How long do glass repairs and custom orders actually take?

The full picture

Real timelines, because "it depends" is what shops say when they won't commit: plain annealed glass cut to size — often same-visit or next-day at the shop. Tempered pieces (table tops, shelf glass, slider lites) — fabricated to order, typically about a week. Sealed dual-pane units — one to two weeks, since altitude-built IGUs come from specialty fabricators. Custom shower enclosures — one to two weeks after final measure, then install is usually a single morning. Full window replacements — product lead time governs; we quote it order-by-order.

Two things keep Tahoe timelines honest: winter (storm cycles can slow deliveries over the passes — we build that into what we promise, not into excuses afterward), and the measure-twice rule — fabricated glass gets our tape on it before ordering, which occasionally adds a day up front and reliably saves two weeks of remake.

While you wait, you're never left with a hole in the house: board-up or temporary glazing usually happens the same business day you call (Mon–Fri, call by early afternoon), and we tell you the real fabrication date when we order — the date we give is the date we chase.

Every house and pane has its wrinkles — a two-minute call gets you a straight answer for yours, and estimates are always free: (530) 544-5884. Or send photos with the form for a same-business-day ballpark.