Shower Door Installation Chicago
High-Quality Shower Door Installation, Chicago and Suburbs
IMAGO Glass Inc. provides shower door installation Chicago homeowners and businesses can trust. Your new door is measured in your bathroom, made to fit and set by experienced installers, so it opens smoothly, seals well and looks right from day one, anywhere in the city and the surrounding suburbs.
We install frameless, framed and sliding doors in homes and commercial spaces, and we have been doing it since 2002.
Getting the measurements right before any glass is cut
The most important part of a shower door installation happens before installation day. Tempered glass cannot be trimmed or drilled after it is made, so a measurement that is off even slightly can mean a gap, a leak or a door that rubs. That is why the first step of our shower door installation Chicago service is a free onsite estimate in your bathroom.
We measure the opening, look at the walls and curb, and talk about where the hinges, handle and any fixed panels will go. Your glass is then made to those numbers, so on installation day every piece fits the way it was planned.
Shower door installation Chicago homeowners can schedule around
Nobody wants the main bathroom out of commission for days. Once your glass is ready, the installation itself is the shortest part of the project. One customer had glass shower doors installed in her master bathroom in under two hours and told us she was completely satisfied. Every job is different, so we tell you what to expect for yours when we measure.
Before we leave, we check that the door swings or slides freely, closes snugly against its seals and hangs level.
Safety glass and solid anchoring for heavy panels
A shower door is a large piece of glass that gets opened every day, so safety is not optional. Federal safety standards for architectural glazing specifically name shower doors and enclosures, and that is why the glass we install is tempered. Good glass is only half of the job, though.
Hinges, clamps and rails have to be fastened firmly into the wall and adjusted so the door’s weight is carried evenly. In older homes that care matters even more, and the shower door installation Chicago homeowners can rely on includes checking whether there is plaster or masonry behind the tile before anyone drills.
Frameless, framed and sliding doors each install a little differently
A frameless door hangs on heavy-duty hinges fixed to the wall or to a stationary glass panel, so precise anchoring and alignment carry everything. A framed door sits inside a metal frame that is fastened and sealed around the opening. A sliding door rides on rollers along a rail, like the stainless hardware pictured below, and that rail has to be dead level for the door to glide.
We install all three, so you can choose based on your space and your taste rather than on what an installer happens to be comfortable with.
Homes, condos and commercial bathrooms across Chicagoland
Our installers work in houses, condos and commercial restrooms throughout the city and in suburbs such as Evanston, Mount Prospect, Norridge, Wood Dale and Oak Park. Since 2002, this is the kind of shower door installation Chicago customers have counted on us for. A high-rise condo, a vintage two-flat and a suburban ranch all get the same careful measuring and fitting.
Not sure whether you need new glass or just a fix for the door you already have? Our shower door repair service can look at it first, and if replacement makes more sense, we will tell you why.
Shower Door Installation Chicago Customers Ask About
How long does the whole process take?
A shower door installation Chicago homeowners book with us takes two visits. The first is the free onsite estimate, where we measure and you choose your style and glass. The second is the installation, once your made-to-measure glass is ready. The timeline in between depends on the glass and hardware you pick, and we give you a realistic schedule at the estimate rather than a vague promise.
Is there anything I should do before the installers arrive?
Clear toiletries, mats and anything stored around the shower so there is room to work, and make sure there is an easy path from your door to the bathroom for carrying the glass. If you live in a condo building, check whether your building asks you to reserve the elevator or notify management before a delivery.
Can you replace an old door on my existing shower?
Yes. Our services include replacing all kinds of glass, so we can take out an outdated or damaged door and install a new one. We measure your existing opening, and if the curb or walls need attention first, we point that out before any glass is ordered.
Do you install shower doors in commercial buildings?
Yes. Our shower door installation Chicago crews work with both residential and commercial clients. Commercial bathrooms see heavy daily use, so we help you choose glass and hardware that will hold up, and we install them with the same care we bring to a home bathroom.
When should I schedule installation during a remodel?
Plan for the glass to be measured after the tile, curb and any shower bench are finished, since tile changes the size of the opening. If you are in the middle of a remodel, share your timeline at the free estimate so measuring and installation can be booked for when the tile work is done, and the door becomes the finishing touch rather than a delay.
Can I see glass options before I decide?
Yes. At the free onsite estimate we show you different glass types and talk through frameless, framed and sliding styles, so you decide with real samples in front of you rather than from a catalog photo. Seeing the glass in your own bathroom light makes the choice much easier.