Buying the right glass or mirror is only half the job, fitting it properly is the other half, and it's usually where things go wrong when it's rushed or handed to someone without the right tools. This page is about the installation side of what we do, separate from the products themselves, since a lot of people search for "who fits this" as a different question from "how much does this cost."
Here's what people usually ask before booking us for fitting work.
What installation services does Sarada Glass actually provide?
The full list: glass door and partition installation, glass railing and staircase installation, mirror installation including LED and demister mirrors, uPVC window and door installation, glass replacement for cracked or broken panels, custom glass cutting to size, and on-site measurement and consultation before any of it starts. Whether you bought the material from us or need fitting help for something else entirely, this is the side of the business that actually gets it onto your wall or into your frame.
Does Sarada Glass offer free on-site measurement and consultation?
Yes, the site visit and measurement is free, with no obligation to book after. We'd rather measure your actual space and give you a number based on reality than guess over the phone and get it wrong once we arrive. This applies whether you're ordering new glass from us or just need our team to fit something you've already sourced elsewhere.
How does the process actually work, from enquiry to final fitting?
Five steps, roughly. First, you reach us on WhatsApp, call, or the enquiry form with what you need. Second, we arrange a free site visit to measure and understand the space properly. Third, you get a written quotation based on that visit, not a guess. Fourth, once you approve it, the glass gets cut, and toughened if needed, this stage takes a bit longer since toughening happens at a separate facility. Fifth, we schedule the actual fitting and hand over the finished job. Each step is meant to catch problems early, a wrong measurement is far cheaper to fix on paper than after the glass is already cut.
How much does installation or labour cost, separate from the glass or mirror itself?
This varies by job, access, and how much cutting or fitting is involved, a ground-floor window is quicker and cheaper to fit than a railing on a higher floor with limited access. As a rough idea, simple mirror or small glass panel fitting tends to be the most affordable labour, while railing and large partition installation, which need more careful alignment and sometimes drilling into structural elements, cost more in labour. We'll always break this down separately in the quote rather than folding it silently into the material price, so you can see exactly what you're paying for the glass and what you're paying for the fitting.
Why should toughened glass always be professionally installed rather than fitted DIY?
This one's genuinely about physics, not just convenience. Once glass is toughened, it can't be cut, drilled, or trimmed at all, every measurement and every hole for hardware has to be exactly right before the toughening happens. If a DIY measurement is even slightly off, the glass doesn't bend to fit like a piece of wood might, it either doesn't go in or has to be scrapped entirely and remade. Professional installation also usually means the fitting itself carries some accountability, if something about how it was mounted isn't right, there's someone to call back. A self-installed panel that goes wrong has no one to fall back on but yourself.
Do you offer emergency or fast-turnaround glass replacement for something like a broken window or door pane?
We understand a broken pane, especially a door or ground-floor window, isn't something you want to leave open for days, so we do try to prioritise these when we can. That said, replacement speed still depends on the glass type and thickness needed, since toughened glass has to be processed before it arrives, it isn't something that's fitted the same hour in every case. Message us on WhatsApp with a photo of the damage and we'll tell you honestly how quickly we can get it sorted.
Do you handle both residential and commercial installation projects?
Yes, homes and flats make up a good share of our work, but we also do offices, shops, showrooms, and the occasional hotel or restaurant fit-out. Commercial jobs usually come with their own scheduling needs, working around business hours, avoiding disruption during trading time, and we plan around that rather than treating every job the same way a home fitting would be handled.
Does Sarada Glass offer any installation warranty or after-sales support?
If something about the fitting itself isn't right after we've completed a job, tell us and we'll come back and sort it out. We're not going to publish a specific warranty period here that we haven't actually agreed internally, since we'd rather tell you the real terms directly when you book than print a number that might not hold up. Ask us this directly when you get your quote, and we'll be upfront about it.
What tools and equipment does proper glass or window installation actually involve, and why can't a general handyman do it?
