?
Typically 2 to 4 years on shower glass, longer on less-used windows. Reapplication (the Periodic Maintenance scope) keeps the protection going indefinitely.
What about already-replaced shower glass that's spotting again?
Same fix. New glass spots just as fast as old glass without a sealer. Restoration plus the hydrophobic sealer is the right path. Replacement is rarely the answer.
Can you restore frosted or textured glass?
Frosted and textured glass takes more care because the texture itself traps deposits. Restoration is possible but the result varies by the texture pattern. We assess at the in-home visit and tell you what to expect.
Can you remove scratches from glass?
Yes, and we were the first shop in the Twin Cities to offer professional glass scratch removal. Scratches caused by abrasive pads, razor blades, or hard-water residue cleaning attempts can be safely polished back to optical clarity, including scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. The technique requires the right equipment and trained hands, which is why most cleaning services and even some restoration shops still tell homeowners scratched glass has to be replaced. We assess each piece at the in-home visit and tell you honestly which scratches can be removed and which cannot.
How do I clean the glass after restoration?
Squeegee after each shower, mild non-acidic cleaner once a week, microfiber for spots. Avoid: vinegar, ammonia-based glass cleaners, anything acidic. The care guide covers this in detail.
Do you restore windows?
Yes. Window restoration is the same process: mineral removal, polishing if etched, hydrophobic sealing. Most common for sun-facing windows that have built up hard-water spots from sprinklers or weather.
What about glass shower doors with metal frames?
The glass restoration is straightforward. The metal frame and tracks also tend to build up deposits; we can clean those at the same visit as part of the scope.
How long does a typical project take?
Single shower panel: 1 to 2 hours. Full shower enclosure: 2 to 4 hours. Window sets scale with the count. Same-day in nearly every case.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. The HydroShield sealer application is backed by a 10-year written warranty covering the hydrophobic sealer performance. Walked through at the in-home estimate.
More in Edina
All the services we offer in Edina, MN.
Glass, granite, marble. All three restored by the same owner. Bundle pricing when multiple surface types are scheduled together.
Coatings in Edina
Other surfaces we work on in Edina.
Clear View runs both sides of the business out of the same shop. If you're booking a glass restoration in Edina, bundle pricing applies when we restore or coat another surface in the same visit.
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- 10-year written HydroShield warranty
- No subcontractors, no upsells