We do not perform chip repairs on damage larger than a quarter as damage any larger can weaken the structural integrity of the glass. It can also spread more easily with pressure.

There are some states that allow repairing cracks that are up to 6 inches so insurance companies will use this standard guideline to encourage windshields being repaired vs. replaced instead of using a state specific guideline.

We cannot guarantee that a chip repair is going to be successful. It is rare that the damage spreads during the repair but it is a possibility. If this does occur, the cost of the chip repair is credited toward the cost of a windshield replacement.

Mobile chip repairs take a technician out of our shop for a longer period of time than the normal time it would take to do the repair in shop. We take into consideration that travel time and vehicle expenses.

When we fill the chip we use a resin and resin is reactive to heat. If we fill a chip on a fully heated windshield and the heat setting is turned on, it will burn the resin creating a burn spot or even possibly spreading the damage further.

Most major auto insurance carriers will waive your comprehensive deductible if the windshield damage is a small chip that can be successfully repaired rather than fully replaced. Our Granite State Glass Customer Care Agents can assist with contacting your insurance company, determining if your deductible can be waived and submitting the paperwork to the insurance company for you.

When cash or insurance customers have their auto glass replaced at Granite State Glass they receive a “Free In-Shop Chip Repairs” sticker good for as long as they own the vehicle.