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When a shower door starts leaking, dragging, or looking cloudy, the first question is always the same: fix it or replace it? At CFG Shower Doors & Closets, we handle both repairs and full replacements for clients across Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County, and we’ll always tell you honestly which one makes more sense. Here are the questions we field most often about shower glass repair.
It comes down to what’s actually wrong. Worn seals, loose handles, and failing rollers or hinges are usually straightforward repairs. But if the glass itself is cracked or chipped, or if the enclosure is old and the hardware is discontinued, replacement is often the smarter long-term move. We assess the specific issue and give you a straight recommendation rather than pushing the bigger job.
Cracked or chipped tempered glass needs to be handled carefully and promptly. Tempered safety glass is built to shatter into small pieces all at once if it fails, so a chip or crack can be an early warning sign that the panel’s integrity is compromised. A cracked tempered panel generally can’t be repaired and should be replaced. Please don’t try to keep using it, and reach out so we can help safely.
Because of how tempered glass is made. It’s heat-treated to build internal tension that makes it strong, but that same property means it can’t be cut, drilled, or patched after the fact, and a real crack undermines the whole panel. The safe, correct fix is a replacement panel fabricated to match your enclosure. It’s a safety issue, not just a cosmetic one.
It depends on the cause. Surface buildup from hard water and soap can often be cleaned or polished back to clarity, and a protective coating can help keep it clear going forward. But if the glass is truly etched, meaning minerals have permanently pitted the surface over years, cleaning won’t fully restore it and replacement is the way to get that like-new look back. We can tell you which situation you’re dealing with.
Usually, yes. Sticking sliders, doors that won’t stay closed, and squeaky or sagging swings often come down to worn rollers, loose or failing hinges, dirty tracks, or misalignment. These are common repairs and often much cheaper than replacing the whole enclosure. We’ll diagnose the hardware and get the door operating smoothly again when it’s a good candidate for repair.
Yes. Seals and sweeps wear out over time and are a frequent cause of leaks, and swapping them is one of the most common and cost-effective repairs we do. We can also replace handles, hinges, rollers, and clips when parts are available. Refreshing the wear items can add real life to an otherwise solid enclosure.
Repair cost depends on what’s involved: swapping a seal or sweep is minor, while replacing hardware or a full glass panel is more. Availability of matching parts and the type and thickness of glass also factor in. Because every enclosure is different, the honest way to get a real number is a quick look and a free quote from our team.
For repairs, we work to get you scheduled promptly, especially for anything involving cracked glass or a shower you can’t safely use. Full glass replacements involve custom fabrication, so those carry a lead time while the new panel is made. When you reach out, we’ll give you a realistic timeframe based on your specific situation.
In many cases, yes. We’re glad to take a look at an enclosure installed by someone else and let you know what can be repaired versus what’s better replaced. Sometimes matching older or discontinued hardware is the limiting factor, and we’ll be upfront if that’s the case. Either way, you’ll get an honest assessment.
Talk to CFG. Dealing with a cracked, foggy, or malfunctioning shower door? See our services overview, request a free quote, or contact CFG at 561.989.8373 and we’ll help you figure out the right fix.