Glass and window fitting needs a fairly specific set of tools, suction cup lifters for handling large panels safely, spirit levels and laser alignment tools for railings and partitions where even a small tilt is obvious, proper drill bits and anchors rated for glass and uPVC hardware, and enough hands on site to safely lift and position heavier panels without cracking them or hurting someone. A general handyman might have some of this, but rarely all of it, and glass specifically punishes small mistakes, a slightly wrong drill point or an uneven base channel can crack a panel that costs real money to replace.
How long does a typical installation take, from arrival to finish?
A single mirror or small glass panel is usually a same-visit job, an hour or two depending on the fitting complexity. A full set of uPVC windows for a flat, or a balcony railing running several feet, takes longer, sometimes a full day or split across two visits if there's a lot to fit. We'll give you a realistic time estimate once we've seen the job at the site visit stage, rather than a vague answer over the phone.
Do I need to keep the room or area empty before installation day?
Having the immediate area around the window, door, or wall clear helps a lot, furniture pushed back, curtains taken down if they're in the way, floor space cleared near where we're working. You don't need to empty the whole room, just give us reasonable access to the spot itself and a bit of space to lay tools and offcuts safely during the job.
What happens to the old glass, mirror, or window frame that gets removed, is disposal included?
Yes, we take away the old material as part of the job, you're not left with broken glass or an old frame to deal with yourself. Old uPVC or wooden frames and broken glass panes are removed and disposed of properly, so the site is left clean once we're done.
Can installation be done while the home is occupied and people are living there, or does it need to be vacant?
Most fittings can be done in an occupied home without much disruption, we just work around the specific room or area involved and keep the mess contained to that spot. For a larger job, several rooms' worth of windows for instance, it's worth discussing timing with us, sometimes doing it room by room over a couple of visits works better for a family living there than trying to do everything in one long day.
Do you install glass, mirrors, or windows in new construction, or only in existing homes being renovated?
Both. New construction is actually a bit more straightforward for us, since we can plan the measurements around the building's actual openings before finishing work like tiling or painting happens, which reduces the small surprises that come up in an older flat with slightly uneven walls or non-standard window openings. Renovation and replacement work is just as common though, and any quirks in an older structure are exactly what the site visit is meant to catch before ordering.
What safety precautions are taken during installation, especially for balconies or higher floors?
For railing and higher-floor glass work, the team uses proper anchoring and support while handling panels, and takes extra care around open edges before the railing itself is fully secured. For any job involving significant height or an unusually tricky access point, we'll flag it during the site visit so there are no surprises about how the job needs to be approached on the day.
Can I reschedule or cancel a booked installation if something comes up?
Yes, just let us know as early as you can on WhatsApp or by call. Glass that's already been cut or toughened to your specific measurements can't really be reused for another job, so once cutting has started, a full cancellation isn't as simple as before that stage, but the fitting date itself can usually be moved without much trouble if you give us a bit of notice.
Do you provide installation-only service if I've already bought the glass or mirror somewhere else?
Generally, we prefer to handle both the material and the fitting together, since that way we can stand behind the whole job rather than fitting a piece of glass we didn't inspect or measure ourselves. That said, message us with the specifics of what you've got, and we'll tell you honestly whether it's something we can take on as a fitting-only job.
What payment terms do you follow, advance or full payment on completion?
This is worth confirming directly with us at the quotation stage, since it can depend on the size and type of job, a small mirror fitting is usually simpler than a full uPVC window order that involves ordering material specifically for your space. We'll always be clear about what's expected before work starts, rather than leaving payment terms vague until the job is done.
Which areas does Sarada Glass provide installation services in?
We're based in Keotia, near Dum Dum, and cover North 24 Parganas broadly, Madhyamgram, Barasat, Barrackpore, Bhatpara, and Naihati, along with Kolkata itself, Salt Lake, New Town, and Rajarhat. If you're outside this stretch, message us anyway and we'll let you know if we can take on the job.
How do I book an installation or request a free site visit?
Message or call us on WhatsApp, 8250144620, with what needs fitting and roughly where, and we'll arrange the free site visit. Or use the short form on our Contact page if you'd rather type it out, and we'll get back to you to fix a time.