Glaziers in Shoreditch
SGC Glass is a specialist commercial glazing contractor working across Shoreditch and the wider EC2, E1 and E2 area of East London. We install and replace shopfronts, office glazing, partitions and entrance doors for the bars, restaurants, studios, retailers and workspaces that fill the area, and we provide emergency glazing and boarding up when a frontage is damaged out of hours. We also carry out window and door work for the residential conversions and apartment blocks that sit alongside Shoreditch’s commercial units.
Established in 1995, SGC Glass has spent 30 years building a reputation across London and the South East for technically demanding glazing work. Our project history includes Battersea Power Station, The O2 and Royal Ascot Racecourse, alongside ongoing contracts with facilities management companies and property portfolios. For Shoreditch businesses and the managing agents who look after them, that means a glazier with the accreditations, access equipment and documentation that commercial procurement requires, rather than a general window fitter.
Commercial Glazing in Shoreditch
Shoreditch is one of London’s densest mixes of independent retail, hospitality and creative office space, much of it set into Victorian warehouses and converted industrial buildings with large-format glazing and street-level frontages. Our commercial glazing service covers the full range of work these buildings need: shopfront installation and repair, office partitioning, fire-rated glazing, balustrades and high-level glazing on multi-storey frontages.
We work as a single point of accountability from survey through to handover, fitting with our own glaziers rather than subcontracting. For Shoreditch’s facilities management firms and property managers, we also offer planned maintenance contracts with priority reactive response, which suits multi-site portfolios and managed buildings around Old Street, Curtain Road and Shoreditch High Street.
Shopfront Glazing in Shoreditch
A shopfront is both a security barrier and a trading asset, which is why Shoreditch retailers, bars and restaurants need it specified and fitted correctly. We supply and install aluminium and frameless glass shopfront systems, glazed with laminated anti-bandit glass for forced-entry resistance and toughened safety glass where required.
Whether you are fitting out a new unit on Redchurch Street, replacing a damaged frontage, or upgrading to a more secure system, we handle the survey, specification and installation. We can also add window film and manifestations for branding, privacy or solar control, which is common across Shoreditch’s ground-floor retail and hospitality units.
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Window Replacement and Installation in Shoreditch
When a commercial or residential window fails, through age, a blown sealed unit, accidental damage or a break-in, replacing it promptly protects the security, thermal performance and appearance of the building. Our window installation service covers all standard frame types, including aluminium, uPVC and timber, in single, double and triple glazed configurations.
We supply and fit a full range of products, from commercial-grade aluminium windows suited to office frontages and converted warehouses, through to energy-efficient uPVC windows for residential units. All replacement windows are installed to current Building Regulations standards. As a FENSA registered installer (membership number 22039), we self-certify compliance on eligible residential window and door replacements, providing the documentation directly so there is no need to notify the local authority separately.
For frontages above ground-floor level, our high level glazing service uses MEWPs, scaffolding, rope access and cranes, operated by IPAF and PASMA certified glaziers. This capability, demonstrated on projects such as Royal Ascot Racecourse, sets us apart from glaziers limited to ground-floor work.
Window Replacement in Conservation Areas
Parts of Shoreditch fall within conservation areas where external alterations and standard double glazing are restricted. In these cases we recommend secondary glazing, an internal system that delivers measurable improvements in thermal and acoustic performance without changing the building’s external appearance. This is particularly relevant for period frontages and listed buildings where planning controls apply.
Door Installation in Shoreditch
Our door installation service covers both commercial and residential properties. For Shoreditch’s offices, retail units and hospitality venues, we install glazed entrances, automatic doors and aluminium doors built for high-traffic commercial use, along with glass partitions, screens and doors for office interiors and meeting rooms.
For residential conversions and apartments, we supply and fit composite doors, uPVC doors and aluminium bi-fold doors. Hardware, locking systems and sealing are included as standard, not treated as optional extras, and every installation is completed to the relevant building standards.
Emergency Glazing in Shoreditch
A broken shopfront or smashed office window is a security risk that cannot wait, and in an area with Shoreditch’s footfall and night-time economy it is also a trading risk. SGC Glass provides emergency glazing covering Shoreditch and East London for accidental breakages, storm damage, attempted break-ins and failed glazing units, for both commercial and residential premises.
