Your windshield is one of the most important safety features of your vehicle. Even minor chips or cracks can compromise your visibility and weaken the structural integrity of your car.
At Windshield Surgeons Auto Glass, we specialize in windshield repair to keep you safe on the road. Repairing chips and cracks in Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, and Sherwood Park, we offer fast, professional service you can count on.
A small chip might not seem like a big deal, but it can quickly turn into a larger crack, especially with Alberta’s fluctuating weather. Here’s why quickly having your windshield repaired is essential:
Your windshield helps maintain your vehicle’s structural integrity in case of an accident or roll over. It also needs to be at full strength if a piercing or heavy object hits your window. An unrepaired chip can significantly reduce impact strength.
A tiny rock chip can spread into a large crack, requiring a full windshield replacement. A little money now can save a lot down the road (pun intended).
Driving with a damaged windshield can result in fines if it obstructs your view. Alberta police are often quite forgiving but it does depend on the officer.
While Alberta law enforcement is ‘fairly’ forgiving of minor glass damage, other jurisdictions are not. We’ve heard so many stories of people being pulled over immediately after exiting Alberta. Careful not to get a ticket.
Repairing your windshield reduces glass waste and the energy required to produce new glass, contributing to environmental sustainability.
Our experienced technicians handle all kinds of windshield damage, including:
Pricing for repairs varies depending on what type of damage and how large it is but ALL repairable windshield damage costs less than a full replacement.
You can call or text us at 1-800-909-9923 or any of our location phone numbers. Or to get an extremely quick and easy quote online right now, use our quote tool:
Repairs typically take less than 30 minutes, so you’ll be back on the road in no time.
At Windshield Surgeons, we use advanced techniques and tools to restore your windshield’s strength and clarity. Here’s how it works:
The area is cleaned to remove debris and moisture.
An extremely small carbide bit is used to drill into the chip.
For a proper repair we first vacate any air in the chip/crack.
A specialized resin is injected to completely fill the chip or crack.
A special UV light hardens the resin, bonding it securely to the glass.
The surface is polished smooth to ensure a clear finish.
Here you can see an example of a typical rock chip before repair.
Here you can see the example rock chip after it was repaired.
Not all chips and cracks are repairable. Here are a few factors that must be considered:
When in doubt, bring your vehicle to us for a free inspection.
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While most repairs considerably improve clarity, the damage will still be visible. The primary goal is to restore strength and prevent further damage. Visual improvement is a secondary benefit.
Some insurance plans cover windshield repair, often with no deductible. Read more about Auto Glass Insurance Claims here and feel free to contact your provider to confirm what is available to you.
DIY kits exist, but it is an absolute myth that they work well. Kits you can buy online are not likely to contain a quality repair resin AND they cannot adequately vacuum out air and apply injection pressure to ensure the chip or crack is completely filled.
No! When you leave the repair has already been fully cured and is solid. In fact, if the sun does do anything, it will cure it even harder since windshield repair resin is UV activated.
Choosing repair over replacement offers several advantages:
Don’t let a small chip turn into a big problem! Visit Windshield Surgeons Auto Glass for professional windshield repair. Call 1-800-909-9923 or get a fast quote online now
We’re here to help you drive safely and confidently!