Glass restoration in Westlake Hills repairs scratches, pet damage, and hard water stains on oversized residential glass panels without replacement. Doug MacDonald at Glass Savers has served Westlake Hills homeowners for 17 years, restoring clarity on-site at 60-80% less than the cost of new glass.
* Minimum charge applies: $500 for local jobs in Austin and San Diego; $5,000 for out-of-town projects. Widespread damage priced at $30–$35/sq ft of full panel dimensions.
Prices are ballpark averages — every situation is unique. Contact us for an exact quote.
Westlake Hills homes have some of the largest, most expensive glass installations in the Austin area. Floor-to-ceiling windows, oversized sliding door systems, custom architectural glass. When that glass gets scratched, stained, or damaged, the replacement quotes can be staggering.
You probably don't need to replace it. Professional glass restoration removes scratches, hard water stains, and pet damage from glass of any size. The result is distortion-free clarity that looks like the glass was just installed. At 60-80% less than replacement cost.
I'm Doug MacDonald, founder of Glass Savers. Seventeen years of hands-on glass restoration. I'm the technician doing the work, not a subcontractor or franchise tech.
Common Glass Problems in Westlake Hills
Pet Scratches on High-Value Glass
This is the most common Westlake Hills call. Large dogs and oversized glass panels are a predictable combination. The scratches look terrible on premium glass, and homeowners assume the panels need replacing.
They don't. The fingernail test tells you how deep the damage is: if your nail catches lightly, it's a moderate scratch that grinds out cleanly. Even deep scratches that catch your nail firmly are fully repairable.
Replacing an oversized glass panel in a Westlake Hills home can run $3,000-5,000+ depending on the glass type. Restoration costs $225-500 for most sliding door panels.
Hard Water Staining
Austin's 15-20 gpg "Very Hard" water leaves mineral deposits on shower doors, windows near sprinkler zones, and pool-adjacent glass. High-end frameless shower enclosures show every deposit. Chemical cleaners and scrubbing pads scratch the glass while failing to remove the stain.
Professional restoration removes the mineral-damaged layer and polishes back to full clarity.
Construction and Renovation Damage
Home remodels are constant in Westlake Hills. Contractors leave razor blade scratches from sticker removal, stucco splatter, and welding marks on glass during renovation work. These are all repairable without replacing the glass.
Services
- Pet scratch repair on oversized glass panels and sliding doors
- Hard water stain removal from shower doors, windows, and pool glass
- Post-renovation scratch removal from construction damage
- Commercial glass restoration for Westlake Hills businesses
- Graffiti and acid etch removal for commercial properties
All work is done on-site. No travel surcharge anywhere in the Austin metro.
Pricing
* Minimum charge applies: $500 for local jobs in Austin and San Diego; $5,000 for out-of-town projects. Widespread damage priced at $30–$35/sq ft of full panel dimensions.
Prices are ballpark averages — every situation is unique. Contact us for an exact quote.
| Service | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Sliding door pet scratch repair | $225-500 |
| Shower door hard water restoration | $225-350 |
| Window scratch removal | $225-400 |
| Post-renovation glass cleanup | $225-400 per repair area |
Restoration saves 60-80% compared to the cost of full glass replacement, with the savings most dramatic on oversized and custom panels.
About Glass Savers
Doug MacDonald founded Glass Savers in 2008. He's spent 17 years restoring glass hands-on, producing distortion-free results on every job. He's based in Austin and carries $2M liability insurance on every project.
For more details on all services, see our Austin Glass Restoration hub page. For the full technical breakdown, read The Ultimate Guide to Glass Scratch Repair.
What Clients Are Saying
Real reviews from homeowners, business owners, and commercial project managers.
"Doug is an extremely hard working individual... He literally resolved issues on over 10+ units of glass. This fix by Doug saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in labor and materials, but more importantly TIME."
President & CEO, IGM Inc."I've hired Doug multiple times now for glass repair, and I can't imagine working with anyone else at this point. He's truly mastered the craft. I would describe him as respectful, knowledgeable, meticulous, and kind."
Pink's Window Service (Austin, TX)"Hey Doug, we just wanted to call you and congratulate you... You saved everybody a whole lot of challenges and money... definitely make you our first phone call."
SGS Glass, Seattle, WA"I called a lot of places before Glass Savers — all of which said restoring glass can't be done. Then I emailed Doug. He came out that week and completely transformed the window. It was originally scratched from raccoons and you would not even be able to tell — looks brand new!"
San Diego, CA (via Yelp)"Great work! The large window panes came out beautifully... He was also honest and upfront with me about the door window — reduced the price and advised us to replace that window instead. Will surely use again!"
San Diego, CA (via Yelp)"Doug was amazing from the start! He responded very quickly, understood my situation, and gave me a very reasonable price. It's very hard to find businesses who are humble — and he was just that. On time for the job too. I will definitely be recommending Doug."
Long Beach, CA (via Yelp)"Awesome experience! Doug called me back within an hour, gave me an estimate over the phone, and was prompt and professional on the day of. He got 99% of the scratches out of my brand new shower — exactly what he promised. I would definitely use Glass Savers again."
Carlsbad, CA (via Yelp)"Same day they came out, looked over all the glass that needed attention and polishing. Fair prices, nice finished work, and saved me a bundle. I didn't have to replace the windows."
San Francisco, CA (via Yelp)"Very professional, prompt, responsive, and fair with his pricing. I would definitely recommend Glass Savers."
Escondido, CA (via Yelp)"We had graffiti carved into our storefront windows — replacement was more than we could afford. After hearing about SD Glass Restoration from a neighbor we decided to try. Amazingly, they did it. It looks like a new window!"
Escondido, CA (via Yelp)"Excellent job on my windows. Couldn't be happier. Highly recommend Doug at Glass Savers."
Austin, TX"We use Glass Savers for all our post-construction scratch removal jobs. Doug and his team are absolute pros — on time, detail-oriented, and the results speak for themselves."
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How much does glass restoration cost in Westlake Hills?
Glass restoration in Westlake Hills typically costs:
- Sliding door pet scratch repair: $225-500
- Shower door hard water restoration: $225-350
- Window scratch removal: $225-400
- Post-renovation glass cleanup: $225-400 per repair area
Restoration saves 60-80% compared to full glass replacement, with the greatest savings on oversized and custom panels.
Can scratched glass on oversized panels be repaired without replacement?
Yes. Professional glass restoration removes scratches from oversized panels on-site with no need for replacement. The fingernail test helps gauge depth: if your nail catches lightly it is a moderate scratch that grinds out cleanly, and even deep scratches that catch firmly are fully repairable.
Does Glass Savers serve Westlake Hills?
Yes. Glass Savers serves all of Westlake Hills and the greater Austin metro. All work is done on-site with no travel surcharge.