We do not charge call-out fees. You receive a clear quote based on the work required, and our team carries the tools and materials to complete most jobs in a single visit. Where glass needs to be cut or fabricated to a specific specification, such as toughened or laminated safety glass, we make the opening safe on the first visit while the replacement is prepared. Our emergency glazing service includes temporary glazing, boarding up and permanent replacement on a scheduled basis.
Boarding Up in Shoreditch
When a window, door or shopfront cannot be reglazed immediately, boarding up provides essential temporary security. Our boarding up service is available across Shoreditch and the surrounding areas for shops, bars, offices and homes.
We fit Oriented Strand Board (OSB) or marine ply, depending on the level of protection required, directly into the existing frame to maintain as much structural integrity as possible while the replacement glass is prepared. For commercial premises, we can also install temporary door panels and sub-frames where the original frame has been damaged, then return to complete the permanent glazing once the replacement units are ready. We respond to call-outs from business owners, facilities managers, letting agents and homeowners.
Why Shoreditch Businesses Choose SGC Glass
Commercial procurement teams and facilities management companies require documented compliance before they will appoint a glazing contractor. SGC Glass holds the accreditations that meet these requirements:
CHAS accredited for verified health and safety competence
Achilles accredited for supply chain risk management
SafeContractor approved for principal contractor and client assurance
ConstructionLine Silver member for pre-qualification on public and private sector contracts
FENSA registered (membership 22039) for self-certification of residential window and door installations
Glass and Glazing Federation member for adherence to industry codes of practice
IPAF and PASMA certified operatives for safe working at height, with rope access capability
Enhanced DBS checked operatives for work in sensitive environments, with all site staff holding CSCS cards
Alongside accreditation, we glaze with our own teams under direct control, hold a project history that includes nationally recognised landmarks, and offer planned maintenance contracts for FM partners and property managers across London.
What Types of Glass Do We Install in Shoreditch?
SGC Glass fabricates and installs a wide range of glass types suited to Shoreditch’s mix of commercial frontages, converted warehouses and residential conversions:
- Laminated anti-bandit glass holds together when broken and resists forced entry, making it the standard choice for shopfronts and ground-floor commercial frontages where security is a priority.
- Toughened safety glass is required in low-level glazing, doors, partitions and any area classified under the Building Regulations as a critical location.
- Acoustic glass uses a specialist laminated interlayer to reduce noise transmission, which suits Shoreditch premises on busy frontages or near the area’s bars and nightlife.
- Fire-rated glass provides certified protection against the spread of smoke and fire, and is installed strictly in line with its tested configuration to maintain its rating in commercial and mixed-use buildings. You can read more about our fire rated glazing.
- Double and triple glazed units with warm-edge spacer bars and low-emissivity coatings improve thermal performance and reduce condensation, manufactured to current energy standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Commercial work is our core service. In Shoreditch we install and replace shopfronts, office glazing, glass partitions, entrance doors, balustrades and fire-rated glazing, and we provide emergency response and planned maintenance contracts for businesses, retailers, hospitality venues and the facilities management firms that manage them.
For most emergencies in Shoreditch and the surrounding East London area we can attend the same day. Where glass cannot be replaced immediately, we make the property safe and secure on the first visit, often by boarding up or fitting temporary glazing, then return to complete the permanent installation once the replacement unit is ready.
No. We do not charge call-out fees. You receive a clear quote for the work required before we proceed, with no hidden charges.
Yes. We provide tailored planned maintenance programmes for facilities management companies, property managers and building owners. These include scheduled inspections for health and safety compliance, preventative maintenance, and priority response for any reactive glazing work that arises between visits, which suits multi-site portfolios across Shoreditch and London.
Yes. All commercial glazing is installed in line with current Building Regulations, including thermal, acoustic, safety and fire-rated requirements. As a FENSA registered company we self-certify residential window and door replacements where applicable, and we provide full documentation for completed works. We hold CHAS, Achilles, SafeContractor and ConstructionLine accreditation, which meet most commercial procurement requirements.
Yes. Our high-level glazing service uses MEWPs, scaffolding, rope access and cranes, operated by IPAF and PASMA certified glaziers. This allows us to work safely on multi-storey frontages and upper floors, a capability many local glaziers do not have.
