Replace a cracked single window pane

Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026

24/7 Express Handyman Service replaces cracked window panes in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber. 3 in 4 U.S. homes built before 1978 still contain some lead-based paint, which matters when old window putty and paint are disturbed. (Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (EPA))

What window pane costs

Salt Lake City & Millcreekfrom $205
Park City & Summit Countyfrom $225
Heber Valley & Wasatch Countyfrom $225

Window pane in Salt Lake City & Millcreek starts at $205: the 2-hour minimum at $95/hour ($190) plus the $15 fuel surcharge, with no dispatch fee. Time past 2 hours is billed in 30-minute steps. Larger parts are billed at cost plus 25%.

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Can one cracked pane be replaced without replacing the window?

Yes, in most single-pane wood or metal sashes. The old putty and glazing points come out, the broken glass is removed, and a new pane is set in a bed of putty, held with glazing points, and sealed with a beveled bead of putty.

What about a cracked double-pane window?

A double-pane window uses a sealed glass unit, so the whole unit is usually replaced rather than a single sheet of glass. That is typically ordered through a glass shop to match the size and thickness.

Is old window putty a lead concern?

In older homes it can be. About three-quarters of U.S. homes built before 1978 still contain some lead-based paint, and EPA requires anyone paid to disturb paint in those homes to be certified, so plan for lead-safe work on older sashes.

A hacking knife chopping out old glazing putty to remove a window pane
Photo: Andy Dingley, CC BY-SA 3.0

What 24/7 Express Handyman Service does on site

How it works

  1. Measure the opening and confirm the glass type, including whether safety glass is needed.
  2. Protect the area, remove broken glass, old putty and glazing points.
  3. Bed the new pane, set glazing points, and bevel a final seal of putty.
  4. Referred out: sealed double-pane units, tempered safety glass and large storefront glass go to a glass shop.

When to stop and call

If the glass is shattered in a door, sits near a walkway, or is a large sealed double-pane unit, keep people clear and call for help. 24/7 Express Handyman Service can secure the opening and refer out glass it doesn't replace.

What happens next

Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.

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