How Quickly Can We Replace Your Glass?

One of the most common questions we get from customers is:“How fast can you replace my glass?”

At Swift Glazing Ltd, speed is one of our biggest advantages.

⚡ Fast Turnaround – Because We Control the Process

Unlike many glazing companies, we don’t rely on third-party suppliers.

We have our own glass workshop and manufacturing facility in the heart of London, which allows us to:

This means your order goes straight into our production line, not into a supplier’s queue.

Emergency make safe / boarding up: Same day (30-60 min response time)
Single glazing (float glass) – sash & casement windows:Same-day replacement (where accessible)Shop door glass: We can cut laminated safety glass on-site and complete the job within the same hour
Double-glazed units:Standard units can be manufactured the same day
Toughened units typically take 2–3 working days
Standard glass replacement: 1–3 working days
Toughened or double-glazed units with bars or lead lights (complex): 3–5 working days

We always aim to prioritise urgent jobs and fast-track where possible.

👉 See our Emergency Glazing Services for urgent call-outs

If your shop door or front door laminated glass is broken, we can often replace it within the same hour.

Whether it’s due to a break-in or accidental damage, our team is ready to respond immediately.

Our vans are fully stocked with:

This allows us to complete the replacement on the first visit, securing your property quickly.

👉 Learn more about Door Glass Replacement

For larger commercial jobs, shopfront glass replacement can often be completed on the same day, depending on access.

If no crane is required, same-day replacement is usually achievable
If a crane is needed, we have our own crane and glazing robot, allowing us to proceed without delays
As long as no council permit or road closure is required, we can still aim for same-day completion